Lisa Brown

Lisa Brown serves as Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy at Boston University, where she has taught neurology and clinical reasoning courses since 2009. She maintains active clinical practice through the Boston University Physical Therapy Center (BUPTC) while advancing evidence-based neurological rehabilitation.

Educational Background:

• BS, University of Vermont, Burlington VT (1993)
• DPT, MGH Institute of Health Professions, Boston MA (2009)
• Certificate of Advanced Study in Neurology

Her research revolutionizes neurorehabilitation through evidence-based stroke recovery protocols (AFO/FES applications), vestibular rehabilitation, and concussion management. She pioneered the 2021 Clinical Practice Guideline for Post-Stroke Rehabilitation, addressing critical implementation gaps in real-world settings through knowledge translation frameworks that empower clinicians with shared decision-making tools.

Scientific Recognition:

• Board Certified Neurologic Clinical Specialist (2009-present)

Professor Brown actively mentors through clinical instruction while securing research impact via 8+ national/international presentations (2021-2023). Her work bridges academic research and clinical practice through collaborations with Penn Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine and international societies like IFESS. The BUPTC serves as her primary clinical-research hub where students gain hands-on experience in cutting-edge neurological rehabilitation techniques.