Faculty Profile for Dr. Jacob L Garza

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Dr. Jacob L Garza
Clinical Assistant Professor — Department of Physical Therapy
WILW 336
phone: (512) 716-2653
Scholarly/Creative Work
Awards
Grants
Service

Biography Section

Biography and Education

 Bachelor of Science in Biology 2007 - UMHB
Doctor of Physical Therapy 2011 - Texas State University

Teaching Interests

 Movement system impairments are my passion. I'm interested in teaching students about the physical changes induced by repetitive movements and sustained postures. Thus, impacting the way we move, subsequently, leading to pain.

Selected Scholarly/Creative Work

  • Stickley, L. A., Garza, J., & Gibbs, K. (2023). Analysis of Student Use of Textbooks in an Entry-Level Physical Therapist Program. Journal of Allied Health, 52(2), e61–e69.

Selected Awards

  • Award / Honor Recipient: Texas State University Outstanding Faculty Member in Teaching, Department of Physical Therapy. 2021
  • Award / Honor Recipient: Texas State University Outstanding Faculty Member in Teaching, College of Health Professions. 2021
  • Award / Honor Recipient: Texas State University Outstanding Faculty Member in Teaching, Department of Physical Therapy. 2020

Selected Grants

  • Song, Ahyoung (Principal), Garza, Jacob L (Co-Principal). Neuromuscular Coordination Patterns in Older Adults With and Without Fall History during Functional Walking Task, Research Enhancement Program (REP), Texas State University, Texas State University, $15974. (Submitted: October 6, 2023, Funded: January 1, 2024 - May 31, 2025). Grant.

Selected Service Activities

Chair
Non-Tenure Line Faculty Search
2023-2023
Clinician
Texas State Physical Therapy Clinic
2023-2023
Attendee / Participant
Manual Therapy Institute Accreditation Site Visit
2023-2023
Volunteer
Round Rock Serving Center
2023-2023
Participant
Department of Physical Therapy Open House
2021-2023