Rupal M. Patel
Texas Woman’s University
Rupal M. Patel is listed at Texas Woman’s University. Rupal is scheduled to speak at American Physical Therapy Association Annual on 4 February 2027.
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About
Rupal M Patel, PT, PhD is an Associate Professor in the School of Physical Therapy at Texas Woman’s University (TWU) in Houston, Texas. Dr. Patel received her PhD in Health Promotion and Wellness from Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions in Provo, Utah in 2016, her MS in PT from TWU in Houston in 1990 and her BS in PT and biology from TWU in Denton in 1990. Her research streams include reduce risk factors for diabetes among an at-risk population, social and structural determinants of health and their impact on rehabilitation outcomes, factors influencing health behaviors among populations, and issues related to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion in physical therapy. Besides her DPT teaching responsibilities, Dr. Patel also mentors PhD students during their didactic and dissertation phases. Dr. Patel is a founding and current member of the APTA's Council on Prevention, Health Promotion, and Wellness, The Academy of Prevention Health Physical Therapy, a board member of
Upcoming
American Physical Therapy Association Annual 4 February 2027 – 6 February 2027
- The Spatial Advantage: Using GIS to Optimize Physical Therapy Practice, Policy and Population Health Speaker · 4 February 2027
Spoke alongside
People who have shared a session with Rupal at events on B2DB.
- Julia Chevan Springfield College 1 shared session
- Madeline Ragan Ratoza 1 shared session