John D. Lowman

John D. Lowman, PT, PhD, CCS, completed his physical therapy education at Duke University Medical Center and received his PhD in Physiology from Virginia Commonwealth University/Medical College of Virginia. He is now Professor and Director of Residency Training at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. He has been a Board-Certified Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Clinical Specialist for over 25 years. His clinical practice has included SNF, LTACH, and HH, but primarily acute and ICU care. He currently works part-time in an outpatient pulmonary clinic. His research is primarily related to management of cystic fibrosis, but also includes rehab for heart failure and COPD, acute care and ICU mobility. John was previously the chair of CV&P Specialty Council as well as chair of ABPTS. He currently directs residency programs in neurologic and orthopedic physical therapy. He has been teaching, at least part-time, cardiovascular and pulmonary physical therapy for 30 years and human physiolog