Tamara Eichelberger, PT, CSCS, Ph.D., NCS
Associate Professor, Department of Physical Therapy
Phone: (626) 815-5016
Email: teichelberger@apu.edu
Biography
Tamara Eichelberger, PT, CSCS, Ph.D., NCS, is a member of the APTA neurology and research sections, a member of the CPTA Membership and Communications Committee, and an APTA/CPTA faculty liaison/representative. Her current clinical practice is in a skilled nursing facility.
Education
- Ph.D., University of Iowa
- MPT, University of Iowa
- B.A., Coe College
Credentials/Certifications
- Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
- Board-Certified Neurologic Clinical Specialist
- Specialization Academy of Content Experts Item Writer
Academic Area
- School of Behavioral and Applied Sciences
- Department of Physical Therapy
Expertise
- Fall Prevention and Education
- Muscle Physiology
- Neurological Rehabilitation
- Neuromuscular Changes that Occur with Aging
- Strength Training and Neurological Diseases and Disorders
Courses Taught
- PT 506 – Seminar I
- PT 550 – Neuroscience I
- PT 551 – Neuroscience II
- PT 774 – Capstone I
- PT 776 – Capstone II