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Dr. Denise Gobert

  • Professor - Department of Physical Therapy

Biography and education

Dr. Gobert has been practicing physical therapy for over 20 years and teaches in the Neuro/ Research track in the Doctoral Physical Therapy Program at the Texas State University in San Marcos, Texas. Her clinical practice and research specializes in the care of persons with neurological movement disorders resulting from CVA, vestibular-related pathologies and traumatic brain injury. She received Physical Therapy degree at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio, Texas, and her Masters in Exercise Science and Doctorate in Kinesiology at the University of Texas at Austin. She is a Certified Vestibular Rehabilitation Specialist, Board Certified Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy and Certified Exercise Expert for Aging Adults. In addition, she is a well published researcher and has held several state and national offices including Chair of the Vestibular Special Interest Group in the Neurology Section in the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). Her current research includes vestibulo-oculomotor deficits associated with acquired brain injury such as CVA and traumatic brain injuries. Her work has been well supported by several national funding sources including the American Heart Association, Department of Veteran Affairs and the Department of Defense.

Teaching Interests

Research Interests

  • Gobert, Denise Valencia Newbur (Principal), Percent Contribution: %50, Williams, Shannon Hope (Co-Principal), Percent Contribution: %20, Hughes, Monica Jamison (Co-Principal), Percent Contribution: %20, Jackson, Keri (Supporting), Percent Contribution: %10. IHHC as Predictor of Hospital Readmission Risk for Patients with Diabetes: Analysis using Machine-Leaning Model, Center for Analytics and Data Sciences, Texas State University, Texas State University, $1000. (Submitted: December 21, 2023, Funded: January 2024 - June 2025). Grant.
  • Gobert, Denise Valencia Newbur (Co-Principal), Percent Contribution: %30, Hsiao, Hao-Yuan (Co-Principal), Percent Contribution: %70. Neuromuscular and Biomechanical Control of Weight Transfer during Gait in Individuals Post-stroke., National Institutes of Health, Federal, $52392.54. (Submitted: November 16, 2021, Funded: August 1, 2022 - July 31, 2024). Grant.
  • Gobert, Denise Valencia Newbur (Principal), Percent Contribution: %70, McDowell, Debra R (Co-Principal), Percent Contribution: %30. Characterizing the Dosage Response of Persons with Parkinson Disease to HITT Boxing Training, Texas State University, Texas State University, $15800. (Submitted: October 13, 2019, Funded: December 15, 2019 - August 31, 2021). Grant.
  • McDowell, Debra Rone (Co-Principal), Gobert, Denise Valencia Newbur (Principal). Pilot study: Exploring Trunk Stability and Balance in Persons with Neuromuscular Impairments in Response to Instrumented Hippotherapy, Texas Physical Therapy Foundation, Private / Foundation / Corporate, $4000. (Funded: November 2, 2016 - November 2, 2017). Grant.
  • Gobert, Denise (Principal), Williams, Shannon Hope (Co-Principal), Percent Contribution: %30. Balance and Gait Program for Persons with Adult Acquired Brain Injury, Texas State Long Term Care Institute, Texas State University-San Marcos, Institutional (Higher Ed), $10000. (Submitted: January 1, 2010, Funded: December 31, 2011). Grant.
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  • Rauzi, M., Akay, R., Balakrishnan, S., Gobert, D., Piper, C., & Flach, A. (2024). Current State of Connected Sensor Technologies used during Rehabilitation Care: Scoping Review Protocol. Journal of Medical Internet Research Publications, 13, 10. https://doi.org/10.2196/60496
  • Johnson, N., Gobert, D., & Padula, W. (2024). Case Report:  An Integrated Approach Using Physical Therapy and Therapeutic Lenses to Treat Post Encephalitis Syndrome and Lupus. International Journal of Physiotherapy and Research, 4(12), 4748–4767. https://doi.org/https://dx.doi.org/10.16965/ijpr.2024.121
  • Sadeh, S., Gobert, D. V. N., & Hsiao, H.-Y. (2023). Biomechanical and Neuromuscular Control Characteristics of Sit-to-Stand Transfer in Young and Older Adults: A Systematic Review with Implications for Balance Regulation Mechanisms. Journal of Clinical Biomechanics, 109. https://doi.org/CLBI-D-23-00270R1
  • Gobert, D., & McDowell, D. R. (2023). Musculoskeletal and Rheumatologic Conditions in the Older Adult. In Gerontology & Geriatrics for Advanced Practice Providers: An Interprofessional Approach. Round Rock, United States: Elsevier Health. Retrieved from Department of Physical Therapy
  • McDowell, D. R., Gobert, D. V. N., Jarxombek, T., Koudela, T., McGrath, K., & Raulerson, R. (2020). Balance and Fall Risk Outcome Measures for Patients 65 Years or Older in the Outpatient Physical Therapy Setting: What Are the Current Trends? Journal of Medical Research - K, 20(11, Version 1). https://doi.org/DOI: 10.17406/GJMRA
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  • Award / Honor Recipient: Excellence in Scholarship Award 2021, College of Health Professions, Texas State University. August 2021
  • Award / Honor Recipient: Faculty Developmental Leave, Texas State University. November 1, 2024 - Present
  • Award / Honor Recipient: Kappa Delta Pi Int. Honor Society in Education, University of Texas at Austin. January 1, 1999 - Present
  • Award / Honor Nominee: College of Health Professions Excellence in Service Award - 2023. April 1, 2023 - 2023
  • Award / Honor Recipient: Excellence in Scholarship Award 2019, College of Health Professions. August 20, 2019
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  1. Member

    Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) Community Council

  2. Member

    SOHA Williamson Fund Review Committee

  3. Chair

    Outcomes Committee, Department of Physical Therapy

  4. Member

    Institutional Review Board

  5. Chair

    Health & Wellness Committee, College of Health Professionals, Texas State University

  6. Member

    Personnel Committee, Department of Physical Therapy, College of Health Professions, Texas State University

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