Gretchen A Seif

Gretchen A Seif is a Professor in the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences at the College of Health Professions, Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC). Her academic qualifications include a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT), Master of Health Sciences (MHS), and certifications as a Board-Certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) and Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists (FAAOMPT). Her research focuses on neurophysiological effects of dry needling, clinical skills education in physical therapy, and interprofessional healthcare collaboration. She has contributed to studies on spinal reflex modulation, clinical reasoning development, and technology-enhanced learning in health professions.

• Research Interests: Dry needling mechanisms, neuromuscular rehabilitation, clinical education innovation, and interprofessional teamwork in healthcare.
• Labs/Teams: Involved in musculoskeletal rehabilitation research and simulation-based education initiatives at MUSC.

Her publications span clinical trials evaluating orthotic devices, pedagogical tools for skill assessment (e.g., ECHOWS), and community-based service-learning programs. She emphasizes translating research into clinical practice and improving educational methodologies for health professions students.