Eileen Ricci
Physical Therapy
University of New England
Spain
Biography
Dr. Ricci joined the PT faculty in 2009 after many years of successful pediatric clinical practice in a variety of settings, including early intervention, school based PT, group homes and private practice. She received a BS in Physical Education from Springfield College, a MS degree in Physical Therapy from Boston College, and a DPT degree from Drexel University. Since 2007, she has been a Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Pediatric Physical Therapy. She is an active member of the university faculty, with special interest in interprofessional education, especially pediatric interprofessional education. Since 2010, she has collaborated with WCHP faculty members from OT, social work and nursing to provide an interprofessional pediatric experience for students to work with children in a Transdisciplinary Toddler Playgroup, which has been the subject of several poster and platform presentations nationally and internationally
Research Interest
Current Research Clinical Application of the Prechtl General Movement Assessment of Infants in the United States- study in process (2015) Research Interests Clinical Application of the Prechtl General Movement Assessment of Infants in the United States- study in process (2015) Early detection and treatment of cerebral palsy.
