Martha Walker, PT, PhD

Associate Professor of Physical Therapy
3118 Health Sciences Bldg
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, Virginia 23529-0288
Office Phone: (757) 683-3309
Fax: (757) 683-4410
Email: mlwalker@odu.edu 

Education

Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy
University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Master of Science in Physical Therapy
Emphasis area: Biomechanics
Medical College of Virginia, Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, Virginia

Doctor of Philosophy in Health Related Sciences
Virginia Commonwealth University, Medical College of Virginia campus
Richmond, Virginia

Research Interests

Equity in stroke rehabilitation
Evaluation of the Functional Gait Assessment Tool
Motion analysis - kinematics of gait under various conditions
Kinesiological Electromyography - comparison of muscle activity during various exercises

Teaching Responsibilities

Biomechanics/Kinesiology I
Biomechanics/Kinesiology II
Theory & Practice I
Theory & Practice II
Prosthetics & Orthotics
Theory & Practice III

Professional Memberships and Community Service

Research Chair for Tidewater Physical Therapy Association 1991-present
American Physical Therapy Association, Virginia Chapter
American Physical Therapy Association, Section on Orthopedics
American Public Health Association

Practice

Inpatient and out-patient physical therapy.