Sarah Luna, PT, DPT
Ph.D. Student
Sarah is a physical therapist and faculty member in the School of Physical Therapy at University of the Incarnate Word. She has 17 years of experience in the acute care and hospital-based outpatient settings as both a clinician and a manager. Sarah is currently studying occupational health and wellness under the mentorship of Dr. David Douphrate. She plans to use the knowledge gained in the Translational Science PhD program to move the physical therapy profession forward in area of public health.
Research Topic
The relationship of musculoskeletal symptoms with psychological and physiological factors related to health in nurses.
Education
Doctor of Physical Therapy, Regis University, 2004
Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science, Texas State University, 2001
Awards
University of the Incarnate Word Faculty Endowment Research Award, 2022
Publications
Luna S, Brown N, Dodds C. Humanities instruction in physical therapy education to cultivate empathy, recognize implicit bias, and enhance communication: a case series. Journal of Humanities in Rehabilitation. 2022. https://www.jhrehab.org/2022/04/25/humanities-instruction-in-physical-therapy-education-to-cultivate-empathy-recognize-implicit-bias-and-enhance-communication-a-case-series/
Brown N, Luna S, LaLonde A. The jar of truthiness: developing leaders with integrity. Journal of Physical Therapy Education. 2019;33(1):16-22.
Wagner A, Luna S. Effect of footwear on joint pain and function in older adults with lower extremity osteoarthritis. J Geriatr Phys Ther. 2018;41(2):85-101.