Theresa M. Crytzer Affiliate Faculty

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Biography

Dr. Crytzer is a clinician scientist who has over 20 years of clinical experience in physical therapy and assistive technology, and 12 years of research experience. She is faculty at Duquesne University teaching cardiopulmonary and clinical neuro. From 2011 to 2021, Dr. Crytzer worked as an Assistant Professor at the University of Pittsburgh in the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Department of Rehabilitation Science and Technology; the Veterans Affairs Pittsburgh Healthcare System Human Engineering Research Laboratories; and as a physical therapist at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Center for Assistive Technology as Assistant Professor. Her education includes completion of a National Institutes of Health T32 Post-Doctoral Fellowship through Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Pittsburgh (2009 to 2011) and a Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from Slippery Rock University (1997-2000). Prior to her post-doctorate, she worked as a physical therapist (2002-2009) at the Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children and the Children’s Institute (2000-2002). Her community work includes serving as a member of the Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children Ethical Review Committee, Vice Chair of the Rehabilitation Engineering Society of North America Inclusive Fitness Committee, member of the Housing Board of the Spina Bifida Association of Western Pennsylvania, and an assistant coach for the Junior Wheelchair Basketball Team for the HOPE Network.