To serve the older adult is to serve society. We are all aging and our aging experience in our early and middle adulthood greatly dictates our aging experience later in life.
Bio
Heidi Moyer, PT, DPT is currently an Assistant Professor within the Husson Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program where they teach the geriatric and neurologic curriculum.
Dr. Moyer holds many clinical certifications including Certified Exercise Expert for Aging Adults (CEEAA), Certified Stroke Rehabilitation Specialist (CSRS), PWR!Moves Certified Therapist, and is also a dual ABPTS board-certified clinical specialist in Geriatric and Neurologic Physical Therapy.
In addition to their teaching responsibilities, they also serve as the faculty mentor for the Fighting Eagles Boxing Club, an adaptive exercise club for people with neurologic conditions.
Dr. Moyer has clinical experience in acute care, outpatient neuro, inpatient rehab, LTACH, and home health settings.
Their research interests include entry-level DPT educational outcomes, Parkinson’s Disease, and community programs for older adults.
Dr. Moyer has prior speaking experience with the Illinois Physical Therapy Association, Texas Physical Therapy Association, Midwest Vestibular Symposium, APTA Arkansas, APTA Geriatrics, APTA Maine, and APTA CSM.
In addition to these responsibilities, Dr. Moyer also serves as the Chair of the APTA Geriatrics Health Promotion and Wellness SIG, the Co-Chair of the ANPT Knowledge Translation Task Force for Balance Diagnoses, and as the APTA Geriatrics Co-State Advocate for Maine.