Amber LaMarca is a PhD candidate at MGH Institute of Health Professions and a physical therapist at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital. She has been a PT at Spaulding in the outpatient department for 8 years working with patients with neurological conditions with a special interest in stroke rehabilitation and is working with the Behavior, Abilities, and Technology Lab at MGH IHP with Dr. Julie Keysor as well as the Motion Analysis Lab at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital with Dr. Paolo Bonato. Her research focus is on improving physical activity levels in the home and community settings for patients with stroke using the intersection of emerging technologies, behavior science, implementation science, and neurorehabilitation principles.
- Bachelor of Science in Health Science - Northeastern University, Boston, MA
- Doctor of Physical Therapy- Northeastern University, Boston, MA
- Neurological Rehabilitation
Dr. LaMarca has published numerous papers - some titles are highlighted below. You can view a complete listing of Dr. LaMarca's publications in her CV.
Rehabilitation Technologies for Chronic Conditions: Will We Sink or Swim? Healthcare
In addition, Dr. LaMarca regularly presents at conferences and industry events. Please see her CV for a complete list of presentations.
A Systematic Review for Behaviorally Informed Remote Monitoring Interventions for People with Neurological Conditions: Protocol and Progress to Date at the MGH Institute of Health Professions Research and Scholarship Day.
Use of Michie’s Behavior Change Taxonomy to Classify Behavior Change Techniques in Remote Monitoring Interventions for Older Adults with Disabilities at the Good Shepherd Leading Disruption: A Health-Care Innovation Summit
Tibial Neurotomy for the Spastic Equinovarus Foot: Patient perspective and functional outcomes at the MGH Clinical Research Day.
Awards and Honors
Dr. David Krebs Doctoral Research Fund Award 2024
Award was given to support scholarly activities and dissemination of research in areas related to motor function.
Pillars of Excellence Award 2020
Awarded two team awards for my work at Boston Hope treating patients with COVID-19 and for my contributions to the COVID-19 Recovery Team.