Deidra Anderson

Deidra Anderson is an Assistant Professor in the Physical Therapy Program at Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences, where she joined in 2025. As a licensed physical therapist, she maintains active clinical practice specializing in pediatrics, orthopedics, aquatic therapy, and chronic pain management. Her unique credentials include being one of Iowa's only two Schroth method-certified therapists for scoliosis and holding vestibular therapy certification.

Her research and clinical interests encompass:

• Pediatric orthopedics and developmental disorders
• Advanced scoliosis management techniques
• Vestibular rehabilitation
• Integrative approaches like aquatic therapy and Pilates
• Chronic pain mitigation strategies

She advocates for 'movement as medicine' and emphasizes evidence-based, patient-centered care in both practice and teaching. Her interdisciplinary approach leverages an M.B.A. background to enhance healthcare education and practice management training.