Alex Nelson PT, MPT, NCS

Physical Therapy

• Specialty:

  • Physical Therapy

• Call for an Appointment: 

  423-439-4355

• Location(s):

  • Center for Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology 

Alex Nelson’s clinical background includes treating patients in various settings that include inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient, acute care, home health and an audiology clinic. She has a wealth of experience treating those with vestibular and balance disorders, Parkinson’s Disease, pediatrics, Multiple Sclerosis and movement disorders.

She works one-on-one with individuals to maximize function and improve quality of life. She is actively involved in physical therapy research at the U.S Department of Veteran Affairs, as a research assistant to the Gait and Balance Lab, and she co-founded AdaptoPlay; a non-profit organization dedicated to adaptive play and therapy for children.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

• Graduate: Master of Physical Therapy, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, Tennessee

CERTIFICATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS

• Board Certified, Neurologic Clinical Specialist
• Certificate, Vestibular Rehabilitation: A Competency Based Course
• Cervicogenic Dizziness Certified- Skillworks
• Impact Concussion Certified
• PWR! Moves Certified Therapist
• LSVT BIG certified
• Dry Needling Certified

CLINICAL INTERESTS

• Vestibular conditions
  
  
• Parkinson’s Disease
  
  
• Concussion in adults and pediatrics
• Multiple Sclerosis

RESEARCH INTERESTS

• Knowledge translation of evidence-based practice into patient care
• Vestibular disorders/Gait management
  
  
  
• Parkinson’s Disease
• Mobility technology for adults and pediatrics (AdaptoPlay)