WORK EXPERIENCE

About Priscilla Kowal, MPT, COTA/L

Education

• American International College, Springfield, MA; Dec. 2002; Masters in Physical Therapy

• Springfield College, Springfield, MA; May 2000 Bachelor of Science in General Studies

• Bay Path College, Longmeadow, MA; May 1998; Associates in Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant

  • American Heart Association Member

  • BLS for Healthcare Providers Certified CPR & AED

  • American Physical Therapy Association Member

  • Orthopedic and Research sections Member

Work Experience

• Enfield Health & Wellness Center; 07/08-Present

  • Physical Therapist

• Baystate Rehabilitation Care, Springfield, MA 2005- 2008

  • Physical Therapist

  • Worked as part of a large rehabilitation team to deliver quality services to a diverse patient population.

  • Participated in clinical seminars, article reviews and office shadowing with the Chief Medical Director of Rehabilitation; Physiatrist, Dr. Julio Martinez-Silvestrini.

  • Developed effective treatment plans and home exercise programs which promote independence with daily activities and decreased pain levels for patients.

  • Treated patients with numerous orthopedic conditions; musculoskeletal, chronic pain Rotator Cuff, gait abnormalities and many more.

• Johnson Memorial Hospital; 2003-2005

  • Physical Therapist/Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

  • Assisted students with neurological, orthopedic and developmental problems in accessing their Certified Hand Therapist in rehabilitating patients with a variety of hand injuries and following surgical procedures.

  • Provided Physical Therapy services to the community in the outpatient setting treating various orthopedic conditions.

  • Provided Inpatient Hospital setting Physical Therapy services addressing patient's immediate needs for rehabilitation and referral to home PT or short-term rehabilitation.

Continuing Education

• Dr. Corsetti - Shoulder; March 2008

• Dr. Adler - Hand injuries and Treatment; March 2008

• Dr. Martin Luber - Knee; March 2008

• Dr. McDonald Ankle/Foot; March 2008

• Terry Ditmar, PT - Rehabilitation; March 2008

• Mulligan Concept: Upper Quarter: Snags, Nags and MWMs by Julie Paolino MS PT ATC MCTA

• Common Surgical Procedures of the Foot and Implications for Physical Therapy Kristin Winters, DPM; April 19, 2006

• Sports Medicine: Primary Care of the Adult Recreational Athlete; September 26, 2006

• Cardiac Conditioning for the Adult Recreational Athlete by Satyendra Giri, MD, MPH,MRCP,FACP,FACC,FSCIA

• The Quest for the Athletic Edge: Candid Reflections on Steroid Use from a Patient Perspective

• Anabolic Steroids and Performance Enhancers: Illicit and Legitimate Uses by Raymond Auletta, MD

• Soft Tissue Changes with Age: Effects on the Recreational and Elite Athlete Michael Weeds, DO

• Shoulder Pain in the aging Athlete& Options for Surgical Treatments by John Corsetti, MD

• Spinal Care in the Aging Athlete by R. Scott Cowan, MD

• Exercise Regimens for the Adult Recreational Athlete by Julio Martinez-Silvestrini, MD

• Degenerative Changes in the Knee: Impact on Sports Performance Treatment Strategies by Joseph Sklar, MD

• Exercise after Joint Replacement by Andrew Lehman, MD

• Mulligan Concept Lower Quarter and Taping Techniques by Julie Paolino MS PT ATC MCTA; March 2007

• Orthopedic Rehabilitation Article Reviews on a bimonthly basis directed by Dr. Julio Martinez-Silvestrini, MD

• Standard of Care: Baystate Rehabilitation Care: Implications for Rehabilitation; Cervical, Lumbar and Thoracic Spine, Shoulder, Hip, Knee, Foot and Ankle.

• Wheelchair Seating and Mobility Intensive 3 day Seminar at Shriner's Hospital, Springfield, MA

• Dr Paul Koerner, MD : Femur Fractures; March 2007

• Dr. Wolf - Plantar Fascitiis Treatment Options; March 2007

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