Dr. Deborah Echternach

Areas of Interest

Community Based Programs for Children with Special Needs
New advancements in Pediatric Physical Therapy Treatment
Aquatic Therapy
Assistive Technology
Orthotics and Gait in Children with Neurological Impairments

Teaching Responsibilities

AHPT 884  Pediatric Physical Therapy

Education

Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA
September 2006 – December 2008
Course of Study: Doctorate of Physical Therapy
Degree: DPT (2008)

California State University, Long Beach
Long Beach, CA
September 1975 – January  1978
Course of Study: Physical Therapy
Degree: B.S. (1978)

Representative Publications/Presentations

• Moderator: Radford University Interdisciplinary Symposium Nov.  2012, 2013, 2014, 2016
  
• Poster Presentation for VPTA conference ’12  research: Meniscal Composite score: A     
  Report on 2 Cases Oct. 2012
• Presentation for VPTA District meeting: What’s New in Pediatric PT? March 2010
  

Certification

• APTA Pediatric Certified Specialist  2009 & 2019
• Early Intervention Certification  2009, 2012, 215, 2018
  
• Assistive Technology Professional Certification  2009
• Advanced Credentialed Clinical Instructor,  APTA  2008
• Credentialed Clinical Instructor,  APTA  2007
• Sensory Integration Certification  1992
• NDT Neuro-Developmental Treatment Certification, Adult Hemiplegia  1990