Education

• Ph.D. in Educational Evaluation and Research; Concentration in Measurement and Cognate in Exercise Physiology, Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan
• M.S. in Exercise Science, Oakland University, Rochester, Michigan
• B.S.P.T. Oakland University, Rochester, Michigan

Biography
Jacqueline S. Drouin is an Associate Professor in the Physical Therapy Program at Oakland University and the Coordinator of Post-Professional and Graduate Physical Therapy Research. Dr. Drouin has clinical experience in cardiac rehabilitation, acute care, pediatrics, orthopedics, and health and wellness. Dr. Drouin is an award winning teacher, researcher, and writer. Her research focus is on exercise training in special populations with a focus in oncology rehabilitation. Dr. Drouin is active in the American Physical Therapy Association and has served as an Oncology Section Board member, a liaison to the National Student Conclave, a manuscript review for professional journals, an item writer for the Federation of State Boards for Physical Therapy, and currently is liaison from the Oncology Section to World Confederation for Physical Therapy. In the community, Dr. Drouin established a soccer league for special needs children in Southeastern Michigan and subsequently received a ‘Special Tribute’ from the State of Michigan. She has also established sports injury prevention training programs for elite high school soccer players.

DPT curriculum content responsibilities
Health and Wellness, Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation, Research Methods, and Statistics

Research Interests

• Metabolic Adaptations to Exercise Training in special populations with a focus in
• Oncology Rehabilitation

Research Publications and Presentations  

• Drouin JS, Bush L, Vaughn H, Mercer J, Kus C, and Breedlove M. Physical therapy treatment of individuals with cancer: an examination of practice patterns in Michigan. Rehabilitation Oncology 2008;26(1):3-7.
• Drouin JS, Beeler J. “Exercise in Urologic Cancers.” Urologic Oncology 2008;26:205-212
• Drouin JS, Young TJ, Beeler J, Byrne K, Birk TJ, Hryniuk WH, and Hryniuk LE. “Random Control Clinical Trial on Effects of Aerobic Exercise Training on Erythrocyte Levels During Radiation Treatment for Breast Cancer” CANCER 2006 Nov 15;107(10):2490-2495.
• Drouin J, Birk TJ, Wirth JW. “Random control clinical trial on the effects of aerobic exercise on body composition during radiation treatment for breast cancer.” Rehabilitation Oncology 2006;24(3):6-10.
• Drouin J, Armstrong H, Krause S, Orr J, Hryniuk WM, & Hryniuk LE, Birk T. “Effects of Aerobic Exercise Training on Peak Aerobic Capacity, Fatigue, and Psychological Factors during Radiation for Breast Cancer” Rehabilitation Oncology, 2005;23(1):11-17
• Tidhar D, Shimony A, Drouin J, “Aqua Lymphatic Therapy in the Management of Lymphedema”. Rehabilitation Oncology: Journal of the Oncology Section of the American Physical Therapy Association 2004;22(3):6-9.
• Drouin J. “Exercise in Older Individuals with Cancer” Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation. Journal of the Geriatric Section of the American Physical Therapy Association. 2004;20(2):81-97
• Drouin J. & Pfalzer L., “Aerobic Exercise Guidelines for the Person with Cancer.” Acute Care Perspectives” Journal of the Acute Care Section of the American Physical Therapy Association. 10; 1 & 2: Spring/Summer 2001
• Pfalzer L. & Drouin, J. “Screening for Underlying Cancer in Acute Care Physical Therapy Practice.” Acute Care Perspectives” Journal of the Acute Care Section of the American Physical Therapy Association. 10; 1 & 2: Spring/Summer 2001
• Engels H-J., Drouin J., Zhu W., and Kazmierski J.F.; “Effect of low-impact, moderate intensity exercise training with and without wrist weights on functional capacities and mood states in older adults” Gerontology May-June Issue No. 4 1998

Presentations

• “Breast Cancer and African American Women”
  Jacqueline S. Drouin, P.T., Ph.D. and Sharon Mills-Wisneski, R.N., DNSc.
  Educational Session for:
  American Physical Therapy Association’s Combined Sections Meeting
  Oncology and Women’s Health Sections
  February 2008 Nashville, Tennessee
• “Developing Exercise Prescription Guidelines for Individuals in Survivorship from Cancer” Jacqueline S. Drouin, P.T., Ph.D.
  Teleconference for:
  CAREpath, Inc. - Cancer Advocacy Coalition of Canada
  Toronto, Ontario CANADA
  October 2008
• “Comprehensive Breast Cancer Rehabilitation” Nicole Stout Gergich, P.T., M.S., LANA, Jacqueline S. Drouin, P.T., Ph.D., Lucinda Pfalzer, PT, PhD, FACSM, Charles McGarvey, PT, MS. and Margaret Rinehart-Ayres, PT, PhD,
  Two Day Pre-Conference for the:
  World Congress for Physical Therapy
  Vancouver British Colombia 2007
• “Developing an Oncology Practice”
  Jacqueline S. Drouin, P.T., Ph.D., Margaret Rinehart-Ayres P.T., Ph.D., Lucinda Pfalzer P.T., Ph.D., FACSM, Melissa Walker, MPT, and Marisa Perdoma, DPT.
  Two-Day Preconference for the Oncology Section
  American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting
  San Diego, California February 2006
• “Exercise Training During Treatment for Cancer and In Survivorship”
  Jacqueline S. Drouin, P.T., Ph.D., Lucinda Pfalzer P.T., Ph.D., FACSM, and Maggie Rinehart-Ayres. P.T., Ph.D.
  Invited Workshop for:
  National Institutes for Health Cancer; Rehabilitation Division
  Washington, D.C., September 16-17, 2005
• “Exercise Training During Treatment for Cancer and In Survivorship”
  Jacqueline S. Drouin, P.T., Ph.D., Lucinda Pfalzer P.T., Ph.D., FACSM, and Margaret Rinehart-Ayres
  Preconference for the Oncology Section
  American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting,
  New Orleans, LA 2005 

Association Memberships

• American Physical Therapy Association
• Oncology Section Member
• Cardiopulmonary Section Member
• Michigan Physical Therapy Association