DHS, University of Indianapolis
MS, PT, University of Indianapolis
BA, Purdue University
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Kathy Martin is an associate professor and Director of the Professional Doctor of Physical Therapy program. Dr. Martin teaches the pediatric component of the curriculum in the professional program.
She has a broad clinical background that includes outpatient orthopedics and sports medicine, geriatrics, home health and pediatrics with an emphasis on early intervention (0-3 years).
Dr. Martin has a special interest in therapeutic horseback riding for children. She is a NARHA (North American Riding for the Handicapped Association) registered Therapeutic Riding Instructor and is registered with the American Hippotherapy Association. Dr. Martin has published a case study on the use of hippotherapy (therapy on horseback) with a child with cerebral palsy. She is also a member of the APTA Pediatric section and the NATA. Research interests include pediatric orthotics and children with hypotonia.
Kathy Martin was awarded the 2008 Fran Ekstam Award from the Indiana Chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association. This is the highest award the INAPTA gives. She has also been re-elected to a second three-year term on the APTA Section on Pediatrics Board of Directors.
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