Christine Salmon

Christine Salmon is an Associate Professor affiliated with the College of Rehabilitative Sciences. She holds credentials as a Physical Therapist (PT), Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT), and Doctor of Education (EdD). Her roles include clinical instruction across multiple institutions and serving as a trained clinical director for the Special Olympics' Healthy Athletes initiative since 2015.

Education highlights include a Doctor of Physical Therapy from Nova Southeastern University, a Master of Physical Therapy from Florida International University, and a Bachelor of Arts in Biology from the University of South Florida.

Research interests focus on geriatric care, orthopedic rehabilitation, cardiac and neurological patient populations, wound management, and pediatrics using the TheraSuit method. She also emphasizes higher education, particularly clinical instruction methodologies, having completed advanced coursework in sports physiology, women’s health, radiology, pharmacology, movement theories, motor learning, differential diagnosis, and cardiopulmonary care.

• Scientific Awards:
• Board-Certified Geriatric Specialist
• Certified Clinical Instructor

Advising and clinical mentorship form a core component of her work, having guided students from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences and other institutions. No explicit grant details are provided in the text. She actively contributes to clinical and educational initiatives, including organizing screening events through the Special Olympics Healthy Athletes program.