Moyer, Heidi, PT, DPT, GCS, CEEAA
Biography
Dr. Moyer received their B.S in Exercise Science in 2013 from Northern Arizona University and their Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree from Angelo State University in 2016. From there, they went on to complete advanced clinical training including Certified Exercise Expert in Aging Adults (CEEAA) in 2018, Certified Stroke Rehabilitation Specialist in 2024, and two ABPTS Board-Level Clinical Specialties in Geriatric Physical Therapy (2019) and Neurologic Physical Therapy (2025). Dr. Moyer's area of expertise includes neurologic and geriatric physical therapy with special interests in stroke, Parkinson's Disease, balance and falls management, and health promotion/wellness. Currently, they serve as lead faculty for the Neuromuscular series (PT 510 and PT 610) as well as Geriatrics (PT 664) in the Husson University Doctor of Physical Therapy Program. Previous clinical experience includes inpatient rehab, LTACH, acute care, emergency room, home health, and outpatient neuro. Their research agenda focuses on student learning outcomes within neurologic and geriatric curriculums as well as interventions related to balance/falls risk in older adult populations.
Research:
Bussel D, Moyer H, Thomas AC. Scoping Review for Program-Led Stress Reduction Strategies in entry-level DPT Programs. Jan 2026-current.
Hoffman Z, Lucero J, Ponder M, Rich A, Rogge I, Vanzandt, Wade R, Moyer H, Eckert SE. Vestibular, Dizziness, and Balance Physical Therapy Pro-Bono Clinic: Effect on the Community and DPT Education. Feb 2025-March 2026
Kleinert R, Roberson M, Quesada A, Moyer H, Eckert SE. Clinician Insights on Barriers to Timely Medical and Rehab Care for Individuals with Vestibular and Balance Disorders in the Concho Valley. Feb 2025-March 2026
Truong D, Eckert S, Moyer H. Clinical and Educational Preparedness in Geriatric Care for Post-Graduate DPTs. June 2024-Jan 2025. ASU IRB Approval #ECK 121224.
Eberle M, Linson J, Solis M, Moyer H. The Immediate Effects of Graded Motor Imagery (GMI) on Balance in People with Parkinson’s Disease. 2024 to 2025. ASU IRB Approval #MOY-102424GMI
Irby K, Knight J, Lovell K, Truong D, Moyer H. Immediate Motor Carryover of Moderate to High Intensity, High Amplitude Exercise in People with Parkinson’s Disease. 2024 to 2025. ASU IRB Approval #MOY- 102424BOXING
Haywood J, Ustariz R, Budd, A Moyer H. Dual-Task Cost and Gait Changes during Ambulation with Various Assistive Devices. 2023 to 2025. ASU IRB Approval #MOY-021924a2c
Araiza A, Lukacovic M, Moyer H. Perceived Rigor in Higher Education. 2023 to 2025. ASU IRB Approval #ARA-090123
Moyer H, Burtch J, Goode A, Hoenshell B, Lopez. The Effects of Improv Comedy on Stress, Communication, Adaptability, and Confidence Levels in Physical Therapy Students. 2023 – 2024. ASU IRB Approval #MOY-121223
Burke C, Moyer H, Paul A, Junkin SA, Kriekels W, Trojanowski S. Clinician Use of ANPT Balance-Related Movement Systems Diagnoses. Project in Progress: 2023 to 2024. ASU IRB Approval #MOY-110923
Roberts S, Hollman J, Moyer H. DPT and PTA Student Perspectives on Professional Preparedness to Manage the Clinical Needs of Older Adults. 2023 to 2024. ASU IRB Approval #MOY-063023.
Moyer H, Eckert S. The Effects of Community Balance Programs on Fall Risk and Student Engagement with Older Adults. 2023 – 2025. ASU IRB Approval #MOY 072023a.
Moyer H, Garcia A, Stopka B, Wypych A, Viveros A, Davis K, Boblak J. Attitudes of Doctor of Physical Therapy Students Regarding the Clinical Management of Older Adult Populations. Completed Project: 2022-2023.
Larsen S, Luedeker R, Morgan C, Tayler C, Moyer H, Braden H. Functional Mobility as Fall Risk Assessment in Assisted Living Residents Completed Project: 2014-2016.
Moyer H, Gale J, Severe SK, Braden H. Functional Mobility as Fall Risk Assessment in Highly Active Nursing Home Residents. Completed Project: 2013-2014.
Rew A, Moyer H, Braden H. Inter-rater, Intra-rater, and Intersession Reliability of Manual Muscle Testing versus Hand-Held Dynamometry across 3 Different Levels of Physical Therapy Experience. Completed Project: 2014-2015.
Moyer H, Magnusson N, Schewiekert A, Traustadottir T. The Effect of High versus Low Velocity Training on Muscular Power and Balance in College-Aged Females Completed Project: 2012-2013.
Peer-Reviewed Publications:
Louw A, Moyer H, Bernier C, Blaske H, Hazer K, Knobloch KF. Graded motor imagery and fall risk in older adults: An exploratory case series. Ann Physiother Occup Ther 2024, 7(4): 000270 doi:10.23880/aphot-16000270
Larsen S, Luedeker R, Morgan C, Taylor C, Braden H, Ko M, Moyer H. Impairment and activity limitation changes in assisted living facility residents over the course of one year- A pilot study. Geriatric Medicine and care. 2017; 1(2): 1-6.
Moyer H, Gale J, Severe SK, Braden H, Hasson S. Outcome measures correlated to falls in nursing home residents- a pilot study. Physiotherapy theory and practice. 2017; 33(9):725-32.
Peer-Reviewed Presentations:
Riera-Gilley V and Moyer H. Fall in Love with Deprescribing: Fall risk Reduction through Proper Interdisciplinary Medication Management. CEU course at American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting in Houston, Texas February 15th, 2024.
Thomas AC, Pearcy JL, Moyer H. Give Me a Break! Management of Osteoporosis in Older Adult Populations. CEU Pre-conference course at American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting in Houston, Texas February 12th, 2024.
Moyer H. Jumping at the Chance: Plyometric Training In Older Adults Populations. Michigan Physical Therapy Association Annual Conference in Lansing, Michigan. April 6th, 2024.
Bacak JJ, Schuemann TL, and Moyer H. Movement Optimization from the Floor Up!. CEU course at American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting in Boston, Massachusetts February 16th, 2024.
Riera-Gilley V and Moyer H. Join the (Deprescribing) Movement! Patient Advocacy Strategies for Pharmaceutical Management in PT Practice. CEU course at American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting in Boston, Massachusetts February 16th, 2024.
Nash J, Lee RC, and Moyer H. Beyond the Clinical Walls: Promoting Health and Wellness Across Populations At risk for Falls. CEU course at American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting in Boston, Massachusetts February 15th, 2024.
Reilley A and Moyer H. All Rise! Floor Transfer Training is Now in Progress. CEU Pre conference course at American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting in Boston, Massachusetts February 14th, 2024.
Moyer H. Jumping at the Chance: Plyometric Training In Older Adults Populations. Texas Physical Therapy Association Annual Conference In Round Rock, Texas. October, 28th, 2023.
Nesser HD, Timothy HS, Moyer H. Joining the Fight for Parkinson’s: Combating Disease Progression through Evidence-Informed Interventions Across the Continuum. CEU course at American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting in San Diego, CA February 24th, 2023
Moyer H, Lee RC, and Espy DD. Solving the Balance Problem in Medically Complex Patients Across the Lifespan. CEU course at American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting in San Diego, CA February 24th, 2023.
Moyer H. “But I Don’t Do Geriatrics!”: A Survival Guide for the Outpatient Orthopedic Physical Therapist. CEU course at APTA Iowa Spring Conference; in person instruction; Des Moines, Iowa; April 9th, 2022.
Moyer H, Fisher S, and Calderon M. The Annual PT Exam: An Essential Part of Healthcare for Older Adults. CEU course at Illinois Physical Therapy Association Revitalize Conference, online instruction. March 19th, 2022.
Thomas AC, Moyer H, Fisher S, and Calderon M. Going for Gold: Meeting the Needs of Our Older Adult Athletes. CEU course at Illinois Physical Therapy Association Revitalize Conference, online instruction. March 19th, 2022.
Moyer H, Fisher S, and Calderon M. Applying a Geriatric Care Model to Treat COVID-19 Long-Haulers. CEU course at Illinois Physical Therapy Association Revitalize Conference, online instruction. March 16th, 2022.
Moyer H, Fisher S, and Calderon M.. Clinical Management of Dementia: Are We Forgetting Anything? CEU course at Illinois Physical Therapy Association Revitalize Conference, online instruction. March 10th, 2022.
Moyer H, Nesser H, Thomas AC, Wingood M. The Forgotten -Ism: How Ageism Impacts Delivery of Physical Therapy Care of the Older Adult. CEU course at American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting in San Antonio February 2022.
Moyer H, Vincenzo, JL, Miller K, Coarkin E. Leaders Building Leaders: Facilitating Member Engagement Within the Physical Therapy Field. CEU course at American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting in San Antonio February 2022.
Moyer H, Fisher S, and Calderon M. Geriatric Syndromes 2.0. “Extra Credit” IPTA Continuing Education Offering, Online Instruction. August 12th, 2021.
Thomas AT, Moyer H. Geriatric Orthopedics 2: Spine. Online Course for APTA Geriatrics. October 13th, 2020.
Moyer H, Thomas AT. Osteoporosis Management: Beyond the Plumb Line. “Extra Credit” IPTA Continuing Education Offering, Online Instruction. August 18th, 2020
Moyer H. Geriatric Syndromes: Identification, Clinical Management, and the Role of the Physical Therapist. “Extra Credit” IPTA Continuing Education Offering, Online Instruction. August 5th, 2020
Wang-Hsu E, Abbott C, Moyer H, Nesser H. TUG and Beyond! the Geriatric Balance & Falls SIG Outcome Measures Toolkit. CEU course at American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting in Denver, February 2020.
Moyer H. The Dark Side of Interprofessional Collaboration. Course at National Student Conclave in Albuquerque, New Mexico. November 23rd, 2019.
Moyer H, Thomas AC. Balance and Falls Management in Older Adults in a Direct Access World: Holding Ourselves to a Higher Standard. Course at Illinois Physical Therapy Association Annual Conference in St. Charles, Illinois. April 6, 2019.