Department Name

James Walrath, DPT, PT

  • Assistant Professor of Instruction

Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences

About Me

James Walrath, DPT, PT, is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences (PTRS) in the School of Health Professions (SHP) at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB). Dr. Walrath received his Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from The University of Texas at Austin and his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of New England.

Dr. Walrath received his certification as a Pediatric Physical Therapy Specialist in 2018 and practices in the cardiac ICU at Texas Children's Hospital.

Teaching Interest

  • Pediatric Cardiology
  • Pediatric Physical Therapy

Research

Research Interest

  • Correlation of sub-maximal endurance testing with ICU acquired weakness in the pediatric patient.
  • Predictive qualities of sub-maximal endurance testing in heart transplantation outcomes
  • Sub-maximal endurance testing in the pediatric cardiology patient

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