Stephanie Rigot, Dpt, Phd Email & Phone Number

Pleasanton, Ca, Us

Pleasanton, California, United States

Pleasanton, California, United States

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Max Näder Center for Rehabilitation Technologies and Outcomes, Center for Bionic MedicineMentor: Arun Jayaraman, PT, PhD• Develops and evaluates novel algorithms using wearable accelerometers and smartphone sensors to count steps and classify activities among populations of individuals post-lower limb loss and stroke• Leads a multisite clinical trial that develops and validates algorithms to identify the need for and effectiveness of interventions to improve the mobility of individuals with lower limb loss• Leads a mixed-methods research study that utilizes qualitative focus groups, a usability trial, and a sequential multiple assignment randomized clinical trial to customize a smartphone application and evaluate its effectiveness in increasing physical activity among individuals with spinal cord injury• Evaluates and improves the balance, endurance, and functional mobility of individuals with a variety of chronic conditions through outpatient neurological physical therapy treatments and clinical assessmentsAwards and Research Productivity:• 1 in review publication, multiple manuscripts in preparation, 2 invited presentations, 1 conference presentation• NIH (NICHD)- Extramural Loan Repayment Program for Clinical Research (Jul 2021–Jun 2022)

Pittsburgh, Pa

Part-time/casual position throughout four inpatient rehabilitation units and acute care, with the most clinical time spent in the spinal cord injury inpatient rehabilitation unit at the Rehabilitation Institute at UPMC Mercy Hospital

Pittsburgh, Pa

Rehab Neural Engineering Laboratories, Human Engineering Research LaboratoriesAdvisor: Michael Boninger, MD• Dissertation Title: The Development of Limb Accelerations as a Measure of Neuromuscular Impairment and Predictor of Ambulatory Ability Following Spinal Cord Injury o Created, evaluated, and validated a novel, clinically-meaningful metric of limb movement characteristics measured during sleep that are likely to be predictive of long-term mobility• Utilized large datasets and web-based data collection with data science methodologies to evaluate wheelchair transfer assessment and training, association between pain and mode of mobility, changes in internet use, and fatiguing wheelchair propulsion among persons with spinal cord injury• Developed technical skills through the analysis of accelerometers, activity tracking devices, biomechanics from motion capture and force plates, ultrasound images, electromyography (EMG), and large databases• Assisted in the design and implementation of research protocols, recruited participants, completed appropriate documentation and storage of data, and assisted in writing and modifying IRB documentsAwards and Research Productivity: • 11 published peer-reviewed publications, 3 in review publications, 1 textbook chapter, 4 invited presentations, 13 conference presentations• NIH (NICHD)- Ruth L. Kirschstein NRSA Individual Fellowship for Students at Institutions Without NIH-Funded Institutional Predoctoral Dual-Degree Training Programs (F30, Nov 2019 – Jul 2021)• NIH (NICHD)- Extramural Loan Repayment Program for Clinical Research (Jul 2019 – Jun 2021)• NIH (NCATS)- The University of Pittsburgh Clinical and Translational Science Institute, Clinical and Translational Science Postdoctoral Fellowship (Nov 2018 – Oct 2019)

Pittsburgh, Pa

• Summer 2018: Assisted with the Clinical Biomechanics course in the Department of Physical Therapy by writing quiz questions, leading a class to practice biomechanics problems, and answering student questions• Spring 2019: Assisted with Biomechanics I: Mechanical Principles Applied to Biological Systems by creating homework problems and solutions, grading homework and laboratory assignments, leading recitations, and holding office hours

Sewickely, Pa

• Provided technological assistance to ensure patient and business information is organized, and efficient• Assisted in marketing through the use of social media, websites, ads, videos, and newsletters• Created intake, evaluation, and outcome measure documents in an electronic and easy-to-use format• Edited and advertised the podcast series “Tough to Treat”

Pittsburgh, Pa

• Full-time and part-time clinical internships in orthopedic, neurological, and vestibular outpatient, neurological inpatient rehabilitation, and acute care

Biomedical Engineering Department At The University Of Rochester

Rochester, New York, United States

Orthopedic Biomechanics Research GroupAdvisor: Amy Lerner, PhD• Evaluated knee kinematics and kinetics during gait using motion capture, force plates, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)• Utilized computational software, such as MATLAB, Osirix, Abaqus, SolidWorks, and Microsoft Excel

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Orthopaedic Robotics LaboratoryAdvisors: Richard Debski, PhD, John Fowler, MD• Lead a biomechanical analysis of internal fixation methods used for arthrodesis of the distal interphalangeal (DIP) joint of the finger• Performed compression, fatigue and load to failure cantilever bending tests on fixed cadaveric bones • Utilized Instron Materials Testing machine, Fluoroscopic Insight-FD Mini C-arm, LoadVUE, Bluehill, ImageJ, and Matlab to collect and perform analysis on the dataResearch Productivity:• First-author publication and 2 conference presentations

Doctor Of Physical Therapy (Dpt) - Phd In Bioengineering, 3.91/4.00 Gpa (3.90/4.00 In Dpt, 3.97/4.00 In Phd)

DPT earned April 2018; PhD earned August 2021 PhD in Biomechanics Track: Biodynamics/Rehabilitation and Human Movement Sub-Track.

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Major: Biomedical Engineering (Concentration In Biomechanics); Minor: Psychology As A Social Science

• Dean’s list 6/8 semesters • Graduated with high distinction • Awards: Richard Eisenberg Engineering Award (May 2015), Dean’s Scholarship.