Rate My Professor Teresa Munecas

In 2012, Munecas began at FIU as an adjunct professor in the Physical Therapy department, teaching Neuro Diagnosis and Management III (PHT 6169L) and assisting in course development and assessment. She was hired full-time in May 2015 as Director of Clinical Education and Clinical Assistant Professor, later promoted to Clinical Associate Professor. Her research emphasizes pediatric and educational research to promote clinical practice, curriculum assessment, and development, with interests in clinical education, physical therapy care, and mobility. Notable publications include 'A Systematic Review of the Relationship between Social Isolation and Physical Health in Adults' (2024), 'A rehabilitation protocol for the use of a 3D-printed prosthetic hand in pediatrics: A case report' (2023, Journal of Hand Therapy), 'Veterans' therapeutic partnership with horses: A review of the literature' (2022), 'Video Gaming Impact on Veteran Stress Disorders and Treatment: A Review' (2021), 'An Integrative Review of Interprofessional Collaboration in Health Care: Building the Case for University Support and Resources and Faculty Engagement' (2020), 'Positive and Negative Factors That Influence Health Care Faculty Intent to Engage in Interprofessional Education (IPE)' (2019), and 'Taking the Reins: U.S. Veterans and Equine Assisted Activities and Therapies' (2018). She maintains active membership in the American Physical Therapy Association and the Florida Physical Therapy Association.