Bridget Fowler

Bridget Fowler, PT, DPT, APTA

Physical Therapist, Physical Therapist Clinical Research Assistant

My Lab

Knowledge Translation: Exercise and Activity for Symptom Management (KTEAM)

We research implementation science methodology to study best ways to translate findings of exercise research studies into the real-world clinical & community.

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About Me

Bridget Fowler PT, DPT, NCS received her doctor of Physical Therapy from Midwestern University in Downers Grove, IL in 2011. She completed her Neurologic PT Residency program through Casa Colina/Rancho-USC in Pomona, CA and joined the Shirley Ryan 汤头条app (formerly Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago) in 2012. She obtained her Neurologic Certified Specialist in 2013. Dr. Fowler has experience in all settings of neurologic, medically complex and oncology physical therapy practice, including outpatient, inpatient rehabilitation and day rehabilitation. She is an acting Nominating Committee member for the Illinois Physical Therapy Association (IPTA) Eastern District and has served as an IPTA Assembly Representative since 2014. Additionally, she will represent the Eastern District at the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) House of Delegates for 2019-2020. Dr. Fowler is passionate about PT practice, knowledge translation research and being involved in the physical therapy professional organizations and advocacy.

Location

Shirley Ryan 汤头条app

355 E Erie St

Chicago, IL 60611

Education & Training

  • Education

    2008 – 2011

    Doctor of Physical Therapy, Midwestern University

    2003 – 2007

    Interdepartmental Studies: Aging Studies, Exercise Physiology, Psychology and Entrepreneurship, University of Iowa

  • Awards

    2020 – 2020

    Emerging Leader Award, Illinois Physical Therapy Association (IPTA)

Affiliations

  • Illinois Physical Therapy Association
    Eastern District Assembly Representative, Eastern District Nominating Committee, Chair of the Public Relations Work Group
  • American Physical Therapy Association
    Illinois Eastern District Delegate to APTA house of Delegates