Sue O’Brien, PT, PhD, CEEAA
Associate Professor, Physical Therapy
Decker College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Background
Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy
Sue O'Brien joined the Decker College of Nursing and Health Sciences in September 2021 as an associate professor. She came to °®¶¹´«Ã½ from the Nazareth College Doctor of Physical Therapy program in Rochester, N.Y., where she was a tenured assistant professor for eight years.
O'Brien completed a post-doc at the University of Rochester School of Public Health Sciences in health services research.
She maintains a clinical practice in acute inpatient rehabilitation, primarily treating individuals who have had a stroke or traumatic brain injury.
Education
- PhD, health practice research, University of Rochester School of Nursing
- MS, neurologic physical therapy, University of the Sciences, Philadelphia
- BS, physical therapy, State University of New York at Buffalo
Research Interests
- Balance and falls in older adults
- Clinical reasoning development and measurement
Clinical Interests
- Acquired neurologic disease or injury
- Chronic disability
Teaching Interests
- Neurologic physical therapy examination and treatment
- Ethical development
- Evidence-based practice
- Interprofessional education and practice