Biography
Dr. Appiah-Kubi obtained his PhD in Neuromotor Science from Temple University, Philadelphia (in 2019), where he researched into the development of a rehabilitation protocol to treat balance disorders with focus on vestibular-related disorders through sensory reweighting. He received his Masters and Bachelors in Physical Therapy from Cardiff University, UK (2009) and University of Ghana (2005), respectively. He was an Assistant Lecturer at the University of Ghana Physical Therapy Department (2010-2013).
His research interest is to study the effects of concurrent vestibular activation and postural training on sensory reweighting of postural control processing in individuals with vestibular-related disorders using virtual reality, and to validate a virtual reality-based device for vestibular-postural rehabilitation. The population of interest to achieve this aim include the elderly, stroke, vestibular dysfunction, multiple sclerosis and traumatic brain injury. In addition, he is currently collaborating with colleagues from the University of Ghana and Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital (Ghana) to develop a low-cost technologically-based quantitative balance assessment device for people with stroke in low-resource settings. He has over 15 peer-reviewed articles related to vestibular and oculomotor assessments, vestibular rehabilitation and stroke. He joined Clarkson University in 2020 and he is currently an Assistant Professor.
Education Background
Neuromotor Science, Ph.D. | Temple University | Jan 2014 - Dec 2019
Dissertation: Effects of vestibular training on postural control in healthy adults
Physical Therapy, M.S. | Cardiff University | Sep 2007 - Sep 2009
Dissertation: Effect of the Benefoot Walker on plantar pressure and gait asymmetry during walking in healthy people
Physical Therapy, B.S. | University of Ghana | Aug 2001 - May 2005
Dissertation: Therapeutic exercises and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) in the treatment of chronic low back pain (LBP)
Courses Taught
Assistant Professor | Clarkson University (Physical Therapy Dept.), Potsdam, NY, United States | Aug 2020 - Present
- PT 999_A & B: Independent Study in Physical Therapy
- PT 657: Advanced Clinicals Skills (Presentation consultant for students)
- PT 648: Writing and Presentation Research (Research Advisor)
- PT 618: Research Practicum (Research Advisor)
- PT 614: Neuromuscular Physical Therapy (Semester coordinator/Instructor/Co-lab instructor)
- PT 524: Neuromuscular Physical Therapy (Instructor)
- PT 614_10: Neuroanatomy (Instructor)
- PT 608: Research Methods (Research Advisor)
- PT 604: Physical Therapy for Multiple Systems Disorders I (Tutor and co-instructor)
- PT 505: Foundational Sciences for Physical Therapy (Co-instructor)
- PT 506: Professional Foundation for Physical Therapy (Co-instructor)
- PT 528: Analytical Methods for Evidence Based Practice (Research Advisor)
- PT 524: Neuromuscular Physical Therapy I (Instructor)
- BY 405: Undergraduate Research in Bioscience (Instructor)
- PT 305: Introduction to Physical Therapy II (Guest lecturer)
- PT 300: Independent Study (Research Advisor)
- ES 247: Sophomore Research Experience (Instructor)
- BR 210: Introduction Biomedical Research III (Co-instructor)
- BR 211: Introduction Biomedical Research IV (Co-instructor)
Adjunct Professor (Senior Lecturer) | University of Health And Allied Sciences (Physical Therapy Dept. | Ho, Bolta Region, Ghana | Jan 2025 - Present
- BPTH 315: Neurorehabilitation I (Co-instructor)
- BPTH 318: Neurorehabilitation II (Co-instructor)
Adjunct Professor | Saint Joseph’s University, formerly University of the Sciences (Physical Therapy Dept.), Philadelphia, PA, United States | Aug 2018 - Nov 2018
- PT 505: Neuromuscular PT I
Teaching Assistant | Temple University (Kinesiology Dept.), Philadelphia, PA, United States | Aug 2016 - May 2017
- KINS 2204: Motor behavior
Assistant Lecturer (Professor) | University of Ghana (Physical Therapy Dept.), Accra, Ghana | Apr 2010 - Dec 2015
- PSTR 405: Dermatology and Burns in Physical Therapy
- PSTR 311: Neurorehabilitation
- PSTR 302: Clinical Measurement and Instrumentation in Physical Therapy
- PSTR 216: Introductory Physical Therapy (co-lecture)
Research Assistant | University of Ghana (Physical Therapy Dept.), Accra, Ghana | Nov 2006 - Mar 2010
- PSTR 404: Physiotherapy in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- PSTR 314: Cardiopulmonary and Intensive Care Physiotherapy
Service
Professional
- Member, Search Committee
Physical therapy Dept., Clarkson University, NY
2025 - Member, Ghana Journal of Physiotherapy Committee
Ghana Physiotherapy Association
Jun 2025 - Present - Seminar Presentation
Virtual reality vestibular rehabilitation through sensory reweighting: killing three
birds with a stone
Biology Dept., Clarkson University, NY
Apr 2025 - Oral Presentations Judge (Graduate Students)
Research and Projects Showcase (RAPS)
Clarkson University, NY
Spring 2025 - Member, Global Health Committee
Physical therapy Dept., Clarkson University, NY
2024 – Present - Member, Admissions Committee
Physical therapy Dept., Clarkson University, NY
2024 – Present - Member, Search Committee
Physical therapy Dept., Clarkson University, NY
2024 - Lab demonstration (Motion Analysis Lab) and tour of the School of Health Sciences
for MASH (Medical Academy of Science and Health) Camp
Northern Area Health Education Center, NY
Aug 2024 - Faculty Advisor
Kharis Bible Study
Student Organization, Clarkson University, NY
Fall 2024 - Present - Faculty Advisor
Nigerian Student Association
Student Organization, Clarkson University, NY
Fall 2024 - Present - Member, DPT Curriculum Development Committee in Ghana
University of Ghana and University of Health and Allied Sciences
Sep 2023 - April 2025 - Lab demonstration (Motion Analysis Lab) and tour of the School of Health Sciences
for Middle Schoolers from AA Kingston Middle School, Potsdam, NY
School of Health Sciences, Clarkson University, NY
May 2024 - Oral Presentations Judge (Graduate Students)
Research and Projects Showcase (RAPS)
Clarkson University, NY - Advisor | Student Organization | Clarkson University, NY | Fall 2023 - Present
Brothers And Sisters In Christ (BASIC) - Poster Presentations Judge | Clarkson University, NY | Summer 2023
Research and Projects Showcase (RAPS) - Lab demonstration (Motion Analysis Lab) and tour of the School of Health Sciences for High School Students, Potsdam, NY | Clarkson University, NY | June 2023
- Lab demonstration (Motion Analysis Lab) and tour of the School of Health Sciences for 8th grade Students s from AA Kingston Middle School, Potsdam, NY | Clarkson University, NY | Apr 2023
- Lab demonstration (Motion Analysis Lab) and tour of the School of Health Sciences for St. Lawrence-Lewis BOCES, NY | Clarkson University, NY | Feb 2023
- Member, Search Committee for professor of practice, Center for Rehabilitation Engineering Science and Technology (CREST) Engineering Dept., Clarkson University, NY | 2023
- Chair, Search Committee for faculty position, Physical therapy Dept. | Clarkson University, NY | 2023
- Member, curriculum changes within the DPT program, Physical therapy Dept., Clarkson University, NY | 2023 - Present
- Member, Search Committee for permanent chair, Physical therapy Dept., Clarkson University, NY | 2022
- Member, Open House for High School Students School of Health Sciences, Clarkson University, NY | 2022 - 2023
- Member, Center for Rehabilitation Engineering Science and Technology (CREST) Steering Committee | Clarkson University, NY | 2022 - Present
- Member, Search Committee for interim chair/visiting professor, Physical therapy Dept. | Clarkson University, NY | 2022
- International Committee | Clarkson University, NY | 2021 - Present
- International Presenter for a Research Seminar The Influence of Sensory Reweighting on Human Postural Control For the Ghana Physiotherapy Association (GPA), Ghana | Aug 2021 - Present
- Research Curriculum Committee , Physical therapy Dept. | Clarkson University, NY | 2020 - Present
- Awards and Scholarship Committee, Physical therapy Dept. | Clarkson University, NY | 2020 - Present
- Lab demonstration for DPT students , Physical therapy Dept. |Temple University, PA NeuroCom SOT and other assessment modules | 2016 - 2017
- Volunteer, Human movement day for prospective masters’ and Ph.D. students Neuromotor Science program, Temple University, PA Lab demonstration; discussions with prospective students | Dec 2016
- Volunteer, Peen-sponsored SfN BAW science exhibitions | Franklin Institute, Philadelphia PA Poster, brainwaves and BCI; backyard brains EMG spiker box, Neuro Sky helicopter, Necomimi BCI device | Mar 2016
- Member, SAHS Career Outreach Committee | School of Allied Health Sciences (SAHS), University of Ghana Giving talks on various programs to prospective students (high school graduates) | Dec 2011 - Dec 2013
Community
- Organizer, Spiritual and Social well-being of Africans | Potsdam, NY | 2023 - Present
Organize bi-monthly Bible Studies gatherings with free dinner for African students at Clarkson University and other Africans in the Potsdam-Canton area - Organizer and Convenor, Ghanaian Community | Potsdam, NY | 2022 - Present |
Organize bi-yearly social gatherings for Ghanaian students at Clarkson University and other Ghanaians in the Potsdam-Canton area - Church deacon in charge of Young & Young Adults’ Ministries, Media and Literary Departments | Resurrection Power & Living Bread Ministries Church, Bronx NY | 2017 - 2022
Set up policies and effective strategies to run the organization Organized Youth and Young Adults’ summer camp programs - Organized and operating Food Pantry | Organized and operating Food Pantry | 2015 - 2020
Served as chair of food pantry planning committee Provided food to the community on weekly basis (on average 60 people/week) - Vice president of Young Adults’ ministry | Resurrection Power & Living Bread Ministries Church, Bronx NY | 2015 - 2017
Organized educational, leadership and training programs for young adults in the community - Pre-Youth Sunday School Teacher | Resurrection Power & Living Bread Ministries Church, Bronx NY | 2014 - 2021
Taught kids (aged 12 – 16 years) effective life principles and leadership skills every Weekend; Planning committee member for Children’s summer camp programs - Guest interviewee on maintaining a healthy back (spine) | Dec 2011
Guest interviewee on maintaining a healthy back (spine) - Youth executive leader of Youth ministry | Resurrection Power & Living Bread Ministries Church, Accra, Ghana | 2006 - 2013
Organized educational, leadership and training programs for youth in the community
Research Interests
- Sensory reweighting
- Vestibular rehabilitation
- Balance training
- Balance assessment
- Virtual reality
Graduate Student | Temple University (Physical Therapy Dept.), Philadelphia, PA, United States | Jan 2014 - Dec 2019
Developed a rehabilitation protocol (i.e. a concurrent vestibular and postural training) to treat vestibular-related balanced disorders
Graduate Research Assistant– Motor-Action-Perceptual Lab | Temple University (Physical Therapy Dept.), Philadelphia, PA, United States | Jan 2014 – May 2017
Temple University (Physical Therapy Dept.), Philadelphia, PA, United States Worked with W.G. Wright (Ph.D.) on a Department of Defense Army Rapid Innovation Fund ($1,178,000) for the Virtual Environment TBI Screening (VETS) study
Recruitment and management of research participants; Assisted in assessments and testing of over 212 healthy and concussed individuals; Data management, processing and analyses; Major studies involved– National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), Traumatic Brain Injury [TBI] Assessment of Readiness using a gait Evaluation Test (TARGET); Virtual Environment TBI Screening (VETS); Created the VETS device to diagnose concussion symptoms and balance issues; Developed the TARGET test
Students’ Research Coordinator | University of Ghana (Physical Therapy Dept.), Accra, Ghana | May 2011 - Dec 2013
Organized students’ research proposal presentations; Coordinated research activities for students, professors and external examiner; Organized students’ research defence sessions
Clinical Practice
Part-time Practicing Physical Therapist | Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, Accra, Ghana | Jan 2007 - Dec 2013
Evaluated, treated and re-evaluated pediatric, geriatric, orthopedic, respiratory and neurological conditions associated with movement and functional activities; Taught PT students on the floors and clinic during clinical rotation; Provided information on the awareness and prevention of various musculoskeletal disorders and disabilities to clients and the general public
Specific conditions: stroke, spinal cord injuries, peripheral nerve injuries, polyneuropathies, back pain, fractures, soft tissue injuries, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, Erb’s palsy, cerebral palsy, chronic bronchitis and tuberculosis.
Full-time Intern and Practicing Physical Therapist | Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, Accra, Ghana | Aug 2005 - Oct 2006
Evaluated, treated and re-evaluated various physical therapy conditions in outpatients and in-patient settings; Supervised physical therapy students during clinical rotations Specific conditions: stroke, spinal cord injuries, peripheral nerve injuries, polyneuropathies, back pain, fractures, soft tissue injuries, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, Erb’s palsy, cerebral palsy, chronic bronchitis and tuberculosis.
Awards
- National Institute of Health (NIH) Loan Repayment Program (Up to $50,000)
Effects of concurrent headshake and postural training on postural control using virtual reality in older adults
Award ID: 2L30DC020619-03
Aug 2025 - Jul 2026 - First Time Grant Recipient
Clarkson Principal Investigator (2023-2024)
Research & Excellence Award, Clarkson Sponsored Research Services
April 2025 - National Institute of Health (NIH) Loan Repayment Program (Up to $50,000)
Effects of concurrent headshake and postural training on postural control using virtual reality in young adults
Award ID: 2L30DC020619-02
Aug 2024 - Jul 2025 - Faculty Seminars & Faculty-Student Dialogues - Associated Colleges of St. Lawrence Valley
$600 Participating Faculty
Promoting Virtual Reality in Teaching and Research
Imtiaz, M., Twedt E., Betrus, T., Hastings. M, Appiah-Kubi, K. O., Petley, L.,
Chaudhry, S., Williams-Bergen, E., Lipke-Perry, T.
Aug 2024 - Hyundai Corporation ($270,000; Co-PI)
Identification and sensing of motion sickness biomarkers: Phase 1
Ferro, A., Rossner, A., Andreescu, S., Appiah-Kubi, K.O., Sirsat, T.
Grants
Co-PI. Imtiaz M, Fite K & Appiah-Kubi KO (2023-2024). Center for Rehabilitation Engineering, Science and Technology (CREST) Graduate Research Fellowship Grant Proposals. Re-design of a low-power ai vision controlled pediatric prosthetic hand. Total award: Graduate student support + $ 5,000
Mentor. Kuxhaus L, Hunter G, Issen K, Boolani A, Schuckers S, Appiah-Kubi KO, Michalek A, et al. (2023-2026). NIH R25 BiOengineering Research Education to AcceLerate Innovation in STEM (BOREALIS). Total award: $ 660,475
PI. Appiah-Kubi KO (2023-2024). Restore Center Pilot Project Award, Standard University. Effects of concurrent vestibular activation and postural training on postural control using virtual reality. Total award: $ 30,000
PI. Appiah-Kubi KO (2022-2024). NIH Loan Repayment Program. Effects of concurrent vestibular activation and postural training on postural control using virtual reality. Total award: $ 50,000
PI. Appiah-Kubi KO (2021-2022). Undergraduate Faculty Research Awards, Clarkson University. Effects of concurrent vestibular activation and postural training on postural control using virtual reality. Total award: $ 5,000
Publications
- Appiah-Kubi, K. O., Senarathna, D., Mondal, S., & Boolani, A. (2025). Physical Inactivity and Sedentary Behavior Negatively Impact Postural Balance and Gait. Applied Sciences, 15(22), 12058. https://doi.org/10.3390/app152212058
- Zhang, Z., Singh, H., Stamatis, A., Appiah-Kubi, K., Quintero, H. P., Papadakis, Z., Retortillo, S. G., Torad, A., Kadry, A., Locke, E., McCarthy, R., Boolani, A., & Bowersock, C. (2025). Association between leg muscle coordination and subjective energy-fatigue states during walking: 1133. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 57(10 Suppl), 353–354. https://doi.org/10.1249/01.mss.0001157604.77406.fc
- Saldo, G. F., Zhang, Z., Bowersock, C., Stamatis, A., Appiah-Kubi, K., Quintero, H. P., Papadakis, Z., Retortillo, S. G., Torad, A., Kadry, A., Locke, E., McCarthy, R., Boolani, A., & Harshvardhan, H. (2025). Do changes in mental and physical energy and fatigue impact changes on neck muscle coordination?: 1134. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 57(10S), 354. https://doi.org/10.1249/01.mss.0001157608.59873.5d
- Papadakis, Z., Stamatis, A., Almajid, R., Appiah-Kubi, K., Lee Smith, M., Parnes, N., Boolani, A. (2024). Addressing Biomechanical Errors in the Back Squat for Older Adults: A Clinical Perspective for Maintaining Neutral Spine and Knee Alignment. Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology, 9 (4), 224. https://doi.org/10.3390/jfmk9040224
- Appiah-Kubi, K. O., Galgon, A., Tierney, R., Lauer, R., & Wright, W. G. (2024). Concurrent vestibular activation and postural training recalibrate somatosensory, vestibular and gaze stabilization processes. PloS one, 19(7), e0292200. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0292200
- Veeranki, Y. R., Garcia-Retortillo, S., Papadakis, Z., Stamatis, A., Appiah-Kubi, K. O., Locke, E., ... & Posada-Quintero, H. F. (2024). Detecting Psychological Interventions Using Bilateral Electromyographic Wearable Sensors. Sensors, 24(5), 1425. https://doi.org/10.3390/s24051425
- Golzari, K., Boolani, A., Papadakis, Z., Garcia-Retortillo, S., Locke, E., McCarthy, R., Appiah-Kubi, K.O., Kadry, A., Torad, A., Elwan, M. & Posada-Quintero, H. (2023). Cervical Erector Spinae Intermuscular Coordination while Using Noise Cancellation Headphones During Walking. In International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings (Vol. 16, No. 2, p. 226).
Under Review
- Richards, M., Appiah-Kubi, K. O., Ball, J., Boolani, A., King, M., Treptow, S., Kuchuas, L., & Almeida, B. (202X). Implementation of a Biomedical Research Training Program for Early-Stage Undergraduate Students to Inspire Development of a STEM Professional Identity. Biomedical Engineering Education
In Preparation
- Appiah-Kubi, K. O., Galgon, A., Tierney, R., Lauer, R., & Wright, W. G. (202X). Concurrent vestibular-postural training may promote postural reflexes through decreased muscular activation. Sensors.
- Prosun, P., Fournier, D., Raavi, P., Chaudhry, S., Appiah-Kubi, K. O. (202X). A study protocol to evaluate the effect of a virtual reality tool to assess sensory reweighting during gait. Gait & Posture.
Conference Presentations
Peer Reviewed Abstracts: Keynote Speaker:
- Appiah-Kubi, K.O., Lain, E., Imtiaz M.H. (Dec 2022). A study protocol to evaluate the effects of vestibular training on the postural control of healthy adults using virtual reality. 2nd International Virtual Conference on Neuroscience, Brain Disorders and Therapeutics), Delight Scientific Conferences, UK
Peer Reviewed Abstracts: Poster Presentation
- Jang, J., Garcia, Y., Pham, V., Kukla, S., Appiah-Kubi, K. O., (Jul 2025). Neural assessment of multisensory integration during gait using virtual reality. Research and Project Showcase (RAPS), Clarkson University
- JnBaptiste, E. & Appiah-Kubi, K. O., (Jul 2025). Overground versus treadmill 6 Minute Walk Test in older adults. Research and Project Showcase (RAPS), Clarkson University
- Pham, V., Garcia, Y., Williams, C., Appiah-Kubi, K. O., (Jul 2025). Sensory reweighting during gait using virtual reality. Research and Project Showcase (RAPS), Clarkson University
- Garcia, Y., Jang, J., Pham, V., Appiah-Kubi, K. O., (Jul 2025). Validation of an EGG-virtual reality program for the Gait Sensory Interaction Test. Research and Project Showcase (RAPS), Clarkson University
- Jang, J., Pham, V., Garcia, Y., Imtiaz, M., Appiah-Kubi, K.O (Nov 2025). Decoding multisensory integration during gait: EEG mapping of brain region activation in virtual reality environments. International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition (IMECE), Memphis, Tennessee [Submitted]
- Appiah-Kubi, K. O., Madrid, A., Medved, K., Bicknell, J., Shattuck, H., Marko, M. (Jul 2025). Concurrent headshake and weight-shift training using virtual reality modifies muscle activation in older adults. World Physiotherapy Congress (WPC), Tokyo, Japan
- Madrid, A., Appiah-Kubi, K. O. (Apr 2025). Using virtual reality to retrain the vestibular system. Research and Project Showcase (RAPS), Clarkson University
- Appiah-Kubi, K. O., Asante-Asamani, E., Bartlett, J., Almadani, R., Devereaux, C., Jones, A., Kelly, A., Frady, S., Bonney, E. (Feb 2025). Concurrent headshake and postural training using virtual reality improves motor learning and retention. American Physical Therapy Association Combined Section Meeting (APTA CSM), Houston, Texas
- Raavi, P., Appiah-Kubi, K. O., Imtiaz, M. (Jul 2024). Virtual reality–enhanced vestibular assessment. Research and Project Showcase (RAPS), Clarkson University
- Bartlett, J. & Appiah-Kubi, K. O. (Jul 2024). Efficacy of Concurrent vestibular activation and balance training on motor learning and retention. Research and Project Showcase (RAPS), Clarkson University
- Appiah-Kubi, K. O., Madrid, A., Townsend, M., Harrigan, E., Gutierrez, P., Smith, C., Gough, T., A. Stoner, A. (Oct 2024). Concurrent headshake and postural training using virtual reality improves vestibulo-ocular reflex. Society for Neuroscience (SfN), Chicago, Illinois
- Appiah-Kubi, K. O., Shattuck, H., Bicknell, J., Laing, E., Jean Y., Adegoriolu, J., Cann A., Asante-Asamani, E., (Feb 2024). Concurrent headshake and postural training using virtual reality improves eye movement velocity: Preliminary data. American Physical Therapy Association Combined Section Meeting (APTA CSM), Boston, Massachusetts
- Appiah-Kubi, K. O., Shattuck, H., Bicknell, J., Laing, E., VanLandeghem, J., Senarathna, D. (Nov 2023). Concurrent Headshake with Postural Training using Virtual Reality Improves Balance and Modifies Muscle Activation: Preliminary Data. Society for Neuroscience (SfN), Washington, DC [Accepted]
- Appiah-Kubi, K. O., Galgon, A., Tierney, R., Lauer, R., & Wright, W.G. (Jun 2023). Concurrent VestibularPostural Training Promotes Postural Reflexes and Stability. World Physiotherapy Congress, WP2023: 1722, Dubai
- Appiah-Kubi, K.O., Barrios, N., Yager, C., Boolani, A. (Jul 2022). High sedentary behavior negatively impacts postural balance but not gait. International Society of Posture Gait Research (ISPGR), Abstract 137863, Montreal, Canada
- McCarthy, R., Locke, E., Kadry, A., Torad, A., Elwan, M., Appiah-Kubi, K.O., Towler, C., Boolani, A. (Apr 2022). Associations Between Heart Rate and Skeletal Muscle Oxygen Saturation (SmO2) in Upper and Lower Extremities During Self-Paced Walking. Experimental Biology, Abstract R6045 1151-APS, Philadelphia, PA
- Appiah-Kubi, K. O. & Wright, W. G. (Jan 2019). Effects of vestibular training on postural control among healthy adults. American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting (APTA CSM), Washington, DC
- Appiah-Kubi, K. O. & Wright, W. G. (Apr 2018). Vestibular training may improve postural control via vestibular adaptation in healthy young adults: a feasibility study. College of Public Health Research Day, Temple University, PA
- Appiah-Kubi, K. O. & Wright, W. G. (Nov 2017). Effects of vestibular training on postural control among healthy adults. Society for Neuroscience Annual General Meeting, Abstract 231.25/EE26, Washington, DC
- Appiah-Kubi, K. O. & Wright, W. G. (Jun 2017). Effects of vestibular training on postural control among healthy adults. International Society for Posture and Gait Research (ISPGR), Abstract 3-W-116, Fort Lauderdale, FL
- Appiah-Kubi, K. O. & Wright, W. G. (Apr 2016, 2017 & 2019). Effects of vestibular training on postural control among healthy adults. College of Public Health Research Day, Temple University, PA
- Appiah-Kubi, K. O. & Wright, W. G. (Nov 2015). Effects of vestibular habituation during weight shifting training on postural control processing in healthy adults. Brain Preparedness Research Day, Temple University, PA
- Dumont, A., Appiah-Kubi, K.O., Dumont, M., & Wright, W.G. (Apr 2015). Feasibility of affordable customdesigned device with immersive virtual environment for postural assessment. Brain Preparedness Research Day, Temple University, PA
- Wright, W.G., McDevitt, J., Appiah-Kubi, K.O. (Jul 2015). Using commercial technology to create a portable VR balance device: Assessing mTBI, ISPGR, Seville, Spain
- Appiah-Kubi, K. O. & Wright, W. G. (Apr 2015). A portable virtual reality balance device to assess mild traumatic brain injury symptoms: a pilot validation study. College of Public Health Research Day, Temple University, PA
- Appiah-Kubi, K.O., van Deursen, R.W., Chohan, A. & Al-anazi, D.M. (Sep 2012). Effect of the Benefoot walker on plantar pressure during walking in apparently healthy adults. 21st Annual Meeting of ESMAC Stockholm, Sweden
Peer Reviewed Abstracts: Platform Presentation
- Zhang, Z., Bowersock, C., Singh, H., Asadi, A., Bird, M., Appiah-Kubi, K.O, Locke, E., McCarthy, R., Boolani, A. (Oct 2025). Sex-Specific Muscle Coordination Changes During Walking Under Auditory Stimuli. Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES). San Diego, California
- Appiah-Kubi, K. O. & Wright, W. G. (Jun 2018). Postural training using augmented visual feedback and vestibular activation in healthy adults. 2nd International Neuroergonomics Conference, Drexel University, PA
- Yaro, Z. & Appiah-Kubi, K.O. (Sep 2012). Time and financial costs in the management of low back pain to patients at Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, Accra, Ghana. 5th Annual Scientific Conference of the College of Health Sciences, University of Ghana, Abstract 23, 42
- Davor, F.S. & Appiah-Kubi, K.O. (Feb 2012). Effect of age, gender and leg dominance on quadriceps strength and range of motion at the hip and knee. 1st Annual Ghana Physiotherapy Association (GPA) Scientific Congress, Abstract 23, 42, Accra, Ghana
- Agyei, A.Y. & Appiah-Kubi, K.O. (Feb 2012). Association between habitual footwear and the prevalence of pes planus (flat foot) amongst female students in the University of Ghana. 1st Annual GPA Scientific Congress, Accra, Ghana
- Asomaning, F.O. & Appiah-Kubi, K.O. (Sep 2011). Influence of balance and flexibility on mobility in post hemiparetic stroke patients. 5th Annual Scientific Conference of the College of Health Sciences, University of Ghana, Abstract 58, 77, Accra Ghana
- Afriyei, N., Quartey, J.A., Lartey, A., Appiah-Kubi, K.O. & Owusu-Ansah, B. (Jul 2010). Assessment of the level of functional independence and the influencing factors in post-stroke patients. 8th Biennial World Confederation for Physical Therapy –Africa Congress, Abstract 110, 24, Accra, Ghana
- Wuver, S.N., Quartey, J.A., Appiah-Kubi, K.O., Olaogun, M.O.B., Owusu-Ansah, B. & Bello A.I. (Jul 2010). Influence of Age, Sex and Body Mass Index on the Health-Related Quality of Life of Patients with Hip Replacement. 8th Biennial World Confederation for Physical Therapy –Africa Congress, Abstract 151, 57, Accra, Ghana
- Quartey, J.N.A., Lartey, A., Owusu-Ansah, B. & Appiah-Kubi, K.O. (Jul 2010). Quality of life among caregivers of stroke survivors in Accra, Ghana. 8th Biennial World Confederation for Physical Therapy Africa Congress, Accra, Ghana
- Asomaning-Boakye, M., Quartey, J.N.A., Bello, A.I., Owusu-Ansah B. & Appiah-Kubi, K.O. (2010). Influence of hand dominance, sex and body mass index on hand grip strength in apparently healthy individual. 8th Biennial World Confederation for Physical Therapy –Africa Congress, Abstract 121, 33, Accra, Ghana
Professional Training Programs
- Organized educational, leadership and training programs for youth in the community
June 2023 - Organized educational, leadership and training programs for youth in the community
Mar 2023 - Accepted into the Parkinson’s Foundation Physical Therapy Faculty Program Center for Neurorehabilitation at Boston University
Mar 2023 - Accepted into the Parkinson’s Foundation Physical Therapy Faculty Program Center for Neurorehabilitation at Boston University
Jan 2023 - Management of Patients with Cardiovascular and/or Pulmonary Disorders Rehab Essentials (CEU = 2.10)
Dec 2022 - Management of Patients with Cardiovascular and/or Pulmonary Disorders Rehab Essentials (CEU = 2.10)
Sep 2022 - Management of Patients with Cardiovascular and/or Pulmonary Disorders Rehab Essentials (CEU = 2.10)
Mar 2022 - Management of Patients with Cardiovascular and/or Pulmonary Disorders Rehab Essentials (CEU = 2.10)
Mar 2022 - Management of Patients with Cardiovascular and/or Pulmonary Disorders Rehab Essentials (CEU = 2.10)
Mar 2022 - Management of Patients with Cardiovascular and/or Pulmonary Disorders Rehab Essentials (CEU = 2.10)
Mar 2022 - Cardiovascular Autonomic Dysfunction in Parkinson's Disease, Implications for Exercise and Clinical Practice in Neurological Rehabilitation. APTA CSM (CEU = 0.20)
Mar 2022 - Cardiovascular Autonomic Dysfunction in Parkinson's Disease, Implications for Exercise and Clinical Practice in Neurological Rehabilitation. APTA CSM (CEU = 0.20)
Mar 2022 - Cardiovascular Autonomic Dysfunction in Parkinson's Disease, Implications for Exercise and Clinical Practice in Neurological Rehabilitation. APTA CSM (CEU = 0.20)
Mar 2022 - Engaging in Research and Teaching After the DPT: A Conversation About Career Paths. APTA CSM
Mar 2022 - Engaging in Research and Teaching After the DPT: A Conversation About Career Paths. APTA CSM
Mar 2022 - Engaging in Research and Teaching After the DPT: A Conversation About Career Paths. APTA CSM
Mar 2022 - Engaging in Research and Teaching After the DPT: A Conversation About Career Paths. APTA CSM
Feb 2022 - PTAESIG: Emotional Intelligence: Foundational Skills for Student Success APTA Learning Center (CEU = 0.10)
Sep 2021 - Intervention Design to Optimally Progress Reactive Balance Training: Translating, PA Research into Clinical Practice, UR Medicine, Thompson Health (CEU = 0.24) |
Aug 2021 - Strategies for building an inclusive environment in the clinic and the classroom APTA Health Policy and Administration
Aug 2021 - Hearing & balance mastermind seminar- Benign Paroxysmal positional vertigo (evaluation and treatment). Health and Balance Academy
Dec 2020 - Hearing & balance mastermind seminar- Video Impulse- VVOR and VORS, SHIMP and Clinical (Part 2) (evaluation and treatment). Health and Balance Academy
Dec 2020 - Hearing & balance mastermind seminar- Video Impulse test from basics to advanced (Part 1). Health and Balance Academy
Oct 2020 - Research Funding Symposium, Part 1: A Conversation with Funding Agencies (Part 1). APTA CSM (CEU = 0.20)
Jan 2019 - ACE Talk: Virtual Reality to Improve Mobility: Not Just Pretty Pictures APTA CSM (CEU = 0.20)
Jan 2019 - Academy of Neurologic PT Platform Session 1 APTA CSM (CEU = 0.20)
Jan 2019 - Advances and Future Direction: International Vestibular Rehabilitation Conference APTA CSM (CEU = 0.20)
Jan 2019 - A Forum on Movement System Diagnoses for Balance Dysfunction APTA CSM (CEU = 0.20)
Jan 2019 - A Forum on Movement System Diagnoses for Balance Dysfunction APTA CSM (CEU = 0.20)
Jan 2019 - A Forum on Movement System Diagnoses for Balance Dysfunction APTA CSM (CEU = 0.20)
Jan 2019 - Traumatic Brain Injury & Protection Research Symposium, Temple University, PA
Oct 2018 - Electroencephalogram (EEG) training, Temple University, PA Training on the D2TM Dynavision equipment for evaluating and training visual, cognitive and motor function including visual-motor reaction time, peripheral awareness, active ROM and dynamic balance
Mar 2017 - Jun 2018 - Training on the NeuroCom SMART Balance Master; sensory organization test (SOT), limits of stability, rhythmic weight shift and unilateral stance
2016 - 1st Annual Concussion Summit, Temple University, PA
Jun 2015 - Postgraduate certificate of advanced manual physical therapy in the musculoskeletal pain, Ghana
Jul 2013 - Effective approach towards physical therapy treatment of neurological patients
Mar 2013 - Facilitated a workshop organized by the department of physical therapy, Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, Accra (Ghana). Evidence-based physiotherapy practice
Aug 2012 - Certificate in spine pathology and implications for PTs, stroke rehabilitation, clinical education. Stepping with Faith Rehabilitation, Ghana
Jul 2012 - Participant, 9th Biennial World Confederation for Physical Therapy–Africa Congress, Nairobi, Kenya
Jun 2012 - Certificate in ultra sound and neuro-modulation and pain management. Enraf Nonius and Universal Hospitals Group Ltd, Ghana
- Certificate in Emergency Care (Management of the critically ill, Mass casualty incidence management, CPR, Management of the Spine injured patient)/ Ghana
Sep 2010 - Certificate in Emergency Care (Management of the critically ill, Mass casualty incidence management, CPR, Management of the Spine injured patient)/ Ghana
Jul 2010 - Certificate in Research Proposal Writing Workshop. Ghana-Michigan Collaborative Health Alliance for Reshaping Training, Education, and Research (CHARTER), Ghana
Jun 2010 - Certificate in Utilization of clinical outcome measures, Ghana
Feb 2010 - Certificate in Medical Seminar. AfHf Hockey Africa Cup for Nations, Ghana
Jul 2009 - Certificate in basic x-ray radiography. Ghana Physiotherapy Association, Ghana
Apr 2009 - Certificate in Basic X-ray Radiography
Apr 2009 - Swiss ACE Care Training and Care Consultancy (Understanding dementia, Mandatory training) Cardiff, United Kingdom
Marc 2008 - Certificate in Internal Medicine, Surgery, Neuro-Rehabilitation, Intensive Care Unit and Burns, Ghana
Mar 2007
Professional Societies and Committees
- Reviewer, Applied Sciences | 2023 – Present
- Reviewer, International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (IJERPH) | 2022 – Present
- Reviewer, Prosthetics and Orthotics International | 2022 – Present
- Reviewer, Scientific Reports | 2021 – Present
- Reviewer, PLOS ONE | 2020 – Present
- Reviewer, Journal of Physiological Anthropology (JPA) | 2020 – Present
- Reviewer, Brain Sciences | 2020 – Present
- Member, American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) | 2018 – Present
- Member, International Society for Posture & Gait Research (ISPGR) | 2017 – Present
- Member, Society for Neuroscience (SfN) | 2017 – Present
- Chair, Organizing Committee, 1st Biennial Ghana Physiotherapy Association (GPA) Scientific Congress | 2012
- Abstract Reviewer, 1st Biennial GPA Scientific Congress | 2012
- Member, University of Ghana–Brown University Academic Partnership to Address HIV/AIDS (UBAP Committee), Curriculum Development | 2011 – 2013
- Member, 10th Anniversary Committee, School of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ghana | 2012
- Secretary/Editor, WCPT–Africa (WCPT-A) Newsletter | 2011 – 2013
- Restructuring curricula for Dept. of Physical Therapy (undergraduate/master’s), University of Ghana | 2011 – 2012
- Abstract Reviewer, 8th Biennial WCPT–Africa Congress, Accra, Ghana | 2012
- Member, Scientific Sub-Committee, WCPT–Africa Congress (WCPT-A), Accra, Ghana | 2011 – 2013
- Member, Local Organizing Committee, 8th Biennial WCPT–Africa Congress, Accra, Ghana | 2010
- Executive Member, Welfare Committee, School of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ghana | 2010 – 2013
- Assistant Secretary, Ghana Association of Pain (PAG) | 2009 – 2012
- Secretary, Ghana Journal of Physiotherapy | 2009 – 2013
Research Supervised
- Amber Jones, Graduate student, Physical Therapy Dept., Clarkson University — Motion Analysis Research Lab, Research Assistant | 2022 – Present
- Ariana Kelly, Graduate student, Physical Therapy Dept., Clarkson University — Motion Analysis Research Lab, Research Assistant | 2022 – Present
- Shea Frady, Graduate student, Physical Therapy Dept., Clarkson University — Motion Analysis Research Lab, Research Assistant | 2022 – Present
- Rawan Almandai, Graduate student, Physical Therapy Dept., Clarkson University — Motion Analysis Research Lab, Research Assistant | 2022 – Present
- Molly Townsend, Graduate student, Physical Therapy Dept., Clarkson University — Motion Analysis Research Lab, Research Assistant | 2022 – Present
- Camille Devereaux, Graduate student, Physical Therapy Dept., Clarkson University — Motion Analysis Research Lab, Research Assistant | 2022 – Present
- Meredith James, Undergraduate student, Biology Dept., Clarkson University — Motion Analysis Research Lab, Research Assistant | 2022
- Hailey Millington, Undergraduate student, Biology Dept., Clarkson University — Motion Analysis Research Lab, Research Assistant | 2022 – Present
- Brittany LaBarge, Undergraduate student, Biology Dept., Clarkson University — Motion Analysis Research Lab, Research Assistant | 2022 – 2023
- Jillian VanLandeghem, Undergraduate student, Biology Dept., Clarkson University — Motion Analysis Research Lab, Research Assistant | 2022 – 2023
- Hannah Gigliotti, Undergraduate student, Biology Dept., Clarkson University — Motion Analysis Research Lab, Research Assistant | 2022
- Michaela Richey, Undergraduate student, Biology Dept., Clarkson University — Motion Analysis Research Lab, Lab Training | 2022
- Camilla Ketola, Graduate student, Electrical Engineering Dept., Clarkson University — Motion Analysis Research Lab, Lab Training | 2022
- Evan Laing, Graduate student, Mechanical Engineering Dept., Clarkson University — Design of a Force Plate Integrated Perturbation Platform (Co-supervisor) | 2021 – 2023
- Ananda Cann, Graduate student, Physical Therapy Dept., Clarkson University — Motion Analysis Research Lab, Research Assistant | 2021 – 2023
- Yonellie Jean, Graduate student, Physical Therapy Dept., Clarkson University — Motion Analysis Research Lab, Research Assistant | 2021 – 2023
- Julianne Adegoriolu, Graduate student, Physical Therapy Dept., Clarkson University — Motion Analysis Research Lab, Research Assistant | 2021 – 2023
- Taylor Huber, Undergraduate student, Physical Therapy Dept., Clarkson University — Motion Analysis Research Lab, Research Assistant | 2021 – 2022
- Alisha Arshad, Undergraduate student, Mechanical Engineering Dept., Clarkson University — Computerized Dynamic Posturography System Capstone Project (Co-advisor) | Spring 2021
- Anin Rahman, Undergraduate student, Mechanical Engineering Dept., Clarkson University — Computerized Dynamic Posturography System Capstone Project (Co-advisor) | Spring 2021
- Allison Coon, Undergraduate student, Mechanical Engineering Dept., Clarkson University — Computerized Dynamic Posturography System Capstone Project (Co-advisor) | Spring 2021
- Gabrielle Mullane, Undergraduate student, Mechanical Engineering Dept., Clarkson University — Computerized Dynamic Posturography System Capstone Project (Co-advisor) | Spring 2021
- Lauren Firlet, Undergraduate student, Mechanical Engineering Dept., Clarkson University — Computerized Dynamic Posturography System Capstone Project (Co-advisor) | Spring 2021
- Elena Sanchez, Undergraduate student, Mechanical Engineering Dept., Clarkson University — Computerized Dynamic Posturography System Capstone Project (Co-advisor) | Spring 2021
- Kathryn Ackner, Graduate student, Physical Therapy Dept., Clarkson University — Motion Analysis Research Lab, Research Assistant | 2020 – 2022
- Shelby Miller, Graduate student, Physical Therapy Dept., Clarkson University — Motion Analysis Research Lab, Research Assistant | 2020 – 2022
- Evan Laing, Graduate student, Mechanical Engineering Dept., Clarkson University — Motion Analysis Research Lab, Graduate Research Assistant | 2021 – 2023
- Mark Jankowski, Graduate student, Psychology Dept., Temple University — Motion-Action-Perception Lab, Lab Training (Vestibular Study) | 2018 – 2019
- Christopher Haslam, Graduate student, Kinesiology Dept., Temple University — Motion-Action-Perception Lab, Lab Training (Vestibular Study) | 2018
- Avin Mathew, Undergraduate student, Kinesiology Dept., Temple University — Motion-Action-Perception Lab, Lab Training (VETS Study) | 2016 – 2017
- Supervised 26 final-year Physical Therapy student research projects (26 projects), Dept. of Physical Therapy, University of Ghana | 2010 – 2013
Student Advisement
Corrinne Smith, Graduate student, Physical Therapy, Clarkson University Advisee | 2022 – Present
Emma Harrigan, Graduate student, Physical Therapy, Clarkson University Advisee | 2022 – Present
Kayla Cudia, Graduate student, Physical Therapy, Clarkson University Advisee | 2021 – Present
Molly Townsend, Graduate student, Physical Therapy, Clarkson University Advisee | 2021 – Present
Hannah Lehman, Graduate student, Physical Therapy, Clarkson University Advisee | 2021 – Present
Ariana Kelly, Graduate student, Physical Therapy, Clarkson University Advisee | 2021 – Present
Amber Jones, Graduate student, Physical Therapy, Clarkson University Advisee | 2021 – Present
Keegan Duprey, Graduate student, Physical Therapy, Clarkson University Advisee | 2021 – Present
Rawan Almadani, Graduate student, Physical Therapy, Clarkson University Advisee | 2021 – Present
Ridwana Huda, Graduate student, Physical Therapy, Clarkson University Advisee | 2021 – Present
Facilitator/Trainer
- Trigono Inertial Measurement Unit & EMG System (Delsys Inc.) — Training Facilitator | 2020
- Ryan McCarthy, Undergraduate student, Biology Major, Clarkson University — Facilitator | 2020
- Nathalie Barrios, Undergraduate student, Psychology Major, Clarkson University — Facilitator | 2020
Professional Licensure
- Member, American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) (#840326) | Nov 2022 - Present
- Member, Ghana Physicotherapy Assoication (GPA) | Sep 2007
Consultation and Advisory Positions
- Reliability and Clinical Responsiveness of the VR-BESS for Assessing Sensory Reweighting — Consultation for Christopher Burcal, PhD, ATC, Univ. of Nebraska Omaha | Sep 2020 – Sep 2021
Professional Development & Continuing Education
- Medical Neuroscience Course
Coursera, Leonard White, PhD
Duke University (~ 65 hours)
Jan 2025 - NSF I-Corps Program
Entrepreneurial training (building a business model) for the Gait Sensory Interaction
Test (GaitSIT assessment tool)
Clarkson University Shipley Center for Information (7 weeks)
Nov 2024 - Participated in the 2nd Annual 2024 Reproducible Rehabilitation Research Summit
Event (ReproRehab Fellowship Program)
Center for Health Professions, University of South California, LA (6 months program)
Sep 2024 – Apr 2025 - Participant in the Parkinson’s Foundation Physical Therapy Faculty Program
Center for Neurorehabilitation at Boston University (3 full days program)
Jun 2023 - raining in the Vestibular Rehabilitation: Theory, Evidence and Practical Application
Shirley Ryan Abilitylab (CEU = 31.50)
Mar 2023 - Mental Health First Aid. Fostering Student Mental Health
Methods to identify & address students, faculty, and staff with mental health
challenges
United Educators
Feb 2023 - Participant in the Training in Grantsmanship for Rehabilitation Research (TIGRR)
Workshop. Dept. of Rehabilitation Sciences, Medical University of South Carolina
(4 full days program)
Jan 2023 - Analysis of sit to stand and early gait with a neurologically Impaired patient
ICE Learning Center
Feb 2022 - Hearing & balance mastermind seminar
Video Impulse - VVOR and VORS, SHIMP
and Clinical (Part 2) (evaluation and treatment). Health and Balance Academy
Dec 2020 - Hearing & balance mastermind seminar
Video Impulse test from basics to advanced (Part 1). Health and Balance Academy
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