Dr. Stacia Thompson

Program Director & Chair, Physical Therapy; Associate Professor of PT; Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy

B.S., D.P.T., Elon University; Ph.D., Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions

Bio:

Stacia Hall Thompson, P.T., D.P.T., Ph.D., is the Physical Therapy program department chair and program director. She is an associate professor of Physical Therapy and a tenured department member. She primarily teaches Functional Neuroanatomy and Neurological Rehabilitation I and II and maintains an active clinical practice in neurological rehabilitation. Dr. Thompson’s areas of expertise include neurological, geriatric, and vestibular rehabilitation. Her certifications and most recent publications are listed below.

Dr. Thompson is active within the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), serving as a Delegate from the North Carolina Chapter of the APTA to the House of Delegates. She is active in her local community, educating community members on various aspects of physical therapy.

Dr. Thompson was awarded the Phi Kappa Phi Love of Learning Grant in 2019, 2021, and 2023 to continue her education efforts. Dr. Thompson received the APTA North Carolina Outstanding Physical Therapist Award in 2018 and the Distinguished Alumni Award from Elon University’s Doctor of Physical Therapy Program in 2019. She is an active member of the Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society. Dr. Thompson received her Doctor of Physical Therapy and B.S. in Exercise Sport Science degrees from Elon University. She received her Ph.D. in Health Sciences with a concentration in Health Professions Education from Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions.

Certifications:

  • Lee Silverman Voice Treatment (LSVT) Big
  • American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy
  • Certified Exercise Expert for Aging Adults
  • Advanced Credentialed Clinical Instructor
  • Certificate of Achievement in Vestibular Rehabilitation from Emory University

Scholarship:

  • Leineke L, Thompson S. Everything Orthopedic Physical Therapists Should Know About Treating Patients Who Have a Mild TBI/Concussion. Presentation, APTA North Carolina Annual Conference. October 15, 2022
  • Hall S, Carriveau K, Legue B, Yip J. Faculty Perception on Learning Hands-On Skills with Real Patients in a Physical Therapy Program. Poster, APTA North Carolina Annual Conference. October 8, 2021
  • Sattgast J, Hall S. Bridging the Neuromusculoskeletal Gap. Presentation, APTA North Carolina Annual Conference. October 9. 2021
  • Schulken P. Hall S. Highly effective integrated clinical experiences: Multiple perspectives. Poster, Combined Sections Meeting. January 25, 2021
  • Hall S, Fike C, Fedun N. Long-term vestibular rehabilitation for cerebellar dizziness: a case study. Poster, North Carolina Chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association Fall Conference. October 23, 2020
  • Hall S, Spears B, Scales J. Confidence and competence of physical therapists in vestibular rehabilitation. Poster, North Carolina Chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association Fall Conference. October 23, 2020
  • Britton S (Hall). Student Perceptions of Learning Physical Therapy Skills with the Use of Human Patients in the Classroom: A Qualitative Study. Poster, Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions Research Symposium. August 14, 2020
  • Robbins J, Dodworth C, Britton S (Hall). Exercise and literary reading comprehension: An alternative to sedentary studying. Poster, Southeast Chapter of the American College