Louise Thoma, PhD, DPT

University of North Carolina
Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States

Dr. Louise M. Thoma is an assistant professor in the Division of Physical Therapy at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Dr. Thoma’s research focuses on integrating rehabilitation and exercise into routine rheumatology care, particularly for adults with arthritis. She is an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association, Association of Rheumatology Professionals, and Osteoarthritis Research Society International. She serves on the Academy of Orthopedic Physical Therapy Research Committee and on the editorial board of Arthritis Care and Research.

Presentation(s):

• High-Intensity Training in Rheumatology: Impacts on Cardiovascular Health, Physical Function, and Immune Response

  Sunday, October 26, 2025
  2:45 PM – 3:45 PM Central Time

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• Mental Health: Innovative and Scalable Treatment Approaches

  Monday, October 27, 2025
  10:00 AM – 11:30 AM Central Time

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• Supporting Work, Supporting Health: Helping People with Rheumatic Conditions Stay Employed

  Monday, October 27, 2025
  2:30 PM – 3:30 PM Central Time

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• Cutting Through the Fog: Understanding Cognitive Dysfunction in Rheumatic Diseases

  Tuesday, October 28, 2025
  10:00 AM – 11:30 AM Central Time

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• Making Sense of Machine Learning: How to Read, Interpret, and Apply New Research

  Tuesday, October 28, 2025
  1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Central Time

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