D. JAMES BALLARD

Jim Ballard has been a faculty member in the Department of Physical Therapy and Athletic Training at the University of Utah since 2004, where he serves as a clinical associate professor. He teaches geriatric, pelvic health, vestibular and pathophysiology content in the physical therapy
curriculum.

Jim practices at the Neilsen Rehabilitation Hospital on the University Hospital campus. Board-certified in both geriatric and women’s health physical therapy, Jim's primary clinical interests include Parkinson’s disease rehabilitation, balance training, vestibular rehabilitation, and pelvic floor rehabilitation for both men and women.

Additionally, Jim is a member of the Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)/Focused Ultrasound (FUS) Team at the University of Utah Health Sciences Center. In this capacity, he evaluates people with Parkinson’s disease and essential tremor seeking advanced treatment for their disorders.