Justin Laferrier

Justin Z. Laferrier PT, Ph.D., NCS, OCS, SCS, ATP, CSCS, AIB-VR is the Associate Director and Associate Professor in the Physical Therapy Department at Johnson & Wales University where his academic focus and expertise is in Biomechanics, Poly-trauma and Amputation Rehabilitation, Adaptive Sport, Exercise, and Recreation (SER), Rehabilitation Engineering, Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (EDS), and Diagnostic Imaging. He holds three Board-Certified Specialist certifications in Neurology, Orthopedics, and Sports from the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties. Laferrier is also a Certified Assistive Technology Professional from the Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA), and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist from the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). He is also a Certified Specialist in Vestibular Rehabilitation from the American Institute of Balance (AIB).

Laferrier has Bachelor of Arts degrees in Biology and Psychology, an MSPT in Physical Therapy from the University of Rhode Island, and a PhD in Rehabilitation Science and Technology from the University of Pittsburgh. Laferrier is a veteran of the US Marines and US Army and while in the Army served as the officer-in-charge (OIC) of physical therapy for the Polytrauma and Amputee Centers for Excellence in Washington D.C. and San Antonio TX. He has worked all over the world evaluating and treating some of the most severe and complex conditions found today. He currently sees patients in addition to his academic duties at Johnson & Wales University. His scholarly products include over 20 peer-reviewed publications, national and international presentations, and book chapters.