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Sara Arena is a Professor and Director of the Physical Therapy program at Oakland University's School of Health Sciences. Her roles include academic leadership, clinical teaching, and research focused on cardiovascular/pulmonary physical therapy, blood pressure methodology, and home healthcare interventions. She holds advanced degrees from Oakland University (DScPT, MS) and Grand Valley State University (BS in Physical Therapy).
Dr. Arena's research emphasizes optimizing care for older adults through home-based prevention programs like HOP-UP-PT, which addresses fall risk, cardiovascular health, and technology literacy. Her work bridges clinical practice and public health, with a focus on chronic disease management and health equity. She maintains affiliations with the American Physical Therapy Association and the Henry Ford Health System.
Her teaching interests include cardiovascular/pulmonary PT, blood pressure analysis, and service learning. Recent research trends show strong emphasis on home health innovation, technology integration in therapy, and addressing disparities in care for aging populations. Over 30 peer-reviewed articles highlight her contributions to PT practice guidelines, blood pressure screening protocols, and program evaluation methodologies.
- Professional Affiliations: American Physical Therapy Association, Henry Ford Health System
- Labs/Teams: HOP-UP-PT Foundation, HOP-UP-PT LLC
- Grants: Health Innovation Grant funding for home-based prevention studies
