Quinnipiac University
Angie Brown

Clinical Associate Professor of Physical Therapy

Dr. Brown joined Quinnipiac in January 2024 as a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy. She received her Bachelor's and Master of Science degrees in Physical Therapy from Boston University. She earned her transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Northeastern University and is currently completing coursework for a Doctorate in Education from Abilene Christian University in Texas.

Dr. Brown is a board-certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties and a Certified Lymphedema Specialist. She has extensive clinical experience with orthopedic patients and has taught DPT students full-time since 2016. Dr. Brown currently teaches in the musculoskeletal curriculum, and her research interests include the effectiveness of learning strategies on student outcomes and the impact of institutional supports on student retention.

Education

  • BS, Boston University
  • MS, Boston University
  • DPT, Northeastern University

Areas of Expertise

  • Occupational Medicine, Work and Ergonomics
  • Orthopedics/Musculoskeletal Disorders

Organization

  • Physical Therapy

Mail Drop

  • NH-HSC

Experience

Quinnipiac University

Clinical Associate Professor of Physical Therapy

Hamden, CT

2024 - Present

University of Hartford

Clinical Associate Professor of Physical Therapy

West Hartford, CT

2023 - 2023

Select Physical Therapy

Staff Physical Therapist

West Hartford, CT

2019 - 2019

University of Hartford

Clinical Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy

West Hartford, CT

2017 - 2023

University of Hartford

Visting Professor of Physical Therapy

West Hartford, CT

2016 - 2017

University of Hartford

Adjunct Faculty, Dept. of Physical Therapy

West Hartford, CT

2015 - 2016

Prohealth Physical Therapy

Staff Physical Therapist

Glastonbury, CT

2015 - 2016

Capital Community College

Adjunct Faculty, Anatomy and Physiology

Hartford, CT

2014 - 2015

Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center

Staff Physical Therapist

Windsor, CT

2013 - 2014

Prohealth Physical Therapy

Lead Physical Therapist

Glastonbury, CT

2008 - 2013

Alliance Occupational Health

Staff Physical Therapist

Plainville, CT

2008 - 2008

Orthosport Rehab Associates

Rehab Facilities Manager

Waterford, CT

2005 - 2007

Connecticut Occupational Medicine Partners

Senior Physical Therapist

Windsor, CT

2003 - 2005

Johnson Memorial Hospital

Staff Physical Therapist

Stafford Springs, CT

2000 - 2022

Nursing Care Center of Bristol

Staff Physical Therapist

Bristol, CT

1999 - 2000

Rockville General Hospital

Staff Physical Therapist

Vernon, CT

1997 - 1999

Selected Publications

Conference Presentation

Exploring the Impact of Internal Institutional Support on Retention: Perspectives from First-Generation BIPOC Online Undergraduate Students at a Private Christian University.

Brown, A., Palafox, T., Prunty, K.

Best Practices in Christian Higher Education, Abilene, TX , Abilene Christian University (2024)

Non-Peer Reviewed Journal Article Review

Knee problems tend to flare up as you age – an orthopedic specialist explains available treatment options

Brown, A.

The Conversation November (2024)

Professional Designation