About
Dr. Vicente
Dr. Vicente is a Doctor of Physical Therapy with over 20 years of clinical experience. She is a Board‑Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist, Movement System Fellowship Trained, and holds a PhD in Health Sciences with a concentration in Orthopedic Sports Science. She is also trained through the Barcelona Scoliosis Physical Therapy School (BSPTS) based on the original Schroth Method principles.
Dr. Vicente combines specialized training in Schroth-based scoliosis treatment with fellowship-level expertise in Movement System Physical Therapy. While Schroth provides a framework for scoliosis-specific correction, Movement System training adds a structured approach to understanding how scoliosis influences movement, helping create highly individualized treatment plans based on both spinal alignment and movement performance.
In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Vicente teaches in a Doctor of Physical Therapy program and contributes to research and professional education related to movement science and musculoskeletal conditions.
She practices in Redondo Beach and serves teens and adults throughout the South Bay, including Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, Torrance, Palos Verdes, Los Angeles, and Orange County.
Relevant Experience
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Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS)
Movement System Clinical Fellowship Graduate — Washington University in St. Louis
Schroth-Based Scoliosis Certified (Barcelona Scoliosis Physical Therapy School)
Titleist Performance Institute Medical Level 2 Certified
Functional Movement Screen (FMS) Certified
Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA) Certified
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Dr. Vicente’s research work contributes to the understanding of movement impairments and musculoskeletal conditions. She has a special interest in the thoracic spine as it is frequently overlooked despite its importance.
Selected publications include:
Thoracic Spine Manipulation or Mobilization for Subacromial Impingement Syndrome — Journal of Sport Rehabilitation
Achilles Tendinopathy Clinical Summary — American Physical Therapy Association
Individuals with Shoulder Pain Have Greater Shoulder Disability and Reduced Thoracic Rotation Range of Motion (under peer review)
Thoracic Rotation is Correlated with Shoulder Disability and Shoulder Physical Performance (under peer review)
Additional research:
ResearchGate Profile -
Steering Group Committee, APTA Frontiers in Rehabilitation Science and Research and Technology (FiRST)
Mentee, Academy of Orthopedic Physical Therapy Mentorship Program
Onsite Review Team, American Board of Physical Therapy Residency and Fellowship Education
Continuing Education Committee Review Member, California Physical Therapy Association
Research Council, California Physical Therapy Association
California Physical Therapy Association Annual Conference Task Force