Kirk G. Painter, P.T.,
Cert. MDT

| Degree(s): |
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1989 Texas A&M University: Bachelor of Science
- Animal Science |
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1994 Southwest Texas State University:
Bachelor or Science - Physical Therapy |
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| Additional
certification/specialization/continuing education: |
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Credentialed in Mechanical Diagnosis and
Therapy as a McKenzie Practioner: |
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Part A: The Lumbar Spine
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Part B: The Cervical and Thoracic Spine
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Part C: Problem-Solving Practical Workshop |
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Part D: Advanced Problem-Solving Technical
Workshop |
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Part E: The Human Extremities.
Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy |
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Ethical Decision-Making in
Physical Therapy |
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Back School of Atlanta - Cumulative Trauma and
Ergonomics |
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MFR & Soft Tissue Mobilization of the Shoulder
Girdle and the UE |
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Blankenship Systems Functional Capacity
Evaluation Certification |
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Reading-Berks Physical Therapy Institute -
Fitting Feet for Function |
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| Memberships: |
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American Physical Therapy Association |
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Texas Physical Therapy Association |
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| Hobbies/Interests: |
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Wake-boarding, mountain biking, hunting,
fishing, and keeping up with his wife, twin sons and daughter. |
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Started his
practice in 1995.
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| Personal Belief: |
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"I believe that a person that comes in for
treatment is not just another patient but someone who has pain
or a problem who has entrusted me to address it. I feel it is
imperative that I do all I can to treat each person equally
and efficiently in a way that is enjoyable for the patient and
myself." |
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Specific
Courses Taken |
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Intro to Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
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Management Issues in Physical Therapy
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Sports Nutrition for Therapists
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Ethics and Professional Responsibility
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Intensive Training on Myofascial Trigger Point and
Proprioceptive Therapy
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Objective Employment Testing Protocols
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Cumulative Trauma and Ergonomics
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How to Reduce Workplace Injury and Disability Costs
through Non-Subscription and Self Insurance
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AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment
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Objective Employment Testing
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Texas Ethics and Professional Responsibility
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Physical Therapy of the Shoulder Modules 1-3
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Differential Diagnosis Module 1: Introduction to
Screening
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Adult, Child, and Infant CPR, Blood borne Pathogens,
Cognitive A.E.D. Training
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Low Load Prolonged Duration Stretch for the Management
of Neurological Patients
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McKenzie Case Manager
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Spanish for PTs:Tools for Effective Patient
Communication
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Ethical Considerations in the PT-PTA Professional
Relationship
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APTA Clinical Instructor Education and Credentialing
Program
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APTA CI Education and Credentialing Program
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Minimally Invasive Total Knee Replacement
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Interactive Shoulder Algorithm
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Developing Clinical Education Leadership
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12th Annual WorkSTEPS Provider Symposium
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Objective Functional Capacity Evaluations
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The Human Extremities: Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy
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Playing to Win: A Practice Development Course for
Physical Therapists
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Conservative Management of Neck and Arm Pain: A Review
of Cervical Spine Disorders
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Advanced Problem Solving and Techniques: A Practical
Workshop
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Cervical and Thoracic Spine
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Myofascial Release & Soft Tissue Mobilization of the
Shoulder Girdle and U/E
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Fitting Feet for Function
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Functional Capacity Evaluation
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CPR/AED
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Advanced Problem Solving and Techniques: A Practical
Workshop
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Medicare Documentation In-service
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Iontophoresis and EMS
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Dynamic Splints and TENS
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Examination of the Vestibular Patient
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Biomechanics Curriculum using Computer Assisted
Instruction
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Lower Extremity Biomechanics
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Meeting the Needs of an Adult with Cerebral Palsy
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