Kristen Cezat, PT, DPT, NCS, ATP/SMS

Biography

Kristen Cezat is a board-certified Neurological Clinical Specialist and a RESNA-certified Assistive Technology and Seating & Mobility Specialist. She worked full-time at the Orlando Health Advanced Rehabilitation Institute from 2011 to 2024, including eight years as the Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Clinical Specialist. Kristen has dedicated her clinical career to optimizing care for individuals living with spinal cord injury and to the development and support of community-based programs. She currently works full-time as a Clinical Education Specialist for Altimate Medical, Inc., and has presented nationally and internationally on topics related to spinal cord injury and complex rehabilitation technology.

Education

Kristen graduated from the University of Central Florida with a Sports and Fitness degree in 2008, followed by a DPT in 2011. She is currently pursuing a Doctorate of Health Science from the University of Indianapolis.

Awards

• APTA SCI Special Interest Group (SIG) award for Clinical Excellence in SCI Care in 2019
• FPTA and APTA Outstanding PT/PTA Award in 2020