Associate Professor
Department of Physical Therapy, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV
I am a career rehabilitation scientist with a clinical background in physical therapy. I am currently an Associate Professor of Physical Therapy and a faculty of the Interdisciplinary Health Science PhD program at University of Nevada, Las Vegas. My research focus is on improving the process and outcomes of post-amputation rehabilitation. Specifically, my studies address the scientific bases underlying effective motor recovery and how different factors affect functional and health outcomes in individuals with lower limb amputation. To date, I have authored more than 40 peer-reviewed scientific papers in the area of medical rehabilitation and biomechanics research. My research is supported by the NIH (NICHD/NCMRR [National Center for Medical Rehabilitation Research]) and the Department of Defense. I also serve as the Research Committee Chair for the Academy of Amputation and Limb Difference Physical Therapy.
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RAPID FIRE: Preventing Wounds in Patients with Prosthetics and Orthotics
Saturday, November 4, 2023
3:10 PM – 3:35 PM PDT