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Abigail Anderson, PT, DPT, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor
Exercise Physiology & Rehabilitation Science, Physical Therapy
Location: HS I Room: 271
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
Phone: 407-823-1864
Areas of Specialty:
  • Neurodegenerative Disorders
  • falls in older adults
  • movement disorders

Peter Buffington, PT, DPT, SCS

Clinic Director
Physical Therapy
Location: Health Center & Pharmacy Room: 114

Damien Chaffin

Administrative Coordinator III
Kinesiology, Physical Therapy
E-mail: damien@ucf.edu

Meredith Chaput, Ph.D., PT, DPT, SCS

Assistant Professor
Exercise Physiology & Rehabilitation Science, Physical Therapy
Location: HS I Room: 255A
Areas of Specialty:
  • Neuroplasticity from musculoskeletal injury
  • Visual-cognition and attention
  • Sport performance

Jacqueline Flores-Otero, Ph.D.

Clinical Associate Professor of Anatomy
Physical Therapy
Location: HS II Room: 262
Phone: 407-823-0812
Areas of Specialty:
  • Neurodegenerative Diseases
  • Sensory Systems
  • Neuroplasticity in Mental Health and Learning
  • Endocannabinoids as Therapeutic Agents
  • Neuro-Oncology

William Hanney, PT, DPT, ATC, Ph.D.

Professor
Exercise Physiology & Rehabilitation Science, Physical Therapy
Location: HS I Room: 261
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 Clinical Professor of Physical Therapy Practice
Physical Therapy
Location: Health Center & Pharmacy Room: 114
Phone: 407-823-0377
Areas of Specialty:
  • Orthopedic Manual Therapy
  • Post-surgical Management of Orthopedic Injuries
  • Optimal Performance in Athletic Care

Nicole Dawson Loughran, PT, Ph.D., FNAP

Associate Professor, Director of the ALIVE Lab
Exercise Physiology & Rehabilitation Science, Physical Therapy
Location: HS I Room: 258A
Phone: 407-823-1863
Areas of Specialty:
  • Non-pharmacological interventions for older adults
  • Risk factors for falls in older adults with cognitive impairment
  • Understanding the illness experience for individuals with dementia
  • Dementia Training and Education Programs

Catherine Manz, MA

Academic Support Coordinator II
Physical Therapy
Location: HS I Room: 256C
Phone: 407-823-1259

Samantha Mundell, MEd

Manager of Academic Support Services
Physical Therapy
Location: HS I Room: 256B
Phone: 407-823-6026

Laurie Neely, PT, DPT, EdD, NCS, FNAP

Clinical Associate Professor, Division Chair
Physical Therapy
Location: HS I Room: 256D
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 Clinical Professor of Physical Therapy Practice, Director of Clinical Education
Physical Therapy
Location: Health Center & Pharmacy Suite: 259
Phone: 407-823-0377
Areas of Specialty:
  • Orthopedics
  • Sports Physical Therapy

Carey Rothschild, PT, DPT, SCS, OCS

Clinical Associate Professor
Physical Therapy
Location: HS I Room: 260
Phone: 407-823-1439
Areas of Specialty:
  • Conditions of the female athlete
  • Management of running-related injury
  • Pain science and education
  • Women's and pelvic health

Matt S. Stock, Ph.D.

Professor
Exercise Physiology & Rehabilitation Science, Physical Therapy
Location: HS I Room: 258
Areas of Specialty:
  • Strength Training
  • Aging
  • Muscle Disuse

Jennifer Tucker, PT, DPT, Ph.D., FNAP

Clinical Associate Professor
Physical Therapy
Location: HS I Room: 263
Phone: 407-823-3461
Areas of Specialty:
  • Interprofessional Education
  • Early Mobility
  • Participation and Play for Children with Complex Communication and Motor Needs

Mildred Vega Cousino

Health Office Manager
Physical Therapy

Part Time Faculty

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Steven Balogh PT, DPT
Courtesy Clinical Assistant Professor
Owner, B Physical Therapy
Clinical Practice Area: Orthopedics, private practice
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Kristen Cezat PT, DPT, NCS
Courtesy Clinical Assistant Professor
Orlando Health Rehabilitation Institute
Clinical Practice Area: Neurologic Physical Therapy
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Christine Davidson PT, DPT, NCS
Courtesy Clinical Assistant Professor
Director of Rehabilitation – Orlando Health
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Charissa Doerger PT, CP
Courtesy Clinical Assistant Professor
OPIE Software
Clinical Practice Area: Prosthetics, Patient Care
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Cole Galloway PT, PhD
Courtesy Professor
University of Delaware
Specialty Area: Rehabilitation Research, National Founder Go Baby Go
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Rachel Gonzalez PT, DPT, NCS
Courtesy Clinical Assistant Professor
Orlando Health Rehabilitation Institute
Clinical Practice Area: Neurologic Physical Therapy
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Katie Hoffmann PT, DPT, OCS
Courtesy Clinical Assistant Professor
AdventHealth Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation
Clinical Practice Area: Orthopedics
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Erin Jones PT, DPT, NCS
Courtesy Clinical Assistant Professor
Rehabilitation Educator, Orlando Health
Clinical Practice Area: Neurologic Physical Therapy; Clinical Education
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Jena-Claire Kennedy
Instructor
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David Nitti
Courtesy Clinical Assistant Professor
Advent Health
Clinical Practice Area: Acute Care
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Rod Olson PT, DPT
Courtesy Clinical Assistant Professor
Advent Health
Clinical Practice area: Inpatient Rehabilitation, Management; Clinical Education
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Annalise Perez PT, DPT, NCS
Instructor
Areas of Specialty: Disorders of Consciousness, Stroke, TBI
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Karis Zbaraschuk PT, DPT, CSCS, COMT
Adjunct Faculty
Advent Health Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation
Clinical Practice Area: Manual Therapy, Orthopedics
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