Natalie Turrentine, PT, DPT, OCS, MSHA

Dr. Turrentine serves as an Assistant Professor and Assistant Program Director for Student Success in the Department of Physical Therapy. Dr. Turrentine teaches primarily within the orthopedic curriculum. Her current research interests include advocacy and accessibility of obstetric physical therapy during and after pregnancy. Dr. Turrentine is a Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy.

Research Interests

• Physical activity and wellness during and after pregnancy
• Accessibility of obstetric physical therapy during and after pregnancy

Selected Publications and Presentations

• Turrentine N, Dimalanta E, Javed A, Kage S, Kamman K, Krause A, Piguing W. Self-perceived factors contributing to prenatal and postpartum exercise levels: A survey study. Poster presented at: IPTA Revitalize; March, 2023; Virtual
• Turrentine N, Deets L, McFarlane C, Minnicino A. Clinical Perceptions on Physical Therapy Management of Individuals who are Pregnant and Postpartum. Poster presented at: APTA CSM; February 2022; San Antonio, TX.

Education

• Doctor of Physical Therapy
  Rosalind Franklin University
  North Chicago, Illinois
• Masters of Science in Health Administration
  Rosalind Franklin University
  North Chicago, Illinois
• Bachelor of Science in Liberal Arts and Sciences
  University of Illinois
  Urbana-Champaign, Illinois

Certification

• American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS) Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy

Honors and Awards

• College of Health Professions Outstanding Faculty Teacher Award
  Rosalind Franklin University
  April 2021

Professional Society Membership

• American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
  • APTA Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy
  • APTA Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy