Lynne Hughes

Lynne Hughes is an Associate Professor and Director of the Bridge PTA to DPT Program in the Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences at the University of Texas Medical Branch's School of Health Professions. She has been teaching at UTMB since 2014 after prior faculty positions at Angelo State University and the University of the Incarnate Word, with 16 years of clinical practice at Scott & White Hospital.

Her academic credentials include:

• Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy, University of Texas Medical Branch
• Master of Science in Physical Therapy, Texas Woman's University
• Doctor of Philosophy in Health Promotion and Wellness, Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions

Dr. Hughes specializes in orthopedics, manual therapy, and movement science with research focused on posture correction and diabetes management. Her work bridges clinical physical therapy with health promotion, particularly examining gait mechanics in hyperkyphosis patients and cognitive aspects of diabetes education.

Publications from 2011-2025 reveal consistent investigation into musculoskeletal rehabilitation, diabetic complications, and professional issues in physical therapy education. Key themes include biomechanical analysis of posture/gait, psychological impacts of chronic disease, and professional identity development among students.

Information regarding student advising, research grants, laboratory facilities, or scientific awards is not provided in available materials.