Jennifaye V Brown

Jennifaye V. Brown is a PhD-trained physical therapist who has been board certified as a neurologic clinical specialist by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) for four 10-year terms. She is a neurodevelopmental treatment (NDT)-trained therapist with six additional courses taken after the NDT (Bobath) Three Week Course on Treatment of Adult Hemiplegia. While teaching students in various healthcare settings as an Advanced...See more

Jennifaye V. Brown is a PhD-trained physical therapist who has been board certified as a neurologic clinical specialist by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) for four 10-year terms. She is a neurodevelopmental treatment (NDT)-trained therapist with six additional courses taken after the NDT (Bobath) Three Week Course on Treatment of Adult Hemiplegia. While teaching students in various healthcare settings as an Advanced Credentialed Clinical Instructor by the Clinical Instructor Education Board of the APTA, Dr. Brown taught in the neuromuscular curriculum in physical therapy and physical therapy assistant programs and now teaches continuing education courses on adult neurologic examination and treatment intervention for acquired brain injury, particularly stroke. Dr. Brown's research agenda explored the 1) perceptions and opinions of individuals with stroke regarding their experiences with AFO fabrication, modification, and maintenance and how the AFO impacts walking and participation in life roles and 2) use of tests or outcome measures by physical therapists to determine AFO fit, function, and use. Dr. Brown currently resides in Charleston, South Carolina. As the owner of jvb physical therapy services llc, she values collaborating and consulting with individuals with brain injury (particularly stroke), caregivers, physical therapy practitioners, and orthotists (people who specialize in making an AFO) to make the best AFO for fit and function based on a comprehensive examination. She is a Certified Aging in Place Specialist who is experienced in accessibility home design allowing individuals with all types of brain injuries to safely age in place. Dr. Brown has made recommendations to adapt homes of individuals with chronic impairments whose goal was to improve their mobility resulting in 90% able to safely walk, exercise, and engage in physical activities with a custom AFO that she designed. As a certified personal trainer, Dr. Brown is an exercise enthusiast and enjoys teaching aquatic fitness classes. Dr. Brown is a member of the APTA, Neurology Section of the APTA, SC Chapter of the APTA, Athletics and Fitness Association of America, and a graduate of the prestigious APTA Fellowship in Education Leadership. Dr. Brown is a Certified Personal Trainer by the Athletics and Fitness Association of America and a Certified Aging in Place Specialist by the National Association of Home Builders. See less