Tarang Kumar Jain, PT, DPT, PhD
Assistant Professor
Professional interests
Dr. Jain is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy and Athletic Training, Northern Arizona University at Flagstaff with a PhD in Rehabilitation Science from the University of Kansas Medical Center. His professional experience and training have been primarily in orthopedic and sports physical therapy. His research interests include biomechanical movement analysis/neural control of movement and performance-based outcome measures. Specifically, his research is focused on understanding the pathophysiological mechanisms underlying chronic ankle instability using objective outcome measures. He is particularly looking to develop innovative and clinically viable rehabilitation strategies to optimize biomechanical and clinical outcomes following chronic ankle instability.
Additional information
Education and certifications Accordion Closed
PhD in Rehabilitation Science, University of Kansas Medical Center, 2014
Health Professions Educator Certificate, University of Kansas Medical Center, 2013
Certified Kinesio Taping Practitioner, 2013
Certified Exercise Expert for Aging Adults, Section of Geriatrics (APTA), 2012
Doctor of Physical Therapy, University of Kansas Medical Center, 2011
Bachelor of Physiotherapy, MGM Medical College, Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya (INDIA), 2003
Teaching areas/courses taught Accordion Closed
PT 525 Clinical Anatomy 1
PT 580 Integumentary Therapeutics
PT 582 Therapeutic Exercise
PT 620 Musculoskeletal Therapeutics I
PT 680 Differential Diagnosis in Physical Therapy
Select publications/professional presentations Accordion Closed
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