Gabriele Moriello, PT, MS, GCS

Gabriele received her BS degree in physical therapy from Ithaca College and her MS degree in allied health from the University of Connecticut. She is currently in the dissertation phase of her studies at Virginia Commonwealth University where she is completing her PhD in health related sciences with an emphasis on gerontology. Gabriele is also a board certified clinical specialist in geriatric physical therapy and has worked with the older adult population for the majority of her career. Her research interests are in the area of sterotypes and attitudes toward older adults and treadmill training using body weight support in those with neurological diagnoses.

Current Teaching Responsibilities

• PTY 504: Introduction to the Physical Therapy Profession
• PTY 501: Neuroscience
• PTY 608: Clinical Education I
• PTY 611: Motor Control: Theory & Application
• PTY 616: Adult Neuromuscular Systems
• PTY 769: Capstone Project

Research Activity

Moriello G. The effect of implicit sterotypes on the physical performance of older adults.

Maloney K, Valenza P, Moriello G. Effects of gait training with a body weight support device and treadmill in patients with impaired ambulatory ability from a TBI.

Moriello G, Gray S, Poli D, Schwartz S, Sommer J. Outcomes following treadmill training with partial body weight support on an individual with a traumatic brain injury and multiple CVAs.

Assistant Professor
Doctor of Physical Therapy Program
morieg@sage.edu
(518) 244-2063