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Karen Mueller, PT, DPT, PhD

Karen Mueller

Professor

Northern Arizona University
Physical Therapy, Flagstaff Campus
Phone: 928-523-7435
Fax: 928-523-9289

Karen.Mueller@nau.edu

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Professional interests

Dr. Mueller’s clinical and professional interests are in the areas of neurological rehabilitation, professional communication, health and wellness, and end of life care. She is the author of the text, Communication from the inside out: Strategies for the engaged professional (FA Davis, 2010) and has authored several articles pertaining to the role of physical therapy intervention in end of life care. Dr. Mueller is currently the Chair of the American Physical Therapy Association Oncology Section Hospice and Palliative Care Special Interest Group and serves on the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization Rehabilitation Therapy Steering Committee. More recently, she has been conducting wellness coaching for patients with neurologic disease and exploring the neurological correlates of mindfulness.

Additional information

Education and certifications Accordion Closed

Doctor of Physical Therapy, University of Montana, 2012

Doctor of Philosophy, Health Professions Education/Health Promotion Union Institute and University, 2002

Master of Science, Physical Therapy, Northwestern University, 1987

Bachelor of Science, University of Missouri, 1979

Certified Health and Wellness Coach, American College of Sports Medicine, 2013

Teaching areas/courses taught Accordion Closed

PT 586   Clinical Communication

PT 635   Neurophysiologic Therapeutics I

PT 636   Neurophysiologic Therapeutics II

PT 678   Psychosocial Aspects of Rehabilitation

PT 687   Professional Development Seminar

Select publications/professional presentations Accordion Closed

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