Lauren Szot, PT, DPT

Contact

cszot@twu.edu
713-794-2080
7138
Houston 

Biography

Lauren Szot, PT, DPT is an Associate Clinical Professor at Texas Woman’s University School of Physical Therapy, a clinician at TIRR Memorial Hermann in inpatient rehabilitation, and a Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy. She graduated with a Master of Physical Therapy and transitional Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in Shreveport, LA (2007). She is a graduate of the TIRR Memorial Hermann Neurologic Residency Program (2011) and has since served as clinical and research mentor for the residency program for TIRR Memorial Hermann. Lauren teaches in the area of neurologic rehabilitation, gait and orthotics, clinical integration, and professional practice and also serves as the Assistant Director of Clinical Education for TWU PT Program. She has been an active member of the profession through her service in a variety of roles at the national, state, and district levels.

Education

D.P.T., Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center School of Allied Health, Shreveport, Louisiana
M.S., Physical Therapy, Lousiana State University Health Sciences Center School of Allied Health, Shreveport, LA
B.S., Kinesiology, Lousiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Expertise

Neurologic Physical Therapy; Gait and Orthotics; Outcome Measures; Knowledge Translation

Latest Articles

Whole body vibration on people with sequelae of polio
Physiotherapy Theory and Practice: An International Journal of Physical Therapy (2018)
Carolyn P Da Silva, Catherine Lauren Szot, Natasha deSa

Recent Presentations

Moving Forward with Implementation of Clinical Practice Guidelines in Inpatient Rehabilitation: A Knowledge Translation Project
APTA Combined Sections Meeting (2024)
Poster | Lauren Szot, E Anderl, M Mitchell, L Nicolosi, R Snyder

Mentoring Workshop: Examining and Expanding Mentoring Practices. TIRR Memorial Hermann, Houston, Texas
TIRR Memorial Hermann Education Academy (2024)
Faculty Workshop | Lauren Szot, L Martin, E Anderl

Influencing Your Career One Connection at a Time: Networking, Relationship Building, and Executive Presence
TIRR Memorial Hermann Education Academy (2024)
Faculty Workshop | Lauren Szot, C Adair

Verticalization with Vestibular Stimulation for Patients with Severe Disorders of Consciousness: A Case Series
APTA Combined Section Meeting (2024)
Poster | L Anderl, L Szot, S Prevost

From Implementing to ImplemenTED: TED-Inspired Talks with
APTA Combined Section Meeting (2024)
Podium | J Moore, M Bretz, L Szot, E Anderl, W Romney

Mentoring Workshop: Examining and Expanding Mentoring Practices
TIRR Memorial Hermann (2023)
Faculty Workshop | Lauren Szot, L Martin, E Anderl

Clinical Instructor Certification Course: Part 2
Clinical Education Certification Course by Texas Consortium, Inc. (2023)
Faculty Workshop | Lauren Szot, P Gleeson

Moving Forward Overground and in Practice: Maximizing Locomotor Recovery in Individuals with Neurologic Conditions
Texas Physical Therapy Association Annual Conference (2023)
Podium | Lauren Szot, Elizabeth Anderl, Melissa Mitchell

Influencing Your Career One Connection at a Time: Networking, Relationship Building, and Executive Presence
TIRR Memorial Hermann Education Academy (2023)
Faculty Workshop | Lauren Szot, C Adair

Pathologic Gait Analysis and Orthotic Intervention for Individuals with Neurologic Conditions
TIRR Memorial Hermann (2022)
Faculty Workshop | Lauren Szot, T Klekar, J Birdsong, T Dibello

Physical Therapy Management for Individuals with Spinal Cord Injury
Korean American Spine Society Conference (2022)
Podium | Lauren Szot

Mentoring Workshop: Examining and Expanding Mentoring Practices
TIRR Memorial Hermann (2022)
Faculty Workshop | Lauren Szot, A de Joya, L Martin, E Anderl

Knowledge-to-Action: Implementation of Clinical Practice Guidelines in Inpatient Rehabiltiation
Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy Annual Conference (2022)
Poster | M Mitchell, L Szot, E Anderl, L Nicolosi

The Clinical Instructor Certification Course, Part II. Invited presentation at Texas Consortium Clinical Instructor Certification Course
Texas Consortium Clinical Instructor Certification Course (2021)
Faculty Workshop | Lauren Szot, Jennifer Bogardus

Implementing the Clinical Practice Guideline for Improving Locomotor Function Part 1: Understanding the Active Ingredients and Overcoming Barriers
Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy Annual Conference (2021)
Podium | Lisa Goodwin, Carey Holleran, Lauren Szot, M Bretz, M Banhos

Mentoring Workshop: Examining and Expanding Mentoring Practices.
TIRR Memorial Hermann (2021)
Faculty Workshop | Anna De Joya, Laura Martin, Lauren Szot, Elizabeth Anderl

Implementing the Clinical Practice Guideline for Improving Locomotor Function Part 2: Case Examples of Implementation Strategies
APTA Annual Conference (2021)
Podium | Lisa Goodwin, Carey Holleran, Meghan Bretz, Lauren Szot, M Banhos

Pathologic Gait Analysis and Orthotic Intervention for Individuals with Neurologic Conditions
TIRR Memorial Hermann (2021)
Faculty Workshop | Lauren Szot, Todd Klekar, Jordan Birdsong, Tom Dibello

Pathologic Gait Analysis and Orthotic Intervention for Individuals with Neurologic Conditions
TIRR Memorial Hermann (2020)
Faculty Workshop | C Lauren Szot, T Klekar, L Norris, T DiBello

Mentoring Workshop: Examining and Expanding Mentoring Practices
TIRR Memorial Hermann (2020)
Faculty Workshop | Lauren Szot, L Martin, A DeJoya, E Anderl

Pathological Gait Analysis and Orthotic Management for Individuals with Neurologic Dysfunction
TIRR Memorial Hermann (2019)
Faculty Workshop | C L Szot, T Klekar, T DiBello, L Norris

Mentoring Workshop: Examining and Expanding Mentoring Practices
TIRR Memorial Hermann (2019)
Faculty Workshop | C L Szot, A De Joya, L Martin, E Anderl

Getting to the Clinical Bottom Line: Knowledge Translation Strategies for the Locomotor CPG Action Statements
APTA Combined Section Meeting (2019)
Podium | C Holleran, L Goodwin, C L Szot, M Banhos, M Bretz

Intensity Matters: Maximizing Walking Recovery in Individuals with Neurologic Conditions
National Student Conclave, APTA (2019)
Podium | C L Szot, C Holleran, L Goodwin

The Clinical Instructor Certification Course, Part II
Texas Consortium Clinical Instructor Certification Course (2019)
Faculty Workshop | C L Szot, J Bogardus

Mentoring Workshop: Examining and Expanding Mentoring Practices
TIRR Memorial Hermann (2018)
Faculty Workshop | C Lauren Szot, A De Joya, L Martin, E Anderl

Pathological Gait Analysis and Orthotic Management for Individuals with Neurologic Dysfunction
TIRR Memorial Hermann (2018)
Faculty Workshop | Catherine Lauren Szot, Tom DiBello, Todd Klekar, Tamara Juden

The Effects of Activity Tracker Feedback on Walking Activity Following Stroke-A Mixed Methods Pilot Study
APTA Combined Section Meeting (2018)
Poster | Catherine M Sauer, C Lauren Szot, M McKinney, Lauren Norris, J Hale

Pathological Gait Analysis and Orthotic Management for Adults with Neurologic Dysfunction
TIRR Memorial Hermann (2017)
Faculty Workshop | C Lauren Szot, T Klekar, T Juden, T Dibello

Patient Engagement: We Can Do Better
Southeastern District Meeting of the TPTA (2017)
Podium | C. Lauren Szot, Michelle Sauer, Margaret McKinney, Lauren Norris

Mentoring Workshop: Examining and Expanding Mentoring Practices
TIRR Memorial Hermann (2017)
Faculty Workshop | Laura Martin, Anna de Joya, C Lauren Szot

Mind over Matter: Promoting Long Term Adherence to Physical Activity Post-Stroke
American Physical Therapy Association Combined Section Meeting (2017)
Podium | Janet Bezner, Jennifer Hale, Catherine Lauren Szot

The Clinical Instructor Certification Course, Part II
Texas Consortium Clinical Instructor Certification Course (2016)
Faculty Workshop | Peggy Gleeson, Jennifer Bogardus, C Lauren Szot

Pathological Gait and Orthotic Management for Adults with Neurologic Dysfunction
TIRR Memorial Hermann (2016)
Faculty Workshop | C Lauren Szot, T Klekar, T Juden, T Dibello

The Effects of Activity Tracker Feedback on Walking Activity Following Stroke: A Pilot Study.
Texas Physical Therapy Association Annual Conference (2016)
Poster | Catherine Lauren Szot, M Sauer, J Hale, D Rodriguez

Mentoring Workshop: Examining and Expanding Mentoring Practices
Texas Physical Therapy Association Annual Conference (2016)
Podium | Anna De Joya, Catherine Lauren Szot, Jill Seale, Laura Martin

Cole R, Szot CL, de Joya A. Utilization of the Coma Recovery Scale-Revised in Clinical Decision Making in the Intensive Care Unit.
APTA Combined Sections Meeting (2015)
Poster | Rita Cole, C Lauren Szot, Anna de Joya

Results of Early Placement of an Intrathecal Baclofen Pump on Coma Recovery Scale-Revised Scores and Mobility in a Patient who is Minimally Conscious
American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting (2015)
Poster | Amy Briley, C Lauren Szot, Cindy Ivanhoe

Effects of Whole Body Vibration on People with Post-Polio Syndrome
American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting (2015)
Poster | Carolyn Da Silva, Y Pu, N deSa, C L Szot

Transforming Society: The Role of Neurologic Physical Therapists in Defining and Promoting the Human Movement System
Texas Physical Therapy Association Annual Conference (2015)
Podium | Jennifer Hale, C Lauren Szot

The Clinical Instructor Certification Course, Part II
Texas Consortium Clinical Instructor Certification Course (2015)
Faculty Workshop | C Lauren Szot, Peggy Gleeson, Rebecca Galloway

Mentoring Workshop: Examining and Expanding Mentoring Practices
Texas State University; San Marcos, TX (2015)
Faculty Workshop | P Gleeson, Jill Seale, C Lauren Szot

Mentoring Workshop: Examining and Expanding Mentoring Practices
TIRR Memorial Hermann (2015)
Faculty Workshop | Anna De Joya, C Lauren Szot, Laura Martin

Early Utilization of a Solid AFO Promotes Neurologic and Functional Recovery in an Individual with an Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury
American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting (2015)
Poster | Todd Klekar, C Lauren Szot, Adriana Laprea

Professional Affiliations

• American Physical Therapy Association
• Texas Physical Therapy Association

Honors & Awards

• Neurologic Educator of the Year Award, Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy (2023)
• Best Overall Poster, Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy Annual Conference (2022)
• Shining Star Award, TIRR Memorial Hermann (2022)
• Rehabilitation Week Award, TIRR Memorial Hermann (2019)
• Shining Star Award, TIRR Memorial Hermann (2018)