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Bernadette Kroon is a Clinical Professor in the Department of Occupational Therapy at the University of Southern Maine’s College of Science, Technology, and Health. With over 35 years of experience as a physical therapist, she specializes in adult rehabilitation, particularly focusing on geriatric care, acquired brain injury, and complex medical conditions. Her work emphasizes enabling aging populations to remain active participants in their communities. She holds certifications including Geriatric Clinical Specialist (GCS) from ABPTS and Certified Exercise Expert for the Aging Adult (CEEAA).
- Educational Background:
- Doctor of Physical Therapy, Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health Professions, 2011
- BS in Physical Therapy, Haagse Hoge School, Netherlands, 1988
Her professional activities include serving as the Maine state advocate for the Academy of Geriatric Physical Therapy (AGPT) and Treasurer of the International Association of Physiotherapists working with Older People (IPTOP-physio). She advocates for inter-professional collaboration between physical therapists and occupational therapists to enhance client care.
No specific grants or advising roles are highlighted in the provided text. Her clinical training certifications include LSVT BIG and Neuro-developmental training (NDT).
