Lori Quinn, PT, EdD, FAPTA has been named the next editor-in-chief of the Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy (JNPT), the official, Medline indexed, quarterly publication of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy. Quinn will serve as a deputy editor during a transition period before assuming the role of editor-in-chief in January 2025 when the term of the current chief, George D. Fulk, PT, PhD, FAPTA, is completed.

The Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy is the primary peer-reviewed, indexed resource for advancing neurologic physical therapy practice through the dissemination of definitive evidence, translation of clinically relevant knowledge, and integration of theory into education, practice, and research. “I am very excited that Dr. Quinn will be taking on the role of editor-in-chief for JNPT. She is an internationally respected researcher and with her leadership I am confident that JNPT’s impact on neurologic physical therapy research and clinical practice will continue to grow,” Dr. Fulk noted.

Dr. Quinn is a Professor of Movement Sciences and Kinesiology, and Chair, Department of Biobehavioral Sciences at Teachers College, Columbia University. She has served on the editorial board for PTJ: Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Journal since 2017 and was appointed Associate Editor in January 2024. She has also served as Associate Editor for the Journal of Huntington’s Disease since 2017. Dr. Quinn shared “JNPT has grown to be one of the premier physical therapy journals, and I am honored to join the board as editor-in-chief. I look forward to continuing the work of Dr. Fulk and his predecessors, as well as the current board, to advance the science and inform clinical practice of neurologic physical therapy."

The Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy is the official journal of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy (ANPT). Nancy Fell, PT, PhD, ANPT President said, “We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Quinn as the next editor-in-chief of JNPT. We are confident that she will advance the rich legacy established by the journal’s distinguished past and present leaders. Dr. Quinn brings critical leadership experience and an enthusiasm that will guide realization of JNPT’s vision to be recognized as the premier international journal that advances the science and practice of neurologic physical therapy.”

The Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy is an industry leader in developing evidence based and peer-review materials in neurologic physical therapy practice, education, and research. With over 6,000 members, ANPT is one of the largest components of the American Physical Therapy Association. Learn more about ANPT at www.neuropt.org.