Dr. Daniel Miner

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Brief Bio

As a Board-Certified Neurologic Clinical Specialist, I am passionate about trying to elevate the level of practice in neurologic rehabilitation in our region. I am interested in knowledge translation and implementation of clinical practice guidelines and best practice initiatives to optimize outcomes for individuals with neurologic conditions. I am certified as an Advanced Vestibular Physical Therapist through the University of Pittsburgh and am an alumnus of the Parkinson’s Foundation PT Faculty Program at Oregon Health Sciences University. I am actively engaged in the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy (ANPT) and currently serve as Chair of the ANPT Practice Committee. My primary area of research interest is to investigate the effects of exercise-based interventions on motor and non-motor symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease.

Education

Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, Virginia
Doctor of Physical Therapy
DPT/ May 2008

Fellowships/Certifications

  • American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS):
    • Neurologic Clinical Specialist     
  • Advanced Vestibular Physical Therapy Certification
    • University of Pittsburgh
  • Parkinson’s Foundation Physical Therapy Faculty Alumni
    • Oregon Health Sciences University
    • Mentors: Fay Horak & Laurie King

Professional Service Roles

  • APTA- Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy (ANPT) Practice Committee Chair
  • APTA- Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy (ANPT) Practice Committee Member
    • Liaison to the Degenerative Diseases Special Interest Group
    • Liaison to the Orthotics and Neuroprosthetics Clinical Practice Guideline Knowledge Translation Taskforce
    •  Liaison to the Concussion/mTBI Clinical Practice Guideline Knowledge Translation Taskforce
  • APTA- Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy (ANPT)- Member of Orthotics and Neuroprosthetics Clinical Practice Guideline Knowledge Translation Taskforce
  • APTA- Academy of Acute Care Physical Therapy
    •  Member of the Task Force for developing the Amputation and Limb-Difference Curricular Guideline for Entry Level Doctor of Physical Therapy Profession Degree Programs which was completed in February 2021.
  • Publication Reviewer
    • Physical Therapy Journal (2023-Present) 
    • Journal of Sport Rehabilitation (2020-Present)

Courses currently taught in the program

  • AHPT 800 Human Anatomy
  • AHPT 840 Management of Special Populations
  • AHPT 844 Neuromuscular Development and Control I (Lab Instructor)
  • AHPT 866 Neuromuscular Development and Control II
  • AHPT 880 Cardiopulmonary Patient Care Management (Lab Instructor)
  • AHPT 882 Comprehensive Patient Care (Co-Instructor)