Karen Brandon, PT, DSc
Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Women's Health Physical Therapy
Areas of Expertise: Pelvic Health, Prenatal and Postpartum Pelvic Issues
APTA's physical therapist spokespersons
The American Physical Therapy Association's Media Corps members serve as a resource for journalists who are working on health and wellness articles related to physical therapy, research, policy, and the critical role physical therapists play in our nation's health.
Physical therapists are movement experts who improve quality of life through prescribed exercise, hands-on care, and patient education. For more information, or to request an interview with an APTA spokesperson, please email Colleen Fogarty, senior public relations specialist, or call 703-706-3216.
Leo Arguelles, PT, DPT
Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Physical Therapy
Areas of Expertise: Acute Care, Clinical Education, Critical Care, Early Mobilization, Running
Karen Brandon, PT, DSc
Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Women's Health Physical Therapy
Areas of Expertise: Pelvic Health, Prenatal and Postpartum Pelvic Issues
Scott Capozza, PT
Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Oncologic Physical Therapy
Areas of Expertise: Oncology, Physical Activity
Monique Caruth, PT, DPT
Areas of Expertise: Home Health, Older Adults
Robyn Culbertson, PT, DPT
Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Geriatric Physical Therapy
Areas of Expertise: Dry Needling, Falls Prevention, Older Adults, Parkinson's Disease
David Herzberg, PT, DPT
Certified Athletic Trainer, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Certified in Dry Needling
Areas of Expertise: Biking, Running, Sports, Wellness
Alexandra Hill, PT, DPT
Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Oncologic and Women's Health Physical Therapy
Areas of Expertise: Lymphedema, Pelvic Health, Oncology
Heather Jeffcoat, PT, DPT
Areas of Expertise: Female Sexual Function, Menopause, Postpartum Health, Pregnancy, Orthopedics
Lauren Johnson, PT, DPT
Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Pediatric Physical Therapy
Areas of Expertise: Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Developmental Disabilities, Pediatrics
Leada Malek, PT, DPT
Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Sports Physical Therapy, Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist
Areas of Expertise: ACL Rehab, Sports, Stretching, Wellness
Theresa Marko, PT, DPT, MS
Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy
Areas of Expertise: Adolescent Sports, Advocacy, Health Policy, Orthopedics, Pediatrics
Dave Pavao, PT, DPT
Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy
Areas of Expertise: Education, Manual Therapy, Spine Pain, Sports, TMJ, Vertigo
Rachel Prusynski, PT, DPT, PhD
Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy
Areas of Expertise: Health Policy, Medicare, Neurology, Older Adults, Stroke
Paul Schroeder, PT, MPT
Areas of Expertise: Concussion RTP (return to participation), Orthopedics, Performance, Shoulder, Sports
Dhara Shah, PT, DPT
Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy
Areas of Expertise: Female Athletes, Pain, Pelvic Health
Jennifer Sharp, PT, DPT
Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Physical Therapy
Areas of Expertise: Acute Care, Cardiopulmonary, Education, Intensive Care Rehab, Research
Kelcie VanGampleare, PT, DPT
Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Sports Physical Therapy
Areas of Expertise: Knee, Postoperative Conditions, Running, Shoulder, Sports