Maggie Daingerfield
Maggie Daingerfield
Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy
- Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy NeuroRTI Neurologic Residency, July 2018
- Doctor of Physical Therapy, Major: Physical Therapy, Springfield College, Springfield, Mass., May 2014
- Bachelor of Science, Major: Health Science/Pre-Physical Therapy, Springfield College, Springfield, Mass., May 2011
Maggie Daingerfield is a Springfield College graduate thrilled to be back where her academic journey began. Following graduation, she gained neurologic clinical experience at a major medical center in Fayetteville, N.C. With experience in acute care, inpatient rehabilitation, and outpatient settings, Daingerfield completed neurologic residency before transitioning to academia. She is excited to lead the Community Mobility Clinic, a vibrant learning environment which will allow her to focus her research on patients managing various aspects of living with chronic neurologic conditions, and the impact of the environment on student learning. The clinic is housed in the College's Department of Physical Therapy.
Research Interests
- Impact of the Environment on Neuroplasticity and Learning
- Interprofessional Education
- Interventions for Patients with Chronic Neurologic Conditions
Courses Taught
- Management of Patients with Neurologic Conditions I and II
- Gait/Balance and Orthotics/Prosthetics
- Human Movement Across the Lifespan
- Physical Therapy Foundations
Certifications and Memberships
- Board Certified Physical Therapist
- Active Physical Therapy License in Connecticut and Massachusetts
- Neurologic and Education Section Member of the American Physical Therapy Association
- Per Diem Physical Therapist- Inpatient Rehabilitation
- Springfield College Doctor of Physical Therapy Clinical Education Committee Member
- Student Physical Therapy Organization Advisor
Selected Works
Presentations
- Barrett M, Nowakowski K, McCaffrey J, Daingerfield M, Leckie C. An Interprofessional Experience to Promote Clinical Decision Making through a Progressive Experiential Design. Platform presentation at: APTA MA 2023 Annual Conference, November 11, 2023, Norwood, MA.
- McCaffery J, Leckie, C, Barrett M, Daingerfield M, Nowakowski K. An interprofessional education (IPE) experience with a scaffolded teaching design. Poster presentation at: ASAHP 2022 Annual Conference, October 2022; Long Beach, CA.
