Sandra Gibson (she/her)


Assistant Professor College of Health & Wellness Physical Therapy Providence

Biography and Expertise

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

BS
Northeastern University

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.
Prevalence of cervical dysfunction in those referred for treatment of vertigo or dizziness
Physiotherapy Practice and Research: The Official Journal of The Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists
44
2
217-221

Ullucci, P. & Kalach, A. & Reis, B. & Avena, S. & Hinckley, R. & Picard, K. & Gibson, S.
Seated cervical flexion-rotation test equivalent to supine for identifying cervical dysfunction in patients with dizziness/vertigo
Physiotherapy Practice and Research
41
2
171-176

New Graduate Doctor of Physical Therapists’ Perception of Readiness for Employment
Poster
JWU University Scholarship and Best Practices Expo
JWU
Providence
RI
United States

Physical Therapists and Medical Providers Aren’t Clearing the Spine in Patients with Vertigo and Dizziness.
Poster
Lifespan Research Day
Lifespan RI
RI Hospital
providence
RI