Academic Title:
Assistant Professor
Primary Appointment:
Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science
Location:
AHRB, Room 240G
Phone (Primary):
(410) 706-0350
Fax:
(410) 706-6387
Education and Training
- 2010, B.S. Clinical Health Studies, Ithaca College
- 2012, DPT, Ithaca College
Biosketch
Simon Ho, PT, DPT, CCS graduated with a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Ithaca College in 2012. He began his career at the MedStar Washington Hospital Center in Washington, DC where he worked as a physical therapist in the acute care and critical care settings. He has extensive clinical experience in the management of patients with cardiovascular and pulmonary dysfunction, heart failure, mechanical circulatory support, and critical illness. During his time in acute care, Dr. Ho served as a clinical instructor for physical therapists and students and provided training for the rehabilitation department in the management of left ventricular assist devices (LVADs).
Research/Clinical Keywords
rehabilitation, diaphragm function, physical function, cardiovascular and pulmonary disease, heart failure, ventricular assist device, critical care, childhood cancer survivors
Highlighted Publications
Ho, S., Description of Early and Progressive Physical Therapy Interventions for Five Patients Supported on Axillary Intra-aortic Balloon Pump: A Case Series, MedStar Washington Hospital Center, poster presentation at the APTA Combined Sections Meeting in Washington, DC, 2019
Clinical Specialty Details
Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Physical Therapy
Grants and Contracts
6/1/20 – 5/31/21 “Collaborative Research: RAPID: Understanding and Facilitating Remote Triage and Rehabilitation During Pandemics via Visual Based Patient Physiologic Sensing”
National Science Foundation Award #2030382. Role: Site-PI