Becky Parr, PT, DPT, DHSc, OCS, CAPP-OB, Cert.DN

Assistant Professor
Full-Time Faculty

Becky Parr, PT, DPT, DHSc, OCS, CAPP-OB, Cert.DN

Assistant Professor
Full-Time Faculty

Degrees

  • Doctor of Health Science, University of Indianapolis, 2021
  • Doctor of Physical Therapy, University of Dayton, 2011
  • B.S. in Biology, B.A. in Psychology, Ohio Northern University, 2008
  • Post-Graduate Certificate in Anatomical Sciences, University of Edinburgh, 2026

Licensures & Certifications

  • Licensed Physical Therapist, State of Ohio, Indiana, Texas
  • Orthopedic Certified Specialist, ABPTS 
  • Certificate of Achievement in Obstetric Physical Therapy, APTA
  • Certification in Academic Excellence, Evidence in Motion
  • Mental Health First Aid, National Council for Mental Wellbeing
  • Certification in Dry Needling, American Academy of Manipulative Therapies
  • Certification in Hybrid Learning, Evidence in Motion
  • Level 1 Credentialed Clinical Instructor, American Physical Therapy Association
  • Certification in Applied Functional Science, Gray Institute

Course Content Specialty Area

  • Anatomy
  • Pelvic Health
  • Orthopedics

Professional Activities

  • American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), Academy of Pelvic Health, Sports, Research, and Education
  • Ohio Physical Therapy Association
  • American Association of Anatomy
  • APTA Academy of Education Anatomy Educators Special Interest Group
  • International Organization of Physiotherapists in Pelvic and Women’s Health

Service Activities

  • APTA Academy of Pelvic Health Director-at-Large
  • Ohio Physical Therapy Association Belonging Committee
  • APTA Academy of Education ELC and CSM abstract reviewer
  • Journal reviewer for International Urogynecology Journal, Journal of Women's and Pelvic Physical Therapy, Sports Health, and Journal of Innovation in Health Science Education
  • APTA CPG Pelvic Girdle Pain Guideline Development Group
  • Ohio Physical Therapy Association Wellness Committee

Grants

  • Parr (Primary Investigator) - Integrating Trauma-Informed Care: A Mixed-Methods Study of DPT Student Learning and Application. Evidence in Motion Science of Teaching and Learning Faculty Research Grant. July 2025-June 2026. $1500
  • Parr (Primary Investigator) - Trauma-Informed Care Education and the Entry-Level Doctor of Physical Therapy Student. Evidence in Motion Science of Teaching and Learning Faculty Research Grant. July 2024-June 2025. $1600
  • Parr (Primary Investigator) - Trauma-Informed Care Education and the Entry-Level Doctor of Physical Therapy Student. Evidence in Motion Science of Teaching and Learning Faculty Research Grant. May 2025-May 2026. $850

Awards & Honors

  • Best Quantitative Dissertation, University of Indianapolis, 2021