About

Dr. Murphy is an Assistant Professor at University Massachusetts Lowell’s physical therapy program. Dr. Murphy received her undergraduate degree in physical therapy from Northeastern University. She completed an advanced master’s degree from the University of Massachusetts Lowell in 2000.  In addition, she received a Master in Health Administration from Suffolk University in 2001. Dr. Murphy was a 2000-2001 recipient of the Leadership in Education Neurodevelopment Disabilities Fellowship at the Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center, funded through Maternal and Child Health.  In 2004, she received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Massachusetts.

Dr. Murphy actively engages in the community through research, teaching and service.  Dr. Murphy’s research and grant funding has focused on increasing physical activity and nutrition in communities.  She has successfully engaged and supervised UML students’ in local community settings, focusing on fitness programs emphasizing balance and strength, including the Fit and Fun program.  Dr. Murphy’s service in the community has extended internationally and she has provided physical therapy services in Peru.  She has served as the chair of the Healthy Weight Task Force of the Greater Lowell Health Alliance.  She is the Clinical Director for Special Olympics Massachusetts Healthy Athletes Fun Fitness Program.