Leigh Ronald, PT, DPT, GCS
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Leigh joined Sacred Heart University full-time in 2023. Previously, Leigh has worked at SHU as a tutorial leader/senior tutor, lab instructor and elective course instructor. Additionally, she has served as APTA CT Director-at-Large on the Board of Directors, programming chair for the Geriatric SIG and Co-State Advocate for APTA Geriatrics. Leigh is a Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Geriatric Physical Therapy and Certified Exercise Expert for the Aging Adult. She has presented at the state level in topics on geriatric PT and clinical education curricula. Her clinical experience is with older adults and individuals with neurological conditions. Leigh has a passion for clinical education curricula and has developed a comprehensive clinical education curriculum utilized in both inpatient and outpatient clinical settings and is a Level 1 and 2 APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor.
Degrees & Certifications
- Doctor of Physical Therapy, Sacred Heart University, 2016
- BS, Community Health Education, The University of Maine at Farmington, 2013
- Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Geriatric Physical Therapy (GCS), 2020
- APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor - Level 1 and 2
Teaching Responsibilities
- PT 632 Neurologic Evaluation & Intervention
Research Interests & Grants
- Geriatric physical therapy
- Health Promotion and Wellness
- Neurologic Physical Therapy
Research Interests
- Best practice physical therapy management for the older adult population
- Health promotion and wellness in physical therapy practice
- Ageism bias and the impact on older adults' healthcare experience