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Tabitha Galindo
Tabitha Galindo PT, DPT, NCS
Profession Title
Assistant Professor
Pacific Email
Office Phone
(503) 352-7295
Campus Office Location
Creighton Hall 352
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Areas I Teach
Physical Therapy (DPT)

Teaching Responsibilities:
DPT 520: Rehabilitation Neuroscience I
DPT 522: Rehabilitation Neuroscience II and Motor Control
DPT 750 03: Bioethics Seminar for PT's 

Areas of Interest:
Vestibular rehabilitation

Neurodiversity-affirming practices in healthcare education

Trauma-informed care

Neuro-oncology

 

Education: 
DPT, °ÅÀÖÊÓÆµ School of Physical Therapy & Athletic Training, 2019
EDD in Healthcare Education & Leadership (in Candidacy), Nebraska Methodist College, 2025

Clinical Certifications:
Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy, valid through 2032

Publications:
Wu E, Reisch R, Liu EK, & Galindo T. "Predicting Academic Difficulties and NPTE Success in a DPT Program: The Role of Admissions Variables and Course-Specific Performance." Journal of Physical Therapy Education. 2025.
Galindo T. Vestibular Rehabilitation Considerations for Chemotherapy-Induced Vestibulotoxicity: A Clinical Perspective. Oncology Rehabilitation in Practice. 2024; 1(1):10-14.
Hilliard J, Chui K, Galindo T, Wong RA & Lusardi MM.  "An Evidence-Based Approach to Orthotic and Prosthetic Rehabilitation." In Chui et al., Orthotics and Prosthetics in Rehabilitation. 4th ed. 2019.
Galindo T, Reyna J, Weyer A. "Evidence for Transient Receptor Potential (TRP) Channel Contribution to Arthritis Pain and Pathogenesis." Pharmaceuticals, volume 11, issue 4. 2018.

Presentations: 
Thompson J, Galindo T. "Introduction to Trauma-Informed Care for the Physical Therapist and Physical Therapist Assistant. Presentation" at American Physical Therapy Association Oregon Annual Conference, Oregon. 03/2025.
Galindo T. "Contemporary, Evidence-Based Interventions in Vestibular Rehabilitation for Physical and Occupational Therapists. Presentation" at Infinity Rehab Virtual Symposium, Online. 05/2023.
Galindo T, Biltz N. "Updates in Vestibular Rehabilitation Practice." Presentation at American Physical Therapy Association Oregon Annual Conference, Oregon. 03/2023.
Neumann S, Galindo T. Outcomes from the Early Career Bridge Program: A Structured Mentorship Model for Student and Early Career Members. Presentation at American Physical Therapy Association Oregon Annual Conference, Online. 03/2022.

Service:
Instructor, Persistent Pain Management: Trauma-Informed Care for Patients and Clients, & A Systems-Level Approach to Trauma-Informed Care
2024 | American Physical Therapy Association, Online Learning Center 

Delegate 
2019-2024 | American Physical Therapy Association, Oregon Chapter

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee
2021-2023 | Adventist Health Portland

Awards: 

Emerging Leader Award – Oregon, American Physical Therapy Association, 2024

Oregon Centennial Scholar, American Physical Therapy Association, 2021
Mary McMillan Scholarship Award, American Physical Therapy Association, 2019
Outstanding Student Physical Therapist, American Physical Therapy Association, 2019
Outstanding Graduate, °ÅÀÖÊÓÆµ Alumni Association, 2019
Emerging Student Leader Award, Oregon Physical Therapy Association, 2018