Per the APTA Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy: “In 1981 the APTA House of Delegates approved board certification in the area of pediatrics. The first pediatrics specialist certification examination was administered in 1986. Since then, more than 2200 Pediatric Specialists have been certified by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS).”

 

Jennifer Baum, PT, DPT
Jenny lives in Roanoke, VA and provides early intervention and outpatient services in the surrounding areas. She completed the VCU Pediatric PT residency with the Children's Hospital of Richmond in 2021 and just became a PCS this spring. She is excited to continue learning with the pediatric population and participating with the VPTA PSIG.

 

David Downing, PT, DPT
David is a Board Certified Pediatric Clinical Specialist, currently practicing outpatient physical therapy at the University of Virginia Children's Hospital. He completed a Pediatric residency and LEND Fellowship at Oregon Health and Science University in 2020, after earning his Doctorate of Physical Therapy at the University of Kentucky in 2015. He has experience practicing in inpatient, outpatient, school-based, early intervention and NICU settings, as well as teaching and developing DPT curricula. He currently serves as secretary to the Virginia Pediatric Special Interest Group, as well as provides contributions to the APTA Pediatrics Practice Development Committee. He is an active member of his local trail running community where he seeks to encourage others to find joy in movement.

 

Emily Glasson, PT, DPT
Emily is a board-certified specialist in pediatric physical therapy. She has a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Virginia Commonwealth University. She currently practices at CORA Physical Therapy in Blacksburg, VA where she treats infants and children with a variety of orthopedic and neuromuscular conditions.