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Washington University is one of a select group offering a credentialed fellowship program in Diagnosis and Management of Movement Impairment Syndromes.
The fellowship at WU integrates movement science within the subspecialty of diagnosis and management of movement impairment syndromes. The fellowship provides the chance to learn the Movement System Impairment (MSI) approach, developed by Dr. Shirley Sahrmann and her associates, in a concentrated setting. Upon completion of the fellowship, physical therapists will have expertise in key elements of systematic examination and evaluation critical to identification of movement based clinical diagnoses that serve as the foundation for appropriate and optimal management of movement impairment syndromes.
Fellows will be co-mentored by Mary Kate McDonnell, PT, DPT, OCS and Suzy Cornbleet, PT, DPT. Both are leaders in teaching the movement impairment diagnosis process. Fellows will treat patients at the Washington University Physical Therapy Clinics, learning via rounds, mentoring sessions, post-professional coursework, and assist with lab courses in the entry-level DPT curriculum.
“As we move to a doctoring profession, there is a need for advanced training in a subspecialty area. APTA is very supportive in the creation of fellowship programs and Washington University has the unique opportunity to be a leader in creating this initiative,” said Dr. McDonnell.
This is a one-year paid fellowship. Fellows will reside in St. Louis and work at the Washington University Physical Therapy Clinics. St. Louis is an enjoyable and affordable city to live with many outside activities and cultural attractions. Desirable candidates will have 2-3 years work experience, and/or attained Board Certification as a clinical specialist in orthopaedic physical therapy. For more information, email Dr. McDonnell at mcdonnellm@wustl.edu.
Practitioners develop exceptional skills in the clinical and research areas:
Clinical:
l Using movement impairment based diagnoses to correctly identify the causes of patient problems as the basis for interventions
l Prescribing effective exercises, functional instructions and alignment to address impairments
l Identifying appropriate outcome measures to determine effectiveness of treatment
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