Teresa Bisson
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Credentials
PT, DPT, NCS, ATP

Associate Professor
Biography

Bio

Dr. Bisson is a Michigan native and graduate of Grand Valley State University in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She moved to California after PT school and spent most of her 13 years on the west coast as a staff physical therapist at Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center. Dr. Bisson discovered her interest and love of teaching as an adjunct professor at Mount Saint Mary's University in Los Angeles in 2008 under the mentorship of Dr. Deborah Diaz. She relocated to the Twin Cities in 2014 to join the core faculty here at the University of Minnesota. She has been a board-certified Clinical Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy (NCS) since 2008 and earned her transitional DPT from Western University of Health Sciences in 2015. She considers herself a "generalized specialist" in the area of neurologic physical therapy, with particular expertise in working with individuals who have experienced a stroke, TBI, SCI, or multiple sclerosis. Recently, she has begun pursuing the implementation of virtual reality technology into clinical practice for people with neurologic conditions. Her research interests include interventions for optimal outcomes in patients with chronic neurologic conditions, motor control and motor learning, and assessment and treatment of impaired selective voluntary motor control after upper motor neuron injury. Dr. Bisson also has a passion for educating healthcare professionals and improving access to healthcare services for people in low-resource settings domestically and internationally.-What do you love most about teaching? I thoroughly enjoy the discovery and inquiry that happens in the classroom, joining my students on their educational journey, learning alongside them. I also highly value the symbiosis that teaching and clinical practice have on each other: being an instructor improves my practice as a physical therapist, and being a clinically practicing physical therapist helps inform my role as an instructor. The educational setting allows greater potential to expand the positive impact I can have as one person, to contribute to future practice standards in the profession of physical therapy, and to explore possibilities for change and development. -Fun fact:In addition to my PT career, I have been an actor and musician most of my life, and my favorite role I've played to date is Annie Sullivan in "The Miracle Worker."

Research Summary

Research Summary/Interests

  • Dosing of physical therapy for optimal outcomes in patients with chronic neurologic conditions.
  • Provision of physical therapy services and education in underserved areas locally, nationally, and internationally. 
  • Methods of assessment of impaired selective voluntary motor control after upper motor neuron injury, its impact on function, and intervention strategies.

Teaching Summary

Guest Speaker, and Geriatric Residency - Guest Speaker


Courses

  • PT 6286 Neurorehabilitation I - Co-coordinator and guest speaker
  • PT 6287 Neurorehabilitation II - Primary Instructor/Coordinator
  • PT 6280 Clinical Assessment - Guest Speaker
  • PT 6294 Clinical Integration - Co-coordinator and Instructor
  • PT 6241 Movement and Pathokinesiology

Clinical Summary

Board Certifications

  • Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy (NCS), American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties
  • Certified Clinical Instructor, American Physical Therapy Association
  • Certified Assistive Technology Professional (ATP), Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA)
Selected Presentations

Selected Presentations

Oddsson, L., (Author & Presenter), Bisson, T. A., (Author), Cohen, H., (Author), Jacobs, L., (Author), Kung, D., (Author), Lipsitz, L., (Author), McCracken, P., (Author), Rumsey, Y., (Author), Wrisley, D., (Author), Koehler-McNicholas, S., (Author) "Walkasins - A wearable device that can manage fall risk in persons with diabetic peripheral neuropathy", Diabetic Foot Global Conference (DFCon), San Francisco, California, October 01, 2021.
Bisson, T. A., (Presenter) "The 2020 Clinical Practice Guideline to Improve Locomotor Function in Neurologic Populations", Minnesota Physical Therapy Association Conference, Minnesota Physical Therapy Association , Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. April 24, 2021.
Bauer, M., (Author & Presenter), Hett, V., (Author), Mo, S., (Author), Redmond, B., (Author), Wolcott, S., (Author), Johnson, L., (Author), Kamonseki, D., (Author), Saini, G., (Author), Bisson, T. A., (Advisor), Rezvanifar, C., (Author), Ludewig, P., (Author) "Improving shoulder health for persons with SCI through an ergonomic wheelchair", APTA Combined Sections Meeting , American Physical Therapy Association , February 01, 2021.
Saini, G., (Author & Presenter), Johnson, L., (Author), Kamonseki, D., (Author), Bauer, M., (Author), Hett, V., (Author), Mo, S., (Author), Redmond, B., (Author), Wolcott, S., (Author), Rezvanifar, C., (Author), Bisson, T. A., (Advisor), Ludewig, P., (Advisor) "Shoulder kinematics using an ergonomic wheelchair", American Society of Biomechanics Annual Conference, American Society of Biomechanics, August 01, 2020.
Bisson, T. A., (Panelist), Koffel, J., (Moderator), Bradley, C., (Panelist) "Emerging Technology to Empower Active Learning", Best Practices in Health Science Education 2020, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, April 20, 2020.
Oddsson, L., (Author & Presenter), Bisson, T. A., (Author), Cohen, H., (Author), Koehler-McNicholas, S., (Author), Kung, D., (Author), McCracken, P., (Author), Wrisley, D., (Author) "walk2wellness update: Sustained effects of sensory neuromodulation on gait function in persons with peripheral neuropathy", APTA Combined Sections Meeting, American Physical Therapy Association, Denver, Colorado, February 01, 2020.
Oddsson, L., (Author & Presenter), Bisson, T. A., (Author), Cohen, H., (Author), Koehler-McNicholas, S., (Author), Kung, D., (Author), Lipsitz, L., (Author), Manor, B., (Author), McCracken, P., (Author), Wrisley, D., (Author) "On certain patients, a wearable plantar sensory neuroprosthesis appears to decrease falls!", APTA Combined Sections Meeting, American Physical Therapy Association, Denver, Colorado, February 01, 2020.
Bisson, T. A., (Advisor), O'Connor, M., (Author & Presenter), Wheeler, A., (Author & Presenter), Diaz, D., (Advisor) "Assessing impaired selective voluntary motor control in adults with chronic stroke ", APTA Combined Sections Meeting, American Physical Therapy Association , Denver, Colorado, February 01, 2020.
Oddsson, L., (Author & Presenter), Bisson, T. A., (Author), Cohen, H., (Author), Koehler-McNicholas, S., (Author), Kung, D., (Author), Wrisley, D., (Author) "Slips and falls and record snow in Minnesota - walk2wellness Clinical Trial Update", American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Annual Assembly, American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation , San Antonio, Texas, November 01, 2019.
Van de Winckel, A. L., (Author & Presenter), Gonzales, S., (Author), Kline, D., (Author), Prudente, C., (Author), Bisson, T. A., Frost, K., (Author), Pierce, D., (Author), Tarver, B., (Author), Engineer, N., (Author), Kimberley, T. J., (Author) "Gait endurance improves after vagus nerve stimulation combined with upper limb rehabilitation in ischemic chronic stroke, a case series", Neuroscience 2019 Conference, Society for Neuroscience, Chicago, Illinois, October 01, 2019.
North, S. E., (Author & Presenter), Lulai, R., (Author & Presenter), Bisson, T. A., (Author & Presenter) "Engaging community volunteers through quality interprofessional learning: A collaborative examination with physical therapy and speech-language pathology students", The Nexus Summit, National Center for Interprofessional Practice and Education, Minneapolis, Minnesota, August 01, 2019.
North, S. E., (Author & Presenter), Sharp, A. N., (Author), Bisson, T. A., (Author), Lulai, R., (Author) "Developing intentional IPE opportunities with explicitly correlated assessments in physical therapy and speech-language pathology curricula", Best Practices in Health Sciences Education Conference, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, May 01, 2019.
Bisson, T. A., (Presenter) "What does a lampshade have to do with PT? Motor Learning Theory to Achieve Positive Outcomes in All Settings", Minnesota Physical Therapy Association Annual Conference, Minnesota Physical Therapy Association , Minneapolis, Minnesota, April 13, 2019.
Gonzales, S., (Author & Presenter), Bisson, T. A., (Author), D., (Author), Prudente, C., (Author), Frost, K., (Author), Kimberley, T. J., (Author), Van de Winckel, A. L., (Author) "Vagus Nerve Stimulation paired with upper limb rehabilitation: Analysis of secondary effects on gait after ischemic stroke", Wallin Neuroscience Day, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, January 01, 2018.
Van de Winckel, A. L., (Author & Presenter), Carey, J. R., (Author), Bisson, T. A., (Author), Hauschildt, E., (Author), Streib, C. D., (Author), Durfee, W. K., (Author) "Safety and feasibility of transcranial direct current stimulation provided through telerehabilitation in people with stroke: A quasi-experimental design", Wallin Neuroscience Day, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, January 01, 2018.
Van de Winckel, A. L., (Author & Presenter), Carey, J. R., (Author), Bisson, T. A., (Author), Hauschildt, E., (Author), Streib, C. D., (Author), Durfee, W. K., (Author) "Safety and feasibility of transcranial direct current stimulation provided through telerehabilitation in people with stroke", ACRM Conference, American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine, Dallas, Texas, January 01, 2018.
Bisson, T. A., (Panelist) "Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy Mentor Mixer", American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting, Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy/American Physical Therapy Association, New Orleans, Louisiana, January 01, 2018.
Prudente, C., (Author & Presenter), Kline, D., (Author), Bisson, T. A., (Author), Frost, K., (Author), Haines, S., (Author), Pierce, D., (Author), Tarver, B., (Author), Engineer, N., (Author), Kimberley, T. J., (Author) "Effects of vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) paired with rehabilitation in upper limb motor function after stroke ", Neuromodulation Symposium, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, April 01, 2017.
Kiseljak-Dusenbury, S., (Author & Presenter), Alvarenga, W., (Author & Presenter), Bisson, T. A., (Advisor) "A high-intensity, periodic model of traditional and robotic therapy for an adolescent with left hemispherectomy: A case report", APTA Combined Sections Meeting, American Physical Therapy Association, San Antonio, Texas, February 01, 2017.
Bisson, T. A., (Presenter), Sharp, A. N., (Presenter) "Physical Therapist", National Association of Advisors for Health Professions Conference, National Association of Advisors for Health Professions, Minneapolis, Minnesota, June 18, 2016.
Prudente, C., (Author & Presenter), Bisson, T. A., (Author), Kline, D., (Author), Frost, K., (Author), Haines, S., (Author), Pierce, D., (Author), Engineer, N., (Author), Kimberley, T. J., (Author) "Vagus nerve stimulation combined with rehabilitation for the upper extremity after stroke", Neuromodulation Symposium, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, April 01, 2016.
De Patre, D., (Author & Presenter), Pante, F., (Author), Rizzello, C., (Author), Zernitz, M., (Author), Mansour, M., (Author), Zordan, L., (Author), Zeffiro, T., (Author), O'Connor,, (Author), Bisson, T. A., (Author), Lupi, A., (Author), Perfetti, C., (Author), Van de Winckel, A. L., (Author) "A case report of visual and motor recovery after cognitive sensorimotor rehabilitation in a patient with cortical blindness", Neuromodulation Symposium, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, April 01, 2016.
Bisson, T. A., (Author & Presenter), Newsam, C. J., (Author) "A high-intensity, periodic model of physical therapy care-delivery for an individual with incomplete spinal cord injury", NEXT Conference, American Physical Therapy Association, National Harbor, Maryland, June 01, 2015.
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ChRC Room 274
426 Church St SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455