Physical Therapy Faculty
The faculty members in the Department of Physical Therapy is a powerful blend of highly regarded educators, researchers, and clinicians. Their wide range of clinical interests give students access to unique learning experiences, including:
- Training with state-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment equipment that helps patients relearn gait after an injury
- Implementing and carrying out an evidence-based clinical practice
- Attending interdepartmental grand rounds
- Developing a professional portfolio
- Providing care in the faculty practice
- Participating in Camp John Marc (a summer camp for young people with disabilities)
Faculty members include:
Professor and Chair
Graduate School: Ph.D., University of North Texas Health Science Center, 1999
Interests: Orthopedic rehabilitation
Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Physical Therapy
Assistant Professor
Graduate School: D.P.T., UT Southwestern Medical Center, 2010
Interests: Neuromuscular effects of critical illness, knowledge translation, quality improvement.
Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy
Associate Professor
Graduate School: D.P.T., Arcadia University, 2012
Interests: Orthopedic manual therapy; fitness and wellness
Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy
Associate Professor
Graduate School: D.P.T., Texas Tech University Health Science Center, 2014
Interests: Clinical education; electrotherapy and orthopedics
Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy
Assistant Professor
Graduate School: D.P.T., UT Southwestern Medical Center, 2011
Interests: Orthopedic and sports rehabilitation
Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy
Professor
Graduate School: D.P.T., Regis University, 2008
Interests: Orthopedic and sports rehabilitation
Andrew Nasr, PT, D.P.T.
Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy
Graduate School: D.P.T., UT Southwestern Medical Center, 2012
Interests: Orthopedic and sports rehabilitation
Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy
Assistant Professor
Graduate School: Ph.D., Texas Woman’s University, 2018
Interests: Rehabilitation for adult and pediatric neuromuscular disease
Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy
Instructor
Graduate School: D.P.T., Washington University, 2011
Interests: Neurological rehabilitation
Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy
Associate Professor
Graduate School: Ph.D., Texas Woman’s University, 2018
Interests: Neurological rehabilitation
Associate Professor
Graduate School: Ed.D., Columbia University, 1999
Interests: Postural control and balance in the pediatric population
Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy
Associate Professor
Graduate School: Ph.D., Texas Woman’s University, 2015
Interests: Orthopedic manual therapy