Faculty Research
Division of Physical Therapy
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Faculty Research Interests
Morris Beato, PT, DPT, GCS, NCS
Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy
E-mail: Morris.Beato@ucf.edu
Phone: 407-823-1864
- Stroke rehabilitation
- Neuromotor Interventions for Neurologic Conditions
- Parkinson's Disease Rehabilitation
Nicole Dawson, PT, Ph.D., GCS
Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy
E-mail: nicole.dawson@ucf.edu
Phone: 407-823-1863
- 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
William Hanney, PT, DPT, ATC, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Physical Therapy
E-mail: William.j.hanney@ucf.edu
Phone: 407-823-0217
- 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, Director of Sports Physical Therapy Services
E-mail: Sheila.Klausner@ucf.edu
- Orthopedic Manual Therapy
- Post-surgical Management of Orthopedic Injuries
- Optimal Performance in Athletic Care
Laurie Neely, PT, DPT, NCS
Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy, Director of Clinical Education
E-mail: laurie.neely@ucf.edu
- 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
E-mail: patrick.pabian@ucf.edu
Phone: 407-823-3457
- 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
Carey Rothschild, PT, DPT, SCS, OCS
Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy
E-mail: carey.rothschild@ucf.edu
Phone: 407-823-1439
- Conditions of the female athlete
- Management of running-related injury
- Pain science and education
Matt Stock, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Physical Therapy
E-mail: matt.stock@ucf.edu
Phone: 407-823-0364
- Aging
- Motor Unit Control
- Neuromuscular Physiology
- Strength Training
- Fatigue
Jennifer Tucker, PT, DPT, PCS
Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy
E-mail: jennifer.tucker@ucf.edu
Phone: 407-823-3461
- Physical activity in children
- Physical activity in children with special needs/chronic disease
- Effective parent education
- Service delivery models for pediatric physical therapy
Current Grants
Physical Therapy
A Biodesign Program in Rehabilitation Engineering
Funding Type: Extramural Research
Funding Agency: National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services (R25)
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health & Human Development