Sheila Madden, PT, DPT, PCS

  • Assistant Professor
Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences

About Me

Dr. Sheila Madden, PT, DPT, PCS, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences at UTMB. A board-certified Pediatric Clinical Specialist, she teaches pediatric physical therapy and movement science, with research interests in pediatric clinical reasoning, hybrid education, and physical therapist education.

Teaching Interest

  • Movement Science
  • Pediatric Clinical reasoning
  • Pediatric Physical Therapy

Research

Areas of Interest

  • Advanced practice board certification
  • Artificial intelligence in physical therapist education and board exam preparation
  • Evidenced-based learning strategies in adult learners
  • Pediatric clinical reasoning tool development
  • Role strain among DPT students in hybrid programs
  • Wearable technology and physical activity monitoring adherence in pediatric and autism populations