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Donald H. Lein, PT, PhD

Bergman/Pinkston Endowed Professor, Associate Professor
UAB
Brimingham AL, Alabama, United States

Donald H. Lein Jr., PT, PhD is an Associate Professor, the Bergman/Pinkston Endowed Professor in Physical Therapy and the Director of Continuing Education and Community Outreach in the Department of Physical Therapy at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). He continues to practice part time in the UAB Osteoporosis Prevention and Treatment Center at the Kirklin Clinic. His research interests include developing and implementing physical therapy interventions to improve the care of individuals with chronic conditions, exploring the role of physical therapists in providing health promotion and education while providing typical physical therapy services, and developing and testing educational strategies to enhance Doctor of Physical Therapy education. He has a special interest in delivering primary care physical therapy to underserved populations and marginalized communities. He has published manuscripts in peer -review journals and presented nationally and internationally concerning his research interests. He has served as Delegate, Chief Delegate, and is currently President of the APTA Alabama. He has received several awards for patient care excellence at UAB, the 2014 Marilyn Gossman Award for Professionalism in Physical Therapy, and the Fall 2017 UAB Disability Support Services Outstanding Recognition Award.

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