Danielle Farzanegan, PT, DPT, SCS
Physical Therapist - Clinical Specialist
Functional Dry Needling Certified
Emergency Response for the Athlete Certified
Departments:
Office location:
18200 Katy Fwy
Houston, TX 77094
Get to know Danielle Farzanegan, PT, DPT, SCS
Dr. Danielle Farzanegan is a Clinical Specialist at Texas Children's Hospital in the Texas Medical Center. She is a board-certified Sports Specialist and is a mentor in the residency program. As a previous professional dancer and a teacher in the community, Danielle enjoys treating dancers in the clinic who present with acute and chronic injuries.
Danielle has presented at multiple national conferences regarding sports physical therapy for the youth athlete and the performing artist. She maintains active participation in dance medicine associations and is the outreach chair for the Performing Arts Special Interest Group of the American Physical Therapy Association. In addition, Danielle also helps to leads dance medicine initiatives at the hospital.
Personal Statement
For as long as I can remember, dance has been part of my life. I started taking classes at the age of three and never looked back. It did not take me long to recognize that dancers and other types of performing artists get injured at a high rate and commonly do not seek out the care they need. I had an incredible physical therapist growing up who understood the skills and performance qualities that I would need to get back to the stage, and it meant the world to be to have him in my corner.
I am strongly committed to providing evidence-based care to my patients and their families. Regardless of the activity that our athlete participates in, I want them to understand that we are here as part of their support system to get them safely back to what they love. As a physical therapist at Texas Children's Hospital, I believe that we are equipped with the tools to provide the highest quality care for our patients.
Clinical Interests
Knee and hip injuries, dance, performing arts
Education
| School | Education | Degree | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington University in St. Louis | DPT | Doctorate in Physical Therapy | 2019 |
| University of Arizona | Bachelors | Bachelor of Fine Arts Minor in Physiology | 2016 |
Organizations
| Organization Name | Role |
|---|---|
| American Physical Therapy Association | Member, Performing Arts Special Interest Group Outreach Chair |
| International Association of Dance Medicine & Science | Member |
Board Certification
Board Certified Sports Clinical Specialist
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Research interests
Dance rehabilitation, athletic identity for performing artists, application of Motion Analysis Lab data for dancers, evidence-based return to sport criteria