LICENSURE
Delaware Physical Therapist #J1-0002353 (June 2008)
Connecticut Physical Therapist #007537 (2003; Renewed January 2008)
- Certified Case Manager (Expires 2009)
American Red Cross Emergency First Responder (Expires 08/2011)
EDUCATION
University of Pittsburgh
University of Massachusetts-Lowell
University of Massachusetts-Lowell
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BS
MPT
tDPT |
1993
1997
2004 |
Biology & Chemistry
Physical Therapy
Physical Therapy |
CURRENT APPOINTMENT(top)
May08-present
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University of Delaware, Newark, DE
Department of Physical Therapy
- Instructor (Jun08-present)
University of Delaware Physical Therapy Clinic
- Director, Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Clinical Residency Program (May08-present)
- Associate Director of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy (May08-present)
- Clinic Coordinator of Clinical Education (July08-present)
- Faculty Member, Sports, Orthopaedic, and Geriatric Physical Therapy Residency Programs (June08-present)
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PROFESSIONAL HISTORY (top)
| Jul06-Apr08 |
Comprehensive Physical Therapy, Manchester, CT, Senior Physical Therapist |
| Summer06-Fall06 |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell, Lowell, MA, Physical Therapy Transitional Doctorate Program, Adjunct Faculty
- Course Instructor, Clinical Reasoning in Physical Therapy
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| Sep04-Jun06 |
University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT, Department of Physical Therapy, Clinical Faculty
- Lecturer
- Principles of Neurological Physical Therapy (Fall05)
- Special Topics in Physical Therapy (Spring 2005 & 2006)
- Orthopaedic Lecture - Basic Eval Techniques (Spring 2005 & 2006)
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| Jun01-Aug04 |
CNA Insurance Company, Quincy, MA & Rocky Hill, CT
- Physical Therapy Consultant
- Review Consultant
- Medical Case Manager
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| Jun00-Apr01 |
Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital-Outpatient, Westborough, MA
- Physical Therapy Aquatic Department Clinical Supervisor (Jun00-Apr01)
- Level II Staff Therapist (Jan99-Jun00)
- CCCE (Jan99-Jan00)
- Level I Staff Therapist (Jan98-Jan99)
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CONTINUING EDUCATION
- Evidence-Based Examination and Management of Neck Pain (2009)
- Geriatric Orthopedics, Treating the Spine, Pelvis, and Hip (2007)
- Bottom Block - A Fresh Look at Controlling the Foot and Lower Kinetic Chain (2007)
- Muscle Energy Techniques for the Cervical Spine (2006)
- Geriatric Neurology (2006)
- Radiology for Physical Therapists (2006)
- McKenzie Treatment - A Functional Integration of Treating the Spine (2006)
- CI Credentialing course offered by APTA (2005)
- The Mulligan Concept, Mobilizations with Movement, NAGS, SNAGs (2004)
- Bone Growth Stimulators (2004)
- Clinical Interpretation of Diagnostic Testing (2004)
- Medical Treatment of DeQuervain's (2003)
- Chronic Pain Medical Management (2003)
- JAS Splinting (2003)
- On-line Medical and Disability Management Course (2003)
- The Work Injury Practice (2-day seminar, 15 CEUs, 2002)
- Physiometrics FCE (Arranged/hosted CEU Inservice, 2002)
- CNA/RSKCo PT Program (Created/presented Inservice, 2002)
- ATRI - Aquatic Therapy Symposium (2000)
- ATRI - Specialty Conference (pediatric aquatic therapy/Ai Chi, 2000)
- Sitting Solutions Conference (1999)
- Wetter is Better: Aquatic Therapy Conference (1998)
- Annual Stroke Conference (1998)
- Treating the Hemiplegic Upper Extremity (1998)
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS/SOCIETIES (top)
PRESENTATIONS (top)
- Bell, K, Sions, J, Manal, T , Flug, J. "Reducing Chronic Shoulder Pain in a Throwing Athlete - The Role of Thoracic Spine." APTA Annual COnference 2009.
- Bell, K. "Wellness Program and Community Resources," CT MS Support Group, Manchester, CT, Fall 2007.
- Bell, K. "Fall Prevention and Balance Safety for Seniors," Senior Center, Ashland, CT, Spring 2006.
- Bell, K. "PT Informative Series for Insurance Case Managers," CNA Insurance Company, Quincy, MA & Rocky Hill, CT (monthly 2002-2003).
SERVICE (top)
- HealthCare Practitioner Resource Committee for the Elderly, Willimantic, CT
Teaching Experience (top)
- Clinical Management in Physical Therapy ( Spring 2009)
- Univeristy of Delaware DPT Program
- Course Instructor
- Clinical Reasoning in Physical Therapy (Summer, Fall 2006)
- Univeristy of Delaware DPT Program
- Course Instructor
- Principles of Neurological Physical Therapy (Fall 2005)
- University of Connecticut
- Lecturer
- Special Topics in Physical Therapy (Spring 2005,2006)
- University of Connecticut
- Lecturer
- Basic Eval Techniques - Orthopaedic Lecture (Spring 2005, 2006)
- University of Connecticut
- Lecturer
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