Faculty and Staff
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Morris Beato, PT, DPT, GCS, NCS
Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy
Physical Therapy
Location: HS I Room: 255A
E-mail: Morris.Beato@ucf.edu
Phone: 407-823-1864
Areas of Specialty:
- Stroke rehabilitation
- Neuromotor Interventions for Neurologic Conditions
- Parkinson's Disease Rehabilitation
Nicole Dawson, PT, Ph.D., GCS
Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy
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
Samantha Fraley, MA
Academic Support Coordinator II
Physical Therapy
Location: HS I Room: 256
E-mail: samantha.fraley@ucf.edu
Phone: 407-823-3462
William Hanney, PT, DPT, ATC, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Physical Therapy
Exercise Physiology & Rehabilitation Science, Physical Therapy
Location: HS I Room: 262
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
E-mail: Sheila.Klausner@ucf.edu
Areas of Specialty:
- Orthopedic Manual Therapy
- Post-surgical Management of Orthopedic Injuries
- Optimal Performance in Athletic Care
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 Professor of Physical Therapy, Director of Clinical Education
Physical Therapy
Location: HS I Room: 261
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
Patrick Pabian, PT, DPT, Ph.D., SCS, OCS
Associate Professor of Physical Therapy, Associate School Director - School of Kinesiology & Physical Therapy, Division Head & Program Director - Division of Physical therapy
Exercise Physiology & Rehabilitation Science, Physical Therapy
Location: HS I Room: 256
E-mail: patrick.pabian@ucf.edu
Phone: 407-823-3457
Areas of Specialty:
- Interprofessional education and interprofessional practice
- Contemporary issues in professional education
- Strength and function recovery in post-surgical orthopedic interventions
- Interventions and collaborative care in sports medicine
Randi Richardson, PT, DPT, SCS, OCS
Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy Practice
Physical Therapy
Location: Health Center & Pharmacy Suite: 114
E-mail: Randi.Richardson@ucf.edu
Phone: 407-823-0377
Areas of Specialty:
- Orthopedics
- Sports Physical Therapy
Carey Rothschild, PT, DPT, SCS, OCS
Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy
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
Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy
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
