Heather E Knight

Heather E Knight is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy at Creighton University's School of Pharmacy and Health Professions. She serves as the NCS Coordinator for the Creighton University Neurologic Physical Therapy Program. Her research focuses on residency education, clinical reasoning, neurology, brain injury, balance, and older adults.

Education & Qualifications: PT, DPT (Doctor of Physical Therapy), Board Certified Neurologic Clinical Specialist (NCS).

Teaching Expertise: Specializes in flipped classroom models for neurologic physical therapy content, vestibular rehabilitation training, and integrative active learning strategies. Active in curriculum development across PT residency programs.

Key Contributions: Published work includes innovative teaching methodologies and case studies on neurologic rehabilitation. Presented nationally on topics like vestibular rehabilitation integration and trauma recovery strategies.

• Awards:
  • APTA Emerging Leader Award
  • Bryan Trauma Center Trauma Champion (2013, 2014)

Labs/Programs: Leads the Creighton University Neurologic Physical Therapy Program and contributes to clinical residency training initiatives.