Occupational Therapist
Nationwide Children's Hospital
Laura Rucki is an inpatient occupational therapist at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. She graduated from Ohio State University with a clinical doctorate in Occupational Therapy in 2019. She works primarily on the inpatient rehabilitation unit treating neurologic diagnoses, though also works in acute care with patient populations including critical care, trauma, and infant feeding. Laura has achieved her brain injury specialist certification (CBIS) and has a clinical passion for patients with spinal cord injury. Laura is also interested in exploring use of pelvic floor and biofeedback practices for management of neurogenic bowel and bladder. Additionally, she has a great dedication for adapted sports and volunteers as an assistant coach for the Ohio Buckeye Blitz wheelchair rugby team in Columbus.