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Physical Therapist
Texas Children's Hospital
I do not have any relevant financial / non-financial relationships with any proprietary interests.
My research is focused on the assessment of neuromuscular abnormalities in children with cerebral palsy and its impact on functional mobility. I have a background in pediatric physical therapy, with specific training and expertise working with ambulatory children with neuromuscular disorders and computerized motion analysis. My career has provided me with a strong foundation of knowledge and expertise in my specialty areas. I have participated in several research studies, held academic and clinical teaching roles, and currently have a peer-reviewed publication in process. During the first four years of my career, I focused on gaining clinical experience working with children with neuromuscular disorders and abnormal muscle tone. I was part of a team of therapists trained to use the Lokomat, a robotic assisted gait device, to improve children’s walking and functional mobility. In 2017, I helped establish the motion analysis laboratory at Texas Children’s Hospital. I am responsible for creating all clinical procedures, performing all patient evaluations, and coordinating care with the multidisciplinary team. I also assisted with writing the motion lab’s CMLA accreditation application, which resulted in our lab becoming the first motion analysis lab in the world to become accredited within two years of opening. For the past five years I have continued to serve as the motion lab’s lead physical therapist and run our clinical gait analysis program. In January 2020, I started my PhD in physical therapy at Texas Woman’s University to further advance my knowledge and research skills. As a result of my experiences, I know the value of organization, hard work, effective communication among team members, and attention to detail. My career goal is to lead clinical research initiatives in the pediatric hospital and motion analysis lab settings to improve the quality of life for children with neuromuscular disorders.
