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Cindy Watson
College of Health Professions
College of Health Professions
Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy
cwatson@andersonuniversity.edu
(864) 231-5565
University Center Greenville
Academic Background
Dr. Watson received her Post-professional Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Drexel University in 2006. She was an Assistant Professor at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas, prior to her appointment at Anderson University School of Physical Therapy (AUSoPT), where she received the Allied Heath School Excellence in Teaching Award. Dr. Watson is currently the Chair of the Community Outreach Committee at AUSoPT and manages the Senior Partners in Clinical Education (SPICE) program. A highly rated instructor, Dr. Wat
BS in Exercise Physiology, Slippery Rock University
MPT, Duke University
DPT, Drexel University
Fast Facts
I believe in giving back to the profession that has been such a blessing to me.
Physical therapists generally possess good interpersonal skills, a strong science background, enjoy problem-solving, are empathetic and have a passion for helping others.
Excellence in Teaching Award, University of Texas Southwestern Allied Health Science School
Working in an environment where I can openly share my faith.
Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy (OCS)
BoneFit trained through the Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation
Publications since working at Anderson University:
Peer-Reviewed Publications:
Watson CJ, de Ruig MJ, Saunders KT. Intrarater and Interrater Reliability of Quantitative Ultrasound Speed of Sound by Trained Raters at the Distal Radius in Postmenopausal Women. J Geriatr Phys Ther, 2024 Oct-Dec;47(4):E159-E166.
de Ruig MJ, Watson CJ. Fracture risk assessment tool and quantitative ultrasound for bone screening: a case series. Journal of Women’s Health Physical Therapy, 44(3): 117-122, 2020.
Non Peer-Reviewed Publications:
American Physical Therapy Association, Academy of Geriatric Physical Therapy, Bone Health Special Interest Group, Bone Health Toolkit, 2024. https://aptageriatrics.org/sig/bone-health-toolkit/
Silverstein L, Costello M, Watson CJ. CPG+ of Interventions for the Management of Acute and Chronic Low Back Pain: Revision 2021: A Clinical Practice Guideline from the Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy. April 2023
Greenberger HB, Watson CJ, Miller K, Shweta S. CPG+ of Physical Therapist Management of Osteoporosis: A Clinical Practice Guideline from the Academy of Geriatric Clinical Practice. April 2022