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ProRehab & University of
Evansville Sports Residency Program
Receives Prestigious Accreditation
Evansville, IN. (March 11,
2008) – The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
has approved the ProRehab & University of Evansville Sports Residency
Program as an APTA-credentialed post-professional clinical residency
program. With the prestigious accreditation, the program becomes one of just
nine Sports Physical Therapy Residency
Programs designated by the APTA.
ProRehab, a preeminent
provider of outpatient physical and occupational therapy, launched
the program with the University of Evansville in 2007. The program’s
mission is to provide postprofessional experiential and didactic learning
that will promote clinical excellence and encourage clinicians to become
innovative, efficient, and effective outpatient sports rehabilitation
specialists.
“We now join an elite group of only nine organizations across the country
offering a credentialed residency program for sports physical therapy.
Earning this prominent accreditation is a great honor and further solidifies
ProRehab as a nationwide leader in the physical therapy field,” said
Residency Program Director, Dr. Phil Plisky, PT, DSc, OCS, ATC/L, CSCS.
The ProRehab & University
of Evansville Sports Residency Program is designed to provide physical
therapists with advanced proficiency in the complete care of the athlete.
This includes pre-participation physicals, performance enhancement, injury
prevention, on-field management, rehabilitation, and return to sport
considerations. ProRehab & University of Evansville Sports Residency
Program is credentialed through 2013.
Residents of the Program will
participate in one of the active research lines offered through ProRehab and
the University of Evansville’s (UE) Department of Physical Therapy.
Additionally, residents will have the opportunity to provide lecture and
laboratory assistance to entry-level doctor of physical therapy students at
UE.
Through the program,
individuals will use evidence-based principles to achieve superior
functional outcomes and patient satisfaction. The ultimate goal of the
Sports Residency Program is to develop clinical specialists who are
service-oriented professionals who possess advanced skills and competencies,
which will allow them to analyze patient problems, think critically, use
current best evidence to support patient care decisions, actively
participate in research, and recognize the importance of lifelong learning
and ethical decision-making.
“ProRehab joins great company as one of only nine sports residency
programs credentialed by the American Physical Therapy Association. We are
very excited to receive this accreditation and look forward to extending the
reach of our highly credentialed staff in order to optimize our potential to
keep the tri-state area on the cutting edge of science,” said ProRehab
owner Pat Wempe.
Founded in 1999 with the
vision of providing the highest level of satisfaction for its patients,
ProRehab provides services that are clinically effective and operationally
efficient in each of its eight locations. The company specializes in general
orthopaedics, upper extremity rehabilitation, hand rehabilitation, custom
bracing/splinting, foot orthotics, sports therapy and industrial
rehabilitation. ProRehab is a distinguished leader in evidence-based
practice and is committed to having the best providers of care available.
The University of Evansville offers an entry-level Doctor of Physical
Therapy degree and an Associate degree in Physical Therapy Assistance. The
Doctor of Physical Therapy Program is committed to providing professional
education to students from across the country and the global community. The
curriculum reflects contemporary professional education and clinical
practice modeling professional excellence. The faculty recognizes their
professional responsibilities in advancing the practice of physical therapy
through clinical practice, scholarly activity and community service.
About ProRehab:
ProRehab is a privately owned Physical and Occupational Therapy practice
developed around a model of following the current best evidence available.
The evidence-based classification approach taken by ProRehab clinicians is
unique to its service area. The company headquarters are located in
Evansville, IN and ProRehab serves Indiana and Kentucky with locations in
Evansville, Newburgh, Vincennes, Rockport and Owensboro, Ky. For more
information on ProRehab, please visit: www.prorehab-pc.com.
About University of Evansville:
The University of Evansville is a private, United Methodist Church-related,
comprehensive university that is a member of the Associated New American
Colleges. UE celebrates more than 150 years of civic mission and sacred
trust, providing life transforming educational experiences that prepare
students to engage the world as informed, ethical and productive citizens.
To learn more about the University of Evansville, visit www.evansville.edu.
About Dr. Phil Plisky:
Dr. Plisky received his Master of Physical Therapy Degree from the
University of Evansville and his
Doctor of Science Degree in Orthopedic Physical Therapy from Rocky Mountain
University of Health Professions. He is a board certified orthopedic
specialist through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties. He is
a Certified Athletic Trainer and Certified Strength and Conditioning
Specialist. Dr. Plisky has published and lectured on risk factors for injury
in athletes and is an adjunct faculty member at the University of Evansville
and Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions. He currently is
conducting epidemiological research on comprehensive movement testing in
athletes. He is the Vice President of Clinical Excellence at ProRehab. Dr.
Plisky specializes in sports and orthopedic rehabilitation, with emphasis on
injury prevention in athletes. Dr. Plisky has also developed the Y Balance
Test - a reliable and efficient device to measure performance on the Star
Excursion Balance Test.
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