Richard Alan Clendaniel

Richard Alan Clendaniel is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Community and Family Medicine at Duke University School of Medicine. His research focuses on the organization and adaptation of the vestibular system, with applications in motor learning and patient care for vestibular disorders.

• Ph.D. in Neuroscience, University of Alabama (1992)

His current projects include studying recovery mechanisms from unilateral vestibular loss, contextual adaptation, and evaluating rehabilitation programs for dizziness reduction. Research integrates clinical practice with neuroscience principles.

His publications highlight advancements in vestibular rehabilitation, including gamified therapy platforms, gait speed metrics, and evidence-based guidelines. Collaborative work with institutions like NIH and Blue Marble Rehab Inc. informs clinical practice.

• ROCK STEADY grant (2021-2023) for mobile rehabilitation tools
• NIH grants (2003-2006, 2006-2009) on vestibular compensation

Clendaniel teaches courses in neuroanatomy (PT-D 647) and advanced practice (PT-D 749), contributing to physical therapy education and interdisciplinary research at Duke.