Jehad Alzyoud

Jehad Alzyoud is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy at the University of North Texas Health Science Center's College of Health Professions. With over 15 years of clinical experience in rehabilitation and acute care across multiple countries, their work focuses on human balance disorders, particularly post-neuromuscular injury and stroke recovery. Research emphasizes clinical assessment tools for sitting balance, stroke rehabilitation outcomes, and risk factors for cerebrovascular accidents.

• Education:
  • BS in Physical Therapy, Hashemite University
  • MS in Physical Therapy, New York Institute of Technology
  • PhD in Physical Therapy (Neurology/Neurological Rehabilitation), Texas Woman's University

Key research interests include predictive validity of balance scales, isometric strength analysis in lying positions, and epidemiological studies of stroke risk factors. Their work integrates clinical metrics like minimal detectable change and clinically important differences to improve patient care standards in neurological rehabilitation.

Publications span peer-reviewed journals such as Physiotherapy Theory and Practice and Physical and Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics, addressing topics from stroke rehabilitation to musculoskeletal assessment techniques. No awards are explicitly mentioned in the profile.

Current roles involve teaching and research advising within the physical therapy program, though specific grants or lab affiliations are not detailed in the provided text.