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Professor

Nora Riley, PhD, PT

Dr. Riley teaches the neurological content throughout the DPT curriculum.

She is a Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy and has completed the Competency-Based and Advanced Course in Vestibular Rehabilitation.

Her clinical experience is in outpatient neurological rehabilitation and home health.

Contact Us

Center for Health Sciences Education 258

563-333-6416

RileyNoraA@sau.edu

Education and Training

  • PhD, University of Iowa, Physical Therapy
  • MA, University of Iowa, Physical Therapy
  • BA, St. Louis University, Physical Therapy
  • Certified Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy
  • Completion of Vestibular Rehabilitation Competency Course

Licensure and Certification

  • Specialty Certification Neurologic
  • Licensed in State of Iowa 0213

Recent Publications

  • Quinn L, Riley N, Tyrell C, Judd D, Gill-Body K, Hedman LD, Packel A, Brown D, Nabar N, Scheets P. A framework for movement analysis: Core Concepts and recommendations for clinical practice. Physical Therapy. 2021. 101(9):1-8.
  • Gill-Body K, Hedman LD, Plummer L, Wolf L, Hanke T, Quinn L, Riley N, Kaufman R, Verma A, Quiben M, Scheets PL. Movement System Diagnoses for Balance Dysfunction: Recommendations from the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy Movement System Task Force Physical Therapy. 2021.101(9): 1-12.
  • Hedman LD, Quinn L, Gill-Body K, Brown DA, Quiben M, Riley N, Scheets PL. White Paper: Movement System Diagnoses in Neurologic Physical Therapy. J Neurol Phys Ther. 2018. 42(2):110-117.
  • Quinn L, Riley NA, Judd D, Tyrell C. A motor control-based framework for movement analysis of tasks across patient Populations. APTA Combined Sections Meeting, San Antonio, Tx (Educational Session). February, 2022
  • Hedman L, Riley NA, Gil-Body K, Quinn L. Moving Forward with the Movement System. Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy Annual Conference, Virtual (Educational Session). August, 2021
  • DPT 540 Neuroanatomy and Neurophysiology
  • DPT 590 Pharmacology in Rehabilitation
  • DPT 630 Neuromuscular Therapeutics

Professional Service

  • St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church and School
  • SAU Faculty Member of Year
  • Therapist of the year, Quad Cities RiverBUCS
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