ABOUT ME
As an internationally recognized physical therapist, eager to enhance her clinical and research tools to improve the quality of life of those living with mobility challenges, Dr. Cameron returned to medical school at the University of California at San Francisco (UCSF) in 1999 to train as a physician. She then moved to Oregon to complete her neurology residency and an MS fellowship at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) and the Portland VA. Dr. Cameron is a neurologist, whose combines clinical care, education, consultation, and research.
Dr. Cameron's expertise includes physical agents in rehabilitation, multiple sclerosis, and medical uses of cannabinoids. She is the author of three physical therapy text books, including Physical Agents in Rehabilitation: An Evidence-Based Approach to Practice, now in its sixth edition and available in six languages. Dr. Cameron continues to update this book, do research on physical agents, and provide education on the use of physical agents in rehabilitation around the world.
Most of Dr. Cameron’s current research focuses on mobility, balance, and falls in people with MS. She has published over 120 journal articles and has received research grants from the VA Rehabilitation Research and Development Service, the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, the Multiple Sclerosis International Federation and the Collins Medical Trust. Her early research clearly demonstrated that many people with multiple sclerosis fall frequently and that they fall for a wide range of reasons. Her current research focuses on preventing falls and improving mobility in people with MS.
In addition to her work on mobility in MS, Dr. Cameron has developed an interest and expertise in medical uses of cannabinoids. She organized, hosted, and presented at the first clinical cannabis continuing medication education program in Oregon. She also publishes articles, provides consultation, and presents at other events on clinical cannabis.
