Kristi Hallisy, PT, MS, OCS
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Faculty Associate, Division of Physical Therapy4180 Medical Sciences Center Office: (608) 263-6744 Fax: (608) 262-7809 |
Why I am a Physical Therapist, and Why I Teach Physical Therapy
Physical therapists hold a unique position in the health care system. In general, we have the skills to treat a variety of conditions. As a profession, we are focused on the diagnosis and management of dysfunctional human movement across the lifespan. Treating movement dysfunction means physical therapists must empower their patients to care for themselves in several domains: physical, cognitive, emotional, social and spiritual. I strongly feel that physical therapy has the potential, and the responsibility, to affect the quality of life of all members of our society. I teach, so that my students will hopefully learn how rewarding their future professional lives will be.
Education
- Doctoral student, Andrews University, Berrien Springs, MI (emphasis in manual therapy)
- BS, Physical Therapy, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI
- MS, Kinesiology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
Courses Taught
- PT 534: Principles of Therapeutic Exercise
- PT 668: Health Promotion and Wellness
- PT 675: Physical Therapy Management of Integument Conditions
- PT 676: Musculoskeletal Assessment & Treatment I
- PT 677: Musculoskeletal Assessment & Treatment II
Clinical Interests
Having been a collegiate athlete (and still a weekend warrior), I have developed a clinical (and personal) interest in the musculoskeletal system. My faculty position at the UW-PT program affords me the opportunity to use my skills as an ABPTS clinical specialist in Orthopaedics to treat patients/clients with a variety of musculoskeletal ailments. Providing patients with information on prevention, wellness and life-time health promotion concepts is a primary focus of my clinical practice.
Links related to my interests:
- Healthy People 2010
- National Institutes of Health
- North American Institute of Manual Therapy
- Tai Chi Center of Madison
Professional Activities
- American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) member. APTA section member in Education, Orthopaedics, and Sports
- WPTA Conference Committee
- WPTA Nominating Committee
- Advisory Board Blackhawk Technological College Physical Therapist Assistant Program.
- PM&R Residency Instructor for the Pain Series, Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation Medicine – Physical Agents for the Management of Pain.
- UWHC and Meriter Hospital Post-Professional Orthopedic Physical Therapy Clinical Residency Program faculty; Curriculum Committee for residency program
- UWHC and Meriter Hospital Orthopaedic Residency – Faculty
- UWHC and Meriter Hospital Orthopaedic Residency – Curriculum Committee
- UWHC and Meriter Hospital Orthopaedic Residency – Upper Quarter Unit Coordinator
Honors and Awards
- OCS (ABPTS, 1999)
- WPTA Mentor of the Year, 2005
Publications of Note
Hallisy KM. The Adolescent Population. IN: Boissonnault WG. Primary Care for the Physical Therapist: Examination and Triage, 2004.
Mulhern R and Hallisy KM. Ergonomics: The right chair can save your back. The Wisconsin Weekly . December 9, 1998 .
Hallisy KM: Return to sports running program. The Training Room (HFHS): 1:2-3,1991
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Personal Interests
Enjoying nature is a primary non-PT motivation for me… whether it is walking my dog, camping, fishing, hiking or biking – any outdoor activity is where you will find me when I am not “doing PT.” Also, don’t stand between me and a TV if the Green Bay Packers are playing!
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