Kristin J. Krosschell, DPT is the Professor of Physical Therapy and Human Movement Sciences and Pediatrics at Northwestern University – The Feinberg School of Medicine. Her primary research is focused on clinical outcome measures in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) and surrogate outcomes for clinical trials, and exercise and participation in SMA. Dr. Krosschell leads the Northwestern PT GoBabyGo! Program, examining early mobility adaptations and use in young children.
Academic Focus:
Evolving the field of physical therapy education at all levels of training, with a specific focus on pediatric physical therapy, neurology and neuromuscular diseases. National and international collaborative education efforts focused on clinical trial readiness in spinal muscular atrophy and outcomes training.
Representative Publications:
Stander Use in Spinal Muscular Atrophy: Results From a Large Natural History Database
Motor Function Test Reliability During the NeuroNEXT Spinal Muscular Atrophy Infant Biomarker Study
Natural History of Infantile-Onset Spinal Muscular Atrophy