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Physical Therapist (PT)
Professional Bio
Rebecca E. Parr, PT, DPT, DHSc, OCS, CAPP-OB is an Assistant Clinical Professor and Director of Admissions in the hybrid Doctor of Physical Therapy program at Hanover College. She is a board-certified orthopedic physical therapist with over 14 years of clinical experience and over 8 years of academic experience in PTA and DPT education. Dr. Parr is deeply committed to fostering inclusive, student-centered learning environments and integrates evidence-based, trauma-informed, and equity-focused practices throughout her teaching.
Her scholarly work focuses on trauma-informed care in physical therapy education, pelvic and maternal health, and enhancing student belonging in hybrid DPT programs. She has published and presented nationally and internationally on these topics, and serves in multiple professional leadership roles, including as Director-at-Large and previously Assistant Chair of the Research Committee for the Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy and as Ohio Delegate to the APTA House of Delegates. Dr. Parr is passionate about advancing health professions education through innovative pedagogy, collaborative research, and mentorship of the next generation of physical therapists.
Her scholarly work focuses on trauma-informed care in physical therapy education, pelvic and maternal health, and enhancing student belonging in hybrid DPT programs. She has published and presented nationally and internationally on these topics, and serves in multiple professional leadership roles, including as Director-at-Large and previously Assistant Chair of the Research Committee for the Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy and as Ohio Delegate to the APTA House of Delegates. Dr. Parr is passionate about advancing health professions education through innovative pedagogy, collaborative research, and mentorship of the next generation of physical therapists.
Physical Therapist (PT)