Dr. Helen Carey

Dr. Helen Carey, PT, DHSc, PCS is an Associate Professor in the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at South College in Knoxville, Tennessee. She has over 33 years of practice experience and has been a Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Pediatric Physical Therapy since 1999. Throughout her career, Dr. Carey has worked with children across a broad range of diagnoses and clinical presentations, including neuromuscular disorder

Dr. Carey’s clinical and research interests have focused on the use of standardized outcome measures to examine clinical outcomes in pediatric populations. Her research includes examining the validity and reliability of clinical assessment tools, including innovative approaches to remote assessment of motor function in children. She is a published researcher and has presented on clinical outcome measurement and the psychometric properties of standardized assessments. Through her clinical practice, research, and teaching, Dr. Carey is committed to advancing evidence-based assessment practices for children with developmental and neuromuscular conditions.