Kenneth L. Miller

Dr. Kenneth L. Miller is an Associate Professor and Geriatric Physical Therapy Residency Program Director at the Medical University of South Carolina in the Division of Physical Therapy. He earned his PhD in Physical Therapy from Texas Woman's University in 2024 and is a Distinguished Fellow of the National Academies of Practice (Physical Therapy Academy, Class of 2025). Board Certified in Geriatric Physical Therapy, Dr. Miller's research focuses on clinical best practices for older adults, with particular emphasis on the Geriatric 5Ms framework, and the wellbeing and psychological safety of students and healthcare professionals. His scholarly work addresses critical topics including burnout, moral injury, and trauma-informed care in physical therapy education and practice.

He has presented nationally and internationally on geriatric topics including pharmacology, primary prevention, frailty, outcome measures, and chronic disease management. His publications include numerous peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, and textbooks in physical therapy. Dr. Miller serves as Associate Editor for the Journal of Physical Therapy Education, reviews for several journals including the Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy and is Treasurer for the Academy of Geriatric Physical Therapy, where he leads the finance committee and serves on committees advancing physical therapy practice with older adults. His commitment to the profession has been recognized with the 2024 APTA Lucy Blair Award and multiple other honors for leadership and excellence in home health and geriatric physical therapy.