Elizabeth Wonsetler

Elizabeth Wonsetler-Jones is an Assistant Professor at Tufts University School of Medicine in the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, where she serves as core faculty and Co-Director of Student Affairs in the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program. A Board-Certified Geriatric Physical Therapist, she practices in acute care and focuses on patient-centered care and safety, while her research explores movement control using Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation and biomechanics of post-stroke gait recovery.

• Education:
  • PhD in Health and Rehabilitation Science from Medical University of South Carolina (2018)
  • Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Duke University (2011)
  • Bachelor of Science in Education and Human Sciences from University of Nebraska – Lincoln (2008)
• Research Interests:
  • Diagnostic tool comparisons for musculoskeletal injuries
  • Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) applications in neurological disorders
  • Biomechanics of gait recovery post-stroke
  • Acute care physical therapy interventions
• Scientific Awards:
  • Board-Certified Geriatric Specialist by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties
• Professional Activities:
  • Committee member, APTA Acute Care Core Outcome Measure Taskforce
  • CEU reviewer for APTA Tennessee
  • Membership in APTA sections: Geriatric, Neurologic, Acute Care, Cardiovascular & Pulmonary