Samantha Tomlin, PT, DPT

Personal Statement

Samantha Tomlin, PT, DPT, is a clinical specialist at Texas Children’s Specialty Care Cy-fair. She has experience working with adults and children in a wide range of settings, including developmental outpatient pediatrics, acute care with emphasis on cardiology, ICU and neuro ICU, outpatient orthopedics, sports medicine, inpatient rehabilitation, and outpatient neurology.

Samantha is passionate about working with children and loves what she does. She believes in the resiliency of children and their ability to overcome obstacles without diminishing their potential. Her mission is to equip patients and families with the tools they need to achieve their goals and maximize their functional independence so they can enjoy life and live it to the fullest.

As a certified clinical instructor through the Texas Consortium of Physical Therapy, Samantha is also committed to teaching and sharing her knowledge with the next generation of pediatric physical therapists and physical therapist assistants.

Clinical Interests:

Specializes in treating patients 15 months - 21 years old
Developmental delays
General orthopedics
Cerebral palsy
Amputees
Spina bifida
Spinal cord injuries
Traumatic brain injuries
Aquatics

Research Interests:

Optimal utilization of orthotics with spinal cord injury and spina bifida patient populations to maximize function
Ambulation potential for patients with congenital vs traumatic limb loss

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