Loren Szmiga, PT, DPT
Assistant Professor, PT Programs
Campus
Miami, FL
College
College of Rehabilitative Sciences
Specialties
Anatomy
Hand Therapy
Healthcare Higher Education
Manual Therapy
Orthopedics
Education
Doctor of Physical Therapy, University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science, University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Research Interests
3D printer
Orthotics
Hand Therapy
Loren Szmiga, PT, DPT received her Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and earned her doctorate in Physical Therapy and Manual Therapy Certification from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS).
She worked in outpatient orthopedic clinics and then began to specialize in the upper extremity. In 2016, Dr. Szmiga achieved the Certified Hand Therapist credential and more recently achieved the dry needling certification. Currently, she works on an as-needed basis with patients who have hand and orthopedic limitations as well as fabricates custom orthotics. Dr. Szmiga has been teaching with USAHS on the Miami, FL campus since 2018 with a focus on Anatomy and Orthopedic classes. She also taught in the Flexible Doctor of Physical Therapy program.
Currently, Dr. Szmiga is pursuing an educational doctorate degree with an emphasis in teaching and learning.