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Frank DiLiberto, PT, PhD serves as an Associate Professor and Director of the Movement Analysis Laboratory in the Department of Physical Therapy at Rosalind Franklin University's College of Health Professions. His academic career integrates teaching, research, and clinical expertise with significant contributions to understanding biomechanics and sensorimotor control in foot and ankle pathology.
Dr. DiLiberto earned his educational credentials through a progressive academic pathway: Bachelor of Science in Clinical Science and Master of Science in Physical Therapy from Ithaca College, followed by a Doctor of Philosophy in Health Practice Research from the University of Rochester. His professional development includes certification as an Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Specialist, now holding Emeritus status with the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties.
His research program focuses on biomechanics and rehabilitation, particularly investigating muscle performance, sensorimotor control, and outcomes in patients with foot and ankle pathology and diabetes mellitus. Current research directions examine biomechanics following total ankle replacement and mechanisms of foot pathology in diabetic populations. His work bridges basic science with clinical applications, demonstrating how biomechanical research directly informs physical therapy practice.
Dr. DiLiberto's publication record reveals a clear trajectory from fundamental biomechanics research toward increasingly clinical applications, with recent work emphasizing diabetes-related complications and post-surgical outcomes. His 2024 publication on vestibular dysfunction in diabetes represents a novel expansion into neurological aspects of diabetic complications, showing the evolving nature of his research program.
- Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists
- ABPTS Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy (Emeritus status)
Dr. DiLiberto has secured research funding from significant sources including the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society and Veterans Affairs, supporting his investigations into foot and ankle biomechanics. His teaching portfolio includes foundational courses in movement science, kinesiology, motor control, and critical inquiry, demonstrating his commitment to developing future physical therapy practitioners. As Director of the Movement Analysis Laboratory, he oversees a research facility dedicated to advancing understanding of human movement in both healthy and pathological conditions.
