Anne Knox, PT, MSPT, Board Certified Geriatric Clinical Specialist
Specialization:- Central and peripheral vestibular disorders, Dizziness, vertigo, and disequilibrium. Multifactorial balance impairment. Fall prevention. General strengthening and conditioning
Anne earned her undergraduate degree in anthropology and went on to graduate studies in physical therapy at the University of Miami. After beginning her career in Seattle,Washington she relocated to Charlottesville, Virginia in 1994. She is an American Physical Therapy Association board certified clinical specialist in geriatric physical therapy with a special interest in working with individuals who have vestibular and balance disorders.
Since relocating to Charlottesville Anne has developed the Vestibular Balance Clinic at Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital and has collaborated with University of Virginia in caring for this important patient population. She has prioritized providing clinical education for vestibular rehabilitation with specialized Internships established with graduate programs in Physical Therapy.
She has contributed to community education with presentations on dizziness, vertigo, osteoporosis, fall prevention, age-related bias in healthcare, and balance. She has served on The American Physical Therapy Association's critical appraisal team for the development of the vestibular hypofunction clinical practice guidelines of 2020, on the Special Academy of Experts for the development of the clinical specialist examination in geriatrics, and as a reviewer for specialization applications.
Anne enjoys spending time with her family, exercising with friends, traveling, and enjoying the great outdoor activities that Charlottesville has to offer.