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Kirk G. Painter, P.T., Cert. MDT
Degree(s):
  1989 Texas A&M University: Bachelor of Science - Animal Science
  1994 Southwest Texas State University: Bachelor or Science - Physical Therapy
 
Additional certification/specialization/continuing education:
  Credentialed in Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy as a McKenzie Practioner:
  Part A: The Lumbar Spine
  Part B: The Cervical and Thoracic Spine
  Part C: Problem-Solving Practical Workshop
  Part D: Advanced Problem-Solving Technical Workshop
  Part E: The Human Extremities. Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy
  Ethical Decision-Making in Physical Therapy
  Back School of Atlanta - Cumulative Trauma and Ergonomics
  MFR & Soft Tissue Mobilization of the Shoulder Girdle and the UE
  Blankenship Systems Functional Capacity Evaluation Certification
  Reading-Berks Physical Therapy Institute - Fitting Feet for Function
 
Memberships:
  American Physical Therapy Association
  Texas Physical Therapy Association
 
Hobbies/Interests:
  Wake-boarding, mountain biking, hunting, fishing, and keeping up with his wife, twin sons and daughter.
   
Started his practice in 1995.
 
Personal Belief:
  "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."
   
Specific Courses Taken
 
  • Intro to Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
  • Management Issues in Physical Therapy
  • Sports Nutrition for Therapists
  • Ethics and Professional Responsibility
  • Intensive Training on Myofascial Trigger Point and Proprioceptive Therapy
  • Objective Employment Testing Protocols
  • Cumulative Trauma and Ergonomics
  • How to Reduce Workplace Injury and Disability Costs through Non-Subscription and Self Insurance
  • AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment
  • Objective Employment Testing
  • Texas Ethics and Professional Responsibility
  • Physical Therapy of the Shoulder Modules 1-3
  • Differential Diagnosis Module 1: Introduction to Screening
  • Adult, Child, and Infant CPR, Blood borne Pathogens, Cognitive A.E.D. Training
  • Low Load Prolonged Duration Stretch for the Management of Neurological Patients
  • McKenzie Case Manager
  • Spanish for PTs:Tools for Effective Patient Communication
  • Ethical Considerations in the PT-PTA Professional Relationship
  • APTA Clinical Instructor Education and Credentialing Program
  • APTA CI Education and Credentialing Program
  • Minimally Invasive Total Knee Replacement
  • Interactive Shoulder Algorithm
  • Developing Clinical Education Leadership
  • 12th Annual WorkSTEPS Provider Symposium
  • Objective Functional Capacity Evaluations
  • The Human Extremities: Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy
  • Playing to Win: A Practice Development Course for Physical Therapists
  • Conservative Management of Neck and Arm Pain: A Review of Cervical Spine Disorders
  • Advanced Problem Solving and Techniques: A Practical Workshop
    • Cervical and Thoracic Spine
  • Myofascial Release & Soft Tissue Mobilization of the Shoulder Girdle and U/E
  • Fitting Feet for Function
  • Functional Capacity Evaluation
  • CPR/AED
  • Advanced Problem Solving and Techniques: A Practical Workshop
  • Medicare Documentation In-service
  • Iontophoresis and EMS
  • Dynamic Splints and TENS
  • Examination of the Vestibular Patient
  • Biomechanics Curriculum using Computer Assisted Instruction
  • Lower Extremity Biomechanics
  • Meeting the Needs of an Adult with Cerebral Palsy