Bezner, Janet

Dr. Bezner is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy at Texas State University. Bezner teaches, conducts research on physical activity and the culture of health, and provides service to the university community. She received her bachelor’s degree in physical therapy at the University of Texas Medical Branch, her master’s degree from Texas Woman’s University, a PhD in health education from the University of Texas, and a DPT degree from Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions. She was Vice President of Education, Governance and Administration at the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) for 9 years.  Bezner has practiced in a variety of health care settings, including hospitals, home health, long-term care and corporate wellness. Bezner’s research has resulted in 8 book chapters, 12 published articles, 6 grants and numerous conference presentations on health and wellness-related topics. Bezner served on APTA’s Board of Directors prior to joining its staff and is a recipient of the Lucy Blair Service Award and is a Catherine Worthingham Fellow of the APTA. She is an experienced speaker on topics related to health promotion and wellness, leadership, personal development, and strategic planning.