Kyle Hershberger
PT, DPT, ACSM EP-C
Johnson City,TN
Summary
Enthusiastic Physical Therapist, eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and appreciation of evidence-based practice. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in every way. I have a sincere passion for helping patients beyond what they ever thought possible.
Overview
6
6
years of post-secondary education
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Practicum
Holston Medical Group, OP Manual Therapy Focus
Kingsport, TN
08.2020 - 11.2020
- Manual therapy focus, utilizing a combination of Maitland, McKenzie, Mulligan and MET techniques, as well as SI dysfunction evaluation and treatment.
- Assisted in the fabrication of custom UE/LE splints as well as orthotics.
- One-on-one instruction under a CI with over 25 years of experience.
- Diverse patient population, including pre and post-op, vestibular, congenital disorders, return-to-sport and chronic pain.
- Provided in-service presentation on chronic pain and the utilization of graded exposure.
Clinical Practicum
Results Physiotherapy, OP Orthopaedic Manual Focus
Johnson City, TN
02.2020 - 03.2020
- Manual therapy focus, utilizing primarily McKenzie-based interventions in combination with therapeutic exercise.
- Primary patient population was low back pain, but treated wide variety of conditions as well.
Clinical Practicum
University of Florida (Shands), IP Trauma 1 ICU/Acute Care
Jacksonville, FL
09.2019 - 11.2019
- Experience in multiple ICU units including surgical, trauma, neonatal, cardiac and medical ICU.
- Performed evaluations of critical patients to determine if treatment is indicated, as well as the most appropriate discharge course and setting.
- Direct communication with surgical team, MD’s, residents, nursing, RT’s, OT’s and caseworkers.
- Treatment included bed mobility, transfers, ambulation (vent and non-vent) and education for patients and family while managing all lines/leads/tubes/ventilators.
- Presented an in-service to staff on alcohol withdrawal syndrome in the ICU.
Clinical Internship
Physical Therapy Services, OP Orthopaedic
Elizabethton, TN
05.2019 - 06.2019
- Experience under multiple specialized therapists and ETSU professors who worked PRN with the more complex cases including chronic pain and pain therapy, vestibular disorders, and moderate/high complexity MSK cases.
- Primary CI was an Orthopaedic Manual Therapy Fellow.
- Gained experience performing advanced mobilization techniques, including cervical spine.
Clinical Internship
CORA Physical Therapy, OP Orthopaedic
Elizabethton, TN
01.2019 - 02.2019
- Gained experience with IASTM, and observed dry needling techniques for everything from TMJD to achilles injury.
Clinical Internship
Imagine Physical Therapy, OP Orthopaedic
Mount Pleasant, SC
07.2018 - 07.2018
- Heavy hands-on experience with manual, soft tissue, dry needling and e-stim techniques.
PT Tech
Imagine Physical Therapy
Mount Pleasant, SC
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Duties included taking patients through exercises, scheduling, and monitoring/restocking of supplies.
Wellness Intern
Apple Inc. Headquarters
Cupertino, CA
01.2014 - 01.2015
- One of two interns chosen from a pool of over 700.
- Primary duties included designing and implementing training programs for employees and family, performing in-depth health and fitness assessments including ACSM standard testing, 12 lead electrocardiograph (EKG), Bod Pod, lipid profile review, Bruce protocol VO2 treadmill testing and providing on-site health screenings.
- Worked with over 100 individual patients/clients per week.
- Assisted with field testing of new fitness-related products
Education
Doctorate of Physical Therapy -
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN 01.2018 - 12.2020
BS - Exercise Science
Kent State University
Kent, OH 05.2012 - 05.2015
Certification/Licensure
- CITI Biomedical Research Certified (non-VA), 05/16/2018 – 05/15/2021
- American College of Sports Medicine Certified Exercise Physiologist/Personal Trainer since 2012
- CPR Certified by the American Heart Association for BLS, 01/28/2020 – 01/22/2020
- Licensed Physical Therapist in the State of Tennessee, expected 01/2021
Quote
Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.
Theodore Roosevelt
Research/Publications
- Burris M, Hershberger K, Stanton M, Yakel J, Disney G McGrath J, Bourassa M. Adherence to Evidence-Based Practice Guidelines for the Management of Lumbar Pain: A Survey Across the United States of 3rd Year Doctor of Physical Therapy Students. American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists Annual Conference, Cleveland, OH November, 4-8, 2020
- Hupp L., Lester A., Costanza R., Misiak J., Hershberger K.,Maravola K., Cooper H., McLain L., Tai Y.L., Peters F., Kingsley J.D. (2014). Effects of laser therapy on performance and recovery during repeated power tests. Gallery of Research, College of Education, Health and Human Services.
Timeline
Clinical Practicum
Holston Medical Group, OP Manual Therapy Focus
08.2020 - 11.2020
Clinical Practicum
Results Physiotherapy, OP Orthopaedic Manual Focus
02.2020 - 03.2020
Clinical Practicum
University of Florida (Shands), IP Trauma 1 ICU/Acute Care
09.2019 - 11.2019
Clinical Internship
Physical Therapy Services, OP Orthopaedic
05.2019 - 06.2019
Clinical Internship
CORA Physical Therapy, OP Orthopaedic
01.2019 - 02.2019
Clinical Internship
Imagine Physical Therapy, OP Orthopaedic
07.2018 - 07.2018
Doctorate of Physical Therapy -
East Tennessee State University
01.2018 - 12.2020
PT Tech
Imagine Physical Therapy
01.2016 - 01.2017
Wellness Intern
Apple Inc. Headquarters
01.2014 - 01.2015
BS - Exercise Science
Kent State University
05.2012 - 05.2015
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