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Dr. Jacob L Garza

  • Clinical Assistant Professor - Department of Physical Therapy

Biography and expertise

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

Education

Doctorate Degree

DSC in Physical Therapy

Texas Tech Univ Health Sci Center, 2025

Doctorate Degree

DPT in Physical Therapy

Texas State University, 2011

Bachelor's Degree

BS in Biology

Univ of Mary Hardin-Baylor, 2007

Teaching Interests

  • 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, $15974. (Submitted: October 6, 2023, Funded: January 1, 2024 - May 31, 2025). Grant.
  • Garza, J. L., & Rich, A. J. (2024). Parsonage-Turner Syndrome: A Case Report on Patient Presentation and Differential Diagnosis. Journal of Orthpaedic and Sports Physical Therapy Cases, 4(4), 176–179.
  • 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.
  • 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
  1. Participant

    University of Houston Pre Physical Therapy Organization

  2. Volunteer

    Teravista Elementary School

  3. Organizer

    Department of Physical Therapy Open House

  4. Participant

    Community Access Clinic

  5. Participant

    Bobcat Days

  6. Participant

    Texas Tech University Pre Physical Therapy Organization

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