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About Lexi Housley, PT, DPT, NCS

Lexi Housley, PT, is a licensed doctor of physical therapy (DPT) and a board-certified neurologic clinical specialist (NCS). She is also certified in Parkinson Wellness Recovery (PWR!). She treats individuals with various neurological disorders including stroke, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, Parkinson's disease and other movement disorders, multiple sclerosis, Guillain-Barré syndrome, central nervous system neoplasms, and a wide range of neuromuscular disorders such as muscular dystrophy and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). She also treats individuals with vestibular and balance disorders and history of falls related to other neuromuscular impairments and mobility limitations.

In addition, Housley performs wheelchair evaluations for individuals in need of new customized seating systems for wheeled mobility.

Housley is passionate about enhancing the functional abilities of all patients by utilizing personal ambitions, combined with the most effective and research-based methods, to empower individuals in achieving their mobility goals and maximizing quality of life.

Prior to joining UC San Diego Health, Housley worked in the outpatient and inpatient neurological rehabilitation clinics at Sharp Memorial Hospital in San Diego for five years.

She earned her doctoral degree in physical therapy from SUNY Upstate Medical University and a bachelor's degree in kinesiology from SUNY Cortland.

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Doctoral DegreeSUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NYDegreeSUNY Cortland, Cortland, NY
GenderFemale
Date Joined Staff2022-05-02
Board Certifications
American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties: Neurology
Conditions and Treatments
  • Stroke Rehabilitation
  • Brain Injury
  • Spinal Cord Injury
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Neurological Rehabilitation
  • Neuromuscular Diseases
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Guillain-Barré Syndrome
  • Muscular Dystrophy
  • Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
  • Vestibular Disorders
  • Balance Disorders
  • Movement Disorder Rehabilitation

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