LaVerene Garner PT, DPT, EdD
Graduate College of Health Sciences - Department of Physical Therapy
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
EDUCATION:
EdD Kinesiology, University of North Carolina - Greensboro
Transitional Doctorate in Physical Therapy, Winston-Salem State University
MPT Physical Therapy, Elon College
BS Human Biology, University of Indianapolis
CERTIFICATIONS:
Board Certified Neurologic Clinical Specialist, American Board of Physical Therapy Specialists (2018-2028)
BIOGRAPHY:
Dr Garner is a board certified neurologic clinical specialist with over 20 years of clinical experience. Her passion for integrative biopsychosocial healthcare has fueled both her clinical and research interests. Clinically, she worked as the lead vestibular therapist at a military based concussion recovery program where she collaborated with mental health professionals to develop interdisciplinary yoga and meditation groups. Her most recent research endeavors have included fall prevention in older adults, physical activity promotion in people living with Multiple Sclerosis, and the use of clinical reasoning and active learning within the classroom.
PEER-REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS:
Garner LM, Hartman A, Migliarese SJ, et al. The feasibility of virtual fall risk screens and evidence-based program referrals using an algorithmic approach, Journal of Allied Health. 2022: 51(3), 207-214.
Fasczewski KS, Garner LM, Michels H, Clark L, Migliarese S. Medical Therapeutic Yoga for multiple sclerosis: Examining self-efficacy, motivation, and quality of life outcomes. Disability and Rehabilitation. 2020;https://doi.org/10.1080/09638288.2020.1760364
Garner LM, Fasczewski KS, Migliarese S. Does a medical therapeutic yoga group intervention remediate impairments commonly found in people with multiple sclerosis? A pilot study. Journal of Allied Health, 2020.
BOOKS/CHAPTERS:
Garner LM. Neurology. In: Garner G, ed., Tatta J. ed., Integrative and Lifestyle Medicine in Physical Therapy: A Guide for Primary Care Health Promotion and Disease Prevention. OPTP; 2022.
