Barbara Norton

2025

Development of Domains of Competence and Competencies for Physical Therapist Education

Ambler, S. B., Burlis, T. L., Clark, B. R., Holtzman, G. W., Mcgee, P. N., Frost, J. S., Randolph, J. L., Norton, B. J. & Holleran, C. L., Jun 2025, In: Journal of Physical Therapy Education. 39, 2, p. 101-109 9 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2023

Use of learner-driven, formative, ad-hoc, prospective assessment of competence in physical therapist clinical education in the United States: a prospective cohort study

Holleran, C., Konrad, J., Norton, B., Burlis, T. & Ambler, S., 2023, In: Journal of educational evaluation for health professions. 20

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Open Access

1 Scopus citations

2021

Effect of Motor Skill Training in Functional Activities vs Strength and Flexibility Exercise on Function in People with Chronic Low Back Pain: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Van Dillen, L. R., Lanier, V. M., Steger-May, K., Wallendorf, M., Norton, B. J., Civello, J. M., Czuppon, S. L., Francois, S. J., Roles, K. & Lang, C. E., Apr 2021, In: JAMA Neurology. 78, 4, p. 385-395 11 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Open Access

49 Scopus citations

2016

Asymmetry of lumbopelvic movement patterns during active hip abduction is a risk factor for low back pain development during standing

Sorensen, C. J., Johnson, M. B., Norton, B. J., Callaghan, J. P. & Van Dillen, L. R., Dec 1 2016, In: Human Movement Science. 50, p. 38-46 9 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Open Access

22 Scopus citations

Efficacy of classification-specific treatment and adherence on outcomes in people with chronic low back pain. A one-year follow-up, prospective, randomized, controlled clinical trial

Van Dillen, L. R., Norton, B. J., Sahrmann, S. A., Evanoff, B. A., Harris-Hayes, M., Holtzman, G. W., Earley, J., Chou, I. & Strube, M. J., Aug 1 2016, In: Manual Therapy. 24, p. 52-64 13 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Open Access

50 Scopus citations

2015

Is lumbar lordosis related to low back pain development during prolonged standing?

Sorensen, C. J., Norton, B. J., Callaghan, J. P., Hwang, C. T. & Van Dillen, L. R., Aug 1 2015, In: Manual Therapy. 20, 4, p. 553-557 5 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Open Access

98 Scopus citations

Rothstein Roundtable Podcast-"Putting All of Our Eggs in One Basket: Human Movement System"

Hunter, S. J., Norton, B. J., Powers, C. M., Saladin, L. K. & Delitto, A., Nov 1 2015, In: Physical therapy. 95, 11, p. 1466 1 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Open Access

4 Scopus citations

What Is Backward Disequilibrium and How Do i Treat it? A Complex Patient Case Study

Scheets, P. L., Sahrmann, S. A., Norton, B. J., Stith, J. S. & Crowner, B. E., Apr 1 2015, In: Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy. 39, 2, p. 119-126 8 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Open Access

17 Scopus citations

2013

Factors contributing to lumbar region passive tissue characteristics in people with and people without low back pain

Gombatto, S. P., Norton, B. J., Sahrmann, S. A., Strube, M. J. & Van Dillen, L. R., Mar 2013, In: Clinical Biomechanics. 28, 3, p. 255-261 7 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Open Access

12 Scopus citations

The kinesiopathological model and mechanical low back pain

Van Dillen, L. R., Sahrmann, S. A. & Norton, B. J., Jul 2013, Spinal Control: The Rehabilitation of Back Pain: State of the art and science. Elsevier Ltd, p. 89-98 10 p.

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review

8 Scopus citations

Variables associated with performance of an active limb movement following within-session instruction in people with and people without low back pain

Scholtes, S. A., Norton, B. J., Gombatto, S. P. & Van Dillen, L. R., 2013, In: BioMed Research International. 2013, 867983.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Open Access

1 Scopus citations

2010

The effect of within-session instruction on lumbopelvic motion during a lower limb movement in people with and people without low back pain

Scholtes, S. A., Norton, B. J., Lang, C. E. & Van Dillen, L. R., Oct 2010, In: Manual Therapy. 15, 5, p. 496-501 6 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Open Access

33 Scopus citations

2008

Diagnosis and management of a patient with knee pain using the movement system impairment classification system

Harris-Hayes, M., Sahrmann, S. A., Norton, B. J. & Salsich, G. B., Apr 2008, In: Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy. 38, 4, p. 203-213 11 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

30 Scopus citations

Differences in symmetry of lumbar region passive tissue characteristics between people with and people without low back pain

Gombatto, S. P., Norton, B. J., Scholtes, S. A. & Van Dillen, L. R., Oct 2008, In: Clinical Biomechanics. 23, 8, p. 986-995 10 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

36 Scopus citations

On "diagnosis of fall risk in Parkinson disease... " Dibble et al. Phys Ther. 2008;88:323-332

Norton, B. J., May 2008, In: Physical therapy. 88, 5, p. 679 1 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Letter › peer-review

Open Access

Validity and reliability of a system to measure passive tissue characteristics of the lumbar region during trunk lateral bending in people with and people without low back pain

Gombatto, S. P., Klaesner, J. W., Norton, B. J., Minor, S. D. & Van Dillen, L. R., 2008, In: Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development. 45, 9, p. 1415-1430 16 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

14 Scopus citations

2007

Diagnosis dialog: Progress report

Norton, B. J., Oct 2007, In: Physical therapy. 87, 10, p. 1270-1273 4 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Editorial

Open Access

13 Scopus citations

"Harnessing our collective professional power": Diagnosis dialog

Norton, B. J., Bernsen, T., Bezner, J., Byl, N., Campbell, S., Craik, R., Delitto, A., Ferretti, M., Field-Fote, E., Fritz, J., Godges, J., Goodman, C., Gordon, J., Guccione, A., Harwood, K., Kigin, C., Levangie, P., Ludewig, P., Powers, C. & Sahrmann, S. & 6 others, Scheets, P., Simoneau, G., Tschoepe, B., VanSant, A., Zadai, C. & Zimny, N., Jun 2007, In: Physical therapy. 87, 6, p. 635-638 4 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Editorial

18 Scopus citations

Use of movement system diagnoses in the management of patients with neuromuscular conditions: A multiple-patient case report

Scheets, P. L., Sahrmann, S. A. & Norton, B. J., Jun 2007, In: Physical therapy. 87, 6, p. 654-669 16 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review

Open Access

27 Scopus citations

2006

Trunk rotation-related impairments in people with low back pain who participated in 2 different types of leisure activities: A secondary analysis

Van Dillen, L. R., Sahrmann, S. A., Caldwell, C. A., McDonnell, M. K., Bloom, N. J. & Norton, B. J., Feb 2006, In: Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy. 36, 2, p. 58-71 14 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

19 Scopus citations

2004

Differences in measurements of lumbar curvature related to gender and low back pain

Norton, B. J., Sahrmann, S. A. & Van Dillen, L. R., Sep 2004, In: Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy. 34, 9, p. 524-534 11 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

99 Scopus citations

Focus on Diagnosis

Norton, B. J., Mar 2004, In: Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy. 34, 3, p. 103-104 2 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Editorial

Open Access

1 Scopus citations

2003

Movement system impairment-based categories for low back pain: Stage 1 validation

Van Dillen, L. R., Sahrmann, S. A., Norton, B. J., Caldwell, C. A., McDonnell, M. K. & Bloom, N. J., Mar 1 2003, In: Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy. 33, 3, p. 126-142 17 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

153 Scopus citations

The effect of modifying patient-preferred spinal movement and alignment during symptom testing in patients with low back pain: A preliminary report

Van Dillen, L. R., Sahrmann, S. A., Norton, B. J., Caldwell, C. A., McDonnell, M. K. & Bloom, N., Mar 1 2003, In: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 84, 3 SUPPL. 1, p. 313-322 10 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

102 Scopus citations

2002

Comparisons among noninvasive methods for measuring lumbar curvature in standing

Norton, B. J., Hensler, K. & Zou, D., 2002, In: Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy. 32, 8, p. 405-413 9 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

19 Scopus citations

Introductions and a bit of business

Simoneau, G., Allison, S., Blanpied, P., Flynn, T., Fritz, J., Lastayo, P., Neumann, D., Norton, B., Powers, C. & Snyder-Mackler, L., 2002, In: Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy. 32, 1, p. 2 1 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Editorial

1 Scopus citations

2001

Effect of active limb movements on symptoms in patients with low back pain

Van Dillen, L. R., Sahrmann, S. A., Norton, B. J., Caldwell, C. A., Fleming, D., McDonnell, M. K. & Bloom, N. J., 2001, In: Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy. 31, 8, p. 402-413 12 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

56 Scopus citations

Invited commentary

Werneke, M., Van Dillen, L. R., Sahrmann, S. A., Norton, B. J., Caldwell, C. A., McDonnell, M. K. & Bloom, N. J., 2001, In: Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy. 31, 8, p. 414-418 5 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Comment/debate

Understanding statistical power

Norton, B. J. & Strube, M. J., 2001, In: Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy. 31, 6, p. 307-315 9 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

46 Scopus citations

1998

Influence of experience with a set of simulated patients on diagnosis of simulated patients not previously diagnosed

Norton, B. J. & Strube, M. J., Apr 1998, In: Physical therapy. 78, 4, p. 375-385 11 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Open Access

4 Scopus citations

Reliability of physical examination items used for classification of patients with low back pain

Van Dillen, L. R., Sahrmann, S. A., Norton, B. J., Caldwell, C. A., Fleming, D. A., McDonnell, M. K. & Woolsey, N. B., Sep 1998, In: Physical therapy. 78, 9, p. 979-988 10 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Open Access

164 Scopus citations

1997

Age group differences in postural adjustments associated with a stepping task

Mercer, V. S., Sahrmann, S. A., Diggles-Buckles, V., Abrams, R. A. & Norton, B. J., Sep 1997, In: Journal of Motor Behavior. 29, 3, p. 243-253 11 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

17 Scopus citations

1993

DPT controversy

Deusinger, S. S., Deusinger, R. H., Minor, S. D., Norton, B. J., Sahrmann, S., Schierbecker, J., Stith, J. & Rothstein, J. M., 1993, In: Physical therapy. 73, 5, p. 329-330 2 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Letter › peer-review

2 Scopus citations

Navicular drop as a composite measure of excessive pronation.

Mueller, M. J., Host, J. V. & Norton, B. J., Apr 1993, In: Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association. 83, 4, p. 198-202 5 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

156 Scopus citations

Reliability and concurrent validity of the Metrecom for length measurements on inanimate objects

Norton, B. J. & Ellison, J. B., 1993, In: Physical therapy. 73, 4, p. 266-274 9 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

15 Scopus citations

1992

Reliability of kinematic measurements of rear-foot motion

Mueller, M. J. & Norton, B. J., 1992, In: Physical therapy. 72, 10, p. 731-737 7 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

16 Scopus citations

The effect of awareness of measurement error on physical therapists' confidence in their decisions

Hayes, K. W., Norton, B. J. & Echternach, J. L., 1992, In: Physical therapy. 72, 7, p. 515-531 17 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

18 Scopus citations

1989

Making decisions based on group designs and meta-analysis

Norton, B. J. & Strube, M. J., Jan 1 1989, In: Physical therapy. 69, 7, p. 594-600 7 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Open Access

1 Scopus citations

1988

Some cautionary comments on the use of retrospective designs to evaluate treatment efficacy

Norton, B. J. & Strube, M. J., Jan 1 1988, In: Physical therapy. 68, 9, p. 1374-1377 4 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2 Scopus citations

1987

Clinical reliability of manual muscle testing. Middle trapezius and gluteus medius muscles

Frese, E., Brown, M. & Norton, B. J., Jan 1 1987, In: Physical therapy. 67, 7, p. 1072-1076 5 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

141 Scopus citations

Reliability and validity of goniometric measurements at the knee

Gogia, P. P., Braatz, J. H., Rose, S. J. & Norton, B. J., 1987, In: Physical therapy. 67, 2, p. 192-195 4 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

241 Scopus citations

1986

Guide for the interpretation of two-way analysis of variance.

Norton, B. J. & Strube, M. J., Mar 1986, In: Physical therapy. 66, 3, p. 402-412 11 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

5 Scopus citations

1985

Guide for the interpretation of one-way analysis of variance.

Norton, B. J. & Strube, M. J., Dec 1 1985, In: Physical therapy. 65, 12, p. 1888, 1890, 1892 passim

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

8 Scopus citations

1983

Electromyographic study of the relationship between hamstring and abdominal muscles during a unilateral straight leg raise

Mayhew, T. P., Norton, B. J. & Sahrmann, S. A., Jan 1 1983, In: Physical therapy. 63, 11, p. 1769-1775 7 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

14 Scopus citations

1978

Reflex and voluntary electromyographic activity in patients with hemiparesis

Norton, B. J. & Sahrmann, S. A., 1978, In: Physical therapy. 58, 8, p. 951-955 5 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

6 Scopus citations

Skin Temperature Biofeedback and Migraine

Mullinix, J. M., Norton, B. J., Hack, S. & Fishman, M. A., Jan 1978, In: Headache: The Journal of Head and Face Pain. 17, 6, p. 242-244 3 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

42 Scopus citations

Stretch reflex of the biceps and brachioradialis muscles in patients with upper motor neuron syndrome

Sahrmann, S. A. & Norton, B. J., 1978, In: Physical therapy. 58, 10, p. 1191-1194 4 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

4 Scopus citations

1977

The relationship of voluntary movement of spasticity in the upper motor neuron syndrome

Sahrmann, S. A. & Norton, B. J., Dec 1977, In: Annals of neurology. 2, 6, p. 460-465 6 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

228 Scopus citations

The relationship of voluntary movement to spasticity in the upper motor neuron syndrome.

Sahrmann, S. A. & Norton, B. J., 1977, In: Transactions of the American Neurological Association. 102, p. 108-112 5 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

6 Scopus citations

1975

Correlation between gait speed and spasticity at the knee

Norton, B. J., Bomze, H. A., Sahrmann, S. A. & Eliasson, S. G., 1975, In: Physical therapy. 55, 4, p. 355-359 5 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Open Access

35 Scopus citations

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