Gretchen A Seif

Professor Gretchen A Seif is affiliated with the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) in the College of Health Professions and the Department of Physical Therapy. Her research focuses on physical therapy interventions for neurological and musculoskeletal disorders, clinical reasoning, and educational technology in health professions training.

Her work includes studies on dry needling for stroke-induced spasticity, lumbosacral orthoses for lower back pain, and innovative teaching methods like audience response-enhanced case learning. Publications span journals such as J Allied Health, Spine, and J Interprof Care, emphasizing practical applications in rehabilitation and interprofessional education.

Current research projects include Neurophysiological characterization of dry needling in people with spasticity due to stroke, recruiting adults with chronic stroke to explore nervous system pathways. Her collaborations extend to co-authors like Michael Timko and Dusti Morrisette, focusing on translating academic knowledge into clinical practice.