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CURRICULUM VITAE
T. Kirk Nelson, PT, PhD
Instructor
Department of Physical Therapy
School of Allied Health Professions
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center
1900 Gravier St.
New Orleans, LA 70039
(504) 568-2880
tnelso2@lsuhsc.edu
Education and Training
2010 Ph.D. University of New Orleans School of Education, Department of Curriculum and
Instruction, New Orleans, LA
2000 MPT LSUHSC SAHP, New Orleans, LA, Physical Therapy
1997 B.S. Centenary College of Louisiana, Shreveport, LA, Applied Science
Professional Experience/Employment History
7/02 – Instructor, LSUHSC School of Allied Health Professions
present Department of Physical Therapy, New Orleans, LA. Teach courses in
neurological physical therapy rehabilitation, guest lecture in numerous general courses in
physical therapy, and coordinate clinical education experiences for students.
06/06 – Contract Physical Therapist – St. Charles Parish Hospital, Luling, LA. Provide
present physical therapy services in acute, and wound care setting.
9/00 – Physical Therapist, Medical Center of Louisiana, New Orleans. Provide
10/05 physical therapy services at University and Charity campuses in acute,
rehab, outpatient, and wound care settings.
Certification/Licensure
2000 – Louisiana State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners, Physical Therapy
present License # 04714
2003 – American Physical Therapy Association Credentialed Clinical Instructor
Present
Professional Organization Memberships
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1998 – present American Physical Therapy Association
2006 – 2009 Orthopedic Section of the American Physical Therapy Association
2002 – present Education Section of the American Physical Therapy Association
1998 – present Louisiana Physical Therapy Association
Publications
Manuscripts
Brueilly KE, Nelson TK, Gravano TN, & Kroll PG (2009). The effect of early contextual
learning on student physical therapists’ self-perceived level of clinical preparedness.
Acute Care Perspectives, 18(3), 6-13.
Abstracts
Nelson, K., Page, P., Labbe, A., Snyder, P., & Ross, O. (2000). Force requirements to perform
exercises with a weight-and-pulley circuit and with elastic tubing [Abstract]. Journal of
Athletic Training, 35(2):S91.
Professional Presentations
Platform Presentations at Professional Meetings
09/2009 Nelson, TK., “From the Clinic to the Classroom: Learning to Teach in the Health
Sciences with Little to No Formal Preparation” – Louisiana Physical Therapy
Association Fall Meeting
Poster Presentations at Professional Meetings
04/2010 Reuter, E. & Nelson, TK. “Motivating Factors that Influence Graduating Physical
Therapy Students in Job Placement Decisions” – LSUHSC SAHP Research Day
04/2010 Schexnayder D.B. & Nelson, TK. “Effectiveness Of Anterior Cruciate Ligament
Injury Prevention Training Programs: A Systematic Literature Review” –
LSUHSC SAHP Research Day
10/2009 Nelson, TK., “From the Clinic to the Classroom: Learning to Teach in the Health
Sciences with Little Formal Preparation” – LSUHSC Educational Scholarship
Day
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10/2009 Nelson, TK., “Impact of Hurricane Katrina on the Educational Experiences of
Second Year Occupational Therapy Students at LSUHSC-New Orleans” –
LSUHSC Educational Scholarship Day
04/2009 Compeaux, A., Daly, A., Ricard, D., Nelson, TK. “The Effect of Pilates-Based
Therapeutic Exercise on the Reduction of Chronic Non-Specific Low Back Pain:
A Systematic Literature Review” – LSUHSC SAHP Research Day
02/2004 Pariser, G., Nelson, T., Arabie, J., Cook, A., & Durand, D. (2004, February). The
effects of position of origin of elastic tubing on activation of the shoulder
musculature during abduction exercises. Poster session presented at the
Combined Sections Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association,
Nashville, TN.
03/2003 LeBlanc, N., Mixon, L., Scarle, K., Baratta, R., Nelson, T., & Pariser, G. (2003,
March). A comparison of EMG activity in the deltoid muscle during shoulder
abduction with three different types of resistance exercise equipment. Poster
session presented at the spring meeting of the Louisiana Physical Therapy
Association, Lafayette, LA.
02/2003 LeBlanc, N., Mixon, L., Scarle, K., Baratta, R., Nelson, T., & Pariser, G. (2003,
February). A comparison of EMG activity in the deltoid muscle during shoulder
abduction with three different types of resistance exercise equipment. Poster
session presented at the Combined Sections Meeting of the American Physical
Therapy Association, Tampa, FL.
06/2000 Nelson, K., Page P, Labbe A, Snyder P, & Ross O. (2000, June). Force
production requirements of Theraband® vs. weight-and-pulley circuit. Poster
session presented at the annual meeting of the National Athletic Trainers’
Association, Nashville, TN.
01/2000 Buras, B., Lewis, E., Nelson, K., Powell, A., & Guines, S. (2000, January).
Intertester and intratester reliability of the inclinometer in measuring forefoot
Position. Poster session presented at the annual research symposium of the
Department of Physical Therapy in the School of Allied Health professions of
LSUHSC, New Orleans, LA.
09/1999 Nelson, K., Page P, Labbe A, Snyder P, & Ross O. (1999, September). Force
production requirements of Theraband® vs. weight-and-pulley circuit. Poster
session presented at the fall meeting of the Louisiana Physical Therapy
Association, New Orleans, LA.
Other Professional Presentations
04/2010 Nelson, TK “Case-based Teaching and Learning”: LSUHSC Academy for the
Advancement of Educational Scholarship, Spring Symposium Workshop Series
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02/2010 Nelson, TK & Brueilly, K “Integrating Curriculum Content Through Case-Based
Instruction: From Rationale to Design and Implementation”: American Physical
Therapy Association, Combined Sections Meeting, San Diego, CA
01/2010 Nelson, TK & Sterling, Y “The Doctoral Journey”: LSUHSC Doctoral Colloquia,
Doctor of Nursing Science and Doctor of Physical Therapy Programs
11/2009 Nelson, TK “Introduction to Case-based Learning”: LSUHSC Academy for the
Advancement of Educational Scholarship, Teaching Excellence Workshop Series
09/2009 Scott, J, Desselle, B, Garbee, D, Lallier, T, Mercante, D, Nelson, TK & Schwartz,
B “Essential Elements of Excellence in Teaching: Part I”: LSUHSC Academy for
the Advancement of Educational Scholarship, Teaching Excellence Workshop
Series
10/2008 Nelson, K (Roundtable Group Facilitator) “Exploring Opportunities for
Collaborative Educational Scholarship Projects”: Topic – Case-based Education –
LSUHSC Academy for the Advancement of Educational Scholarship
04/2008 Nelson, K., & Scott, J. “Giving and Using Feedback Effectively: A Teaching
Excellence Workshop” – LSUHSC, New Orleans Academy for the Advancement
of Educational Scholarship
06/2005 Jeter, J., Nelson, K., Ramsdell, K., & Williams, L. “Learning Online – LSUHSC,
New Orleans SAHP Faculty Development Seminar
2004 – 2005 Nelson, K. “Using the APTA Clinical Performance Instrument to Assess Student
Competence” at LSUHSC SAHP Department of Physical Therapy (.2 CEU’s)
May 2004 (43 participants), March 2005 (12 participants), April 2005 (15
participants)
2003 – 2004 Nelson, K. “Clinical Education and the Difficult Student” presented at Touro
Infirmary, October 2003 (15 participants), and Ochsner Medical Center, March
2004 (12 participants)
Grants and Contracts Funded
2009-2010 Garbee D. (Principle investigator), Nelson TK, Eason J, Sterling Y, Kroll PG, &
Bennett M (Co-Investigators). Doctoral Colloquia of Nursing and Doctor of
Physical Therapy Students. Educational Enhancement Grants Program of the
Academy for the Advancement of Educational Scholarship at LSUHSC-New
Orleans, $4,600.
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2009-2010 Garbee D (Principle investigator), Paige J, Nelson TK, (Co-Investigators).
Effectiveness of Teamwork and Communication in a Critical Care Code Scenario
Using Interdisciplinary High-Fidelity Human Patient Simulation with Students
from Four Professional Programs. Educational Enhancement Grants Program of
the Academy for the Advancement of Educational Scholarship at LSUHSC-New
Orleans, $5,000.
2002 Pariser, G. (Principle investigator), T. Nelson, R. Baretta (Co-Investigators),
2002. Thera-Band® Valdimir Janda Grant for Therapeutic Exercise Research The
Influence of Thera-Band® tubing stationary attachment point on resistance
torque and muscle activity during shoulder abduction exercises – The Hygenic
Corporation, $2,500.
Major Areas of Research Interest
♦ Curriculum design and evaluation in allied health education
♦ Allied Health Faculty Development
♦ Instructional methodology design, implementation, and evaluation
Teaching Experience
Current Courses (July 1, 2009 to June 30, 2010)
Introduction to Professional Practice, Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, School of Allied
Health Professions, LSU Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, LA (Course Coordinator)
Neurosciences I, Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, School of Allied Health Professions, LSU
Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, LA (Course Coordinator)
Practicum in Client and Peer Teaching, Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, School of Allied
Health Professions, LSU Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, LA (Course Coordinator)
Professional Practice in Physical Therapy IV, Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, School of
Allied Health Professions, LSU Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, LA (Course Coordinator)
Professional Practice in Physical Therapy III, Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, School of
Allied Health Professions, LSU Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, LA (Course Coordinator)
Professional Practice in Physical Therapy II, Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, School of
Allied Health Professions, LSU Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, LA (Course Coordinator)
Professional Practice in Physical Therapy I, Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, School of
Allied Health Professions, LSU Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, LA (Course Coordinator)
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Evidence-based Physical Therapy III, Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, School of Allied
Health Professions, LSU Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, LA (Instructor)
Evidence-based Physical Therapy II, Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, School of Allied
Health Professions, LSU Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, LA (Instructor)
Evidence-based Physical Therapy I, Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, School of Allied
Health Professions, LSU Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, LA (Instructor)
Medical Ethics, Department of Cardiopulmonary Sciences, School of Allied Health Professions,
LSU Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, LA (Instructor)
Pathophysiology, Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, School of Allied Health Professions,
LSU Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, LA (Instructor)
Foundations of Nursing, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, School of Nursing, LSU Health
Sciences Center, New Orleans, LA (Guest Lecturer)
Evidence-based Physical Therapy VI, Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, School of Allied
Health Professions, LSU Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, LA (Faculty Research Advisor)
Evidence-based Physical Therapy V, Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, School of Allied
Health Professions, LSU Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, LA (Faculty Research Advisor)
Evidence-based Physical Therapy IV, Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, School of Allied
Health Professions, LSU Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, LA (Faculty Research Advisor)
Previous Courses Taught
Diagnosis and Management of Patients with Musculoskeletal Dysfunction II, Doctor of Physical
Therapy Program, School of Allied Health Professions, LSU Health Sciences Center, New
Orleans, LA (Course Coordinator)
Diagnosis and Management of Patients with Musculoskeletal Dysfunction I, Doctor of Physical
Therapy Program, School of Allied Health Professions, LSU Health Sciences Center, New
Orleans, LA (Course Coordinator)
Introduction to Clinical Practice, Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, School of Allied Health
Professions, LSU Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, LA (Course Coordinator)
Professional Practice in Physical Therapy V, Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, School of
Allied Health Professions, LSU Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, LA (Course Coordinator)
Professional Practice in Physical Therapy VI, Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, School of
Allied Health Professions, LSU Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, LA (Course Coordinator)
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Basic and Applied Human Anatomy, Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, School of Allied
Health Professions, LSU Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, LA (Instructor)
Clinical Practice I, Master of Physical Therapy Program, School of Allied Health Professions,
LSU Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, LA (Course Coordinator)
Clinical Practice II, III, Clinical Externship, Clinical Internship I, & II, Master of Physical
Therapy Program, School of Allied Health Professions, LSU Health Sciences Center, New
Orleans, LA (Course Coordinator/Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education)
Independent Study, Master of Physical Therapy Program, School of Allied Health Professions,
LSU Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, LA (Course Coordinator)
Manual Therapy, Master of Physical Therapy Program, School of Allied Health Professions,
LSU Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, LA (Course Coordinator)
Clinical Neurology, Master of Physical Therapy Program, School of Allied Health Professions,
LSU Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, LA (Course Coordinator)
Biomechanics, Master of Physical Therapy Program, School of Allied Health Professions, LSU
Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, LA (Instructor)
Clinical Orthopedics, Master of Physical Therapy Program, School of Allied Health Professions,
LSU Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, LA (Instructor)
Functional Anatomy, Master of Physical Therapy Program, School of Allied Health Professions,
LSU Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, LA (Instructor)
Fundamentals of Physical Therapy Practice, Master of Physical Therapy Program, School of
Allied Health Professions, LSU Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, LA (Instructor)
PT Diagnosis, Master of Physical Therapy Program, School of Allied Health Professions, LSU
Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, LA (Guest Lecturer)
Therapeutic Modalities & Management, Master of Physical Therapy Program, School of Allied
Health Professions, LSU Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, LA (Guest Lecturer)
Principles in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Master of Physical Therapy Program, School
of Allied Health Professions, LSU Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, LA (Guest Lecturer)
Principles of Research, Master of Physical Therapy Program, School of Allied Health
Professions, LSU Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, LA (Research Advisor)
Academic Service
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University
2008 – 2010 Co-Chair, Executive Committee of the Academy for the Advancement of
Educational Scholarship, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, New
Orleans, LA.
2005 – 2010 Member, Executive Committee of the Academy for the Advancement of
Educational Scholarship, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, New
Orleans, LA.
2008 – 2010 Executive Council Liaison, Communications Team of the Academy for the
Advancement of Educational Scholarship, Louisiana State University Health
Sciences Center, New Orleans, LA.
School
2009 – 2010 Member, Diversity Committee, School of Allied Health Professions, LSU Health
Sciences Center, New Orleans, LA.
2006 – 2007 Member, Physical Therapy Department Head Search Committee, School of Allied
Health Professions, LSU Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, LA.
2005 – 2006 Chair, Advisory Committee of the Academy for the Advancement of Educational
Scholarship, School of Allied Health Professions, LSU Health Sciences Center,
New Orleans, LA.
2005 – 2006 Member, Clinics Committee, School of Allied Health Professions, LSU Health
Sciences Center, New Orleans, LA.
2004 – 2005 Member, Alumni Affairs Committee, School of Allied Health Professions, LSU
Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, LA.
Department
2006 – 2010 Chair, Curriculum Committee, Department of Physical Therapy, School of Allied
Health Professions, LSU Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, LA.
2006 – 2010 Member, Promotions Committee, Department of Physical Therapy, School of
Allied Health Professions, LSU Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, LA.
2007 – 2010 Member, Faculty Search Committee, Department of Physical Therapy, School of
Allied Health Professions, LSU Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, LA.
2006 – 2007 Member, Admissions Committee, Department of Physical Therapy, School of
Allied Health Professions, LSU Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, LA.
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2003 – 2010 Member, Curriculum Committee, Department of Physical Therapy, School of
Allied Health Professions, LSU Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, LA.
2005 Chair, DPT Task Force, Department of Physical Therapy, School of Allied Health
Professions, LSU Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, LA.
Honors and Awards
2009 Medical Education Research Certification (MERC), Association of American
Medical Colleges Group on Educational Affairs
2008 Adopt-A-Doc Scholarship, The Education Section, American Physical Therapy
Association
2007 Fellow, Academy for the Advancement of Educational Scholarship, Louisiana
State University Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, LA.
2000 Award for Excellence in Research. Department of Physical Therapy, School of
Allied Health Professions, LSU Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, LA.
2000 Robert Beaugh Memorial Scholarship. Department of Physical Therapy, School
of Allied Health Professions, LSU Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, LA.
1997 Who’s Who Among American College Students
1996 Alpha Epsilon Delta Science Honor Society, Centenary College of Louisiana,
Shreveport, LA.
Updated 08/2010
