Neuromuscular Research Program Coordinator

Lou DeMark received his Bachelor of Science in exercise and sports science from Ursinus College in Collegeville, Pa., in 2007. He received his doctorate in physical therapy from the University of Scranton in Scranton, Pa., in 2010. He completed a one-year residency program in neurologic physical therapy through the University of North Florida in Jacksonville, Fla. and Brooks Rehabilitation in 2012, and became a board certified specialist. 

DeMark has been practicing at Brooks since 2011 and is currently the neuromuscular research program coordinator for the Brooks Rehabilitation Clinical Research Center (BRCRC). He also serves as contributing faculty within the University of St. Augustine Doctor of Physical Therapy Program. His primary research interests include balance and locomotor recovery following stroke and spinal cord injury. He conducts research in these areas through collaborations with the University of Florida in Gainesville, Fla., and UNF. 

DeMark has presented his research at national conferences and has been published in multiple peer-reviewed journals. In addition to his research and teaching endeavors, DeMark also serves as an active member with the neurologic section of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).

Focus Areas

Dr. DeMark’s clinical interests include neurologic physical therapy with a specific focus on stroke and spinal cord injury recovery. As an educator, he is particularly interested in the development of clinical reasoning skills and advanced proficiency in neurologic physical therapy practice with current doctoral-level students, as well as novice therapists. DeMark’s research interests include locomotor recovery and adaptability, along with movement in individuals with neurologic injuries.

DeMark has knowledge and experience with the following area:

• Advanced teaching/mentoring
• Advanced neurologic clinical practice
• Research coordinating
• Co-investigator of research projects
• Intervention/assessment therapist of research projects
• IRB submission
• Grant proposal
• Research design
• Manuscript preparation
• Poster and presentation preparation

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