Dr. Rick Beato is a Clinical Assistant 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 postprofessional Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of South Dakota. He is a Board Certified Specialist in both Geriatric and Neurologic Physical Therapy. Dr. Beato is the current Chair of the Geriatric Specialty Council 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 for Parkinson’s disease. Dr. Beato is a recipient of the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy Outstanding Service Award. He is the current Chair of the Florida Physical Therapy Association’s Neurologic Special Interest Group.
Credentials
- P.T., Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy, University of Perpetual Help
- D.P.T., Doctor of Physical Therapy, University of South Dakota
- GCS, Board Certified in Geriatric Physical Therapy, American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties
- NCS, Board Certified in Neurologic Physical Therapy, American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties
- CEEAA, Certified Exercise Expert for the Aging Adult, Academy of Geriatric Physical Therapy
Falls in Older Adults and Stroke Survivors
Rehabilitation of Patients with Neurologic Disorders: Stroke, Brain Injury, Spinal Cord Injury, Vestibular Disorders, Parkinson’s Disease and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Neuromotor Interventions in Neurologic Physical Therapy
Education in Post Professional Residency Programs and Physical Therapy Board Specialties
Research Interests
- Stroke rehabilitation
- Neuromotor Interventions for Neurologic Conditions
- Parkinson's Disease Rehabilitation