Kellie Stringer
Joplin,MO
Summary
Dynamic physical therapist, specializing in orthopedic rehabilitation and adept in IAOM-based manual therapy and pain management techniques. Excelled in patient education, fostering community wellness partnerships, and providing patient-centered quality care. Skilled in multitasking, I blend clinical reasoning with a compassionate approach to treat diverse patient populations, achieving significant health improvements. Successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Therapist
Modern Physical Therapy
08.2020 - 06.2024
- Well-versed in IAOM-based manual therapy and evidence-supported clinical reasoning to determine accurate examination/assessment and differential diagnostics.
- Implemented pain neuroscience education using biopsychosocial approach for effective communication to meet needs of patients with chronic pain.
- Educated and demonstrated individualized home exercise programs for patients to improve physical health and wellness.
- Cultivated a partnership with local YMCA to provide community wellness seminars, fall-risk prevention seminars, vestibular and dizziness seminars.
- Served diverse populations including orthopedic injuries, neurological conditions, pediatric rehabilitation, and post-surgical recoveries to provide comprehensive care for various patient needs.
- Implemented innovative aquatic therapy techniques.
- Customized conventional physical therapy techniques to meet specific needs of individual patients including kinesiotaping, IASTM, soft tissue and joint mobilizations, and dry-needling.
Education
Doctorate of Physical Therapy -
Missouri State University
Springfield, MO05.2020
Bachelor of Science -
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Fayetteville, AR05.2016
Skills
- Orthopedic Rehabilitation
- Focused on consistent, quality care
- Pain Neuroscience/Pain Management Techniques
- Dry Needling
- Clinical reasoning
- Functional Mobility
- Manual Therapy/Soft tissue mobilization
- Vestibular Rehabilitation
- Multitasking Abilities
- Geriatric Physical Therapy
- Pediatric Rehabilitation
Certification
- American Red Cross CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer –American Red Cross (April 2023)
- Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers Certification (BLS) – American Heart Association (April 2023)
- Selective Functional Movement Assessment Certification -(SFMA Level 1)–Functional Movement Systems (February 2023)
- Completed Dry Needling ODNS Level I & II Courses (Anticipates Certification 2024)
- Certified in Craniocervicofacial 1: Midwest Manual Therapy Seminars (February 2023)
- Awarded Kansas City "Best of the Northland" Physical Therapist (Bronze placement, 2021)
- Awarded Kansas City "Best of the Northland" Physical Therapist (Gold placement, 2022)
Continuing Education
- Craniocervicofacial Level 1, 2023
- IAOM Clinical Examination and Manual Therapy of the Upper Cervical Spine, 2020
- IAOM Diagnosis and Management of Upper Cervical and Headaches, 2022
- IAOM Diagnosis and Management of the Thoracic Spine Course, 2021
- IAOM Diagnosis and Management of the Shoulder and Shoulder Girdle Course, 2022
- IAOM Diagnosis and Management of the Foot and Ankle Course, 2021
- IAOM Diagnosis and Manage of the Hip and Pubic Symphysis Course, 2022
- ODNS Trigger Point Dry Needling Level 1 Course, 2023
- ODNS Trigger Point Dry Needling Level II Course, 2024
Publications
Immediate and Short-term Effects of Thoracic Spine Manipulation in Patients With Cervical Radiculopathy: A Randomized Controlled Trial - IAOM-US Blog (2020)
Timeline
Physical Therapist
Modern Physical Therapy
08.2020 - 06.2024
Doctorate of Physical Therapy -
Missouri State University
Bachelor of Science -
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
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