Faculty Profile for Dr. Leeda Rasoulian

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Dr. Leeda Rasoulian
Clinical Assistant Professor — Department of Physical Therapy
WILW 336
phone: (512) 716-2652
Scholarly/Creative Work
Awards
Service

Biography Section

Biography and Education

 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.

Teaching Interests

 Clinical teaching, arthrokinematics, biomechanics, kinesiopathology, movement modification approach, pain science

Research Interests

 movement modification, wellness, mental health

Selected Scholarly/Creative Work

  • 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

Selected Awards

  • 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

Selected Service Activities

Member
Leadership Thread Committee
2024-Present
Member
College of Health Professions Chair Search Committee
2024-Present
Graduate Advisor
Advisor for the Class of 2027
2024-Present
Graduate Advisor
PT Olympics
2024-Present
Participant
Hispanic Heritage Month Panel Event
2024-Present