Name

Joanne Wagner

Position

Degenerative Diseases SIG: Secretary

Degrees Earned

Certifications

Certified Athletic Trainer, 1988 - current

Clinical/Research/
Teaching Experience:

Clinical Expertise - Adults with neurological conditions;

Research Expertise- Factors contributing to imbalance and the loss of mobility in persons with multiple sclerosis;

Teaching Expertise - Neuroscience, Motor learning and motor control, Adult Neurorehabilitation;

Employment

Saint Louis University, Program in Physical Therapy, Assistant Professor, 2008-present;

VAPAHCS Rehabilitation Research and Development Center/Stanford University, Post-doctoral fellow, 2006-2008;

Washington University in St. Louis, Program in Physical Therapy, Doctoral Candidate, 2001-2006;

Shared Movement Assessment Center, Washington University School of Medicine, Research Physical Therapist, 2001-2005;

Human Performance Laboratory, Barnes-Jewish Hospital, Research Physical Therapist, 1997-2002

Professional Contributions

Speaking: Regional and national speaker in area of multiple sclerosis rehabilitation;

Teaching: Neuroscience, Motor learning and motor control, Adult Neurorehabilitation;

Peer-review publications: 17 peer-reviewed publications (first or co-author) in the areas of pediatric and adult neurorehabilitation

Professional Awards

Alpha Eta Society, Saint Louis Chapter Doisy College of Health Sciences, Saint Louis University, 2011;

Research Award for Best Platform, Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers Annual Scientific Meeting, Montreal, Quebec, Canada Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers, 2011;

Excellence in Scholarly Endeavors, Doisy College of Health Sciences, Saint Louis University, 2009-2010;

Helen May Bradley Achievement Award, Maryville University, 2008

APTA Service

Chairperson, Research Committee, Neurology Section, 2009-2012;

Member, Research Committee, Neurology Section, 2006-2009

Personal Statement

I desire to continue to serve the members of the APTA. I believe that my past experience as the Chair of the Research Committee, as well my relationships with clinicians, researchers, and persons living with neurodegenerative diseases, will allow me to assist the Degenerative Disease SIG in achieving its mission: to provide a community for professional networking and to disseminate information to rehabilitation health care providers to promote optimal recovery, health, wellness, function, and quality of life of individuals with neurodegenerative diseases.