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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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