Reema Thakkar PT, DPT has been working at Touro University School of Health Sciences for over a year, teaching classes including clinical affiliations and professional development. 

Clinical Specialty

Currently pursuing ABPTS Women’s Health Specialist Certification

Education

• BSc, double major in Neurobiology and Psychology, McGill University, Montreal, QC
• Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT), Dominican College of Blauvelt, Orangeburg, NY

Areas of Expertise

Women’s health, physical therapy including pelvic rehabilitation, pre- and post-partum management, symptom management post-op and post-radiation, incontinence, and pelvic pain.

Research

• Investigating predictors for pelvic dysfunction; pelvic dysfunction and balance; as well as pelvic dysfunction with considering mechanical dysfunction at an early age (female athletics).
• Inter-professional Education’s Influence on the clinical education experience.

Professional Service

• American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), NY Chapter and NJ Chapter
• APTA, Education Section
• APTA, Women’s Health Section
• Member of the NYNJ Clinical Consortium

Teaching Responsibilities

• DPT 600 – 660: Clinical Experiences I – IV
• DPT 620: Professional Development II/III
• DPT 661: Professional Development IV

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