Valerie Yvette Lapena, PT, DPT
20 years or more / Doctor of Physical Therapy
- Clinical Specialties:
- Women's Health Specialist
- Offers:
- Spanish
- Areas of Focus:
- Balance
- Geriatrics
- Incontinence
- Orthopaedics
- Pelvic Health
Practice Description: Clinical Interests: Balance dysfunction, osteoporosis, constipation, urinary and fecal incontinence, as they relate to the geriatric population Postpartum rehab, pelvic pain, sexual dysfunction, constipation, urinary and fecal incontinence, as they relate to the pelvic floor, pelvis and abdomen.
Member: APTA Pelvic Health APTA Geriatrics
1 Practice Location
UCLA Rehabilitation Services
https://www.uclahealth.org/rehab/Translation services available upon request
About
Valerie Yvette Lapena, PT, DPT
Since 1998, Valerie has worked in the outpatient setting serving the orthopedic and geriatric populations at the UCLA Rehabilitation Services. Valerie is board-certified in both Women's Health and Geriatric Physical Therapy. Since 2013, Valerie has developed her clinical practice in women’s and men’s pelvic health rehabilitation.Professional Education
Bachelor of Science Physiological Sciences and Psychology, UCLA Master of Physical Therapy, Western University of Health Sciences Doctor of Physical Therapy, Western University of Health SciencesLanguages Spoken
- Spanish
Board Certifications
Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Women’s Health Physical Therapy
Since Jun 30, 2021, valid through Jun 29, 2031
Certificate Number: WH210020