Hoda Salsabili

Programs and Courses Taught

PT 715B : Patient/Client Special Topics II 

PT 724: Functional Anatomy Biomechanics Kinesiology I 

PT710 : Foundations in Physical Therapy

About Me

I have been a physical therapist for five years, focusing primarily on diabetes rehabilitation before pursuing PhDs in Physical Therapy and Human Motion Control. Over the past eight years, I’ve been involved as a student mentor, educator, and adjunct faculty member in the rehabilitation, kinesiology, and anatomy departments. In 2024, I joined Samuel Merritt University with the aim of shaping the next generation of highly skilled physical therapists through the DPT program. My passion lies in advancing the field through education and research, particularly in neurological rehabilitation, while also staying active in professional organizations. I am committed to promoting health and wellness within the community. Outside of work, I live in California with my husband and our two very young children.

Education

2017 - PhD in Physical Therapy 2021 - PhD in Human Motion Control, Purdue University, Indiana, USA 

2019 to 2021 - Using TMS for assessing central fatigue in people with spinal control injury , Shirley Ryan Ability Lab, Chicago, USA 

2022 to 2024 - Using AI for assessing the factors predicting improvement of the gait and respiration in people with diabetes and obesity after physical activity, Purdue University, Indiana, USA

Teaching Interests

My teaching interests include neurological rehabilitation, biomechanics, and motor control, with a focus on integrating evidence-based practices and emerging technologies, such as AI, into clinical decision-making. I aim to equip students with the knowledge and practical skills they need to become highly competent physical therapists, while fostering critical thinking, problem-solving, and a commitment to lifelong learning.

Scholarly Interests

My research focus is on using technology to improve rehabilitation outcomes. The main areas of interest include: AI in Neurological Rehabilitation: During my second postdoc at Purdue University, I began working on using AI for monitoring exercises, physical activity, fall prevention, and improve walking ability in patients with neurological diseases, primarily with diabetes neuropathy. Diabetes Rehabilitation: I also studies biomechanical and neurophysiological aspects of approaches for improving movement and gait in people with diabetes, using a task-oriented approach combined with AI.

Publications

Duncan, L., Zhu, S., Pergolotti, M., Giri, S., Salsabili, H., Faezipour, M., ... & Mirbozorgi, S. A. (2024). Automated Camera-Based Assessment of Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB) for Older Adults with Cancer. In Human Gait-Recent Findings and Research. IntechOpen. Sangari, S., Chen, B., Grover, F., Salsabili, H., Sheth, M., Gohil, K., ... & Perez, M. A. (2024). Spasticity predicts motor recovery for patients with subacute motor complete spinal cord injury. Annals of neurology, 95(1), 71-86. Saha, R., Jiang, L., Salsabili, H., Faezipour, M., Ostadabbas, S., Larimer, B., & Mirbozorgi, S. A. (2023). Toward a Smart Sensing System to Monitor Small Animal's Physical State via Multi-Frequency Resonator Array. IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Circuits and Systems, 17(3), 521-533. Salsabili, H. (2022). The Effect of Destabilizing Footwear On The Walking Balance In People with Diabetes Neuropathy. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 103(3), e30-e31. Salsabili, H., & Faezipour, M. Self-Monitoring Diabetic Lungs Pre and Post Physical Activity Through Deep Learning/AI Techniques. Salsabili, H., Bahrpeyma, F., Esteki, A., Karimzadeh, M., & Ghomashchi, H. (2013). Spectral characteristics of postural sway in diabetic neuropathy patients participating in balance training. Journal of Diabetes & Metabolic Disorders, 12, 1-8. Salsabili, H., Bahrpeyma, F., Forogh, B., & Rajabali, S. (2011). Dynamic stability training improves standing balance control in neuropathic patients with type 2 diabetes. Journal of rehabilitation research & development, 48(7).

Professional Affiliations & Memberships

Member of American Physical Therapy Association

Community Service

Supporting diabetes people access to rehabilitation/exercise monitoring services.