Blair Saale

Blair Saale is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at Auburn University, affiliated with the School of Kinesiology. She is a Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy and a Parkinson's Foundation PT Faculty Fellow, with clinical expertise in adult neurologic rehabilitation across acute care, inpatient rehabilitation, and outpatient settings.

Education:

• Doctor of Physical Therapy, Belmont University, 2009
• Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration, Furman University, 2004

Research and Clinical Interests:

• Neurologic Physical Therapy
• Adult Neurologic Rehabilitation
• Patient-Centered Care
• Clinical Reasoning
• Acute Care Physical Therapy
• Inpatient Rehabilitation
• Outpatient Physical Therapy

Scientific Awards and Fellowships:

• Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy
• Parkinson's Foundation PT Faculty Fellow

Dr. Saale emphasizes teaching clinical reasoning skills to prepare students for effective and compassionate physical therapy practice. She is affiliated with Auburn University's College of Education and School of Kinesiology, with clinical experience in diverse rehabilitation environments.