Heather Chenault, PT
Physical Therapist
Conditions and expertise
- Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine
Locations
- University Hospital
About
- Gender
- Female
Biography
I started practicing outpatient orthopedics in 2012. I spent nearly five years specializing in orthopedic conditions, vestibular interventions and manual therapy. I joined The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in November 2016 in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, providing developmentally friendly care to premature and medically complex infants. I focus on working with infants’ families to build their confidence in handling and caring for their fragile infants as well as bonding with their newborns.
I am General Movement Assessment-certified, which provides her with the assessment skills to detect developmental delays, such as cerebral palsy, early on in an infant’s life. I am member of various evidence-based interdisciplinary committees, with emphasis on improving the developmental outcome of our infants. I am an active member of the National Association of Neonatal Therapists and completed their 15-month IGNITE training course, which provides me a network of clinicians working in this setting and up-to-date research on our practice techniques. I enjoy working with Ohio State’s School of Physical Therapy to provide tours and education to students on the role of the PT in the NICU.
Conditions and expertise
- Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine
Locations
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Credentials
Education
- Doctorate of Physical Therapy
- Ohio University, Athens, OH, United States
- Bachelor of Science - Biology
- The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, United States
Consulting and Related Relationships
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As of 11/3/2025, Heather Chenault has reported no relationships with companies or entities.