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Curriculum Vitae
Jolie Bookspan, MEd, PhD, FAWM
1. Research Physiologist. University and military laboratory research in human performance in normal to extreme environments (subaquatic, aviation, thermal, terrestrial, forensic) acute and extended durations, and throughout lifespan.
2. Clinical musculoskeletal pain/injury prevention and rehabilitation. Private and teaching practice. Developed innovative training and rehab methods used internationally by athletes, military, physicians, and patients. Named "The St. Jude of the Joints: by Harvard School of Medicine.
3. University professor and instructor of anatomy and physiology, environmental physiology, exercise physiology, statistics, physical training, health, orthopedic and pain rehabilitation.
4. Technical writing: Medical textbooks and chapters, encyclopedia chapters, health and physiology books, articles, technical manuals, public information reviews, board exam review texts, grants.
5. Instructor. Scuba, swimming, life guarding, martial arts, first aid, CPR, sports medicine, and yoga. Olympic trialst in swimming. undefeated full-contact fighter, Inducted to International Martial Arts Black Belt Hall of Fame.
6. Founding director, AFEM—Academy of Functional Exercise Medicine. International teaching and certifying body for evidence-based advances in functional exercise medicine.
Education Post-Doctoral.
Principle Investigator–Detection of Endogenous Gas Phase Formation In Humans At Altitude. Institute For Environmental Medicine (IFEM), University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. Preliminary work to titrate dose-response in altitude decompression sickness. Wrote grant funded by Duke Medical Center.
Ph.D. Environmental Physiology and Exercise Physiology (Individualized Option within Biokinetics Research Lab and the medical school). Temple University. Passed comprehensive exams with distinction.
Internship Research analyzing oxygen toxicity and hyperbaric, hypoxic, and hypercapnic response to rest and exercise.
Fellowship University Fellow researching cold immersion. Appointment awarded twice in two years.
M.Ed. Exercise Physiology. Temple University. GPA 4.0 of 4.0.
B.A. Temple University. Degree completed in three years, with highest honors.
Research
Statistical and research consultant to US Navy and Army aerospace, warfare, and medical divisions.
Researcher, Neck and Back Pain Sports Medicine Center. Studies in musculoskeletal pain and injury syndromes.
Statistical and research consultant to University of Texas Health Science Center. Various projects including evaluating middle cerebral artery blood flow during hyperbaric oxygenation.
Principle investigator, School of Engineering and Applied Science, University of Pennsylvania, Computer automation of interpretation of the Doppler signal in decompression sickness bubble recognition. 1993-1997. Wrote grant funded by the PADI Foundation.
Adjunct Research Associate, Temple University Biokinetics Research Laboratory. 1991-1992. Quantification of metabolic cost of non-shivering thermogenesis.
Research Physiologist, US Department of Defense, Navy. Air Vehicle and Crew Systems Technology Division Environmental Effects Branch. Heat and cold exposures, primarily extreme cold immersion for pilot bail-out emergencies, acceleration effects on cerebral oxygenation (jet pilot G-induced loss of consciousness), and lower body negative pressure (LBNP) effects on cerebral oxygenation. Extensive cold modeling using the Wissler (Texas) thermal model.
Research Analyst, Institute For Environmental Medicine (IFEM), University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. Data reduction of oxygen toxicity research, computer analysis, and summary graphs. Strip chart analysis of Predictive Studies Series: hyperbaric, hypoxic, and hypercapnic response to rest and exercise.
Principle Investigator in fellowship research, Temple University Biokinetics Research Laboratory, Philadelphia, PA Posture apnea interaction during total body cold water immersion.
Grant research of ascent from shallow saturation. MRDC, Key Largo, FL. NOAA Doppler monitoring (K-M scoring) of divers after saturation at 16' underwater for 48 hours in a saturation habitat.
Research assistant: Effects of postural variation on the diver’s reflex. Temple University Biokinetics Research Laboratory, Philadelphia, PA.
Unclassified
Bookspan, J. Hyperlordosis Retraining Method Relieves Spondylolisthesis Pain. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, Volume 42:5, 2010.
Bookspan, J. Hyperlordosis Retraining Method Relieves Lumbar Disc and Stenosis Pain - An Unexpected Finding. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, Volume 41:5 Supplement, 2009
Bookspan, J. Identifying and Reversing Hyperlordosis as a Factor in Lower Back Pain. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, Volume 39:5 Supplement May 2007.
Bookspan, J. Ab Revolution functional core retraining relieves low back pain more effectively than conventional physical therapy. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, Volume 38:5, 2006
Bookspan, J. Functional Core Retraining Superior To Conventional And Pilates Core Training In Remediating Low Back Pain. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, Volume 37:5 Supplement. May, 2005.
Bookspan, J. Detection of endogenous gas phase formation in humans at altitude. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise Suppl. Vol. 35, Num 5, May 2003 # 901, p S164.
Lanphier EH and Bookspan J. CO2 Retention and Nitrox Diving. The Physiological, Medical and High Tech Aspects Of Recreational And Scientific Diving. 10-14 November, 1996, Red Sea Medi-Tech, Eilat.
Bookspan J and Lanphier EH. Acclimatization You Don’t Want - Carbon Dioxide. Immersed Journal of Technical Diving. Vol. I, Issue 2, 1996.
Lanphier EH and Bookspan J. Is Nitrox The ‘Way To Go?’ – (recommendations on nitrogen-oxygen and helium-oxygen mixtures.) 1996. Proceedings of the 13th Meeting of the United States–Japan Cooperative Program in Natural Resources (UJNR) Panel on Diving Physiology, 23-25 October 1995, Miura, Kanagawa, Japan. Published by JAMSTEC (Japan Marine Science & Technology Center), Yokosuka.
Bookspan J. Seated Lower body negative pressure (LBNP) and its use to alter cerebral perfusion. Internal report for Air Vehicle and Crew Systems Technology Department, Environmental Effects. US Navy. 1991.
Contributor to Air Standardization Coordination Committee (ASCC) Draft Advisory Publication 61041 Decompression Schedules and Physiologic Considerations in Flying after Diving. US Navy for Toronto, Canada: DCIEM, 1990.
Bookspan J, Paolone AM. Posture apnea interaction during total body cold water immersion. Undersea Biomed Res Suppl abstract 1991; 18: 66.
Empirical model of temperature response to cold water immersion. Prepared for the Air Vehicle and Crew Systems Technology Department, Environmental Effects. US Navy, for the Environmental Ergonomics meeting in Texas. 1990.
Bookspan J. Capability of Lower Body Negative Pressure (LBNP) Experiments To Augment Acceleration Exposures. Internal report for Air Vehicle and Crew Systems Technology Department, Environmental Effects. US Navy. 1990.
Bookspan J, Bove AA. Comparison of proposed new sport diving tables with navy standard air decompression tables using tissue m-values. Undersea Biomed Res Suppl abstract 1989; 16:69.
BOOKS
Bookspan J. Diving Physiology In Plain English. Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society. Kensington, MD. Sixth Printing Revised 2006. Fifth Printing 2003. Fourth Printing 2001. Third Printing 1999. Second printing 1997. First printing 1995. Spanish, German, and Japanese translations in progress. 246 pages.
Bookspan J. Fix Your Own Pain Without Drugs or Surgery. Text of sports medicine musculoskeletal rehabilitation for the provider and layperson. Healthy Learning, Monterey, CA. 2006.
Bookspan J. Health & Fitness In Plain English, How to be Healthy, Happy, and Fit for the Rest of Your Life. Healthy Learning, Marina, CA. Third Edition 2008, Second Edition 2002., First edition, Kensington Publications, New York. 1998.
Bookspan J. Healthy Martial Arts. Neck and Back Pain Sports Medicine Press, 2006. Winner of the Black Belt Hall of Fame Readers Choice Award.
Bookspan J. Stretching Smarter Stretching Healthier. Neck and Back Pain Sports Medicine Press, 2006.
Bookspan J. The Ab Revolution™. Neck and Back Pain Sports Medicine, press. Third Edition, expanded, 2007. Third Edition, 2006. Second edition, 2003. First edition, 2002.111 pages.
Bookspan J. Diving and Hyperbaric Medicine Review For Physicians. Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society. 2000. Kensington, MD. 220 pages
Bookspan J. Hyperbaric Medical Review For Board Certification Exams: Certified Hyperbaric Technologist (CHT), Certified Hyperbaric Registered Nurse (CHRN). 2000. Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society. Kensington, MD. 190 pages.
Bookspan J. American Board Of Preventive Medicine, Inc., Core Content For Certification In Undersea And Hyperbaric Medicine For Hyperbaric Physicians. 1999. Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society. Kensington, MD. 163 pages.
Bookspan J. Extreme Physiology. Text of environmental medicine covering normal physiology of all body systems, and physiology of desert, polar, mountain, and jungle crossings; aviation, underwater, and endurance events. In preparation.
TECHNICAL CHAPTERS: PUBLISHED
Bookspan, J. Exercise, Conditioning, and Performance. In, Auerbach, P Wilderness Medicine 5th edition. Elsevier. 2007. New edition in press 2010-2011.
Bookspan, J. Physiology. In, National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Diving Manual, Diving for Science and Technology: US Chamber of Commerce 4th Ed., July 2000.
Bookspan, J. Diving Physiology. In, P. Oliver and M. Williams (Eds.) NAUI Master SCUBA Diver. NAUI: Tampa. August 2000.
Bookspan J, Fife CE, & Fife WP. Vascular Headache. In, KK Jain (Ed) Textbook of Hyperbaric Medicine. Springer Verlag. 1999.
Lanphier, EH & Bookspan, J. Carbon Dioxide Retention. In, Lundgren & Miller (Eds.) The Lung at Depth. A monograph for the series “Lung Biology in Health and Disease” on lung and respiratory adaptation to increased barometric pressure. 1999.
Bookspan, J. Carbon Dioxide. In, Tom Mount (Ed.) Encyclopedia of Technical Diving. IANDT: Miami, 1997.
Bookspan, J. Things That Stings. In, The Divers Alert Network Best of Alert Diver. 1997. p 35-40.
Bookspan J. Effects of Immersion at Rest. In, Ruoti, R. (Ed.) Aquatic Rehabilitation. J.B. Lippincott. 1996.
Bookspan J. Decompression Theory In Plain English. In, Williams (Ed.) The Best Of Sources. NAUI, California. 1993.
Borden GJ, Harris KS. Speech Science Primer: Physiology, Acoustics, and Perceptions of Speech. Williams & Wilkins Company, Maryland 1980. Editorial assistant in preparation and proofreading. Wrote technical glossary.
Bookspan, J. Physiology of Martial Arts. In, Maberry, Bookspan, Borofsky (Eds) Ultimate Self Defense. Strider Nolan Publishing.
Bookspan, J. Fitness for Martial Arts. In, Maberry, Bookspan, Borofsky (Eds) Ultimate Self Defense. Strider Nolan Publishing.
Bookspan J. Chapter on Osteoporosis, and Chapter on Thermal Effects of Immersion. In: Women in Diving. Mosby-Jeppesen.
The FitnessFixer™ Health Authority Column for Healthline.com, information and search engine site for consumer health information. Close to 800 articles, 2006 to 2010, updates continue on Twitter.com/TheFitnessFixer.
Bookspan's Bullets. Vidocq Society Journal. 2002 to present. Quarterly column of forensic news and education.
Fit To Be Wild Newsletter of the Wilderness Medical Society. 2002 to 2009. Quarterly column of fitness for wilderness activity.
Healthy Diving. NAUI Sources Journal. Journal of the National Association of Underwater Instructors. 2003 to present. Quarterly column of science and health for divers.
Underwater USA Magazine, 1991-1994. Monthly column of underwater and environmental physiology.
Skin Diver Magazine, 1991-1994. Monthly column of human performance, nutrition, and conditioning.
Fitness Cycling Magazine, 1991. Monthly training and fitness column.
The Reflector, US Navy newsletter. 1990-1991. Monthly fitness and health column.
Editorial
Peer reviewer.
Wilderness and Environmental Medicine. 2000 to present. Professional
publication of the Wilderness Medical Society. Review original
research and clinical reports from scientists and practitioners on
aspects of wilderness and environmental medicine.
Contributing Editor. Vidocq Society Journal. 2002 to present.
Scuba Diving Explained. Martin, L. M.D. Reviewed in entirety for content and accuracy. Best Publishing 1997.
Travel Medicine Magazine. Book review of Scuba Safety in Australia. March 1996.
Advanced Diving Technology and Techniques. Mosby/Jeppesen Publishing Co., 1994. Textbook for advanced scuba diving classes. Reviewed physiology chapter for content and accuracy.
Scuba Diving. Graver D.K. Human Kinetics Publishers, Illinois, 1994. Edited chapters of a scuba diving textbook for content and accuracy.
Basic Statistics: Probing the Unknown. Chansky NM. Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company, Iowa, 1988. Editorial assistant in preparation and proofreading. Calculated and cross-checked equations and solutions.
Guest Referee. Aquatic Physical Therapy Report Research Committee.
ADVISORY
Vidocq Society Science Officer.
International invitation-only forensic society. 2001-Present.
University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. Advisory and review board for the Specialized Center of Research (SCOR) grant to investigate a number of areas in oxidative stress and hyperbaric medicine, headed by Dr. Steven Thom. 2000-2006.
Philadelphia Police Training Bureau. Advisor on physical training issues.
American College of Sports Medicine. Communications and Public Information Committee. 2002-2004. Educational outreach to the community on important areas of consumer health and personal fitness.
ACSM. Project Review Committee. 2000-2001. Internal project review.
ACSM. Media Referral Network. 2000 to present. Member liaison to media to answer questions from reporters and editors nationwide related to my areas of expertise.
Sub Ocean Safety (SOS). Board of Directors. 1994-2000. Board of Advisors, 2000 to present. International project to bring treatment, education, and intervention to third world areas with epidemics of decompression sickness among the commercial diving fishermen. Coordinator for the World DCS project, linking SOS with similar projects in Europe and Asia.
The Air Aware Project. Lawrence Factor Company, Hialeah, FL. Founded 1995. Co-developed international incentive program for dive shops to quality test compressed air for divers’ scuba tanks, and encourage diver awareness of air quality as an important issue in diver safety.
National Association of Underwater Instructors (NAUI Worldwide). Technical Advisory Group 1991, and Board of Advisors 1994 to 1999. Review of publications and policies. Recommendations to Director of Education on decompression tables and dive physiology, and to President of NAUI College on physiologic basis of swimming assessments.
Beneath The Sea Hyperbaric and Medical Center. Board of Advisors (Physiology). 1993-1996. St. Agnes Medical Center, White Plains, New York.
Extended Range Diving Organization (ERDO). Board of Advisors (Medical). 1992-1995. New York, NY.
Beneath The Sea, Annual Expo. Trustee: 1995-1996. Rye New York.
On-line ScubaRT Science Officer. Genie Information Services. 1992-1994.
On-line Scuba Forum Physiology Advisor. Delphi. 1994.
Worked with Christopher Reeve (before his accident) host of the television series, “Today’s Diver” about scuba diving around the world, as scientist explaining effects of diving underwater.
The Discovery Channel. Advisor for an episode on survival at extremes.
Sitmar Cruise Lines. Los Angeles, CA.
Consultant in developing the entire on-board fitness programs for the fleet of four sister cruise ships.
University
teaching
Temple
University Center City. Philadelphia, PA 1996-present.
Musculoskeletal rehabilitation, sports medicine, stretching for
orthopedic health, Thai boxing (Muay Thai), advanced kickboxing,
yoga, functional core training.
Temple University Ambler/Ft. Washington Campus. 1999-present. Stretching for orthopedic health, and functional core training and abdominal use for posture and back pain reduction, and back pain management seminars.
Thomas Jefferson Medical College. 1997-2000. Health, swimming, kickboxing, and exercise. Consulted on orthopedic rehab. Philadelphia, PA
Temple University Main Campus. Philadelphia, PA. 1988-1990.
Daily management of microcomputer lab. Trained and supervised nine graduate assistants serving as lab consultants. Taught computer based statistics classes. Conducted faculty and student workshops on computer applications, provided statistical support to faculty, maintained inventory and usage records, hardware maintenance and security of micros and Mainframe ports, and promotion of maximum lab usage by faculty and students. Answered directly to Associate Dean
Temple University Center City. Philadelphia, PA. 1988-1990.
Consultant for micro and Mainframe lab. Taught Zenith micros and IBM compatible software for word processing, data base, spread sheet, and programming. Cyber, VAX, and Library Mainframe using Wyse-50 terminals and decwriter. Senator and Full Screen Editing. SPSS data entry and analysis.
Temple University Main Campus. Philadelphia, PA. 1985-1987.
Taught three undergraduate beginning and intermediate aquatics classes per semester, plus 20 hour a week research assistantship while completing full time graduate program in exercise physiology. Taught lifesaving, artificial respiration, hypothermia, P.F.D.’s, stroke and turn mechanics, aquatic exercise physiology, elementary springboard diving, and skin diving. Used video recording for student stroke mechanics feedback in all classes. Conducted in-service C.P.R. certification classes for graduate students in the Physical Education and Recreation departments.
Escuela de Licenciatura. Guererro, México. 1984-1985.
Taught anatomy, physiology, and competition swimming theory to physical education majors at a college for licensing professional physical educators. Taught entirely in Spanish.
GRANTWRITING/
FUNDRAISING
Director of Fundraising. The Coast-to-Coast Bike Tour. National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Delaware Valley Chapter. 1987-1988. Developed a four-rider, plus sagwagon 4,100 mile bike tour for the benefit of the Multiple Sclerosis Society, riding from Seattle, Washington to Sea Isle City, New Jersey. Developed ride, determined routing, wrote cause statement, determined and contacted corporations for contributions of money and goods-in-kind, designed logo and T-shirts, and developed entire media publicity campaign. ProBono.
Grant Writing. Temple University. Philadelphia, PA. 1987-1988. Wrote proposal for seed funds to launch a $300,000 scholarship program. Seed money would fund grant writing and program support for acquiring scholarships for minorities and women to the Sport Administration graduate program in the Department of Physical Education of Temple University. ProBono.
Designed “Celebrity Swim” National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Delaware Valley Chapter. 1981-1988. Annual $10,000+ fund-raiser. ProBono.
Coordinator of Volunteers. National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Delaware Valley Chapter. 1986. Three day “River Spectacular” on the Delaware. ProBono.
Director of Volunteers. National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Delaware Valley Chapter. 1987. 150 mile Bike Tour fund-raiser. ProBono.
Volunteer. National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Delaware Valley Chapter. Various fundraising special events such as Read-a-Thon, Ugly Bartender. 1985-1988. ProBono.
Swim-a-Thon Director. YM/YWHA, Philadelphia. Developed and administered four day trademark fund-raiser of the International Swimming Hall of Fame.
Volunteer leader in fundraising. Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Philadelphia, PA. Developed, directed, and participated in successful coin box campaigns. ProBono.
Conference
Direction
Conference
Director. Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society Annual
International Medicine and Physiology of Diving benefit symposium.
1994, 1995, and 1996. Philadelphia. Developed and directed entire
conference. Selected conference site, sent call for abstracts to
selected experts, recruited keynote speakers, received and screened
abstracts, developed panels, recruited booths and safety
demonstrations. Coordinated audio-visual needs, developed and ran
special events. Applied for and secured accreditation and various CME
categories. Designed and printed brochures, envelop stuffing and
mailings, collected tickets. ProBono.
Conference Director. Dive Philadelphia Underwater Expo. 1994 and 1995. Philadelphia. Selected conference site, sent call for abstracts to selected experts, recruited keynote speakers, received and screened abstracts, developed panels, recruited booths and safety demonstrations. Coordinated audiovisual needs, and developed and ran special events. ProBono.
Program Director. International Conference on Underwater Education (ICUE). 1992. Philadelphia. Complete program organization and development for international conference. Selected hotel and conference site, arranged discount conference flights. Sent call for abstracts to selected experts, recruited keynote speakers, received and screened abstracts, developed panels, recruited booths and safety demonstrations. Developed and ran special events. Applied for and secured various CME accreditations. Liaison with California headquarters and conference director. ProBono.
Co-Developer of Tek,. Co-developed, planned, and launched the first International technical diving symposium, Orlando, FL. Originated the slogan "Talk Tek to Me." ProBono.
Wilderness Medical Elective for 4th year medical students. Wilderness Medical Society. Three seminars on diving physiology, and baromedicine, plus sports medicine workshops. Townsend Tennessee. Feb. 2006, 2007, 2008.
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Greater NY Regional ACSM Chapter. Three Quick Techniques for Three Musculoskeletal Problems Mistaken for Aging. New York, NY, 2 December, 2006.
American Fitness Professionals and Associates (AFPA) Conference, Charlotte NC. September 1999. Back and neck pain prevention/ rehab for health care professionals, functional stretch for posture and pain management.
American Fitness Professionals and Associates (AFPA) Conference Rehovoth Beach Delaware. April 1999. Back and neck pain prevention/ rehab for health care professionals.
American Fitness Professionals and Associates (AFPA) 2nd annual Philadelphia Health & Fitness Conference. Jan 22-24 1999. Crown Plaza, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Fitness Factory, Willow Grove Philadelphia. Back and neck pain prevention/ rehabilitation. Sept 19 1998.
MV Isla Mia Liveaboard Dive Boat, Bay Islands, Roatan, 'Diving Physiology in Plain English' One week onboard lecturing on diving and decompression physiology to divers and boat crew/diving staff. 21-28 May 1994.
MV Sea Dancer Liveaboard Dive Boat. Off Turks & Caicos Islands. Sponsored by Peter Hughes Diving. One week onboard lecturing on diving physiology to divers and boat crew/diving staff. April 1993.
Grand Cayman Island. Invited lecturer for one week on scuba medicine and safety to top selected scuba instructors from the islands. Sponsored by the Cayman Islands Watersports Association. 1992.
MV Little Cayman Diver Liveaboard Dive Boat. Off Little Cayman Island. One week onboard lecturing on diving physiology to divers and boat crew/diving staff. 13-20 October 1991.
ARTICLES
Bookspan J. Raising the flag: the question is - which one? Diver Magazine, 1987 13. 34-35.
Bookspan J. The ears have it—management of swimmer’s ear. Naui Diving Association News, 1988 January/February. 36-37.
Bookspan J. Marine envenomation. Naui Diving Association News, 1988 March/April, 13-15.
Bookspan J. Swimming’s most misunderstood ailment. National Aquatics Journal, 1988; 4. 9-10.
Bookspan J. Why fins work, or propulsive lift and you. Naui Diving Association News, 1988; September/October, 46-47,49.
Bookspan J. Are new protocols needed for aquatic rescue of spinal injury? National Aquatics Journal, 1989; 5. 13.
Bookspan J. Decompression theory in plain English. Sources - Journal of Underwater Education, Jan/Feb. 1990; 42-45. Reprinted in Alert Diver May/June. 1991.
Bookspan J. The heat’s on electrolyte drinks. Reflector, 1990; July, 7.
Bookspan J. Why diets make you fat, fatter, fattest. Reflector, 1990; Aug, 7.
Bookspan J. Pool questions. Reflector, 1990; Sept, 7.
Bookspan J. Sit-ups, leg lifts, strength, and washboard abdomens: a few surprises. Reflector, 1990; Oct, 7.
Bookspan J. The lipoprotein, cholesterol, and heart disease link. Reflector, 1990; Nov, 7.
Bookspan J. Space flight, milk, osteoporosis, calcium, and protein - a detective story. Reflector, 1990; Dec., 6-7.
Bookspan J. New Year’s thoughts turn to football and hangovers. Reflector, Jan. 1991; 7-8.
Bookspan J. Answers to students most common questions. Sources - Journal of Underwater Education, Jan/Feb. 1991; 49-50.
Bookspan J. What is a warm up and why isn’t it a stretch? Reflector, 1991; Feb, 7.
Bookspan J. A bone to pick: The untold calcium story. Woman Diver, July 1991; 6.
Bookspan J. Neck deep in swimming myths. Men’s Fitness, 1991; July, 110, 112-113.
Bookspan J. Swimmer’s ear can plague divers but can be easily prevented. Underwater USA 1991; September, 3-4.
Bookspan J. Sit-ups: Abdominal or abominable. Triathlete Magazine, 1991; October.
Bookspan J. Kind of a drag. Underwater USA, 1991; October, 34.
Bookspan J. Things that sting underwater can prove dangerous to divers. Underwater USA, 1991; November, 35-36.
Bookspan J. How the waist was won. Fitness Cycling, 1991; November/December, 34.
Bookspan J. Can scuba divers continue in the sport after a lung injury? Underwater USA, 1991; December, 35.
Bookspan J. Don’t drink and dive this holiday season. Underwater USA, 1992; January, 34.
Bookspan J. Becoming hot to trot. Fitness Cycling, 1992; January/February.
Bookspan J. Divers must be kind to their backs. Underwater USA, 1992; February, 34.
Bookspan J. Dive reflex. Underwater USA, 1992; March, 34.
Bookspan J. Two decompression myths. Underwater USA, 1992; May, 34.
Bookspan J. Thinner sanctum: Why divers shouldn’t diet. SkinDiver, 1992; June, 28+.
Bookspan J. Cholesterol. Underwater USA, 1992; June, 34.
Bookspan J. Getting in shape — why bother?. SkinDiver, 1992; July, 48+.
Bookspan J. Sport drinks. Underwater USA, 1992; July, 34.
Bookspan J. Getting in shape part 2: How to get Started. SkinDiver, 1992; Aug.
Bookspan J. Nutrition Myths. SkinDiver, 1992; Sept.
Bookspan J. Halftimes are Real. Underwater USA, 1992; Sept.
Bookspan J. What does Aerobic really mean? SkinDiver, 1992; Oct.
Bookspan J. Is Oxygen a Feel Good Gas? Underwater USA, 1992; Oct.
Bookspan J. Ergogenic Aids. SkinDiver, 1992; Nov.
Bookspan J. Immersion Diuresis. Underwater USA, 1992; Oct.
Bookspan J. How To Get Muscles. SkinDiver, 1992; Dec.
Bookspan J. Thermoregulation in the Cold Pt 1. Underwater USA, 1992; Dec.
Bookspan J. Liquid Diets. SkinDiver, 1993; Jan.
Bookspan J. Thermoregulation in the Cold Pt 2. Underwater USA, 1993; Jan.
Bookspan J. What Does Warm-up Really Mean? SkinDiver, 1993; Feb.
Bookspan J. Thermoregulation in the Cold Pt 3. Underwater USA, 1993; Feb.
Bookspan J. The Five Great Stretching Mistakes. SkinDiver, 1993; Mar.
Bookspan J. Getting Out Of Shape. Underwater USA, 1993; Mar.
Bookspan J. Stumpers. SkinDiver, 1993; Apr.
Bookspan J. April Fools Diving Physiology Myths. Underwater USA, 1993; Apr.
Bookspan J. Bone Health. SkinDiver, 1993; May.
Bookspan J. Understanding Offgassing. Underwater USA, 1993; May.
Bookspan J. Rehydration. SkinDiver, 1993; Jun.
Bookspan J. Cardiovascular Disease. Underwater USA, 1993; Jun.
Bookspan J. Abdominal Muscles. SkinDiver, 1993; July.
Bookspan J. -. Underwater USA, 1993; July.
Bookspan J. Exercises for Divers Pt1. SkinDiver, 1993; Aug.
Bookspan J. Risks of Overweight. Underwater USA, 1993; Aug.
Bookspan J. Exercises for Divers Pt 2. SkinDiver, 1993; Sept.
Bookspan J. Decompression Questions. Underwater USA, 1993; Sept.
Bookspan J. Overdoing Exercise. SkinDiver, 1993; Oct.
Bookspan J. Why Does Oxygen Become Toxic? Underwater USA, 1993; Oct.
Bookspan J. Calculating Food Fat. SkinDiver, 1993; Nov.
Bookspan J. Diving Headaches. Underwater USA, 1993; Nov.
Bookspan J. Calculating Body Fat. SkinDiver, 1993; Dec.
Bookspan J. How Decompression Bubbles Damage. Underwater USA, 1993; Dec.
Bookspan J. What To Do About Body Fat. SkinDiver, 1994; Jan.
Bookspan J. Two Decompression Illnesses. Underwater USA, 1994; Jan.
Bookspan J. Back Injury Prevention Part 1. SkinDiver, 1994; Feb
Bookspan J. Handling Diuresis. Underwater USA, 1994; Feb.
Bookspan J. Back Injury Prevention Part 2. SkinDiver, 1994; Mar
Bookspan J. Becoming Physically Fit For Diving. Underwater USA, 1994; Mar.
Bookspan J. Second Annual Stumpers. SkinDiver, 1994; Apr.
Bookspan J. Diving Physiology Myths. Underwater USA, 1994; Apr.
Bookspan J. Why Get In Shape? SkinDiver, 1994; May.
Bookspan J. Decompression Sickness Risk Factors Part 1. Underwater USA, 1994; May.
Bookspan J. Components of Nutrition Part 1. SkinDiver, 1994; June.
Bookspan J. Decompression Sickness Risk Factors Part 2. Underwater USA, 1994; June.
Bookspan J. Healthy eating for divers, Protein and Fat. SkinDiver, 1994; Jul. 26, 44.
Bookspan J. Partial Pressure. Underwater USA, 1994; July.
Bookspan J. Healthy eating for divers, Carbohydrate and Fiber. SkinDiver, 1994; Aug. 28, 45-46.
Bookspan J. Retinal Lesions - Doctors study bubbles’ effect on eyes. Underwater USA, 1994; Aug. 20.
Bookspan J. All about sweat – what’s in it, what should divers do? Underwater USA, 1994; Sept. 32, 52.
Bookspan J. Your main life support – the compressed air you breathe. Underwater USA, 1994; Oct. 16-17.
Bookspan J. DAN column – Down to the waterline. Scuba Diving, 1994; October. 98-100.
Bookspan J. Three types of drag affect divers as they move through the water. Underwater USA, 1994; Nov. 30.
Bookspan J. Physiologic facts for divers who swim to stay in shape. Underwater USA, 1994; Dec. 28.
Bookspan J. Muscle spasms can cramp style. Underwater USA, 1995; Feb. 44-45.
Bookspan J. Diver defenses against too much oxygen. Underwater USA, 1995; Mar. 38.
Bookspan J. Dive Physiology Myths for April Fool’s. Underwater USA, 1995; Apr. 24.
Bookspan J. DAN column – The great bubble hunt. Scuba Diving, 1995; May. 155-156.
Dozens in interim 1995-2002, not cataloged.
Bookspan J. Why fitness isn't working. Alert Diver, July 2002.
Bookspan J. A Revolution in Ab Fitness. Alert Diver, Oct 2002.
Bookspan J. How to avoid injury when working out. Bottom Line Health Magazine. Dec 2002.
Bookspan J. Back pain, why? Part I. Alert Diver, Jan 2003.
Hundreds more in interim 2003-present, not cataloged.
Quarterly column of forensic science in The Vidocq Society Journal, called "Dr. Bookspan's Bullets."
Quarterly wilderness medical column in journal of the Wilderness Medical Society.
Monthly travel medicine column in the international magazine, Good Morning Chiang Mai, published in Thailand.
Quarterly diving science column in NAUI scuba instructor Journal
Four-times weekly "Health and Exercise Authority column for Healthline.com - "The Fitness Fixer."
Interviews in various magazines.
Honors/ Awards
International Martial Arts Association, Humanitarian Award, 2010.
NAUI Hall of Honor, 2009. National Association of Underwater Instructors.
International Martial Arts Association, Master Instructor of the Year, 2009.
USA Martial Arts Association, International Martial Artist Award, 2007.
Advanced to Renshi (Master) rank martial arts instructor, 2007.
Fellow of the Academy of Wilderness Medicine, 2007.
Eastern USA Martial Arts Association, Martial Arts Readers Choice Award, 2006.
American Red Cross Service Award for 30 years of distinguished volunteer service, 2005.
Eastern USA Martial Arts Association, Martial Arts Pinnacle of Success award, 2005.
Eastern USA International Martial Arts Association, Martial Arts Woman of the Year, 2004.
Inducted to International Black Belt Hall of Fame 2003
International Black Belt Hall of Fame Special Recognition, 2003.
Inducted to Vidocq Society, an International Forensic Think-tank.
Inducted to Diver's Hall of Fame. Beneath The Sea.
Medal of Excellence for Education. Beneath The Sea.
Outstanding Service Award NAUI 1992
Outstanding Contribution to Diving. NAUI.
Outstanding Contribution to DAN’s Oxygen Provider and Instructor Program. Divers Alert Network.
Outstanding Service Award for volunteer projects. National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
Master’s Award for Outstanding Scholarship, Temple University.
University Fellowship For Research In Cold Exposure, Temple University.
Outstanding Service Award, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
Pennsylvania State Scholastic Merit Award.
SCUBA INSTRUCTION
AND SUPERVISION
Free Lance Scuba Guide. 1980 to 1987, and 1993 to present.
Philadelphia Sea Horses Scuba Club. Philadelphia, PA. 1985-1989.
Vice President and Chairman of Diver Education 1985-1988. Scuba instructor of group and private classes, and specialty introductory classes. Developed a member incentive program of continuing diver education workshops for members including rescue, dive fitness, oxygen use, CPR, first aid, stroke mechanics. Wrote educational articles for newsletter. Lifeguard for pool sessions. Equipment purchase coordinator.
Divers de México. Acapulco, Guerrero México. 1984 to 1985.
Scuba instructor and divemaster of resort course program for local and tourist clientele. Taught in English and Spanish.
Cunard Cruise Lines. M.V. Cunard Princess Cruise Ship. 1983-1984.
Founding Fitness Director. Developed and taught comprehensive fitness program- the first aboard cruise lines. Taught skin diving classes, and led reef trips. Repair, maintenance, and inventory of gear. Conducted all activities in English and Spanish.
YM/YWHA. Philadelphia, PA. 1979-1983.
Aquatics Director. Initiated and developed a scuba certification program. Hired and supervised NAUI scuba instructors for certification classes. Conducted Swim-a-Thon fundraiser to purchase equipment. Inventoried and repaired equipment. Taught snorkeling workshops.
Free Lance Scuba Guide. 1980 to 1987.
SCUBA tour leader 1979-1986. Scheduled, booked, and led complete trips and classes to the Bahamas, Cayman Islands, Cozumel, Bonaire, U.S. Virgin Islands, Florida Keys, Jamaica, Cancun and Sea of Cortez.
CERTIFICATIONS/
TRAINING
Rehabilitation/ Injury Prevention and Special Populations
AWLS. Advanced Wilderness Life Support. 2006.
ACSM Team Physician PreCourse, Medical care in boxing and the martial arts. February , 2004.
Praxis Clinical Services. Advanced Technologies in Wound Management.
POSSM (Phila. Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine). Disorders of the Athlete’s Shoulder, Coursework.
AAHFP (American Academy of Health and Fitness Professionals). Post Rehab Conditioning Specialist.
AFPA (American Fitness Professionals & Associates.) Certification in Training Special Populations.
AFPA (American Fitness Professionals & Associates.) Certification in Training Pre and Post Natal Populations.
ACE (American Council on Exercise). Exercise Considerations for Individuals with Knee, Shoulder, and Back Injuries. Coursework Parts I and II.
Wilderness Medical Society, Wilderness Dental Emergencies.
Red Cross. back injury prevention Instructor.
Fitness
ACSM (American College of Sports Medicine), ACSM Certified Health Fitness Specialist .Previously Health/Fitness Instructor since 1991.
ACE (American Council on Exercise), Personal Trainer.
ACE (American Council on Exercise), Specialty Recognition-Strength Training.
ACE (American Council on Exercise), Specialty Recognition-Flexibility.
ESA (Exer-Safety Association), Abdominal Exercise Specialty.
AAAI/ISMA (American Association of Aerobics Instructors, International Sports Medicine Association) Advanced aerobics instructor specialization–Floorwork choreography.
Temple University, T.I.M.E Advanced Aerobics Instructor Certification.
AAAI (American Aerobic Association International), Personal Fitness Trainer.
AAAI (American Aerobic Association International), Fitness Expert Instructor.
Martial Arts / Yoga
4th degree black belt (yondan) 2007. Instructor rank of Master. Shodan black belt in Shotokan Karate, 1983.
Multi-year training in various forms: Muay Thai and American Kickboxing, Shotokan, TaiChi, Balintawak, Judo, Wu Shu. Studied in India, China, Thailand, The Netherlands, and the United States, Ranked Black belt in Shotokan Karate. Former undefeated ring boxer.
Instructor Certification with Thomas the Promise in KickBoxing.
ACE (American Council on Exercise), Specialty Recognition in Boxing.
Multi-year training in various yoga styles: Ashtanga in the United States and India, Daoist in the United States and China, various Hatha styles in India and Thailand.
Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga Instructor, 500 hours of teacher training and 5000 hours documented teaching.
AAAI (American Aerobic Association International), Yoga Instructor.
AAAI (American Aerobic Association International), Tai Chi Fitness Instructor.
Massage - Certified in Thai Massage in the United States, and to Level 4 in Northern Style Nuad Bo-Rarn in Thailand. Studied TuiNa in China, and Shiatsu in Japan.
Nutrition
AAAI (American Aerobic Association International), Certification in Sports Nutrition.
ACE (American Council on Exercise), Lifestyle and Weight Management Consultant. Gold Certified.
Aquatics
AAAI (American Aerobic Association International), Aqua Exercise Instructor.
Water Safety Instructor, Red Cross (new method). Certified instructor since 1975.
Lifeguard Training, Red Cross (new method). Certified lifeguard since 1975.
Lifeguard Training Instructor, Red Cross (new method) includes Head Lifeguard Instructor and Waterfront Lifeguard Instructor
Canoeing, Red Cross.
Scuba Diving
NAUI (National Association of Underwater Instructors). Scuba Instructor.
CMAS (Conféderation Mondiale des Activités Subaquatiques). Three Star Instructor.
NAUI (National Association of Underwater Instructors). Rescue Diver Instructor.
Hyperbaric Chamber Operations. Ocean Divers International. Key Largo, FL
MRDC (Marine Resources Development Center). Aquanaut-Habitat Diver
NASAR (National Association of Search and Rescue). Oxygen Administration and Field Management of Scuba Diving Accidents.
Health/Safety
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-M), Pennsylvania State DOT (Department of Transportation.) Certified since 1975.
CPR for the Professional Rescuer, Red Cross (new method). Certified instructor since 1975.
Adult CPR-AED-MAST Instructor, Red Cross.
Community First Aid and Safety Instructor (new method), Red Cross.
Standard First Aid, Red Cross.
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
American College of Sports Medicine
Wilderness Medical Society
Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society
American Council on Exercise
Delaware Valley Geriatric Medical Society
The
Vidocq Society
National
Association of Underwater Instructors
Conféderation Mondiale des Activités Subaquatiques
Eastern USA International Martial Arts Association
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