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Dr. Leeda Rasoulian

  • Clinical Assistant Professor - Department of Physical Therapy

Biography and expertise

Licensed PT since 2014. A graduate of the Texas State Doctor of Physical Therapy program. Board Certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist. Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists. Currently practices in outpatient orthopaedics with a primary focus on movement and symptom modification, wellness, and manual therapy. Member of the musculoskeletal team and serves as a clinical instructor for the on-campus clinic. Also assists Director of Clinical Education (DCE) with clinical site visits.

Education

Doctorate Degree

DPT in Physical Therapy

Texas State University, 2014

Bachelor's Degree

BS in Kinesiology

University of Texas at Austin, 2009

Teaching Interests

Research Interests

  • Gobert, D. V. N., Strickland, M., Ueckert, G., & Rasoulian, L. (2025). Immediate Cervical Muscle Response to Optimal Occlusal Positioning:  A Crucial Part of Concussion Risk Management. Journal of Clinical Medicine, 14(24). https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm14248813
  • Gobert, D., Ueckert, G., Strickland, M., & Rasoulian, L. (2025). Directional Neck Muscle Strength in Response to Optimal Positioning of Mandible Occlusion Can Reduce Concussion Risk. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 106(4), e150–e151. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apmr.2025.01.389
  • Gobert, D., Ueckert, G., Strickland, M., & Rasoulian, L. (2024). Pilot Study: Can Optimal Positioning for Mandibular Occlusion Reduce Risk for Head Concussive Injuries? Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 105(4), e112. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apmr.2024.02.315
  • Award / Honor Recipient: First Place in Faculty/Student Collaboration Research, 28th Annual Faculty/Student Research Forum: Texas State University College of Health Professions. 2024
  • Award / Honor Recipient: Excellence in Teaching Part-time, Faculty Senate. 2021
  • Award / Honor Recipient: Presidential Distinction Award For Excellence in Teaching, College of Health Professions. 2023
  • Award / Honor Recipient: Faculty Excellence Award for Outstanding Teaching, College of Health Professions. 2022
  • Award / Honor Recipient: Outstanding Faculty Member in Teaching, Department of Physical Therapy. April 28, 2022
  1. Graduate Advisor

    Advisor for the Texas State Doctor of Physical Therapy Organization

  2. Participant

    University of Texas HOSA Health Professions Forum

  3. Member

    Leadership Thread Committee

  4. Member

    College of Health Professions Chair Search Committee

  5. Graduate Advisor

    Advisor for the Class of 2027

  6. Participant

    Hispanic Heritage Month Panel Event

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