Selected Publications

Books

Sanzo, P., & MacHutchon, M.  (2015). Length tension testing, book 1, lower quadrant.      Toronto: Brush Education.

Sanzo, P., & MacHutchon, M.  (2015). ). Length tension testing, book 2, upper quadrant. Toronto: Brush Education.

Sanzo, P.  & MacHutchon, M. (2008). Length tension testing of the upper quadrant - A workbook of manual therapy techniques. Thunder Bay: Active Potential Rehabilitation Services.

Sanzo, P.  & MacHutchon, M. (2008). ). Length tension testing of the lower quadrant - A workbook of manual therapy techniques. Thunder Bay: Active Potential Rehabilitation Services.

Peer Reviewed Journal:

Sanzo, P. (2024). IFOMPT: Pioneering excellence in physical therapy through conferences and collaboration. Muscuoskeletal Science and Practice (in press). 

Scavarelli, N., & Sanzo P. (2024). The immediate effects of dry cupping the lumbar paraspinals on range of motion and temperature. International Journal of Exercise Science, 17(3), 1-14 (in press).

Sanzo, P., Agostino, M., Fidler, W., Lawrence-Dewar, J., Pearson, E., Zerpa, C., Niccoli, S., & Lees, S. J. (2024). Shockwave therapy and fibromyalgia and its effect on pain, blood markers, imaging, and participant experience - A multidisciplinary randomized controlled trial. Physiotherapy Theory and Practice (in press).

Pratola, M. L. & Sanzo, P. (2023). The effects of ankle taping on measures of ground reaction forces and jump height during a sport-specific vertical jump in youth basketball players. International Journal of Exercise Science, 16(6). 898-911.

Rybak, T., Sanzo, P., Liu, M., & Zerpa, C. (2023). Evaluating the effectiveness of boxing headguards in mitigating head impact accelerations that cause concussions by using a dynamic head model. International Journal of Extreme Automation and Connectivity in Health Care, 5(1), 1-15, http://doi.org/10.4018/ijeach.319811.

McGillivray, K., Pryzsucha, E., Sanzo, P., Liu, M., & Zerpa, C. (2023). Comparison of hockey helmet lining technologies in mitigating concussion during simulated horizontal head collisions. International Journal of Extreme Automation and Connectivity in Health Care, 4(1), 1-4, https://doi.org/10.4018/IJEACH/316134.

Ward, D. L., Schroeder, L., Tinius, A., Niccoli, S., Voth, R., Lees, S., Mahler, L., Silcox, M., Viola, B., & Sanzo, P. (2021). Ovariectomized rat model and shape variation in the bony labyrinth. Anatomical Record – Advances in Integrative Anatomy and Evolutionary Biology Journal.

Selb, M., Nicol, R., Hartvigsen, J., Segerer, W., Cote, P., & ICF Manual Medicine Expert Group (Sanzo, P.) (2021). An ICF-based assessment schedule to facilitate the assessment and reporting of functioning in manual medicine – Low back pain as a case point.  Disability and Rehabilitation, 1-11, doi.org/10.1080/09638288.2021.2012842.

Taddeo, J. S., Panesar-Aguilar, S., & Sanzo, P. (2021). Physiotherapists’ perspectives towards using telehealth for acute concussion care.  Global Journal of Health Science, 13(11), 52-66.

Sanzo, P., Niccoli, S., Droll, K., Puskas, D., Cullinan, C., & Lees, S. (2021). The effects of exercise and active assisted cycle ergometry in post-operative total knee arthroplasty patients - A randomized controlled trial. Journal of Experimental Orthopaedics, 8(41), 1-10, doi.org/10.1186/s40634-021-00363-w.

Cava, D., Kivi, D. M. R., Sanzo, P., & Zerpa, C. (2021). The effect of ankle taping on the kinematics of the lower extremity while running on level, inclined, and declined slopes. Topics in Exercise Science and Kinesiology, 2(1),1-13.

Zerpa, C., Carlson Stephen., Pryzsucha, E., Liu, M., & Sanzo, P. (2021). Evaluating the performance of a hockey helmet in mitigating concussion risk using measures of acceleration and energy during simulated free fall head collisions. International Journal of Extreme Automation and Connectivity in Health Care.

Harrison, K. R., Sanzo, P., Zerpa, C., & Klarner, T. (2021). The effects of taping on muscle activity and throwing velocity in fatigued baseball players. International Journal of Extreme Automation and Connectivity in Healthcare, 3(1), 18-29, doi: 10.4018/IJEACH.2021010102.

Cordingley, Z., Sanzo, P., & Zerpa, C. (2021). The immediate effects of Tai Chi via a video platform delivery on the postural stability of healthy young adults. International Journal of Extreme Automation and Connectivity in Healthcare, 3(1), 30-38, doi: 10.4018/IJEACH.2021010103.

Henderson, Z., Sanzo, P., Zerpa, C., & Kivi, D. (2020).  Ankle bracing’s effects during a modified agility task: Analysis of sEMG, impulse, and time to complete using a crossover, repeated measures design. Sports Biomechanics, https://doi.org/10.1080/14763141.2020.1778777.

Sanzo, P., Felice, C., & Zerpa, C. (2020). The effect of breathing pattern and heel strike pattern on peak ground reaction force at initial contact during walking. International Journal of Extreme Automation and Connectivity in Healthcare, 2(1), 35-47. doi:10.4018/IJEACH.2020010103.

Henderson, Z., Sanzo, P., Zerpa, C., & Kivi, D. (2019). Ankle bracing's effects on lower extremity iEMG activity, force production, and jump height during a vertical jump test: An exploratory study. Physical Therapy in Sport, 37, 171-178.

Carlson, S., Zerpa, C., Przysucha, E., & Sanzo, P. (2019). Mitigation of linear accelerations and shear forces during drop head simulated falls. International Journal of Extreme Automation and Connectivity in Healthcare, 1(2), 1-18.

Henderson, Z., Sanzo, P., Zerpa, C., & Kivi, D. (2019). The effects of ankle braces on lowerextremity electromyography and performance during vrtical jumping: A pilot study. International Journal of Exercise Science, 12(1), 15-23.

Siedlicki, P., Sanzo, P., Zerpa, C., & Newhouse, I. (2018). End-tidal carbon dioxide levels inpatients with post-concussion syndrome during neurocognitive and physical tasks compared to a normative control group. Brain Injury, https://doi.org/10.1080/02699052.2018.1506945.

McGeown, J., Zerpa, C., Lees, S., Niccoli, S., & Sanzo, P. (2018).  Implementing a structured exercise program for persistent concussion symptoms: A pilot study on the effects on salivary brain-derived neurotrophic factor, cognition, static balance, and symptom scores. Brain Injury, https://doi.org/10.1080/02699052.2018.1498128.

Pelletier, A., Sanzo, P., Kivi, D., & Zerpa, C. (2018). The effects of patellar taping techniques on lower extremity running kinematics in individuals with patellofemoral pain syndrome.  Physiotherapy Theory and Practice, https://doi.org/10.1080/09593985.2018.1457114.

Harvey, J., Pearson, E. S., Sanzo, P., & Lennon, E. A. (2018). Exploring the perspectives of 10-, 11- , and 12-year-old primary school students on physical activity engagement – "'Cause you can’t just be sitting at a desk all the time!” Child: Care, Health & Development, 1–10. https://doi.org/10.1111/cch.12555.

Groop, K., Sanzo, P., Zerpa, C., & Kivi, D. (2017).  The effect of taping on isometric shoulderstrength and EMG activity of the shoulder during functional movements. International Journal of Prevention and Treatment, 6(2), 28-33. https://doi.org/10.5923/j.ijpt.20170602.02.

Jain, A., Taylor, J. Zerpa, C., & Sanzo, P. (2017). The effect of tai chi on functional lower extremity mobility and strength, ankle proprioception, and postural adaptation in older adults. American Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences, 7(6), 229-237.

Jeffries, L., Zerpa, C., Przysucha, E., Sanzo, P., & Carlson, S. (2017). The use of a pneumatic horizontal impact system for helmet testing.  Journal of Safety Engineering, 6(1), 8-13.

Massei, M., Sanzo, P., & Przysucha, E. (2017). The use of therapeutic taping in individuals with patellar tendinopathy.  International Journal of Prevention and Treatment, 6(1): 1-8.

Siedlicki, P., Sanzo, P., & Zerpa, C. (2017). The effects of neurocognitive and physical tasks on end-tidal carbon dioxide levels and respiratory rate in healthy individuals – A pilot study.  Clinical Practice, 6(1): 1-9.

Jackson, D., Zerpa, C., Sanzo, P., & Newhouse, I. (2016). The usefulness of a carpal tunnel compression assessment tool: Evidence of reliability and validity in assessing carpal tunnel syndrome.  Clinical Practice, 5(4): 162-170.

McGeown, J, Sanzo, P., Zerpa, C., Lees, S., & Niccoli, S. (2016).  The effects of exercise on cognitive function, and balance in healthy individuals - A pilot study.  Research in Neuroscience, 5(1), 15-23.

Henderson, Z., Sanzo, P., & Zerpa, C. (2016). The effect of prophylactic ankle bracing on physical performance measures in jumping athletes. International Journal of Sports Science, 6(4), 138-145.

Pennock, B., Zerpa, C., & Sanzo, P. (2016). The effects of dual processing on gait pattern: An analysis of texting and walking. Public Health Research, 6(3), 1-6.

Sanzo, P. (2016). Radial shockwave therapy improves pain, range of motion, strength and function in patients with chronic lateral epicondylitis.  International Journal of Prevention and Treatment, 5(1), 1-6.

Massei, M., Przysucha, E., & Sanzo, P. (2016).  The effects of therapeutic taping on pain, range of motion, power, balance, and strength in athletes and non-athletes with and without acute patellar tendinopathy International Journal of Health Sciences, 3(4), 9-20.

Sanzo, P., & Zerpa, C. (2015).  A comparison of lower quadrant electromyographic activity in a sit to stand, squat, and vertical jumping task with and without therapeutic taping. Clinical Practice, 4(2), 19-27.

 MacDowall, I., Sanzo, P., & Zerpa, C. (2015).  The effect of kinesiotaping on vertical jump height and muscle electromyographic activity of the gastrocnemius and soleus. International Journal of Sports Science, 5(4): 162-170.

Sanzo, P. (2015). The treatment of chronic rotator cuff tendinopathy of the shoulder with radial shockwave therapy. Clinical Practice, 4(1), 6-11.

Zerpa, C., Jackson, D., Sanzo, P., & Kivi, D. (2015). Examining the reliability of a force sensing resistor as a possible diagnostic tool for carpal tunnel syndrome. Science and Technology Journal, 5(1), 1-4.

Sanzo, P., & Bauer, A. (2015). The effects of low dye taping on foot pressure in subjects with plantar fasciitis.  International Journal of Prevention and Treatment, 4(1), 1-7.

Zerpa, C., Lopez, N., Przysucha, E., & Sanzo, P. (2014). The effect of common teaching tools on upper extremity muscle activity.  Education, 4(6), 160-166.

Sanzo, P., Zerpa, C., Przysucha, E., & Vasiliu, D. (2014). Therapeutic taping of the knee and its effect on lower quadrant range of motion and strength. Clinical Practice, 3(2), 14-21.

Sanzo, P., & Oakley, E. (2014).  A randomized control trial on the effects of extracorporeal shockwave therapy, joint mobilizations and exercise on plantar heel pain in patients with plantar fasciitis. International Journal of Sports Science, 4(1), 27-37.

Zerpa, C., Johnstone, K., & Sanzo, P. (2013).  Power measures of athletes in combat sports using a modified rowing ergometer. International Journal of Sports Science, 3(6), 189-192.

Sanzo, P., Steven, C., & Zerpa, C.(2013).  The effects of ankle taping on ankle strength in varsity basketball players. International Journal of Sports Science, 3(5), 163-171.

Sanzo, P. (2013).  The effects of extracorporeal shockwave therapy on pain, function, range of motion, and strength in patients with plantar fasciitis. World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology Journal, 78, 2464-2470.

Sanzo, P. (2013).  The effects of extracorporeal shockwave therapy on pain, function, range of motion, and strength in patients with insertional Achilles tendinosis.  World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology Journal, 78, 2457-2463.

Sanzo, P. (2012).  A patient complaining of low back and unilateral leg pain:  a case report of malignant fibrous histiocytoma of the distal femur. Orthopedic Division Review Canadian Physiotherapy Association, 24(1), 1-10.

Sanzo, P. (2012).  The physiological effects of extracorporeal shockwave therapy in the treatment of plantar fasciitis and other musculoskeletal conditions.  Orthopedic Division Review Canadian Physiotherapy Association, 25(2), 1-6.