Heidi Roth

brain injury SIG chair

Education:

not provided

Certifications:

NCS

Current Practice:

Research Therapist Sensory Motor Performance Program in the Neuralplasticity Lab; Clinical Therapist Outpatient Neurological population Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago

Employment:

Research Therapist Sensory Motor Performance Program; Clinical Therapist Outpatient Neurological population

Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago

Professional Contributions:

- 4 peer reviewed publications (not first author):

- Book Chapter: Roth H, Jason B. ìCase Study 2: Traumatic Brain Injury: Balance and Locomotor Training.î Improving Functional Outcomes in Physical Rehabilitation. Ed. Susan B. OíSullivan and Thomas J. Schmitz. Philedelphia: F.A. Davis Company, 2010.257-261

- Multiple Poster Presentations at CSM and ACRM

- Internal and external lectures through RIC (no formal teaching at University level)

Professional Awards:

not provided

Previous Involvement in the Neurology Section:

Neurology Section Member

Why Are You Running For This Position?

I have been dedicated to serving the brain injury population for the past 9 years, both as a clinician and through research opportunities. I sat for the NCS and am completing a DHS degree in order to better serve the neurological population. I feel that we have entered into a window of opportunity for the brain injury population, and see the BI SIG as an important avenue to connect professionals, educators and researchers to better serve this population.  I have worked within RIC to bridge the research and clinical departments and promote evidence-based practice in the clinic.  I hope that these experiences and my ability to reach out to available resources will assist in further developing a sustainable network of motivated, passionate professionals interested in participating in the BI SIG.  I am strongly interested in this position that will allow me the opportunity to contribute to the APTA as a whole, but specifically for a population that I am passionate about.