Angela Shierk, PhD, OTR

Assistant Professor, School of Occupational Therapy

Dr. Angela Shierk, is currently an assistant professor in the School of Occupational Therapy at Texas Woman’s University in Denton, TX and a clinical researcher at Scottish Rite for Children in Dallas, TX. She graduated with a masters in occupational therapy from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, and a PhD in occupational therapy from Texas Woman’s University. She has worked as an occupational therapist in pediatric settings including outpatient clinics, inpatient rehabilitation, and public schools. Her research focuses on improving upper limb function using a variety of modalities for children with cerebral palsy. Specifically, the research explores the effectiveness of constraint induced movement therapy (CIMT) with and without the use of virtual reality equipment, therapy following botulinum toxin injections, and the effectiveness of home programs.

Texas Woman's University, Denton, TX, USA

Dallas, Texas, USA