Jennifer Wallace Valdes, PT

Title: CureDuchenne Certified Physical Therapist

Organization: CureDuchenne Physical Therapy Program

Bio: Jennifer Wallace Valdes draws from 17 years of experience in pediatrics and with an emphasis in the muscular dystrophy population. She has been invited to present current treatment topics and advances at Duchenne conferences, Academy of Pediatric PT Annual conference and has taught continuing education to healthcare professionals since 2009. She is the owner of Duchenne Therapy Network, a private PT business and Physical Therapy Director at CureDuchenne Cares. She continues to practice and provide evaluation, treatment and consultations for those with Duchenne and Becker muscular dystrophy.

2019 FUTURES: FITNESS Panel

This panel discusses mental and physical fitness in individuals with Duchenne.

Tom McNalley, MD

Associate Professor of Pediatrics

University of California San Francisco Benioff's Children's Hospitals

Missy Dixon, MS, PhD

Visiting Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Divisions of Pediatric Neurology, Psychiatry and Behavioral Health

University of Utah

Jennifer Wallace Valdes, PT

CureDuchenne Certified Physical Therapist

CureDuchenne Physical Therapy Program

Paige Lembeck, PhD

Pediatric Psychologist  

Yale Child Study Center

2021 FUTURES Quality of Life Panel: Making Decisions

Focused on empowering families to make informed decisions about their child’s care / personal care across all junctures of the Duchenne journey.

John Brandsema, MD

Child Neurologist and Neuromuscular Section Head

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia

Tiffany Cook, MS, CCC-SLP

Senior Director

CureDuchenne Cares

Michael Kelly, PhD

Chief Scientific Advisor

CureDuchenne

Sheryl Marrazzo

Duchenne Mother, Grandmother and Advocate

4 Jake's Sake | CureDuchenne

Christina Trout, RN, MSN

Advanced Practice Nurse, Neuromuscular Program

Department of Pediatrics, University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital

Jennifer Wallace Valdes, PT

CureDuchenne Certified Physical Therapist

CureDuchenne Physical Therapy Program

2023 FUTURES: Advancing Care Across the Duchenne Journey Part 2

Relevant healthcare providers discuss the most critical advancements and recommendations in their specialty, and answer questions from the audience.

Jennifer Wallace Valdes, PT

CureDuchenne Certified Physical Therapist

CureDuchenne Physical Therapy Program

Danielle Forrest, OTR, OTD

Occupational Therapist III

Children’s Health and Rehabilitation Services

Angelena Edwards, MD - Speakers

Pediatric Urologist

University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

Kindann Fawcett, PhD

Post Doctoral Fellow

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Austin Edenfield, ATP

Quantum Product & Technical Education Manager

Pride Mobility

2024 FUTURES Preparing for the Unexpected, Responding to Emergencies

A Duchenne emergency case study, the steps to take, and the signs to watch for. From implementing an emergency plan and following it to effective communication with the Emergency Room to get the care you need. A review of the cautions and a proactive plan of care from specialists.

Mindy Cameron

Patient Advocacy Lead

Santhera Pharmaceuticals

Han Phan, MD

Director

Rare Disease Research, LLC

Jennifer Wallace Valdes, PT

CureDuchenne Certified Physical Therapist

CureDuchenne Physical Therapy Program

Creative Inclusivity

An interactive presentation focused on harnessing creativity in day-to-day life with inclusive activities, games and exercises, as well as utilizing adaptive technology/equipment to surpass expectations.

Jennifer Wallace Valdes, PT

CureDuchenne Certified Physical Therapist

CureDuchenne Physical Therapy Program

Danielle Forrest, OTR, OTD

Occupational Therapist III

Children’s Health and Rehabilitation Services

Austin Edenfield, ATP

Quantum Product & Technical Education Manager

Pride Mobility

Inclusión creativa

Una presentación interactiva enfocada en aprovechar la creatividad en la vida cotidiana con actividades, juegos y ejercicios inclusivos, además de utilizar tecnología/equipos adaptables para superar las expectativas.

Jennifer Wallace Valdes, PT

CureDuchenne Certified Physical Therapist

CureDuchenne Physical Therapy Program

Danielle Forrest, OTR, OTD

Occupational Therapist III

Children’s Health and Rehabilitation Services

Austin Edenfield, ATP

Quantum Product & Technical Education Manager

Pride Mobility