Dr. Rebecca Riblet

Assistant Professor
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Dr. Rebecca Riblet

Assistant Professor

Graduate Studies in Health & Rehabilitation Sciences

Cushwa Hall B309

rsriblet@ysu.edu

Bio

A lifelong resident of Youngstown, Dr. Riblet graduated with a BS in Biology from Youngstown State University and continued her education with Master's level research and teaching in the Department of Biology until she found the love of Physical Therapy and was able to enroll in a DPT program. After obtaining her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Chatham University in Pittsburgh, PA, Dr. Riblet has practiced in the field of physical therapy since 2008, in multiple settings including skilled nursing, long term care and home health. Dr. Riblet is currently continuing her educational pursuits while enrolled in the PhD program for Health Sciences while teaching in the Physical Therapy department at Youngstown State University as well as continuing to remain actively clinical in the field of home health.

Research Interests

Arthritis, Pro Bono care, Socioeconomic disparities, Geriatrics, Patient Outcomes, IPE

Teaching Interests

Clinical Skills, Anatomy, Professional Issues, Pro Bono Care, IPE

  • Education
    • 2025

      Other, Health Sciences

      Youngstown State University

      Dissertation/Thesis Title — "Clinical Application of Pain Phenotypes in Physical Therapy Practice"

    • 2007

      Other, Physical Therapy

      Chatham University

  • Professional Positions
    • 2024 -

      OPTA

      Secretary of Northeast District

    • 2023 -

      Youngstown State University

      Assistant Professor

  • Intellectual Contributions
    • 2024

      "Effect of a Computer Assisted Learning (CAL) Module for Re-training of Blood Pressure Assessment: A Crossover Randomized Control Trial"

      E. Ickert, K. Learman, S. Dudash, R. Riblet, L. Calcagni

      Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy Journal, Wolters Kluwer