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KRISTINE BRIGGS

KRISTINE BRIGGS

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Summary

Compassionate and highly skilled Manual Physical Therapist with over 20 years of experience delivering patient-centered care across diverse clinical settings. Specialized in manual therapy, women's health, orthopedic rehabilitation, lymphedema management, and certified vestibular therapy. Proven ability to develop individualized treatment plans that promote functional recovery, reduce pain, and improve quality of life. recognized for clinical expertise, strong communication, and a holistic approach to healing that empowers patients and fosters lasting results. Committed to continuing education and best practices in physical therapy.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Physical Therapist

Core Physical Therapy
01.2019 - Current
  • Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to develop tailored therapy plans.
  • Implemented evidence-based treatment techniques to enhance patient recovery outcomes.
  • Educated patients and families on therapeutic exercises and home care strategies for sustained recovery.
  • Developed strong relationships with patients, establishing trust and rapport to facilitate successful therapy outcomes.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing one-on-one attention and addressing individual concerns.
  • Maintained open lines of communication with referring physicians to ensure coordinated care efforts.
  • Achieved significant improvements in patients' functional abilities, applying manual therapy techniques for musculoskeletal conditions.
  • Elevated patient care standards by actively participating in continuing education courses and implementing learned techniques into practice.
  • Educated patients on proper body mechanics and injury prevention to avoid risk of re-injury.
  • Applied manual techniques and therapeutic exercises to improve range of motion, strength, balance and coordination.
  • Developed patient-specific home exercise programs, guiding patients on correct implementation to safely achieve goals.
  • Developed Lymphedema program with red light therapy.
  • Developed Gastrointestinal program for Riley pediatric patients.

Physical Therapist

Kindred Healthcare/Rehabcare/Dekalb Health
09.2015 - 08.2019
  • Provided evaluation and treatment in a hospital setting with a diversified patient population experienced in orthopedic care, status post surgical care and inpatient therapy. Therapy practice also included women's health, certified vestibular therapy, lymphedema management. Provided skilled expertise with difficult orthopedic patients with cervical and back dysfunctions, treatment of migraines, TMJ disorders. Completed reevaluations, progress notes and updated patients' plan of care depending on their needs to progress them towards more functional mobility, strength and return to community function.


Physical Therapist

Healthy Expectations, Fort Wayne
10.2007 - 09.2015
  • This clinic specialized in women's health and orthopedics with evaluation and treatment of pelvic floor pain, OBGYN and pregnancy pain, incontinence, post prostatectomy pelvic floor dysfunction, complicated low back and cervical pain, migraine and abdominal wall and gastrointestinal dysfunction.

Physical Therapist

University Park Nursing Facility, Fort Wayne
02.2007 - 10.2007
  • Assisted patients with physical movements to restore function and lessen pain and disability. Compassionately assisted patients with debilitating conditions such as back pain, arthritis, fractures and strokes. Expertly customized physical therapy techniques to meet the specific needs of this patient population and individual patients.

Physical Therapist

Dupont Physical Therapy, Fort Wayne
01.2005 - 01.2007
  • This is an outpatient orthopedic clinic with treatment for postop patient population, general orthopedics, pediatrics and Workman's Comp patients. This establishment had a varied caseload with referral to progress patients from injury to return to work.

Physical Therapist

Dekalb Health, Auburn Indiana
01.2001 - 01.2007
  • Provided evaluation and treatment in a hospital setting with a diversified patient population experienced in orthopedic care, status post surgical care and inpatient therapy. Therapy practice also included women's health, lymphedema management. Provided skilled expertise with difficult orthopedic patients with cervical and back dysfunctions, treatment of migraines, TMJ disorders. Completed reevaluations, progress notes and updated patients' plan of care depending on their needs to progress them towards more functional mobility, strength and return to community function.

Education

Master of Science - Physical Therapy

Andrews University
Berrien Springs, MI
05-2000

Bachelor of Science - Anatomy And Physiology

IPFW
Fort Wayne, IN
05-1997

Skills

  • Home exercise programs
  • Orthopedic rehabilitation
  • Balance training
  • Geriatric therapy
  • Joint mobilization
  • Continuing education
  • Massage therapy
  • CPR training
  • Pediatric therapy
  • Orthotic fitting
  • Women's Health/Pelvic Floor
  • Lymphedema Mgmt
  • Vestibular Therapist

Certification

  • Completed all course work for the Institute of Physical Arts Manual Therapy
  • Certified Vestibular Therapist at the Balance Institute in Tampa Florida
  • Completed all APTA women's health program
  • Fabricated custom orthotics and analyzed gait dysfunction and biomechanics
  • Trained in treatment of migraines, TMJ dysfunction
  • Specialized skills in abdominal adhesions and gastrointestinal and rib dysfunction
  • Certified dry needling

Timeline

Physical Therapist

Core Physical Therapy
01.2019 - Current

Physical Therapist

Kindred Healthcare/Rehabcare/Dekalb Health
09.2015 - 08.2019

Physical Therapist

Healthy Expectations, Fort Wayne
10.2007 - 09.2015

Physical Therapist

University Park Nursing Facility, Fort Wayne
02.2007 - 10.2007

Physical Therapist

Dupont Physical Therapy, Fort Wayne
01.2005 - 01.2007

Physical Therapist

Dekalb Health, Auburn Indiana
01.2001 - 01.2007

Master of Science - Physical Therapy

Andrews University

Bachelor of Science - Anatomy And Physiology

IPFW

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