Biography
In addition to providing instruction in the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Rachel Hibbs provides clinical care at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) Rehabilitation Institute at Mercy Hospital Inpatient Rehabilitation and the Center for Assistive Technology.
Hibbs is also active in the adaptive sports community as member of the Board of Directors of the Pittsburgh Steelwheelers, a classifier for the National Wheelchair Basketball Association and a member of the medical team for the Pittsburgh Marathon Handcycle Assistance Team.
Education
- Bachelor of Science in Rehabilitation Science, University of Pittsburgh
- Doctor of Physical Therapy, University of Pittsburgh
Awards
- Academy of Spinal Cord Injury Professionals, Therapy Leadership Council Distinguished Clinical Award, 2021
- Academy of Spinal Cord Injury Professionals, Therapy Leadership Council Excellence Award, 2024
Research Interests
- Quality improvement and outcomes in wheeled mobility device provision
- Exercise and fitness for individuals with physical disabilities
- Posture and seating systems
Publications
Professional Organization Appointments
- Co-Director, International Seating Symposium
- Nominating Committee, American Physical Therapy Association Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy, Assistive Technology/ Seating & Wheeled Mobility Special Interest Group
- Board Member, Therapy Leadership Council, Academy of Spinal Cord Injury Professionals
Certificates
- Board Certified Neurologic Clinical Specialist in Physical Therapy
- Rehabilitation Engineering Society of North America (RESNA) Certified Assistive Technology Professional
- Rehabilitation Engineering Society of North America (RESNA) Certified Seating and Mobility Specialist