Kathleen G Volkman, PT, MS, NCS
Assistant Professor
Division of Physical Therapy Education
University of Nebraska Medical Center
984420 Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, NE 68198-4420
(402)559-5014
kvolkman@unmc.edu
Assistant Professor, Division of Physical Therapy Education, UNMC, 2007
Degrees/Certifications:
MS, Exercise Science, University of Nebraska at Omaha, 2004
BS, Allied Health Sciences-Physical Therapy, University of Missouri-Columbia, 1979
Primary Teaching Responsibilities:
PHYT 616, Neuromuscular Physical Therapy II (course coordinator)
PHYT 617, Neuromuscular Physical Therapy III (course coordinator)
PHYT 522, Professional Practice Expectations I (course coordinator)
Scholarly Activity:
Research interest: educational methods, postural control in youth, physical therapy outcome measures, transition services in adolescents
Publications:
1. Volkman KG, Stergiou N, Stuberg W, Blanke D, Stoner J. Factors affecting functional reach test scores in youth with typical development. Pediatr Phys Ther, (in press).
2. Volkman KG, Stergiou N, Stuberg W, Blanke D, Stoner J. Methods to improve the reliability of the functional reach test in children and adolescents with typical development. Pediatr Phys Ther, 19(1):20-27, 2006.
Service:
American Physical Therapy Association: member of Pediatric, Education & Neurology sections Nebraska Physical Therapy Association: Chair of Continuing Education Committee
Advisory Board, Clarkson College Physical Therapist Assistant Program
Executive Board, Northeast Nebraska Marriage Encounter
Nebraska Special Olympics-Funfitness
UNMC Sharing Clinic
Clinical Experience:
Acute and outpatient neurologic rehabilitation, pediatric physical therapy in outpatient and school-based setting, acute care.
