Sue Ann Sisto is Chair Professor in the Department of Rehabilitation Science at the University at Buffalo's School of Public Health and Health Professions. Previously, she served as Professor of Physical Therapy at Stony Brook University (2007-2022), where she directed the Rehabilitation and Movement Sciences concentration and founded the Rehabilitation Research and Movement Performance (RRAMP) Laboratory. Her research focuses on gait biomechanics across the lifespan, spinal cord injury recovery, and caregiver dynamics. PhD, Physical Therapy, New York University (1996) MA, Physical Therapy/Pathokinesiology, New York University (1985) BS, Physical Therapy, St. Louis University (1979) Her scholarship emphasizes 3D movement analysis, neuromodulation techniques, and community-based interventions to improve quality of life for individuals with spinal cord injuries. Recent work explores high-intensity interval exercise effects on autonomic function and cognitive recovery post-SCI. Dr. Sisto has pioneered rehabilitation protocols incorporating electrical stimulation and locomotor training, with applications for both clinical and occupational therapy contexts. Scientific contributions include: First physical therapist named ACRM Fellow (2012) ACRM President (2013-2015) Her Google Scholar publications (2017-2025) highlight expertise in locomotor training, spinal electromagnetic stimulation, and biomechanical assessment tools. Current affiliations include membership in the American Physical Therapy Association, American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine, and Society for Neuroscience.








