Nancy Fell PT, PhD, NCS
- UC Foundation Associate Professor
Education
- B.S. St. Louis University School of Medicine
- M.S. Washington University School of Medicine
- Ph. D University of Tennessee at Knoxville
Personal Certifications
- Neurologic Clinical Specialist
- APTA Clinical Instructor Certification
- Competency in Vestibular Rehabilitation
Specialty Teaching Areas
- Neuroscience
- PT Management of Patients with Neurological Dysfunction I
- PT Management of Adults and Elders with Neurological Dysfunction II
- PT Management of Patients with Medical/Surgical Conditions I
- Advanced Clinical Practice: Adult Neurorehabilitation
Clinical & Professional Experience
- UC Foundation Associate Professor, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Department of Physical Therapy, 2005-Present
- Staff Physical Therapist, Siskin Hospital for Physical Rehabilitation, 1996-2000, 2007-Present
- Staff Physical Therapist, Benchmark Physical Therapy, 2003-2007
- Director, Physical Therapy; Physical Therapist, Neuro-Trauma Team Leader, Clinical Education Coordinator, Chattanooga Rehabilitation Hospital/HealthSouth, 1992-1996, 2000-2001
- Staff Physical Therapist (Senior Therapist), Neurology, Irene Walter Johnson Rehabilitation Institute, Washington University School of Medicine, 1987-1992
Awards
- Outstanding Leadership and Service Award, Neurology Section, American Physical Therapy Association, 2012
- The Stanford Award: Most influential article in the Journal of Physical Therapy Education, 2011
- Outstanding Alumni Award: Washington University in St. Louis, School of Medicine, Program in Physical Therapy, 2009
- Outstanding Professional Service Award, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga College of Health, Education and Professional Studies, 2009
- Exceptional Merit, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Department of Physical Therapy, 2007
- Outstanding Volunteer Award: SETNGA Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, 1997, 1998
Research
- Sitting Balance Measurement: The Sitting Balance Assessment Tool (SitBAT)
- Professional Attire for a Doctoring Profession
- Impact of Seated Tai Chi on Balance
- Academic Integrity
- Use of Mental Practice in Physical Therapy
