Cindy Solomon

I bring a strong clinical foundation in cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, having worked extensively across ICU, telemetry, neurology, and general medicine units. My academic background in kinesiology and exercise science, combined with hands-on experience performing patient assessments, and prescribing exercise for individuals with cardiovascular and pulmonary conditions, directly supports the objectives of SDSU's cardiopulmonary lab curriculum.

In addition to my clinical work, I've served as a Group Fitness Instructor at SDSU for nearly a decade, leading classes for both the general public and athletic teams. This role has strengthened my ability to engage, motivate, and educate diverse learners in both academic and applied settings.

I'm passionate about advancing student learning through evidence-based, experiential instruction. My goal is to help students build the clinical reasoning, technical skills, and professional confidence necessary to succeed in cardiopulmonary physical therapy practice.

As an SDSU alumni, I'm especially committed to contributing to the program's continued excellence and inspiring future practitioners through collaborative, student-centered teaching.

Licensed Physical Therapist

Eisenhower Health: Rancho Mirage, CA from January 2023 - May 2023

• 16 week clinical rotation in an Acute Care Hospital
• Focused on a wide range of patients from all floors throughout the hospital including telemetry, neurology, orthopedics, general medicine, as well as the ICU and the PACU

Stanford Court Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center: San Diego, CA from October 2022 - December 2022

• 8 week clinical rotation in a Skilled Nursing Facility
• Focused primarily on rehabilitation strategies for patients recovering from falls and those with dementia

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital: Modesto, CA from August 2022 - October 2022

• 8 week clinical rotation in an Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility
• Focused primarily on rehabilitation strategies to improve functional mobility following stroke

Rehab Authority: Nampa, ID from July 2021 - August 2021

• 6 week clinical rotation in Outpatient Orthopedics
• Composed and presented a case report on a patient with patellofemoral pain syndrome

• American Physical Therapy Association Member (APTA)
• APTA Acute Care, Geriatrics, Neurology, and Research Sections Member