Yvonne Egitto

Clinical Associate Professor; Doctor of Physical Therapy Program

Bio

Yvonne Egitto is a Clinical Associate Professor in Marist’s Doctor of Physical Therapy Program where she teaches pediatric and geriatric content along with Health and Wellness and Clinical Decision Making. She received a BS in Biochemistry from Binghamton University, and a BS is Physical Therapy from Stony Brook. She completed her DPT at Utica College. She has been a practicing pediatric physical therapist for almost 40 years working in a variety of settings including Early Intervention, School based, and Inpatient Rehabilitation. She is a trained NDT therapist. Yvonne spent many years working with older adults as well in both home care and subacute rehabilitation facilities. She is a Certified Exercise Expert for the Aging Adult (CEEAA).

Education

BS Biochemistry
BS Physical Therapy
DPT Physical Therapy

Research Interests / Areas of Focus

Consultant: Advised engineers from MIT for fit and function of device; performed before and after testing on subjects.
Research: Robotic Foot
Institution: Joint Research: Blythedale Children’s Hospital and Massachusetts Institute of Technology Research is ongoing at institution
Research: Use of Walk Aide to improve stair climbing in children with hemiparesis Institution: Blythedale Children’s Hospital
Participation: Core team member; initiation of research through IRB approval and initial research subjects. Research is ongoing at institution
Position: Research Assistant
Research: Cloning interferon for AIDs research project
Institution: Stony Brook University

Yvonne’s research interests revolve around service learning as well as promoting health and wellness in the older adult population.

Selected Presentations

Lenn A, Egitto Y. Inclusive Health Initiatives: Addressing Health Disparities in Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities. M APTA NY Conference June 2025.

"Functional Strengthening in Children with and without Disabilities":  Presenter (November 7, 2017)

"Transitioning from Clinic to Classroom"  Presenter on student engagement (October 1, 2017)

"Keeping Children Physically Active"  Presenter NY Public Housing Simmer Wellness Series (Aug. 6, 2017)

Awards and Honors

APTA NY Appreciation Award June 2023
Outstanding Service to District: Catskill May 2019

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Contact Information

Academic School

School of Science

Office

Science and Allied Health 211

Email

yvonne.egitto@marist.edu

Phone

(845) 575-3000 ext. 5037