Hale, Jennifer

Jennifer L. Hale is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at Tufts University School of Medicine and a Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy. She graduated from Boston University with a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT), completed her residency training at TIRR Memorial Hermann in Houston, TX, and currently teaches in the areas of neuroscience, neurologic rehabilitation, and movement science. Dr. Hale was a visiting lecturer in the Department of Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Sciences at Qatar University where she assisted with curriculum development for a new undergraduate physiotherapy program. In 2019, she worked as a consultant for WCPT on the TEAM project, a collaborative effort with UCP Wheels for Humanity and the Ukraine Association of Physical Therapy, that aimed to professionalize physiotherapy practice in Ukraine. She is currently a PhD Candidate in Epidemiology at The University of Texas Health Science Center, School of Public Health. Her research interest is in the area of physical activity and women's health, specifically, her dissertation will examine the bi-directional associations of physical activity and Parkinson's Disease in women.