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JAMES BELLEW EdD, University of Kentucky
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Jim Bellew is an Associate Professor. He has earned a Master of Science degree in Orthopedic Physical Therapy and a doctoral degree in Exercise Physiology with emphasis in muscle physiology. He has published more than 50 research-based manuscripts, book chapters, and abstracts in the areas of muscle physiology, balance, and exercise training and is regularly invited to present at local and national meetings in various professional organizations. Jim routinely serves as a reviewer for several physical therapy journals and his primary teaching responsibilities are in the areas of Clinical Medicine, Electrotherapeutics and Physical Agents, and Exercise Science. |
LINDA BIGGERS CLT, Certified Lymphedema Therapist
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Linda Biggers is an instructor, and she teaches Generic Patient Examination in the professional program and Neuromuscular Rehabilitation, Professional Issues, Pathophysiology, Integumentary Rehabilitation and Patient Care Orientation in the Physical Therapist Assistant Program, as well as being the PTA Program Director. Linda earned lymphedema management certification in 1996 from Lerner Lymphedema Services in Princeton, NJ. She has extensive clinical experience in acute care rehabilitation. She has also worked clinically in pediatrics, outpatient care and lymphedema care. She is an active member of the APTA serving on the Board of Directors in various capacities since 2000, and currently serving as the Chairperson of the Conference Committee. She is also a member of the Education Section of the APTA. She is currently working on her doctoral degree in health sciences at the University of Indianapolis. |
STEPHANIE COMBS Doctoral Student, Western Michigan
University
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Stephanie Combs is an Assistant Professor. She teaches in the areas of neurological rehabilitation and movement science in the professional Doctor of Physical Therapy program and in the postprofessional program. Ms. Combs has conducted numerous regional and national clinical education and training workshops in the areas of spasticity management and body-weight supported ambulation training. Ms. Combs is a board-certified clinical specialist in neurologic physical therapy, and she is on the Board of Directors of the Brain Injury Association of Indiana. She has experience working with adults and children with neurological dysfunction in the clinical arenas of acute care, inpatient rehabilitation, home care, and outpatient rehabilitation. Ms. Combs is currently working on her doctoral degree in Interdisciplinary Health Studies at Western Michigan University. In 2008, Stephanie was awarded the Western Michigan University Interdisciplinary Health Science Department and All University Graduate Research and Creative Scholars Award. |
KATHY DEJONG (317) 788-3459 |
Kathy is the Administrative Assistant for clinical education, the physical therapist assistant program, and the community patient resource group (CPRG). |
DYER DIEHL |
Dyer Diehl is an Assistant Professor and teaches Neuroscience and Neuro Rehab in the DPT program. Dyer's doctoral studies examined visual and vestibular interactions during balance recovery tasks and these findings have been presented at several national conferences. Dr. Diehl maintains an active role in the clinic and currently sees patients at the Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana. While he has experience treating patients with many varied diagnoses, his clinical passion is for those with neurologic deficits and diseases. He is an active member of the APTA's Neurology and Education sections. |
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ANNE MEJIA DOWNS
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Annie Downs is a Assistant Professor in the Krannert School of Physical Therapy. She teaches courses in health promotion and wellness and cardiopulmonary physical therapy in the Professional DPT program. She is a Board Certified Specialist in cardiopulmonary physical therapy. Annie works clinically at Methodist Hospital in adult acute care, and at Indiana University and Riley Hospitals in outpatient pulmonary clinic. She has published several chapters in cardiopulmonary physical therapy texts and has presented nationally on topics including the rehabilitation of patients with heart and lung transplantation, cystic fibrosis, and heart failure. Annie is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association and the American Public Health Association. Her clinical interests are in the areas of health literacy, health promotion, and the rehabilitation of patients with cardiovascular and pulmonary conditions. |
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VONNE EDWARDS (317) 788-2186 |
Vonne is the Administrative Assistant for the Doctor of Physical Therapy program. |
MARGARET FINLEY
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Margaret Finley is an Assistant Professor and Director of the Movement Science Laboratory. Her doctoral research focused on scapular kinematics during wheelchair propulsion and activities of daily living. She recently completed a Career Development Grant with the Veteran's Administration Rehabilitation Research Service investigating the effect of robotic assisted rehabilitation in persons with upper extremity impairments. Her research has been funded by grants from the Veteran's Administration, NIH and Foundation of Physical Therapy. She has published more than 30 research-based manuscripts and abstracts in the areas of wheelchair propulsion biomechanics, overuse syndromes in persons with disabilities and robotic-assisted rehabilitation outcomes. Dr. Finley has presented at international and national scientific meetings. She is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association's orthopedic and research sections as well as the American and International Societies of Biomechanics. She serves as a reviewer for numerous journals including Clinical Biomechanics, Journal of Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy, Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development. Her primary teaching responsibilities are in postprofessional program in musculoskeletal physical therapy and research methodology. |
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STACIE FRUTH BS, University of Michigan MS, University of Massachusetts
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Stacie Fruth is an Instructor in the Krannert School of Physical Therapy. She teaches: Generic Patient Examination and Intervention, Educational Roles, Movement Science, and Complex Medical Conditions in the Professional, professional program. Stacie is also the physical therapist at the University of Indianapolis-sponsored Fountain Square Center serving un- and under-insured patients with a wide variety of diagnoses. She has published a case report on rib pain treated with joint mobilizations and trigger point release, as well as research on the prevalence of patient education during physical therapy sessions and a literature review regarding the prevalence of and interventions for amenorrhea in high-level athletes. Stacie has presented at the World Confederation of Physical Therapy, the Indiana State Conference, and the APTA Annual Conference. She completed doctoral research through a qualitative and quantitative exploration of physical therapy practice in the emergency department setting. Stacie is a member of APTA, INAPTA, and the APTA Education section. Her clinical interests include: PT in the emergency department, sports medicine, orthopaedics, chronic pain, and foot/ankle disorders. |
JULIE ECHSNER GAHIMER HSD,
Indiana University
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Julie Gahimer is an Associate Professor in the Krannert School of Physical Therapy. Her doctoral studies were in College and School Health Education and Public Health. Dr. Gahimer teaches in the areas of neurorehabilitation and educational methods in the professional curriculum and the core Neurological track course, Educational Methods and Materials, and an on-line Health Promotion course in the postprofessional program. She has participated in, conducted, and organized numerous continuing education courses and workshops throughout the country. Dr. Gahimer is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association, as well as the Education and Neurology Sections of the APTA. She is on the Editorial Board for the Journal of Physical Therapy Education. Dr. Gahimer has presented more than ten platform or poster presentations at national meetings. She has authored multiple publications in the areas of patient education and community health education. She developed several successful programs including the Clinical Update (a UIndy-sponsored continuing education program), and the Stroke Support Group of Community Hospitals of Indianapolis. Her major clinical interests include rehabilitation of adults with neurological injury and disease. Julie was honored for her work at the Baxter YMCA by receiving a 2007 Community Leadership Award from the President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports. |
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PERRI HERRON (317) 788-3502 |
Perri is the Administrative Assistant for the postprofessional program. |
SAM KEGERREIS
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Sam Kegerreis is a Full Professor in the Krannert School of Physical Therapy. He is the recipient of the University of Indianapolis 1999-2000 "Teacher of the Year" Award. Mr. Kegerreis is also a Certified Athletic Trainer, Clinical Consultant to the Methodist Sports Medicine Center (MSMC) and an Instructor in the MSMC Primary Care and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Fellowship Program. He has published in excess of 20 journal publications and has made more than 100 professional presentations in 25 states. He has twice been an invited speaker to both the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and National Athletic Trainer National Meetings. Mr. Kegerreis is a member of the APTA Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Sections and has recently won the Sports Medicine Section's Educator of the Year Award. He teaches and works clinically in the areas of orthopaedic physical therapy, manual therapy, and pain management teaching professional and postprofessional level courses on these topics. |
STEPHANIE PIPER KELLY
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Stephanie Kelly is Assistant Professor and Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education in the Krannert School of Physical Therapy. She teaches in the areas of neurological rehabilitation and prosthetics in the professional program. She is credentialed by the American Physical Therapy Association as a Clinical Instructor and is a Trainer for the Clinical Instructor Credentialing workshop, teaching several workshops per year. Ms. Kelly has broad-based clinical experience in acute care, long-term care, neurological rehabilitation, and care of amputees. She is the co-author of a research report on amputee care that was presented at the APTA Annual Conference and at an international conference in Melbourne, Australia and published in Issues on Aging. She is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association and its sections on Education, Geriatrics, and Neurology. She is currently working on her doctoral degree in physical therapy through Nova Southeastern University.
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CLYDE B. KILLIAN
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Clyde Killian is an Associate Professor in the Krannert School of Physical Therapy. His primary responsibilities are in the postprofessional doctoral program and he teaches in the area of neuroscience in the professional program. Dr. Killian, a PT educator for more than 20 years, has held faculty positions at Indiana University, University of Indianapolis, Ohio University and Clarke College. Dr. Killian was at the University of Indianapolis in the 1980s and was instrumental in the early growth of the Graduate Professional PT Program and in the establishment of the Postprofessional Master's PT degree Program. He advises doctoral students and teaches a variety of courses related to research, statistics, and education. His clinical interests are in service learning, treating adults with developmental disabilities and in working with Hospice clients. |
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