Faculty and Staff
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Abigail Anderson, PT, DPT, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Exercise Physiology & Rehabilitation Science, Physical Therapy
Location: HS I
Room: 271
E-mail: Abigail.Wilson@ucf.edu
Areas of Specialty:
- Quantitative Sensory Testing
- Mechanisms of Rehabilitation Interventions for Musculoskeletal Pain
- Treatment Stratification by Underlying Mechanism
- Pain Phenotypes
Morris Beato, PT, DPT, GCS, NCS
Clinical Associate Professor
Physical Therapy
Location: HS I
Room: 270
E-mail: Morris.Beato@ucf.edu
Phone: 407-823-1864
Areas of Specialty:
- Stroke rehabilitation
- Neuromotor Interventions for Neurologic Conditions
- Parkinson's Disease Rehabilitation
Peter Buffington, PT, DPT, SCS
Clinic Director
Physical Therapy
Location: Health Center & Pharmacy
Room: 114
E-mail: Peter.Buffington@ucf.edu
Meredith Chaput, Ph.D., PT, DPT, SCS
Assistant Professor
Exercise Physiology & Rehabilitation Science, Physical Therapy
Location: HS I
Room: 255A
E-mail: meredith.chaput@ucf.edu
Areas of Specialty:
- Neuroplasticity from musculoskeletal injury
- Visual-cognition and attention
- Sport performance
Nicole Dawson, PT, Ph.D., GCS-Emeritus
Associate Professor
Exercise Physiology & Rehabilitation Science, Physical Therapy
Location: HS I
Room: 258A
E-mail: nicole.dawson@ucf.edu
Phone: 407-823-1863
Areas of Specialty:
- Non-pharmacological interventions for older adults
- Predictors of successful and optimal aging
- Risk factors for falls in older adults with cognitive impairment
- Understanding the illness experience for individuals with dementia
Jacqueline Flores-Otero, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Anatomy
Physical Therapy
Location: HS II
Room: 262
E-mail: Jacqueline.Flores@ucf.edu
Phone: 407-823-0812
Areas of Specialty:
- Neurodegenerative Diseases
- Auditory and Visual Sensory systems
- Neuro-Oncology Research (Ocular Cancer and Perineural Invasion in Prostate Cancer)
- Endocannabinoids as Therapeutic Agents for Cancer
William Hanney, PT, DPT, ATC, Ph.D.
Division Chair, Professor
Exercise Physiology & Rehabilitation Science, Physical Therapy
Location: HS I
Room: 256D
E-mail: William.j.hanney@ucf.edu
Phone: 407-823-0217
Areas of Specialty:
- Treatment Outcomes for patients with low back and neck pain
- The influence of manual/manipulative therapy
- Standardization of physical therapy interventions
- Physical therapy practice patterns
Sheila Klausner, PT, DPT, OCS, COMT, CSCS
Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy Practice
Physical Therapy
Location: Health Center & Pharmacy
Room: 114
E-mail: Sheila.Klausner@ucf.edu
Phone: 407-823-0377
Areas of Specialty:
- Orthopedic Manual Therapy
- Post-surgical Management of Orthopedic Injuries
- Optimal Performance in Athletic Care
Catherine Manz, MA
Academic Support Coordinator II
Physical Therapy
Location: HS I
Room: 256C
E-mail: Catherine.Manz@ucf.edu
Phone: 407-823-1259
Samantha Mundell, MEd
Manager of Academic Support Services
Physical Therapy
Location: HS I
Room: 256B
E-mail: Samantha.Mundell@ucf.edu
Phone: 407-823-6026
Laurie Neely, PT, DPT, NCS
Assistant Program Director, Clinical Associate Professor, Director of Clinical Education
Physical Therapy
Location: HS I
Room: 259
E-mail: laurie.neely@ucf.edu
Areas of Specialty:
- Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Patient Care
- Physical Therapy Clinical Education Outcomes
- Management of Medically Complex Patients
Randi Richardson, PT, DPT, SCS, OCS
Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy Practice
Physical Therapy
Location: Health Center & Pharmacy
Suite: 261
E-mail: Randi.Richardson@ucf.edu
Phone: 407-823-0377
Areas of Specialty:
- Orthopedics
- Sports Physical Therapy
Carey Rothschild, PT, DPT, SCS, OCS
Clinical Associate Professor
Exercise Physiology & Rehabilitation Science, Physical Therapy
Location: HS I
Room: 260
E-mail: carey.rothschild@ucf.edu
Phone: 407-823-1439
Areas of Specialty:
- Conditions of the female athlete
- Management of running-related injury
- Pain science and education
Matt Stock, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Physical Therapy
Exercise Physiology & Rehabilitation Science, Physical Therapy
Location: HS I
Room: 258
E-mail: matt.stock@ucf.edu
Phone: 407-823-0364
Areas of Specialty:
- Strength Training
- Aging
- Muscle Disuse
Jennifer Tucker, PT, DPT, PCS
Clinical Associate Professor
Exercise Physiology & Rehabilitation Science, Physical Therapy
Location: HS I
Room: 263
E-mail: jennifer.tucker@ucf.edu
Phone: 407-823-3461
Areas of Specialty:
- Physical activity in children
- Physical activity in children with special needs/chronic disease
- Effective parent education
- Service delivery models for pediatric physical therapy
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