Jennifer Wingrat, ScD, OTR/L

Assistant Professor, Graduate Faculty

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Health Professions, 5120T

Education

ScD, Occupational Science, Towson University

MS, Occupational Therapy, Towson University

BA, Psychology, St. Mary's College of Maryland

Areas of Expertise

Best practices in evaluation and management of brachial plexus injury

Early Intervention

Pediatric occupational therapy practice

Select Publications

  • Wingrat, J., Price, C., & Wright, T. (2024). Facilitators of and barriers to caregiver adherence to home therapy recommendations for infants and
    children with neuromotor and neuromuscular diagnoses: A scoping review. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 78 (5). https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2024.050567
  • Wingrat, J., Berger, C., & Bauer, L. (2023). Passive range of motion for conservative management of brachial plexus birth injury: A survey of expert therapists. Occupational Therapy in Health Care. 1-10. https://doi.org/10.1080/07380577.2023.2288205
  • Wingrat, J., & Elrick, M. J. (2023). Frequency, facilitators, and barriers for range of motion to prevent shoulder contracture in brachial plexus birth injury: A pilot study. Journal of Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine, 16(2), 331–336. https://doi.org/10.3233/PRM-220090
  • Wingrat, J., Kuthy, D., & Koh, J. (2023). Occupational therapy & Art education: Interprofessional collaboration for inclusive remote learning. Metropolitan Universities Journal, 34 (4). https://doi.org/10.18060/26397 
  • Adams, A. & Wingrat, J. (2023). Overcoming the Barriers to Aquatic Recreation: A Training Program for Adults with Physical Disabilities. OT Practice, 28, 14-17.
  • Wingrat J. Simucase: Brachial Plexus Birth Injuries- Etiology and Incidence [Internet]. 2021. Available from: https://www.simucase.com/ 
  • Wingrat J. Simucase: Brachial Plexus Birth Injuries- Brachial Plexus Birth Injuries- Evaluation [Internet]. 2021. Available from: https://www.simucase.com/
  • Wingrat J. Simucase: Brachial Plexus Birth Injuries- Intervention [Internet]. 2021. Available from: https://www.simucase.com/
  • Wingrat J. Simucase: Miya – Upper extremity range of motion and strength assessment (OT) [Internet]. 2021. Available from: https://www.simucase.com/
  • Wingrat J. Simucase: Miya – Upper extremity range of motion and strength intervention (OT) [Internet]. 2021. Available from: https://www.simucase.com/
  • Wingrat, J. (2021). Aquatics-Based OT to Address Neonatal Brachial Plexus Injury. OT Practice, 26, 14-18.
  • Wingrat, J. & Exner, C. (2005). The impact of school furniture on fourth grade children’s on-task and sitting behavior in the classroom: A pilot study. WORK: A Journal of Prevention, Assessment, and Rehabilitation, 25, 263-272.

Select Presentations

  • Wingrat, J., & Elrick, E. (2024, March). Poster. Passive Range of Motion for Preventing Shoulder Contracture in Brachial Plexus Birth Injury: A Retrospective Pilot Study. American Occupational Therapy Association. Orlando, Florida.
  • Wingrat, J., Miller, A., Gertz, S., Klemkowski, E., & Dyson, C. (2024, March). Poster. Caregiver Adherence to Home Exercise Programs for Brachial Plexus Birth Injury. American Occupational Therapy Association. Orlando, Florida.
  • Wingrat, J., Berger, C., & Bauer, L. (2023, April). Poster. Trends in Rehabilitation Recommendations for Management of Brachial Plexus Birth Injury: A Cross-Sectional Survey. American Occupational Therapy Association. Kansas City, Kansas.
  • Koh, J., Wingrat, J., Kuthy, D., & Broadwater, K. (2022, March). Occupational Therapy and Art Education: A Collaboration for Inclusive Remote Learning. National Art Education Association National Convention. New York, New York.
  • Wingrat, J. (2021, November). Evaluation and Treatment of Neonatal Brachial Plexus Injury. Maryland Occupational Therapy Association, Baltimore, MD.
  • Wingrat, J., & Koh, J. (2021, October). Poster. Occupational Therapy + Art Education: A Collaborative Approach to Remote Participation and Learning. American Occupational Therapy Association Education Summit. St. Louis, MO.
  • Wingrat, J., Kuthy, D., & Koh, J. (2021, April). A Holistic and Collaborative Approach to Inclusive Remote Art Education. Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities, Towson, Maryland.
  • Merryman, M.B., Beins, K., Kaplanis, G., & Wingrat, J. (2020, November). Awareness, Action and Advocacy: A Discussion of the impact of COVID19 on community-based occupational therapy practice. Maryland Occupational Therapy Association, Baltimore, MD.
  • Wingrat, J. (2018, April). Poster. Aquatics Therapy in the Treatment of Brachial Plexus Injury. AOTA, Salt Lake City, Utah.