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Expert Series: Introducing and Implementing Principles in Aquatic Therapy
April 4, 2025 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm EDT
Aquatic physical therapy provides a supportive environment to address a wide range of functional goals such as muscle strengthening, enhancing postural control, increasing core stability, reducing muscle stiffness, and facilitating mobility. This discussion will review the principles of exercise in an aquatic environment and explore how aquatic therapy can positively impact your health with a mitochondrial condition.
About the Speaker
Pamela Tucker, DPT, PT
Dr. Pamela Tucker, PT, DPT, is a physical therapist at Bethany Children's Health Center, where she practices on the medical rehabilitation unit, specializing in the care of medically complex pediatric patients. She earned her undergraduate degree from Duke University and her doctorate in Physical Therapy from Franklin Pierce University.
Dr. Tucker brings a diverse clinical background spanning acute care, inpatient rehabilitation, and outpatient physical therapy, with experience treating infant, pediatric, and adult populations. Her clinical expertise focuses on neurorehabilitation, functional mobility, and optimizing participation and independence across the continuum of care.
A recognized national and international speaker, Dr. Tucker has contributed to the advancement of rehabilitation practice through multiple peer-reviewed publications and professional presentations. She is committed to translating evidence into practice and advancing interdisciplinary care for individuals with complex medical and neurological conditions. Her research interests include physical therapy interventions for children with inherited metabolic disorders, aquatic physical therapy, concussion management, and robotic-assisted mobility training. Dr. Tucker is currently working on a physical therapy protocol to recover from rhabdomyolysis.
