Kelsey DeLave Myers

A highly experienced and board-certified Neurologic Clinical Specialist (NCS) with over nine years of experience in physical therapy, specializing in spinal cord injury and vestibular rehabilitation. Proven leader with experience in program management, clinical mentorship, and team development. Eager to leverage a comprehensive clinical and teaching background, including roles as a Neurologic Residency mentor and Vestibular Program Manager, to effectively coordinate and lead the Spinal Cord Injury Outpatient team while continuing to advance the vestibular program. Adept at fostering high-quality clinical practice and mentoring staff to achieve professional excellence.

Texas Physical Therapy Association- Southeastern District

August 2015- present

• Southeastern District Nominating Committee Member and Chair: 2019- 2021

Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy

September 2013-present

• Secretary, Residency & Fellowship Special Interest Group (July 2024- present)

American Physical Therapy Association, Member

September 2012-present

• ABPTRFE Onsite Review Team Member (January 2022- present)
• Author of PTNow summaries of tests and measures

• Home-based telerehabilitation shows improved upper limb function in adults with chronic stroke: a pilot study. Langan, J., DeLave, K., Phillips, L., Pangilinan, P., Brown, S.H. (2013). Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine. 45: 217-20.
• Abstract: The Effects of Skill and Task on Speed and Variability of Segmental Grasp Force Tasks DeLave, K., Langan, J., Kern, K., Brown, S.H. 2012 Society for Neuroscience Conference.
• Combined Sections Meeting, American Physical Therapy Association Poster Presentation: A Retrospective Analysis for Preliminary Identification of Fall Risk Factors in the Stroke Population at a Community-Owned Healthcare System February 2018 New Orleans, LA
• Student Biomedical Fall Forum, University of Michigan Poster Presentation: Upper Limb Telerehabilitation in Stroke November 2010 Ann Arbor, MI

• TIRR Memorial Hermann Principal Investigator– Project Title: Feasibility and Effectiveness of Virtual Peer Mentoring for Adaptive Recreation for Individuals Living with Spinal Cord Injuries: A Pilot Study Feb 2021-Oct 2023 Houston, TX
• Harris Health System Neurologic PT Resident – Project Title: A Retrospective Analysis for Preliminary Identification of Fall Risk Factors in the Stroke Population at Harris Health System Sept 2015- Sept 2016 Houston, TX
• University of Michigan Motor Control Lab Research Assistant – Project List: Jan 2010- June 2012 Ann Arbor, MI
• Upper limb telerehabilitation and assessment (ULTrA) program for individuals post-stroke
• Senior Thesis: The Effects of Skill and Task on Speed and Variability of Segmental Grasp Force Tasks
• University of Michigan Center on Physical Activity and Health in Pediatric Disabilities Research Assistant – Project List: May 2010- Sept 2011 Ann Arbor, MI
• Assessment of infant activity and motor development trends
• “Lose the Training Wheels”: bike camps for children with autism and Down Syndrome

• TIRR Rehabilitation Innovation Grant: $10,000 (Grant Activity Number: 8241129) Awarded Feb 2021
• Project Title: “Feasibility and Effectiveness of Virtual Peer Mentoring for Adaptive Recreation for Individuals Living with Spinal Cord Injuries: A Pilot Study”

Management of Cerebellar Dizziness   March 2024

University of Texas Medical Branch  Galveston, TX

Advanced Adult Vestibular Rehabilitation  November 2024-present

TIRR Memorial Hermann   Houston, TX

Advancing Clinical Practice in Spinal Cord Injury: Evaluation of the Shoulder January 2019-present

TIRR Memorial Hermann   Houston, TX

Movement Analysis- Module Facilitator   March 2018- present

TIRR Memorial Hermann Neurologic Residency  Houston, TX

Neurological Classification Systems/Movement System Diagnoses Lecture June 2016- present

Texas Woman’s University DPT Program  Houston, TX

Neurologic Physical Therapy Treatment Labs  July 2016  University of Texas Medical Branch DPT Program  Galveston, TX

Ben Taub Neurotrauma ICU Exposure Labs  June 2016

Texas Woman’s University DPT Program   Houston, TX

Neurologic Physical Therapy Evaluation Labs   June 2016

Texas Woman’s University DPT Program  Houston, TX

Cranium, Ventricles, and Meninges Lecture  February 2016

University of Texas Medical Branch DPT Program  Galveston, TX

Neurologic Physical Therapy Supplemental Learning Labs  September 2015

Texas Woman’s University DPT Program  Houston, TX

Amputee Rehabilitation and Prosthetic Training Labs   February 2015

University of Pittsburgh DPT Program  Pittsburgh, PA

• Completed “Leaders Facilitating Change” Course (January 2025)
• Graduate of the Rising Stars leadership program (August 2024)
• Completed “Crucial Conversations for Mastering Dialogue” (September 2024)

• Certification: “Vestibular Rehabilitation: A Competency Based Course” December 2022
• American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties July 2017-present

Board-Certified Neurologic Clinical Specialist

• OPTIM Manual Therapy September 2017

Certificate in Orthopedic Manual Therapy (COMT)