Carol Casper Figuers
Professor in Orthopaedic Surgery
Pelvic floor dysfunction and rehabilitation
Prenatal and Postpartum Exercise
Pediatric urological dysfunction and rehabilitation
Soft tissue mobilization and massage
Prenatal and Postpartum Exercise
Pediatric urological dysfunction and rehabilitation
Soft tissue mobilization and massage
Current Appointments & Affiliations
- Professor in Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedics, Physical Therapy, Orthopaedics 2011
Contact Information
- 050 Hosp South, Durham, NC 27710
- Box 3907 Med Ctr, Durham, NC 27710
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carol.figuers@duke.edu
(919) 681-4382
- Background
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Education, Training, & Certifications
- M.P.T., North Carolina State University
- Ed.D., North Carolina State University 1995
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Duke Appointment History
- Associate Professor in Community and Family Medicine, Orthopaedics, Physical Therapy, Orthopaedics 2006 - 2011
- Associate Clinical Professor in Community and Family Medicine, Orthopaedics, Physical Therapy, Orthopaedics 2001 - 2006
- Assistant Clinical Professor in Community and Family Medicine, Orthopaedics, Physical Therapy, Orthopaedics 1994 - 2001
- Associate in the Department of Physical Therapy, Orthopaedics, Physical Therapy, Orthopaedics 1990 - 1994
- Research
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Selected Grants
- Publications & Artistic Works
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Selected Publications
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Academic Articles
- Salamh, P, Roll, M, Figuers, C, and Covington, K. "The Development and Implementation of a Faculty Development Residency Within Physical Therapist Education." Journal of Physical Therapy Education (January 2019): 1-1. Full Text
- Salamh, P, Cook, C, Figuers, C, and Covington, K. "What Constitutes Academic Dishonesty in Physical Therapy Education: Do Faculty and Learners Agree?." Journal of Allied Health 47, no. 1 (January 2018): e29-e35.
- Boissonnault, JS, Anderson, K, Dockter, MK, Nelson, PR, and Figuers, C. "Comparison of Section on Womenʼs Health, American Physical Therapy Association, Guidelines for Womenʼs Health Content in Professional Physical Therapist Education; 2005 to 2014." Journal of Womenʼs Health Physical Therapy 40, no. 2 (2016): 89-100. Full Text
- Dockter, MK, Boissonnault, JS, Anderson, K, Nelson, PR, and Figuers, C. "Pelvic Floor Examination Training for the Doctor in Physical Therapy Student." Journal of Womenʼs Health Physical Therapy 40, no. 2 (2016): 84-88. Full Text
- Figuers, C, Boissonnault, JS, Nelson, PR, Dockter, MK, and Anderson, K. "Technical Report on Using the Systems and Patient Management Model in Womenʼs Health DPT Curricular Guidelines." Journal of Womenʼs Health Physical Therapy 40, no. 2 (2016): 77-83. Full Text
- Nelson, PR, Boissonnault, JS, Anderson, K, Figuers, C, and Dockter, MK. "Survey on Curricular Content for Doctor of Physical Therapy Guidelines for Womenʼs Health Content in Professional Physical Therapist Education." Journal of Womenʼs Health Physical Therapy 40, no. 2 (2016): 61-76. Full Text
- Heath, A, Folan, S, Ripa, B, Varriale, C, Bowers, A, Gwyer, J, and Figuers, C. "Stress Urinary Incontinence in Female Athletes." Journal of Womenʼs Health Physical Therapy 38, no. 3 (2014): 104-109. Full Text
- Figuers, CC, Amundsen, CL, Weidner, AC, Hendricks, CK, and Holladay, CL. "Physical Therapist Interventions for Voiding Dysfunction and Pelvic Pain." Journal of Womenʼs Health Physical Therapy 34, no. 2 (2010): 40-44. Full Text
- Figuers, CC, Boyle, KL, Caprio, KM, and Weidner, AC. "Pelvic Floor Muscle Activity and Urinary Incontinence in Weight-Bearing Female Athletes vs. Non-Athletes." Journal of Women'S Health Physical Therapy 32, no. 1 (2008): 7-11. Full Text
- Cook, C, Massa, L, Harm-Ernandes, I, Segneri, R, Adcock, J, Kennedy, C, and Figuers, C. "Interrater reliability and diagnostic accuracy of pelvic girdle pain classification." J Manipulative Physiol Ther 30, no. 4 (May 2007): 252-258. Full Text Link to Item
- Figuers, C, Briggs, J, Thibodeaux, E, Gehm, W, and Turbyfill, H. "Physical Symptoms, Exercise and Weight Management in the Postpartum Period: A review of pertinent literature." Journal of the Section on Women'S Health 27, no. 2 (August 2003): 19-27.
- Nedved, K, Miller, S, and Figuers, C. "Differences in Pelvic Floor Muscle Activity in High Impact Athletes and Sedentary Females Measured by Biofeedback." Journal of the Section on Women'S Health 25, no. 1 (March 2001): 7-14.
- Figuers, CC. "Urinary incontinence in postmenopausal women." Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation 15, no. 4 (January 1, 2000): 31-41. (Review) Full Text
- Figuers, C. "Aquatic Therapy Intervention for a Child Diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy." Physical Therapy Case Reports 2, no. 3 (1999): 109-112.
- Visco, A, and Figuers, C. "Non-Surgical Management of Urinary Incontinence." Postgraduate Obgyn 19, no. 6 (1999): 1-7.
- Visco, AG, and Figuers, C. "Nonsurgical management of pelvic floor dysfunction." Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America 25, no. 4 (December 1998): 849-vii. (Review) Full Text
- Painter, J, Akroyd, D, Wilson, S, and Figuers, C. "The Predictive Value of Selected Job Rewards on Occupational Therapists' Job Satisfaction in Ambulatory Care Settings." Occupational Therapy in Health Care 9, no. 4 (January 1995): 21-37. Full Text
- Akroyd, D, Wilson, S, Painter, J, and Figuers, C. "Intrinsic and extrinsic predictors of work satisfaction in ambulatory care and hospital settings." Journal of Allied Health 23, no. 3 (January 1994): 155-164.
- Hummer, LA, Hunt, KS, and Figuers, CC. "Predominant Thoughts Regarding Entry-level Doctor of Physical Therapy Programs." Journal of Physical Therapy Education 8, no. 2 (1994): 60-66. Full Text
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Book Sections
- Figuers, C, and Neville, C. "Genitourinary Interventions." In Physical Therapy for the Older Adult Examination and Intervention: An Evidence Based Approach, edited by Lewis, C.: Wolters Kluwer Health, 2017. (Chapter)
- Figuers, C. "Physical Therapy Management of Pelvic Floor Dysfunction." In Women's Health in Physical Therapy, edited by Irion, G and Irion, J. Philadelphia, PA,: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2010. (Chapter)
- Figuers, C. "Physical Therapy Management of Pelvic Pain." In Women's Health in Physical Therapy, edited by Irion, G and Irion, J. Philadelphia, PA,: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2010. (Chapter)
- Figuers, C. "Soft Tissue Care: Flexibility, Stretching and Massage." In Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation for Active Older Adults, edited by Speer, KP. Champaign, Il,: Human Kinetics, 2005. (Chapter)
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Reports
- Figuers, C, Holladay, C, and Cathcart, D. Urinary Incontinence in Women: Clinical Summary and Case Study. April 2015. Link to Item
- Figuers, CC. Women’s Health Entry Level DPT Course Curriculum Guidelines: 2014 2nd edition. .
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Conference Papers
- Boerger, J, Dias, E, Heaton, C, Kroemer, K, Sturiale, C, Welsh, L, and Figuers, C. "Recommendations for healthy exercise for overweight and obese women during the prenatal period: A review of the literature." APTA Combined Sections Meeting. Las Vegas, NV. February 2014.: Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins, 2014.
- Figuers, C, Boyle, K, Caprio, K, and Weidner, A. "Poster 22: A Comparison of Pelvic Floor Muscle Activity and Urinary Incontinence Between Weight-Bearing Female Athletes and Female Nonathletes." : Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health), 2005. Full Text
- Figuers, CC, Zastrow, B, Jamison, A, and Paweilski, K. "A Comparison of Pelvic Floor Muscle Activity between Non-weight Bearing Athletic and Sedentary Females." : Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health), 2005. Full Text
- Anderson, K, Boissonnault, JS, Dockter, M, Figuers, C, and Nelson, P. "“The What, When, Where, and How of Women's Health Content in DPT Education”." APTA Combined Sections Meeting. San Antonio, TX. February 2017..
- Figuers, C, Barry, S, and Marek, A. "The effects of facial massage on the vital signs and anxiety levels of patients undergoing lung transplantation." APTA Combined Sections Meeting. Boston, MA. February 2002..
- Figuers, C, Beck, R, Molzon, K, Wagner, K, and Cavannaugh, J. "Physical Activity and Recovery Postpartum." APTA Combined Sections Meeting. San Diego, CA. February 2010.: Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins,.
- Figuers, C, Boyle, K, Caprio, K, and Weidner, A. "A comparison of pelvic floor activity between weight- bearing female athletes and female nonathletes." APTA Combined Sections Meeting. Boston, MA. February 2007.: Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins,.
- Figuers, C, Boyle, K, Caprio, K, and Weidner, A. "A comparison of pelvic floor muscle activity between weight-bearing female athletes and female nonathletes." The Center for Women's Health Research Annual Conference. April 2006..
- Figuers, C, Gehm, W, and Turbyfill, H. "A study of postpartum women: Description of reported health issues within the first three months post-pregnancy." APTA Combined Sections Meeting. Nashville, TN. February 2004..
- Figuers, C, Hays, A, Hickok, H, and Worrell, T. "The use of quality of life measures in urinary incontinence treatment: A comparison of two instruments and their relationship to patient-reported health status." APTA Combined Sections Meeting. Tampa, FL. February 2003..
- Figuers, C, and Nelson, P. "Women’s Health Content in Physical Therapy Professional Programs: A Survey of Academic Faculty." APTA Combined Sections Meeting. San Diego, CA. February 2013.: Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins,.
- Figuers, C. "Addressing Urinary Incontinence in Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Settings." APTA Annual Scientific Meeting. Washington DC. June 1999..
- Figuers, C. "Perioperative Guidelines for Patients Diagnosed with Pelvic Floor Dysfunction." APTA Annual Scientific Meeting. Washington DC. June 1999..
- Figuers, C. "Historical Highlights of Physical Therapy Education: Focus on Clinical Education." APTA Annual Conference. Cincinnati, OH. June 1993..
- Figuers, C. "Student health education: Teaching opportunities for physical therapy students." APTA Annual Conference. Cincinnati, OH. June 1993..
- Figuers, C. "What’s New in Women’s Health." NCPTA Fall Conference. October 2012..
- Figuers, C. "Women's Health Professional Program Content Guideline Update." APTA Combined Sections Meeting. February 2012..
- Figuers, C. "Physical Therapist Interventions for Voiding Dysfunction and Pelvic Pain: A Retrospective Case Series." The Center for Women's Health Research Annual Conference. April 2008..
- Figuers, C. "Professional Development Opportunities in Women’s Health." APTA Combined Sections Meeting. February 2008..
- Figuers, C. "A comparison of pelvic floor muscle activity between weight-bearing female athletes and female nonathletes." UNC/Duke Movement Science Research Symposium. March 2006..
- Figuers, C. "Prenatal and Postpartum Exercise Considerations." APTA Student Conclave. October 2004..
- Figuers, C. "Exercise and Behavioral Management of Pelvic Floor Dysfunction." Duke University Women's Health Symposium. Durham, NC. September 2004..
- Figuers, C. "Pelvic Floor Dysfunction: Exercise and Behavioral Management." Duke Annual Conference on Women's Health. Durham, NC. 2001..
- Figuers, C. "Exercise Considerations for Women in Mid-Life." Meeting & Exposition of the APTA. June 2000..
- Figuers, C. "Urinary Incontinence: Exercise and Behavioral Management Strategies." American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Annual Meeting. September 1999..
- Figuers, C. "Easy for You to Say: Fitting Exercise into a Woman’s Busy Life." Necessary Conversations: Health Care for Mid-Life Women Conference. Duke University, Durham, NC. April 1999..
- Figuers, C. "Urinary Incontinence: Exercise and Behavioral Management Strategies." Throughout the Lifespan: Caring for Women, Friends of Nursing Conference. March 1999..
- Figuers, C. "An Interdisciplinary Exploration of Manipulative Therapies." Integrating Mind, Body, and Spirit in Medical Practice Annual Conference. Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC. October 1998..
- Figuers, C. "Aquatic Therapy Intervention for Children Diagnosed with Spinal Muscle Atrophy." APTA Annual Scientific Meeting. June 1998..
- Figuers, C. "Physical Therapy Interventions in Spinal Muscle Atrophy." SMA Seminar Series - Sponsored by Families of SMA &GlaxoWellcome. March 1998..
- Figuers, C. "Stress Incontinence: A Common Patient Problem." Annual American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Meeting. November 1997..
- Figuers, C. "Linking the Clinic to the Classroom." NCPTA Fall Chapter Meeting. October 1997..
- Figuers, C. "National Clinical Education Update." Carolina Clinical Education Consortium Annual Meeting. March 1997..
- Figuers, C. "Providing effective student performance evaluation in clinical education." APTA Annual Conference. June 1996..
- Figuers, C. "Clinical Education for the Physical Therapy Assistant." North Carolina Chapter of the APTA. October 1995..
- Figuers, C. "The relative importance of intrinsic and extrinsic rewards as determinants of organizational commitment for physical therapists in hospital and ambulatory care settings." North Carolina Chapter of the APTA. October 1993..
- Figuers, C. "Be Good to Your Back." A Plan for Life (APFL) - IBM-sponsored health and prevention lectures for employees and Beneficiaries. Raleigh, NC. April 1992..
- Figuers, C. "Effective Clinical Education." Northwest AHEC. April 1993..
- Figuers, C. "Techniques for Stress Management and Relaxation." A Plan for Life (APFL) - IBM-sponsored health and prevention lectures for employees and Beneficiaries. Raleigh, NC. April 1992..
- Figuers, C. "Basic Clinical Instruction." Annual Carolinas Clinical Education Consortium Conference. March 1993..
- Figuers, C. "The relative importance of intrinsic and extrinsic rewards as determinants of work satisfaction for physical therapists and occupational therapists in hospital and ambulatory care settings." Association of Schools Allied Health Professions Annual Conference. November 1992..
- Figuers, C. "Advanced Techniques in Clinical Education." Wake AHEC. July 1992..
- Figuers, C. "Fitness, fun and fast." A Plan for Life (APFL) - IBM-sponsored health and prevention lectures for employees and Beneficiaries. Raleigh, NC. April 1992..
- Figuers, C. "A Study of Postpartum Women: Reported Health Issues and Exercise Habits Within the First Three Months Post Pregnancy." Duke University Department of OB/GYN Grand Rounds. Durham, NC. March 2006..
- Figuers, C. "Pelvic Floor Dysfunction: Exercise and Behavioral Management." Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nursing. April 2004..
- Figuers, C. "Exercise and Behavioral Management of Urinary Incontinence." Duke University Department of Community and Family Medicine Noon Lecture Series. Durham, NC. October 2003..
- Figuers, C. "Exercise and Clinical Issues During Pregnancy and Postpartum." Teer House Community Education Program. January 2003..
- Figuers, C. "A Study of Postpartum Women: Reported Health Issues and Exercise Habits Within the First Three Months Post Pregnancy." Duke University Department of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Grand Rounds. Durham, NC. September 2005..
- Figuers, C. "Nurturing the Postpartum Woman." Duke School of Nursing Women’s Health Organization. Durham, NC. March 2016..
- Figuers, C. "Prenatal and Postpartum Clinical Issues." Wake Area Health Education Center Continuing Education Program. Apr 2002..
- Figuers, C. "ABC’s of Exercise and Pregnancy." Teer House Community Education Program. January 2002..
- Figuers, C. "Urinary Incontinence: Exercise and Behavioral Management." Duke Women's Health Seminar Series. Durham, NC. December 2001..
- Figuers, C. "Prenatal and Postpartum Clinical Issues." Southern Regional Area Health Center. October 1999..
- Figuers, C. "Aquatic Therapy: Techniques & Strategies." Southern Regional Area Health Center. March 1998..
- Figuers, C. "Pulmonary Rehabilitation Procedures." Pulmonary Rehabilitation for the National Emphysema Treatment Trials, American College of Chest Physicians. March 1998..
- Figuers, C. "Aquatic Therapy: Effective Treatment Strategies." Fayetteville AHEC. October 1993..
- Figuers, C. "Effective Clinical Education." University of Virginia Health Sciences Center Department of Rehabilitation. April 1995..
- Fraser, T, Peterson, A, Wilmoth, G, Reiman, M, Figuers, C, and Goode, A. "Diagnostic accuracy of the posterior pelvic pain provocation test for pelvic girdle pain syndrome." APTA Combined Sections Meeting. Las Vegas, NV. February 2014.: Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins,.
- Kaprielian, DS, Dieter, PM, Caveny, JD, Figuers, C, Schaffer, V, Grochowski, C, Hills, K, Nevidjon, B, Polito, A, Sheline, B, Engle, D, Tran, A, and McDonald, . "Interprofessional Introduction to Prevention." Healthy People 2020 and Education for Health Successful Practices Initiative, Association of Prevention Teaching and Research & Association of American Colleges and Universities. 2011..
- Nedved, K, Miller, S, and Figuers, C. "Differences in Pelvic Floor Muscle Strength in High Impact Athletes and Sedentary Females Measured by Biofeedback Technique." APTA Annual Scientific Meeting. Indianapolis, IN. June 2000..
- Shepherd, R, Kraft, L, Schepers, A, and Figuers, C. "Urinary incontinence and the female athlete: An educational session for ATCs." NCPTA Fall Conference. Greensboro, NC. October 2016..
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