John Lugo PT, DPT, ECS
Clinical Education and Residency Coordinator

- Office: 334.318.9023
- Fax: 334.460.6611
- 8650 Minnie Brown Rd #234, Montgomery, AL 36117
Employment History
Hands on Diagnostic Services, Astoria, NY
Senior Vice President of Clinical Education (2019-2022)
City University of New York/College of Staten Island
Adjunct Lecturer, Department of Physical Therapy (2018-present)
Hands on EMG Testing
Physical Therapist and Electromyographer (2018-present)
Department of Physical Therapy, City University of New York/College of Staten Island
Substitute Lecturer (2017-2018)
Department of Physical Therapy, City University of New York/College of Staten Island
Adjunct Lecturer and Clinical Research Associate (2016-2017)
Drayer Physical Therapy Institute
Physical Therapist and Electromyographer (2016)
Department of Physical Therapy, City University of New York/College of Staten Island
Substitute Lecturer and Director of Clinical Education (2014-2016)
Department of Physical Therapy, City University of New York/College of Staten Island
Adjunct Lecturer (2008-2014)
Eger Health Care and Rehabilitation
Director of Rehabilitation (2008-2012)
Northeast Spine and Wellness Center
Director of Physical Therapy (2006-2008)
Lugo Comprehensive PT Services
Owner and Operator
(2005 – present)
Rutgers University
Guest Lecturer and Teaching Assistant (2004-present)
American Academy of Clinical Electrodiagnosis
Core Faculty, ABPTRFE Credentialed Residency Program in Clinical Electrophysiologic Physical Therapy (2004-present)
Staten Island University Hospital
Staff Physical Therapist (2003-2006)
Honors and Awards
Award of Excellence in Clinical Education for Exemplary Contributions to Physical Therapist Education in Electrodiagnosis. Awarding Agency: Academy of Clinical Electrophysiology and Wound Management – 2021
Exceptional Educator Award for Contributions to the Department and Profession of Physical Therapy. Awarding agency: College of Staten Island – 2019
Pre-doctoral Fellowship in Rehabilitation and Movement Sciences Awarding agency: Rutgers University School of Health Professions Physical Therapy Department 2013 – 2014 and 2014 – 2015
Robert M. Kellogg PT, PhD, ECS, Honorary Lecture in Clinical Electrophysiology – 2011
Professional Memberships
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- Elected Position: Nominating Committee Chair 2015 – 2016
- Elected Position: Administrative Officer of the Electrodiagnostic Special Interest Group 2018 – present
2001-present American Physical Therapy Association
Education
Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT)
Utica College, Utica, NY
28 credits completed towards Doctor of Philosophy
Rutgers University School of Health Professions Newark, NJ
Master of Science in Physical Therapy
City University of New York; College of Staten Island, Staten Island, NY
Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy
City University of New York; College of Staten Island, Staten Island, NY
Bachelor of Science in Biology
Wagner College, Staten Island, NY
Board Certifications
Board Certification
Clinical Electrophysiology Physical Therapy
Certificate # 20793 – Recertified in 2020, expires 6/30/30
Publications
Lawrence, M.B., Coker, D, Lugo, J, Rawat, M (2021). Radiologic imaging and electrodiagnostics. In K. Masker & H. Gift (Eds.), Test Prep for the CHT Exam: Study Outline & Clinical Reference (4th ed., pp. 381-393). American Society of Hand Therapists.
Nelson, R. M., Kaur, H., Muniz, E., Gasiewska, E., Lugo, J., Agro, J., …& Rothman, J. (2004). Neuronal conduction studies of the median nerve in non-impaired humans: a comparison of accepted techniques. Electromyography and clinical neurophysiology, 44(5), 281-287.
Nelson, R., Agro, J., Lugo, J., Gasiewska, E., Kaur, H., Muniz, E., …& Rothman, J (2004). The relationship between temperature and neuronal characteristics. Electromyography and clinical neurophysiology, 44(4), 209-216.
Continuing Education
31st Annual Electroneuromyography Symposium.
April 10-11, 2021
Integration of Clinical Exam, Diagnostic Testing, and Treatment, Part 1: Lumbar Radiculopathy.
2021
Integration of Clinical Exam, Diagnostic Testing, and Treatment, Part 2: Neuropathies of the Lower Limb
2021
Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation: The Evidence is There, but Why Aren’t We Using It?
2021
Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Imaging: Changing the Way We Practice.
2021
Peer Reviewed Scientific and Professional Presentations:
Mohini Rawat, John Lugo (2021). When Orthopedics Rubs Elbows with Diagnostics: Assessment and Management of Elbow Pathology. Educational session at the Combined Sections Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association
John Lugo. (2020) EMG & NCV for the CHT: The role of electrodiagnostic testing in the management of patients with hand and upper extremity dysfunction. Webinar sponsored by the American Society of Hand Therapists.
John Lugo. (2019) Diagnose and treat: How physical therapists can use electrodiagnostic testing and musculoskeletal ultrasound to influence treatment decisions. Educational program at the New York Physical Therapy Association Brooklyn-Staten Island District Fall Symposium
John Lugo, Sean Dwyer, Timothy Filzen, Dylan O’Keeffe, Mark Orillaza. (2019) Establishing Clinical efficacy of surface electromyography in detecting muscle weakness. Platform presentation at Combined Sections Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association
Kathy Galloway, John Lugo, Rick McKibben (2018). Exploring polyneuropathy: Cases and current trends. Education session at Combined Sections Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association
John Eddy, Greg Ernst, David Greathouse, John Lugo, Rick McKibben (2017). An electrodiagnostic case report in UE dysfunction. Education session at Combined Sections Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association
Greg Ernst, Waldemar Hogerwaard, Michael Lescallette, John Lugo, Rick McKibben, Roger Nelson (2016). Technological advances in clinical electromyography. Education session at Combined Sections Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association
Michael Lescallette, John Lugo (2015). Carpal tunnel classification systems: Matching the outcome to the quickDASH functional scale. Education session at Combined Sections Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association
Karen Huhn, John Lugo (2015). The development of a web-based interactive educational tool to enhance the instruction of clinical electrophysiology in physical therapy. Platform presentation at Combined Sections Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association
Michael Lescallette, John Lugo, Roger Nelson (2013). Strategies in learning: How to best describe neurologic changes in nerve conduction studies. Education session at Combined Sections Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association
Greg Ernst, John Lugo (2012). Understanding the basics of clinical application of EMG/NCS testing: Clinical case studies. Education session at Combined Sections Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association
Michael Lescallette, John Lugo, Roger Nelson (2012). Residency programs: Elevating electrodiagnosis and wound management to the next level. Education session at Combined Sections Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association