Morris “Rick” Beato is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at the University of Central Florida. He is the Director of the UCF & Orlando Health Neurologic Residency Program. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy degree at the University of Perpetual Help and his post-professional Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of South Dakota. He is a dual board certified specialist in neurologic and in geriatric physical therapy. Beato is the past Chair of the Geriatric Specialty Council and the past Chair of the Neurologic Specialty Council and is currently a board member of the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties. He is a Certified Exercise Expert for the Aging Adult by the Academy of Geriatric Physical Therapy and is trained in Neuro Integrated Functional Rehabilitation and Habilitation treatment for stroke and brain injury as well as LSVT BIG and PWR! for Parkinson disease. Beato is a recipient of multiple teaching awards including outstanding educator awards from the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy and the Florida Physical Therapy Association, outstanding residency mentor award from the Academy of Physical Therapy Education, and outstanding service awards from the American Physical Therapy Association and the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy. He has been published in peer reviewed journals including the Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases, Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy and Physical Therapy in Sport. His current clinical practice is on subacute care and outpatient care.