Janet Tankersley

About Janet Tankersley

Dr. Tankersley is a Professor and Associate Program Director in the Doctor of Physical Therapy at CSU. She has been practicing physical therapy since 1990 and began teaching in entry-level PT education in 1998. She entered a full-time academic career in 2005, where she has been a faculty member and administrator. Dr. Tankersley received her associate and bachelor degrees in physical therapy from the Medical College of Georgia (currently Augusta University) in Augusta, Ga., her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from A. T. Still University of Health Sciences in Mesa, Arizona, and her PhD in Pediatric Science at Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions in Provo, Utah. Dr. Tankersley has been a Board-Certified Pediatric Clinical Specialist through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties since 2008 and has over 30 years of clinical practice experience in pediatric physical therapy.

Dr. Tankersley has served her institution and profession in many roles and is currently Chair of Membership for the South Carolina Chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association and is a member of the Research Committee for the Neurodevelopmental Treatment Association.

Dr. Tankersley's scholarship has focused on pain, activity, and participation for children with sickle cell disease and children and adults with hemophilia. In her department at CSU, Dr. Tankersley serves as Chair of the Academic & Professionalism Committee, Past-Chair and member of the Admissions Committee, and member of the Policy & Procedure Review Committee. She remains active in pediatric clinical practice and post-professional physical therapy education.

Dr. Tankersley has two children; Will, who is a Certified Aviation Mechanic and is a current student at CSU in the Aviation Maintenance Management Bachelor of Technology program, and Ethan, who is finishing his Junior year of High School and is a future Buccaneer. She enjoys biking and surf fishing around Edisto Island.