Madelyn Filomeno

Associated Faculty

Titles:

Adjunct Professor, UConn DPT Program
Physical therapist

Academic Degrees:

B.S. Allied Health Science – University of Connecticut, 2013
DPT – University of Connecticut, 2016

Areas of Expertise:

Acute Care Physical Therapy
Neurological Physical Therapy
Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy

Biography:

Dr. Filomeno earned a B.S. from the University of Connecticut in allied health sciences in 2013, and went on to complete her DPT from the University of Connecticut in 2016. She began treating in acute care and in an outpatient orthopedic clinic expanding her knowledge in orthopedic, medical, surgical, neurological and cardiology patient populations. She has been practicing with mobilizing patients from floor level of care to intensive care units including patients in the cardiac, neuro-trauma, surgical, cardiothoracic surgical and medical ICUs. She has training and experience with mobilizing patients with complex lines including ventricular assistive devices, intra-aortic balloon pumps and patients on ECMO. She went on to complete specialty certifications in Parkinson’s Disease, Brain injury, Stroke, and is recognized as American Board of Physical Therapy Specialty certified in Neurological Physical Therapy. She began her experience in the academic role in January of 2022 as she wanted to share her passion and enthusiasm with the evolving students as they learn how to enter the field professionally.

Research & Presentations

“The Effectiveness of LSVT BIG in the Treatment of Individuals with Parkinson’s Disease”
CTAPTA Annual Conference, Hartford, CT 2016