Dr. Elizabeth (Beth) M. Williamson

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Education

• PhD, Experimental Psychology, 2006, Texas Tech University
• MA, Psychology, 1993, Texas A&M University Corpus Christi
• BS, Physical Therapy, 1981, University of Texas Health Science Center

Teaching

• PTE 720 Neuroanatomy-Neuroscience
• PTE 753 Patient Management: Neuromuscular II
• PTE 754 Patient Management: Special Considerations Across the Life Span
• PTE 760 Research Project
• PTE 880 Research Seminar

Professional experience

Dr. Williamson's early practice (1981 – 1988) focused on acute care and adult neurorehabilitation and her current practice focuses on pediatric physical therapy. She has participated in several short-term medical mission trips in Mexico, Bolivia, and Uganda.

Professional organizations

• American Association of Physical Therapy (APTA)
• Association of Psychology Science (APS)
• American Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine (AACPDM)
• Gerontological Society of America (GSA)

Research and professional interests

Dr. Williamson’s research interests include aging of the motor system and the long-term effect of pediatric physical therapy interventions on the functional capabilities of children with neurological disabilities.

Peer Reviewed Publications

Williamson, E.M., Pederson, N., Rawson, H. & Daniel, T. (2019) The effect of inspiratory muscle training on Duchenne muscular dystrophy: a meta-analysis. Pediatric Physical Therapy, 31, 323-330.

Bliss, R., Brueilly, K. E., Swiggum, M. S., Morris, G. S., Williamson, E. M. (2018) The Importance of Academic Doctor Degreed Core Faculty in Physical Therapist Education. Journal of Physical Therapy Education, 32, 123-127.

Robinson, B. S., Williamson, E. M., Cook, J. L., Lord, E., & Harrison, K. (2015) Effects of dual-channel functional electrical stimulation system on gait, balance, and balance confidence of an adult with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy. Physiotherapy Theory and Practice, 31(3), 214-220.

Peer Reviewed Scientific and Professional Presentations

Brandt, L., Farris, E., Hubbard, S., Rackers, H., & Williamson, E. M. The Effects of Aquatic Therapy on Individuals with Muscular Dystrophy: A Systematic Review Missouri Physical Therapy Spring Conference
April 2026

Burley, E. Street. A., & Williamson, E. M. Comparing the Berg Balance Scale and Tinetti Balance Assessment in Predicting Fall Risk: A Systematic Review
Missouri Physical Therapy Spring Conference
April 2025

Dillion, K., Lahue, C., Shipley, L., Worley, K. M., Williamson, E. M. & Willis, J. The Effects of an Executive Cognitive Task and Time of Day on Walking Balance with Perturbations.
Association of Psychological Science Annual Convention
May 2024

Schutte, S., Nguyen, J., & Williamson, E. M. Effects of an Auditory, Executive Function Task on Reactive Walking Balance.
Missouri Physical Therapy Spring Conference
April 2023

Henson, K., Leverenz, L., Williamson, E.M.
The Effectiveness of Physical Therapy to Treat Congenital Muscular Torticollis: A Meta-analysis
American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting
February 2022

Lee, T., McLaurin, C., Handwork, S., Copeland, K., Williamson, E.M.
Effects of Time of Day on Postural Stability during a Cognitive Task Among Older Adults.
American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting
February 2021

Drane, K.G., Lupo, M.B., & Williamson, E.M.
Effect of yoga on metabolic parameters of a young adolescent with cerebral palsy: a single-subject design.
American Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine 73rd Annual Convention
September 2019.

Awards and honors

• Accepted into the National Physical Therapy Examination Academy of Advanced Item Writers, October 2015.
• Member, Psi Chi Chapter at Texas A&M Corpus Christi (National Honor Society for Psychology), 1991 to 1992.