Jennifer Tucker
PhD, PT, DPT, PCS
Jennifer Tucker
PhD, PT, DPT, PCS
Jennifer Tucker, PhD, PT, DPT, PCS, is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Program of Physical Therapy at the University of Central Florida. She earned her Master’s degree in Physical Therapy from the University of Indianapolis, her Doctor of Physical Therapy from the University of South Alabama, and her PhD in Exceptional Education from UCF. Dr. Tucker is board certified in pediatrics by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS).
She serves as Director of *UCF Go Baby Go*, where her research centers on community-embedded interventions that promote play and participation for children with and without disabilities. Her current projects explore the impact of mobility devices—including modified ride-on cars and harness systems—on communication, social interaction, quality of life, and functional mobility for both children and adults.
Dr. Tucker has published and presented nationally on early mobility, interprofessional education, and inclusive participation, advancing innovative approaches to pediatric rehabilitation and collaborative care. Unlimited
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