Catherine Jefferson VanDerwerker
Medical University of South Carolina
Catherine Jefferson VanDerwerker is listed at Medical University of South Carolina. Catherine is scheduled to speak at American Physical Therapy Association Annual on 5 February 2027.
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About
Catherine J. VanDerwerker, PT, DPT, PhD is a Research Associate at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and a board-certified clinical specialist in neurologic physical therapy. Dr. VanDerwerker earned a Bachelor's from the College of Charleston, a doctorate in physical therapy from MUSC, and a PhD in Health and Rehabilitation Science from MUSC. Dr. VanDerwerker's clinical experience is primarily in inpatient and outpatient neurorehabilitation settings. Her research interests also include exercise and non-invasive brain stimulation in those with neurologic disorders and neuropsychiatric conditions to improve depressive symptoms, current treatment practice patterns for depression among individuals with neurologic conditions, and associations between depression and rehabilitation outcomes. Dr. VanDerwerker approaches her research from multiple angles utilizing healthcare claims data and primary intervention studies. She was the recipient of the Patricia Leahy Award from the Fo
Upcoming
American Physical Therapy Association Annual 4 February 2027 – 6 February 2027
- Effects of Modified Cardiac Rehabilitation on Walking Capacity and Depressive Symptoms In Chronic Stroke Speaker · 5 February 2027
Spoke alongside
People who have shared a session with Catherine at events on B2DB.
- Chris Michael Gregory Medical University of South Carolina 1 shared session
- Christina Nicole Miyares 1 shared session
- Ewan R. Williams Medical University of South Carolina 1 shared session
- Katy Newton 1 shared session
- Lisa McTeague 1 shared session
- Mia Cokley MUS College of Health Professions 1 shared session
- Ryan Ross Medical University of South Carolina/Ralph H. Johnson VAMC 1 shared session