Denise Peters, PT, D.P.T., Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Doctor of Physical Therapy Program Director
- Postdoctoral Research Fellowship, Neurophysiology and Neurorehabilitation, Emory University
- Ph.D., Exercise Science/Rehabilitation Sciences, University of South Carolina
- D.P.T., University of South Carolina
- B.S., Psychology, University of Alabama-Birmingham
- Rehabilitation and Movement Science
- Neurological Sciences
BIO
Dr. Peters’ primary area of expertise concerns walking assessment and recovery in older adults and persons post-neurologic injury such as stroke and spinal cord injury. Her research focuses on brain-behavior relationships by utilizing MRI (diffusion tensor imaging), quantitative measures of motor function (e.g., force production), and clinical measures of impairment and activity. Dr. Peters has additional interests in wearable technologies and outcome measure assessment.
Courses
- DPT 7240 – Neurological Management II
- DPT 7250 – Neurological Management III
- DPT 7930 – Evidence-Based Practice in PT
Publications
Awards and Achievements
- National Institutes of Health Clinical Research (Extramural) Loan Repayment Program Award (2019-2021; renewal 2021-2023)
Area(s) of expertise
Neural correlates of motor impairment and recovery post-stroke, gait rehabilitation and neuromechanics, wearable technologies, physical activity assessment
Bio
Dr. Peters’ primary area of expertise concerns walking assessment and recovery in older adults and persons post-neurologic injury such as stroke and spinal cord injury. Her research focuses on brain-behavior relationships by utilizing MRI (diffusion tensor imaging), quantitative measures of motor function (e.g., force production), and clinical measures of impairment and activity. Dr. Peters has additional interests in wearable technologies and outcome measure assessment.
Courses
- DPT 7240 – Neurological Management II
- DPT 7250 – Neurological Management III
- DPT 7930 – Evidence-Based Practice in PT
Publications
Awards and Achievements
- National Institutes of Health Clinical Research (Extramural) Loan Repayment Program Award (2019-2021; renewal 2021-2023)
Areas of Expertise
Neural correlates of motor impairment and recovery post-stroke, gait rehabilitation and neuromechanics, wearable technologies, physical activity assessment