Lorenzo Casertano

Lorenzo Casertano is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences at Tufts University School of Medicine, part of the DPT Phoenix program. He holds advanced degrees including a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) from Columbia University Medical Center and an EdD in Movement Science from Teachers College, Columbia University. His clinical expertise includes board certification in Neurologic Physical Therapy and over 11 years of clinical experience, previously serving as an advanced clinician in acute neurology services at New York-Presbyterian Hospital.

Education:

• BA in Neuroscience and Behavior, Columbia University (2009)
• DPT, Columbia University Medical Center (2012)
• EdM in Motor Learning, Teachers College (2020)
• EdD in Movement Science, Teachers College (2024)

Research focuses on stroke, brain injury management, and acute care physical therapy. He has pioneered studies on holistic predictors of success in physical therapy education and the impact of early rehabilitation on neurological recovery. His work also addresses post-COVID musculoskeletal and neurological sequelae and AI applications in clinical evaluation.

Teaching includes courses in Clinical Neuroscience, Movement Sciences, and Neuromuscular Practice Management at Tufts University. He has prior adjunct roles at Columbia University's DPT program.

Certifications: Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy (ABPTS, 2017–2027). Fluent in Spanish (Latin American) and Italian.