PhD, Medical Sciences, University of South Florida, 2014
Graduate Certificate, Neuroscience, University of South Florida, 2010
MS, Clinical & Translational Research, University of South Florida, 2009
MS, Physical Therapy, Medical College of Virginia, 1988
Interdisciplinary and Emerging Signature Programs
Neurodegenerative Disease
Neuroscience
Research Interests
Dr. Stephenson's research focuses on quantitative analysis of gait and balance in individuals with neurodegenerative movement disorders, particularly Cerebellar Ataxia, Multiple Sclerosis, and Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus. She also investigates the efficacy of interventions to improve gait, balance and participation in people with neurodegenerative disorders.
Awards/Honors
Outstanding Manuscript Reviewer (Archives of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation - 2015)
Memberships
Member, FPTA Neurology Special Interest Group (Florida Physical Therapy Association, 2002 - Present)
Member, Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy (American Physical Therapy Association, 1978 - Present)
Case Facilitator (APTA Neurology & Pediatric Sections, 2016 - 2016)
Member (Association of Medical Science Graduate Students (AMSGS), 2009 - 2014)
Recent Publications
Diaz S Stephenson JB Labrador MA, . Use of Wearable Sensor Technology in Gait, Balance, and Range of Motion AnalysisApplied Sciences. 19(234) : 1-39, 2020.
Zesiewicz T. Stephenson J. Kim S Farmer J Sullivan K Jahan I Huang Y Salemi J Wecker L Shaw J Gooch C. Objective Measures Predict Longitudinal Gait and Balance Decline in Friedreich’s Ataxia.Gait & Posture. , 2016.
Mercuris K, Stephenson JB. Ch. 15: Approaches to Neurologic Rehabilitation.In Fell, D textbook-Therapeutic Approaches in Neurology: Evaluation, Intervention, Outcomes. , 2015.
Stephenson J, Zesiewicz T, Gooch C, Wecker L, Sullivan, K, Jahan I, Kim, S. Gait and Balance in Adults with Friedreich’s Ataxia.Gait and Posture. 41: 603-607, 2015.
Zesiewicz T, Kim SH, Sullivan K, Stephenson J, Jahan I, Perlman S, Shaw J, Vu T, Gooch C. Treatment of Neurodegenerative Ataxias with Intravenous Immune Globulin (IVIG).Journal of Neurological Research. 4: 97-100, 2014.
Stephenson, JB.; Maitland, ME; Beckstead, JW; Anemaet, WK. Locomotor Training on a Treadmiill Compared with PNF Training in Adults with Chronic Stroke.Technology & Innovation. 15: 325-32, 2014.
Stephenson J, Kim SH, Zesiewicz T. Advanced Approach to Gait and Balance
Evaluation in Friedreich’s Ataxia.Abstract in Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy. 4(35) : 213-223, 2012.
Kim SH, Stephenson J, Agazzi S, Abel N. Effects of Brain Shunt on Gait
Performance in People with Normal Pressure HydrocephalusAbstract in Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy. 4(35) : 213-223, 2012.
