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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.

Headshot of Leo Arguelles, PT, DPT

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

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Karen Brandon, PT, DSc
Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Women's Health Physical Therapy

Areas of Expertise: Pelvic Health, Prenatal and Postpartum Pelvic Issues

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Scott Capozza, PT
Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Oncologic Physical Therapy

Areas of Expertise: Oncology, Physical Activity

Headshot of Monique Caruth, PT, DPT

Monique Caruth, PT, DPT

Areas of Expertise: Home Health, Older Adults

Headshot of Robyn Culbertson, PT, DPT

Robyn Culbertson, PT, DPT
Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Geriatric Physical Therapy

Areas of Expertise:
Dry Needling, Falls Prevention, Older Adults, Parkinson's Disease

Headshot of David Herzberg, PT, DPT

David Herzberg, PT, DPT
Certified Athletic Trainer, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Certified in Dry Needling

Areas of Expertise:
Biking, Running, Sports, Wellness

Headshot of Alexandra Hill, PT, DPT

Alexandra Hill, PT, DPT
Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Oncologic and Women's Health Physical Therapy

Areas of Expertise:
Lymphedema, Pelvic Health, Oncology

Headshot of Heather Jeffcoat, PT, DPT

Heather Jeffcoat, PT, DPT

Areas of Expertise:
Female Sexual Function, Menopause, Postpartum Health, Pregnancy, Orthopedics

Headshot of Lauren Johnson, PT, DPT

Lauren Johnson, PT, DPT
Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Pediatric Physical Therapy

Areas of Expertise:
Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Developmental Disabilities, Pediatrics

Headshot of Leada Malek, PT, DPT

Leada Malek, PT, DPT
Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Sports Physical Therapy, Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist

Areas of Expertise:
ACL Rehab, Sports, Stretching, Wellness

Headshot of Theresa Marko, PT, DPT, MS

Theresa Marko, PT, DPT, MS
Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy

Areas of Expertise:
Adolescent Sports, Advocacy, Health Policy, Orthopedics, Pediatrics

Headshot of Dave Pavao, PT, DPT

Dave Pavao, PT, DPT
Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy

Areas of Expertise:
Education, Manual Therapy, Spine Pain, Sports, TMJ, Vertigo

Headshot of Rachel Prusynski, PT, DPT, PhD

Rachel Prusynski, PT, DPT, PhD
Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy

Areas of Expertise:
Health Policy, Medicare, Neurology, Older Adults, Stroke

Headshot of Paul Schroeder, PT, MPT

Paul Schroeder, PT, MPT

Areas of Expertise:
Concussion RTP (return to participation), Orthopedics, Performance, Shoulder, Sports

Headshot of Dhara Shah, PT, DPT

Dhara Shah, PT, DPT
Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy

Areas of Expertise:
Female Athletes, Pain, Pelvic Health

Headshot of Jennifer Sharp, PT, DPT

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

Headshot of Kelcie VanGampleare, PT, DPT

Kelcie VanGampleare, PT, DPT
Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Sports Physical Therapy

Areas of Expertise:
Knee, Postoperative Conditions, Running, Shoulder, Sports