Karen M. Skop, PT, DPT, MS
Physical Therapist
Program Director, Post-Deployment Rehab & Evaluation Program (PREP)
Karen.Skop@va.gov
Affiliation(s)
University of South Florida
Assistant Professor, Morsani College of Medicine, School of Physical Therapy
Vestibular Competancy & Certification, Certified Brain Injury Specialist, Six Sigma Green Belt, Knowledge Translation
Research
Research Area(s): TBI; Vestibular and sensory; Physical impacts of TBI (vestibular, headache, sleep, visual); Knowledge translation – CPG development & implementation, applied AI/ML
Research Population: Individuals with TBI; Military, Veterans, Tactical Athletes; Preventative health brain health & performance optimization; Individuals with vestibular impairments.
Research Methods: Prospective, longitudinal; Mixed methods; Implementation / Translational research; Randomized control trial
Collaboration
Dr. Skop is Interested in collaborating with researchers, clinicians, military organizations, aerospace medicine experts and human performance specialists who share a commitment to advancing TBI rehabilitation, vestibular health, and knowledge translation for both terrestrial and space-based applications.
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Recent Funding History
| Dates | Title | Funding Source and Type | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 – 2026 | Rock Steady: A Mobile, Gamified Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy App for Adults with Dizziness Related to Mild Traumatic Brain Injury | DOD | PI |
| 2022 – 2025 | Alpha-stim intervention for veterans and military personnel with traumatic brain injury: Actual Practice | TVAREF – Industry Sponsored / Private Funding | PI |
| 2019 | Multi-Center Case Series Implementation of Vestibular Rehabilitation for Peripheral Vestibular Hypofunction: An Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline | APTA / CDMRP | Multiple PI |