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Jody Ann Feld serves as Assistant Professor in Orthopaedic Surgery and Neurology at Duke University School of Medicine, with additional appointments as Senior Fellow in the Center for the Study of Aging and Human Development and Faculty Network Member of the Duke Institute for Brain Sciences. Her clinical expertise spans adult neurological rehabilitation and gait analysis within Duke's Department of Orthopaedic Surgery.
Her educational background includes:
- Ph.D. in Human Movement Science, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (2019)
- Doctor of Physical Therapy, Stony Brook University (2005)
Feld's research pioneers the interdependence of gait, cognitive performance, and situational awareness in stroke recovery and aging populations. She develops personalized rehabilitation protocols targeting critical early recovery phases post-stroke discharge, with emphasis on cognitive-motor dual-task performance and community reintegration. Her work bridges clinical decision-making for multidisciplinary providers through adaptive sports initiatives and disability-focused interprofessional education.
Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals dominant trends in stroke rehabilitation (73% of articles), with specialized focus on obstacle-crossing assessment (27%), transcranial neuromodulation (20%), and dual-task gait analysis (33%). Key methodological approaches include randomized controlled trials (40%) and biomechanical assessments across real-world and laboratory settings.
Her scientific recognition includes:
- Horizon Award and P.E.O. Scholar Award for doctoral research
- Multiple Foundation for Physical Therapy Research PODS Scholarships
- Duke University's Jan K. Richardson Excellence in Teaching Award
- Alpha Eta and Omicron Delta Kappa honor society memberships
Feld directs two major NIH-funded initiatives: the RESTORATION trial (2024-2029) combining rTMS with aerobic exercise for post-stroke depression, and the PRIME Collaborative (2017-2024) studying physical resilience in elderly populations. She mentors DPT students through Advanced Practice Courses (PT-D 740/742) and leads adaptive sports programs that bridge healthcare education with disability awareness.
Her translational work operates at the nexus of the Duke Institute for Brain Sciences and Center for Aging, utilizing interdisciplinary teams to develop community-based rehabilitation models that address post-stroke disability through task-specific training and technology-enhanced interventions.
