Sandra Gibson (she/her)


Assistant Professor College of Health & Wellness Department of Physical Therapy Providence

Biography

A graduate of Northeastern University and Arcadia University, Sandra Gibson, PT, DPT, has practiced Physical Therapy since 1986, working with adults and pediatric patients in acute hospital, rehabilitation hospital, outpatient and skilled nursing facility settings. She has expertise in neurologic rehabilitation, vestibular rehabilitation and cervicogenic dizziness.

Education

DPT, Arcadia University
Doctorate of Physical Therapy

BS, Northeastern University
Physical Therapy

Certification in Vestibular Assessment and Treatment
MedBridge

Certified in Vestibular Assessment and Management
American Institute for Balance

Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Geriatric Physical Therapy
ABPTS Geriatric Clinical Specialist

CITI Certification
CITI

Physical Therapist
State of Rhode Island

Physical Therapist Licensed
Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Certified Falls Prevention Specialist
PESI

Physical Therapist
State of Rhode Island

American Physical Therapy Association

Ullucci Jr., P. & Gibson, S. (December 12, 2023). Prevalence of cervical dysfunction in those referred for treatment of vertigo or dizziness. (Journal Article).
Physiotherapy Practice and Research: The Official Journal of The Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists, 44(2), 217-221.
https://doi.org/10.3233/ppr-230760

Ullucci, P. & Kalach, A. & Reis, B. & Avena, S. & Hinckley, R. & Picard, K. & Gibson, S. (January (1st Quarter/Winter) 11, 2021). Seated cervical flexion-rotation test equivalent to supine for identifying cervical dysfunction in patients with dizziness/vertigo. (Journal Article).
Physiotherapy Practice and Research, 41(2), 171-176.
https://doi.org/10.3233/ppr-200398

JWU University Scholarship and Best Practices Expo, “New Graduate Doctor of Physical Therapists’ Perception of Readiness for Employment,” JWU, Providence, RI, United States. (April 12, 2024).

Lifespan Research Day, “Physical Therapists and Medical Providers Aren’t Clearing the Spine in Patients with Vertigo and Dizziness.,” Lifespan RI, providence, RI. (October 5, 2023).