Jacob I. McPherson

PT, DPT, PhD

Jacob I McPherson.

Jacob I. McPherson

PT, DPT, PhD

Jacob I. McPherson

PT, DPT, PhD

Research Topics

Vestibular assessment and treatment, clinical evaluation and management of individuals with concussion, neurotrophic factors involved in mild-TBI

Teaching Scholarship Service Awards

McPherson has been a dedicated advocate for the profession of physical therapy through service at the regional, state, and national level.

Professional Affiliations

  • American Physical Therapy Association
  • Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy
  • American Academy of Neurology
  • Consortium of MS Centers
  • Brain Injury Association of New York State
  • Society for Neuroscience
  • Private Practice Section, APTA
  • International Organizations of MS Rehabilitation Therapists

Professional Service

  • Member, Board of Directors. APTA New York. 2022-Present
  • Co-Chairperson, Advocacy/Payment Committee. Academy of Neurologic PT - Vestibular Special Interest Group. 2021-Present
  • Chapter Delegate, House of Delegates. American Physical Therapy Association. 2012-Present
  • District Delegate, Delegate Assembly. New York Physical Therapy Association. 2012-Present
  • Member, Return to Life Subcommittee. Brain Injury Association of New York State. 2020-Present
  • Member, Concussion Initiative Advisory Panel. Brain Injury Association of New York State. 2019-Present
  • Member, Centers of Excellence Subcommittee. Brain Injury Association of New York State. 2019-Present
  • Chairperson, Public Policy Committee. New York Physical Therapy Association. 2017-2020 Organization.
  • Member, Board of Directors. New York Physical Therapy Association. 2014-2020
  • Member, Strategic Planning Taskforce. New York Physical Therapy Association. 2018-2019
  • Member, Concussion Advisory Panel. New York Physical Therapy Association. 2016-2019
  • Chairperson, Advisory Panel on Legislation. New York Physical Therapy Association. 2014-2017
  • Member, Governance Review Taskforce. New York Physical Therapy Association. 2013-2014
  • Chairperson, Western District. New York Physical Therapy Association. 2011-2014
  • Member, Advisory Panel on Legislation. New York Physical Therapy Association. 2011-2014