Erika L. Blanck

Erika L. Blanck is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Cell Biology & Anatomy at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine Columbia. She serves as Director of the Gift of Body Program and Course Director for the Foundational Medical Anatomy Course. Her roles include teaching anatomy to first-year medical students and advising on post-baccalaureate education pathways.

• Education:
• Bachelor of Science in Sports Medicine (1996-2000), Central Michigan University
• Doctor of Physical Therapy (2001-2005), University of South Carolina

Dr. Blanck’s research interests focus on dance medicine, pilates-based rehabilitation, and the impact of physical activity on quality of life. She has contributed to studies on mobility training for traumatic brain injury patients, stroke rehabilitation, and dance therapy for children with cerebral palsy.

Her publications emphasize evidence-based approaches to neurological and pediatric rehabilitation, leveraging comparative trials and gait analysis methodologies. She actively participates in admissions and institutional committees at the School of Medicine.