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Assistant Professor
Saint Louis Univeristy
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Dr. Longhurst is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy and Athletic Training at Saint Louis University. He received his bachelor’s degree in exercise science from Brigham Young University. He continued his education at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas where he obtained his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree and subsequently a Doctor of Philosophy in Interdisciplinary Health Sciences with a rehabilitation science emphasis. He is a board-certified clinical specialist in neurologic physical therapy from the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties. Dr Longhurst practiced clinically for 8 years as an outpatient neurologic physical therapist, during which time he developed a clinical rehabilitation research program in neurodegenerative disease. Dr Longhurst’s research interests include the integration of motor and cognitive control in neurodegenerative disease. He is particularly interested in cognitive and motor changes related to early Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease. Dr Longhurst’s work has been published in high-ranking journals in the fields of clinical neurology, neuroscience, and rehabilitation, and he regularly presents his work at both national and international conferences.
