Dr. Lori Yokomizo is originally from Northern California. She completed her Bachelors in Exercise Science at Cal State Long Beach and her Doctor of Physical Therapy at The University of Miami. After working for two years in inpatient brain injury rehabilitation and outpatient orthopaedics, she decided to further her education at The University of Utah’s Neurologic Physical Therapy Residency. She was attracted to Utah’s deep roster of seasoned and research-based clinicians as well as the wide variety of diagnoses that are treated at the University’s Hospital. One of Lori’s favorite aspects of the residency is being a teaching assistant for Utah’s DPT students in Neuromuscular Management labs.
Lori places a strong emphasis on research inside and outside of the clinic. She has assisted in data collection and writing of a manuscript regarding the contribution of the vestibular system in people with unilateral lower limb loss, which has been submitted for journal review. In addition to research, Lori loves to volunteer in adaptive sports and community outreach events.
Lori’s special interests include the integration of physical interventions and behavioral management in the brain injury population as well as incorporating evidence-based practice into her daily treatment sessions. She is excited to continue teaching DPT students during her residency and would love to pursue academia as a long term career goal.