Laurel Daniels Abbruzzese, EdD, PT
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Assistant Professor of Clinical Physical Therapy
Co-Director of Clinical Education
Faculty member since 2007
la110@columbia.edu
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Education
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EdD Movement Science (Motor Learning and Control), Teacher’s
College/Columbia University
EdM Movement Science (Motor Learning and Control), Teacher’s
College/Columbia University
MS Physical Therapy, College of Physicians and Surgeons/Columbia University
BA Psychology, Columbia College/Columbia University
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Professional Expertise
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Geriatric Rehabilitation
Postural Control
Credentialed Clinical Instructor
Community advocate for educational & recreation opportunities for children with disabilities.
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Research Interests
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Postural Control
Fall risk assessment and prevention
Wellness programming for seniors
Motor Learning and control in dancers
Motor learning and control in children with learning disabilities & 5P-syndrome
Dual-task coordination
Health disparities
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Teaching Responsibilities
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Kinesiology and Biomechanics II
Clinical Geriatrics
Capstone Project advisement
Coordination of the Clinical Education Program with Dr. Randy Kolodny
- Clinical Seminars
- Mentorship
- Clinical Education I and II
- Internship
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Honors and Awards
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National Institutes of Health, National Institute on Aging F31 Predoctoral Fellowship
Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Gates Millennium Scholar
Columbia Program in Physical Therapy, Faculty Award for Clinical Excellence
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