Jessica Swartz

Jessica Swartz, PT, DPT is a Lecturer at San Diego State University (SDSU), affiliated with the School of Exercise & Nutritional Sciences within the College of Health and Human Services. She holds a primary email at jswartz@sdsu.edu and has a multidisciplinary background in physical therapy and research.

Education includes a Doctor of Physical Therapy from SDSU (2016), a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (2012), and a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology (2011), both from Arizona State University.

Her research focuses on pelvic floor function and anal incontinence, including a NIH-funded ($2M over 5 years) study investigating novel resistance exercise programs for pelvic floor strengthening. As a Research Coordinator, she explores rehabilitation strategies impacting millions of women.

Teaching responsibilities include DPT 822: Interventions in Musculoskeletal Therapeutics during summer semesters. She has presented at APTA meetings and completed specialized courses in pelvic health, trauma-informed care, and manual therapy techniques.

No formal honors/awards are listed, though her work bridges clinical practice and research in women’s health and pelvic rehabilitation.