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502 Bridgeside Point 1 Pittsburgh, PA 15219

Biography

Ally Bove is a practicing physical therapist who focuses on musculoskeletal populations. On campus, she is also involved in the University Senate’s Equity, Inclusion and Anti-Discrimination Advocacy committee and is a current trainee in the Mothers Leading Science program. Bove is currently funded by a K23 award from the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities, studying sociodemographic disparities in rehabilitation use and outcomes after knee replacement surgery.

Education
  • Bachelor of Science in Biology, Duquesne University
  • Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences, Duquesne University
  • Doctor of Physical Therapy, Columbia University
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Rehabilitation Science, University of Pittsburgh
Awards
  • Rose Award for Excellence in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Research, 2019
Research Interests
  • Race, gender, geographic and socioeconomic disparities related to knee and hip osteoarthritis, total joint replacement and low back pain
  • Cost-effectiveness of physical therapy for musculoskeletal disorders
  • Using telehealth and digital interventions to improve access to care and equity in outcomes for patients with musculoskeletal conditions seeking rehabilitation care
  • Qualitative research related to musculoskeletal conditions
Publications
Professional Organization Appointments
  • American Physical Therapy Association
  • Association of Rheumatology Professionals
  • Osteoarthritis Research Society International