Rebecca Glass

Rebecca Glass is the Clinical Education Coordinator and Adjunct Faculty in the Department of Physical Therapy & Kinesiology at the University of Massachusetts Lowell. She holds a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) from UMass Lowell (2009) and a BS in Exercise Science with a minor in Biology from St. Joseph's College, Maine (2004). Her expertise includes women's/pelvic health, prenatal/postnatal care, strength and conditioning, inpatient rehab, and acute care. She is a licensed physical therapist with 12 years of experience across diverse settings, including Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital’s traumatic brain injury and complex medical/ventilator units. Currently, she practices cash-based pelvic health therapy focused on the prenatal/postnatal population at a local strength and conditioning center. She is certified as a Pre & Postnatal Coach (CPPC) and a StrongFirst Kettlebell Instructor (SFG), and is an APTA credentialed clinical instructor.

Education:

• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT), University of Massachusetts Lowell, 2009
• BS in Exercise Science (minor: Biology), St. Joseph's College, Maine, 2004

Research Interests: Rebecca specializes in pelvic health rehabilitation for prenatal/postnatal populations, integrating strength and conditioning principles into clinical practice. Her work emphasizes supportive care in acute and inpatient rehab environments, leveraging certifications in specialized areas like kettlebell training and prenatal/postnatal coaching.

Advising & Grants:

• Clinical Education Coordinator, overseeing student placements and mentorship.
• APTA credentialed clinical instructor, contributing to training future therapists.

Labs/Teams: Active in the Department of Physical Therapy & Kinesiology’s clinical education initiatives and collaborates with local fitness centers to advance pelvic health programs.