RESOURCES & DISCIPLINES Bring This Course to You!
Dr. Joe Gallo earned his BS in Physical Education and Athletic Training and his Master’s in Physical Therapy. He also holds a Doctor of Science degree in Physical Therapy. He currently serves as Director and Professor in the Salem State University Athletic Training Program. He also held faculty appointments in various physical therapy and physical therapist assistant programs in his over 20 year career as an educator. Dr. Gallo is currently a Certified Instructor for the VitalStim® Therapy Specialty Program teaching NMES for the treatment of dysphagia. He has taught over 300 continuing education workshops to rehabilitation specialists across the United States. Joe’s research on electrophysical agents has been published in the Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy, and the Chinese journal of Sportsmedicine. In addition to his teaching and research, Joe has also maintained clinical practice in a variety of settings throughout his career.
Financial Disclosures: Dr. Gallo receives an honorarium for speaking/teaching live courses through CIAO Seminars. He also receives royalties for the purchase of his recorded courses and the purchase of his Ultrasound book.
Non-Financial Disclosures: Dr. Gallo uses modalities in his clinical practice.
The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.
CIAO is recognized on the NBCOT Provider Registry (meets PDU requirements for NBCOT)
CIAO is approved by the Board of Certification, Inc. to offer continuing education for Certified Athletic Trainers.
"Joe was a very good presenter providing evidence-based information. He is very encouraging to let us learn and explore with hands-on learning. "
- Baltimore, MD / Aug 2022
"Really enjoyed this course! Worth it!"
- Baltimore, MD / Aug 2022
"Great speaker. Better understanding of modalities used. One of the better modality courses that I have taken. "
- Baltimore, MD / Aug 2022
"This was truly one of the best courses I have ever attended. Joe was engaging and extremely knowledgeable. It's not easy to be stimulated for 16 hours but this course did it! Thank you so much for sparking my clinical knowledge and creativity. "
- Baltimore, MD / Aug 2022
"Joe and Lynas are a wonderful team! I learned so much and am so impressed with everything. This is the best CE course I've taken, hands down."
- Linthicum Heights, MD / Dec 2015
"Perfect balance of lecture, lab & case studies."
- Linthicum Heights, MD / Dec 2015
"good presenter kept things interesting"
- Linthicum Heights, MD / Dec 2015
"Presenter was very knowledgeable and clear. Very dynamic. This course was very fun with lots of practical applications. I would recommend this course to others and will look for more courses from this presenter."
- Chicago, IL / Jun 2013
"enjoyed, learned what I came to the course for. Small group was great. "
- Chicago, IL / Jun 2013
"Good course, small class (size helps)"
- Chicago, IL / Jun 2013
"Joseph was one of the best teachers I have ever had. he made some pretty complicated and possibly dry information very interesting/applicable int he clinic. Excellent speaker."
- Chicago, IL / Jun 2013
"It may be helpful to include more updated literature references in presentation."
- Chicago, IL / Jun 2013
"Everything was great! I really enjoyed this course! Dr. Gallo really presented and taught the course well!"
- Chicago, IL / Jun 2013
"Awesome instructor, very knowledgeable and great class size."
- Chicago, IL / Jun 2013
"Excellent presentation, very organized, followed agenda and handout lecture, very patient and knowledgeable. "
- Chicago, IL / Jun 2013
"I was looking forward to learning the information but not looking forward to sitting in class for 2 days. Joes presentation maintained my attention for 2 days, made PAM an interactive experience, and delivered the information in a manner that was very easy to comprehend for the most part."
- Baltimore, MD / Oct 2012