معرفی
Kshamata M. Shah, PT, PhD is an Associate Professor and Director of Post-Professional Programs in the Department of Physical Therapy at Arcadia University, Pennsylvania, USA. She received her Bachelors in Physical Therapy from Dr. D.Y. Patil College of Physiotherapy in Mumbai, India (2008), and her PhD in Movement Science from Washington University in St. Louis (2014). After postdoctoral research at Arcadia University with Dr. Phil McClure, she joined the faculty in 2016.
- Specializes in upper extremity impairments in chronic diseases (e.g. diabetes) and shoulder rotator cuff disorders
- Director of Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy Program for foreign-trained therapists
- Overseer of Residency Programs and Healthcare Management Certificate
Her research examines mechanisms and predictors of recovery in rotator cuff diseases and metabolic disorders, with a focus on pain and exercise effects on muscle neurophysiology. She collaborates on NIH-funded multi-site grants and has received Academy of Orthopedic Physical Therapy funding for studies on shoulder tendinopathy.
Scientific Awards
- National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIH) grant
- Academy of Orthopedic Physical Therapy funding
Dr. Shah's clinical expertise centers on orthopedic condition management. She leads post-professional education initiatives at Arcadia University while maintaining active research collaborations.
