CURRICULUM VITAE. Kelli Brizzolara, PT, PhD, OCS. Doctor of Philosophy in Physical Therapy

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1 CURRICULUM VITAE Kelli Brizzolara, PT, PhD, OCS Education 2013 Texas Woman s University, Dallas, Texas Doctor of Philosophy in Physical Therapy 2003 Texas Woman s University, Houston, Texas Master of Science in Physical Therapy 2001 Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas Bachelor of Science in Exercise Technology Licensure 2003 Physical Therapist, Texas License # Certification 2006 Board Certified in Orthopedics, American Physical Therapy Association Employment Spring 2014 Fall 2013 Texas Woman's University, Dallas, Texas Visiting Assistant Professor, School of Physical Therapy Texas Woman s University, Dallas, Texas Adjunct Faculty Member, School of Physical Therapy Texas Woman s University, Dallas, Texas Supplemental Learning Lab Coordinator, School of Physical Therapy Coordinate laboratory learning experiences and case scenarios for professional DPT students Supervise and mentor professional DPT students 2009 Present Texas Health Resources, Dallas, Texas Physical Therapist (PRN) 2008 Present Orthopedic Physical Therapy Specialists, Dallas, Texas Physical Therapist (PRN) Quentin Mease Community Hospital, Houston, Texas Physical Therapist II Quentin Mease Community Hospital, Houston, Texas Physical Therapist I Peer Reviewed Publications Roddey TS, Brizzolara KJ, Cook KF. Side-to-side differences in the transverse abdominus muscle measured by real-time ultrasound in persons with and without chronic low back pain. Orthop Phys Ther Practice. 2008; 20(2): Roddey TS, Brizzolara KJ, Cook KF. A comparison of two methods of assessing transverse abdominal muscle thickness in participants using real-time ultrasound in a clinical setting. Orthop Phys Ther Practice. 2007; 19(4):

2 Brizzolara KJ, Wang S, Roddey TR. Comparison of the effect of pelvic compression in deep abdominal muscle thickness in person with sacroiliac joint pain and healthy adults using ultrasound imaging. Submitted August (In review, Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehab). Peer Reviewed Presentations Brizzolara, KJ, Wang S, Roddey T. Comparison of the effect of pelvic compression in deep abdominal muscle thickness in persons with sacroiliac joint pain and healthy adults using ultrasound imaging. TPTA Annual Conference, The Woodlands, TX, 2011 and IFOMPT Conference, Quebec City, Canada, Roddey TS, Brizzolara K, Duncan B, Pelton TJ. Difficulties Encountered with the Use of Real-Time Ultrasound (RTUS) and the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) in Research with Persons in a County Hospital System with Chronic Low Back Pain (CLBP). AAOMPT Conference, Seattle, WA, Roddey TS, Brizzolara KJ, Cook KF. A comparison of reliability values of transverse abdominal muscle thickness measures in persons with body mass index values <25 to those with values >25 using real-time ultrasound. CSM Conference, Boston, MA, Roddey TS, Brizzolara KJ. Side-to-side differences in the transverse abdominus muscle by real-time ultrasound in persons with and without chronic low back pain. CSM Conference, San Diego, CA, Funded/In Review Grant Activity Brizzolara, KJ ($2,530, PI). A randomized clinical trial of the effectiveness of the compression belt for patients with sacroiliac joint pain. Texas Physical Therapy Foundation, November Brizzolara, KJ (Not funded, PI). A randomized clinical trial of the effectiveness of the compression belt for patients with sacroiliac joint pain. Submitted to American Academy of Orthopedic and Manual Physical Therapists for the Orthopedic Physical Therapy Products Grant. Brizzolara KJ ($2,800, PI). Comparison of the effect of pelvic compression in deep abdominal muscle thickness in persons with sacroiliac joint pain and healthy adults using ultrasound imaging. Texas Physical Therapy Foundation, November Teaching Experience (Professional and Post-professional Program) Spring 2014 Medical Kinesiology, TWU-Dallas, School of Physical Therapy Course Description Physical therapy analysis of biomechanical and kinesiological principles of human movement and function with emphasis on the relationships among movement, structure, and force. Therapeutic Exercise and Intervention III (Upper Quarter), TWU-Dallas, School of Physical Therapy Fall 2013 Therapeutic Exercise and Interventions II (Lower Quarter), TWU-Dallas, School of Physical Therapy Health Promotion and Wellness II, TWU-Dallas, School of Physical Therapy Course Description: Overview of public health, social responsibility, and participation in physical therapy practice with emphasis on improving health outcomes in well and disabled populations (Adjunct in support of) 2

3 Summer ,2013 Fall 2011,2012 Fall 2009 Spring 2009,2010 Spring 2009 Summer 2008,2009 Fall 2006,2007 Fall 2005 Diagnostic Imaging for the Physical Therapist, TWU-Dallas Post-Professional Course Description: Instruction in the principles and production of diagnostic imaging tools, terminology, and psychometric properties of the imaging tools Responsible for 3 hour presentation of ultrasound imaging including demonstration to post-professional students Therapeutic Exercise and Interventions II, TWU-Dallas Responsible for teaching the lumbopelvic and foot/ankle (2011 only) content, including lecture and lab, to professional students in the DPT program Therapeutic Exercise and Intervention II, TWU-Houston Course Description: Use of therapeutic exercise and other interventions (eg. soft tissue techniques, orthotics/taping and integration of therapeutic modalities) for the treatment of impairments and functional limitations in patients who have musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, or integumentary system involvement. Responsible for 7 hour lecture and lab presentation over the lumbopelvic region to professional students in the DPT program Examination, Evaluation, and Outcomes in Physical Therapy, TWU-Dallas Course Description: Practical application of the evaluation strategies associated with functional assessment in physical therapy; emphasis on evidenced-based functional assessment, principles, techniques, and related impairment measures. Responsible for teaching the goniometry portion, including lecture and lab, to professional students in the DPT program Health Promotion, TWU-Dallas Post Professional Course Description: Recognize public health issues across the lifespan and resources relevant to physical therapist practice including basic nutrition; designing plans for preventing illness and promoting health and wellness for selected populations. Responsible for online material covering children and adolescents, adulthood, and pregnancy Primary Care for the Physical Therapist, TWU-Houston Course Description: Overview of the primary care model of medicine in the context of physical therapy practice; includes medical screening and interdisciplinary collaboration Co-taught 2 credit hour course for professional students in the DPT program Board Certified Clinical Specialization, TWU-Houston 2 hour presentation for graduating physical therapy students Real-time Ultrasound Update: Implications for Clinical Practice, TWU-Houston 3 hour presentation for graduating physical therapy students Continuing Education Workshops Conducted/Organized March 2009 Rehabilitative Ultrasound Imaging: Implications for Research and Clinical Practice CEU course (1.5 hours), sponsored by TPTA-North Texas District, Irving, Texas November 2008 January 2008 Evidence-Based Practice: What is it? CEU course (16 hours), sponsored by West Texas Rehab Center, San Angelo, Texas Evidence Based Integration of Spinal and Extremity Manipulation CEU Course (8 hours) sponsored by Pulse Staffing, Houston, Texas 3

4 October 2007 May 2006 Evidence-based Integration of Spinal and Extremity Manipulation CEU Course (8 hours), sponsored by TPTA Annual Conference, Galveston, Texas Real-time Ultrasound Update CEU Course (1.5 hours), TPTA-Southeastern District, Houston, Texas Membership in Scientific/Professional Organizations 2003-Present APTA and TPTA, member Orthopedic Section, member Sponsorship Committee Chair, TPTA-Southeastern District Community Service: Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Merchandise Committee member/volunteer nd Annual Therapy for the Sole 5K Run/Walk, Houston, Texas Race coordinator/director, benefiting Healthcare for the Homeless-Houston Honors/Awards: 2007 Dorn Long Outstanding Clinical Educator, Texas Consortium Continuing Education Attended: January 2013 APTA Combined Sections Meeting San Diego, CA November 2012 November 2011 October 2011 July 2011 April 2011 February 2011 December 2010 October 2010 December 2009 November 2008 Manual Physical Therapy for Cervicogenic Dizziness/Vertigo TPTA Annual Conference, The Woodlands, Texas So You Want to Be an Ethical Practitioner? TPTA North Texas District Meeting, Irving, Texas Celebrating Women s Health Research and Practice APTA Combined Sections Meeting New Orleans, LA Management of Upper and Lower Extremity Overuse Injuries TPTA Annual Conference, Arlington, Texas Ethics in Physical Therapy Practice TPTA-North Texas District, Dallas, Texas 4

5 April 2008 October 2007 Evaluation and Treatment of the Hip and Sacroiliac Joints Midwest Therapy Seminars, Dallas, Texas Management of Patients with Acute LBP: Current Best-Evidence Update TPTA Annual Conference, Galveston, Texas March 2007 February 2006 October 2005 September 2005 Facilitation and Training Techniques for Core Stability Cross Country Education, Houston, Texas APTA Combined Sections Meeting San Diego, California 11 th Annual AAOMPT Conference Salt Lake City, Utah Just the Facts: Chronic Low Back Pain TPTA Southeastern District Meeting, Houston, Texas 5