Monika Patel, PT, DPT

UCSF Health Profile

Education

• BS, Kinesiology, University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana, IL, 2001
• DPT, Physical Therapy, Washington University, St. Louis, MO, 2005
• Neurologic Physical Therapy residency, Marquette University/Zablocki VA Medical Center, 2012

Board Certifications

• Physical Therapist (PT)
• Neurologic Clinical Specialist (NCS)
• Parkinson’s Wellness Recovery (PWR)

Clinical and Research Interests

• Community reintegration programs for people with stroke, brain injury, etc. to foster healthy lifestyles, exercise regimen, and prevention of other health issues
• Benefits of Yoga (Asana, Pranayama, Meditation) with the neurologic population
• New technology and devices to improve gait in people with MS, stroke, TBI, SCI, etc. Telehealth in neuro populations – PD, MS, Stroke