Background
Newton, Roberta Ann was born on May 8, 1947 in Providence. Daughter of Robert Ellsworth and Georgianna Rosetta (LaCroix) Newton.
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Roberta Ann Newton
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Bachelor of Science in Biology, Mary Washington College, 1969; Doctor of Philosophy in Neurophysiology, Medical College Virginia, 1973; Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy, Medical College Virginia, 1975.
Career
Assistant professor department physical therapy, Medical College Virginia, Richmond, 1973-1981; associate professor, Medical College Virginia, Richmond, 1981-1989; associate professor, Temple University, Philadelphia, 1989-1996; professor, Temple University, since 1996. Director advanced graduate studies in physical therapy Temple University, 1991-1996. Vis.prof. Dalhousie U., Halifax, Nova Scoti, 1991.
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Volunteer older adults balance screening, North Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, since 1990. Active project Health Opportunities for People Everywhere fall risk screening Philadelphia Corps on Aging, 1994-1995, balance recovery from head injuries National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research, 1985-1989. Member American Physical Therapy Association (chair common education 1979-1982, task force on post baccalaureate curriculum, Neuroscience expert 1990-1993, vice chair neurology section 1994-1996).
