Alyssa D. Bradford, PT, DPT
Assistant Professor
Department:
SHR-Physical Therapy
Email:
adbradford@umc.edu
Work Phone:
(601) 815-4037
Biography
I am a graduate of Louisiana Tech University in Ruston, Louisiana and a graduate of the Physical Therapy Program at UMMC. I have enjoyed working in various settings at UMMC, including the adult hospital and Children's of Mississippi. I am an assistant professor of Physical Therapy since 2022, a board-certified clinical specialist in pediatric physical therapy since 2023, and the director of the pediatric physical therapy residency program since 2024.
Education
| University of Mississippi Medical Center, DPT, Physical Therapy | 2009 |
| Louisiana Tech University, BS, Biology | 2006 |
Specialty Certification Licensure
| Licensure, Doctor of Physical Therapy | |
| Certification, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation | |
| Certification, APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor | |
| Certification, Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) | |
| Certification, Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Pediatric Physical Therapy | |
| Certification, Certificate of Competency in Pediatric Vestibular Rehabilitation |
Current Positions
| Physical Therapist | 12/2015 - Present |
| The University of Mississippi Medical Center Jackson, Mississippi 39216 | |
Academic Appointments or Other Previous Appointments
| Physical Therapist, UMMC | 06/2009 - 12/2015 |
| Assistant Professor, SHRP: PT Department, School of Health Related Professions, Department of Physical Therapy |
Presentations
| Poster Presentation, "Dynamic Visual Acuity in Hearing Impaired Pediatric Patients.", SHRP Research Day, Jackson, MS | 04/2025 |
| Poster Presentation, PT Feasibility of a Home-Based Telehealth Exercise Program for Adolescents with Sickle Cell Disease: A Pilot Study.", SHRP Research Day, Jackson, MS | 04/2025 |
| Poster Presentation, Low Systemic/High Local Exercise Load in Pediatric Sickle Cell Disease, SHRP Research Day, Jackson, MS | 04/2025 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, SHRP Alumni Day and Continuing Education 2025, SHRP Alumni, UMMC | 04/2025 |
| Poster Presentation, "The Effect of Vestibular Rehabilitation on Balance for Children with Hearing Loss: A Systematic Review", American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting, Houston, Texas | 02/2025 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, "Advancements and Updates to Treating Patients with Torticollis.", The CLUB: Clinical Leaders Utilizing Best Practice, UMMC | 01/2025 |
| Poster Presentation, "The Effect of Vestibular Rehabilitation on Balance for Children with Hearing Loss: A Systematic Review.", SHRP Research Day, Jackson, MS | 04/2024 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, SHRP Alumni Day and Continuing Education 2024, SHRP Alumni, UMMC | 04/2024 |
| Poster Presentation, The Effectiveness of Ultrasound Guided Dry Needling in Patients with Lower Extremity Musculoskeletal Pain: A Systematic Review, SHRP Research Day | 04/2023 |
Honors, Awards, and Recognition
| 2nd place in the Physical Therapy Category, SHRP Research Day 2023 | |
| 2nd place in the Physical Therapy category, SHRP Research Day 2024 | |
| 3rd place in the Physical Therapy category, SHRP Research Day 2025 | |
| 1st place in the PT Residents category, SHRP Research Day 2025 |
Professional Membership and Service
| American Physical Therapy Association, Member | |
| APTA, Academy of Education, Member | |
| Group on Women in Medicine and Science, Member | |
| American College of Health Executives, Member | |
| American Council of Academic Physical Therapy, Member | |
| APTA, Academy of Pediatrics, Member | |
| APTA-MS, Officer, Secretary |
Committee Service
| SCHOOL OF HEALTH RELATED PROFESSIONS-ALUMNI RELATIONS, Chair | |
| SHRP: PT: Laboratory Structure Committee, Chair | |
| SHRP: PT: Student Handbook Committee, Chair | |
| SHRP: PT: TrueLearn Committee, Member | |
| SHRP: Faculty Practice Committee | |
| SHRP: PT: Promotions Committee, Member | |
| SHRP: PT: Admissions Committee, Member |
Community Service
| Business in the Classroom: Northwest Rankin High School, Speaker on the Physical Therapy Occupation | |
| UPward Basketball, Head Coach 3rd-4th graders | |
| Pinelake Church, Worship Ministry |
Other Service
| Assisted with Coordinating of APTA State Events, Planner | |
| APTA Honors & Awards Committee, Lectures subcommittee 2024 |
Teaching Experience
| PT 639, SHRP, Course, Guest Presenter, Therapeutic Interventions in PT | Summer 2024-present |
| PT 652, PT 653, SHRP, Course, Facilitator, Clinical Education Experience III and IV | Spring 2024-present |
| PT 633, SHRP, Course, Course Presenter, Physical Therapy in Acute Care II | Summer 2023-present |
| PT 671, SHRP, Course, Course Presenter, Special Topics | Fall 2023-2024 |
| PT636, SHRP, Course, Course Director, Neurological Aspects of PT Practice I | Spring 2023 - present |
| PT625, SHRP, Course, Course Presenter, Physical Therapy Across Patient Populations | Spring 2023 - present |
| SHRP, Lecture, Guest Presenter, Neurological Aspects of PT Practice II | Fall 2022-present |
| PT 670, SHRP, Course, Course Director, Pediatric Elective | Fall 2022-present |
| IPE Discussion Board, Small Group, Facilitator | Fall 2022-2023 |
| PT 638, SHRP, Course, Course Director, Neurological Aspects of PT Practice IIi | Fall 2022 - present |
| PT620, SHRP, Course, Course Presenter, Acute Care in Physical Therapy 1 | Fall 2022 - 2024 |
Residency Training
| Physica Therapy Pediatric Residency, Program Director |