Lori Khan, MS, DPT, CCI

Position and Rank

Director & Assistant Professor
Physical Therapist Assistant Program

Education

PhD Physical Therapy (3rd year Student)
Nova Southeastern University, currently enrolled
Doctor of Physical Therapy, (DPT)
Creighton University, 2005
Master of Science, Physical Therapy, (MS,PT)
Andrews University, 1995
Bachelor of Science, Anatomy & Physiology
Andrews University, 1993

Teaching Responsibilities

Washburn University July 2006-present
Full time teaching in Physical Therapist Assistant Program:

AL 171 Musculoskeletal Assessment in Physical Therapy
AL 186 Cardiopulmonary Assessment in Allied Health
AL 261 Therapeutic Modalities in Physical Therapy
AL 265 Applied Neurophysiology
AL 268 Integumentary Assessment in Physical Therapy
AL 271 Health Systems and Policy in Physical Therapy
AL 272 Current Topics in Physical Therapy
AL 273 Physical Therapy Issues
AL 320 Human Disease

Clinical Experience & Community Service

13 years clinical experience
Outpatient Rehabilitation, Orthopedics, Private Practice, and Women's Health.
Marian Clinic Volunteer Therapist - Current Practice

Publications

Ethics Analysis of the Human Embryonic Stem Cell Research Debate, Journal of Health Ethics, Volume 2, 2008.
Ethics Analysis of the Human Embryonic Stem Cell Research Debate, reprinted in legal textbook by Amicus Publishing Company, Hyderabad, India.
Editorial Reviewer for Journal for the Poor and Underserved, Meharry Medical College, 2007-2008.
Article Reviewer for Jordan University of Science and Technology, The Effects of Constraint Induced Therapy on Patients with Stroke, 2008.
Studying the Risk of Falls in Patients with Fibromyalgia: Cover Story for Advance for Physical Therapists: October 26, 2006 17(23): 10.
Health Beliefs of Muslim Women and Implications for Cultural Competency in Physical Therapy Evaluation and Treatment: Published in Social Science Research Network, 2007.
Book Reviewer for “Health Services: Policy and Systems in Physical Therapy” by Sandstrom R., Lohman H., and Bramble J. 2007.
Hooked on Evidence Article Review. APTA. Published 2007.
HR 3333 Minority Health Improvement and Health Disparity Elimination Act: Analysis and Implications for Patients and Providers, Social Science Research Network, November 2007.

Professional Membership

American Physical Therapy Association Member, current
APTA Women's Health Section Member, current
APTA Orthopedic Section Member, current
APTA Oncology Section Member
APTA Research Section Member, current
APTA Education Section Member, current
Kansas Physical Therapy Association Member, current
American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists

Leadership Roles

American Physical Therapy Association, Education Section, Nominating Committee, officer
American Physical Therapy Association, Mentor
American Physical Therapy Association, Women’s Health Section
Kansas Physical Therapy Association, Nominating Committee, officer
Kansas Physical Therapy Association Mentor, current
Women's Health Special Interest Group Leader/Organizer, KPTA, 2005-2006
KPTA Leadership Conference
Wrote a petition to the Board of Healing Arts re: the use of Laser Therapy by PT's
Attended a hearing and presented at the Board of Healing Arts re: Laser Therapy
Women's Health Program, St. Francis Hospital
Owner of Women's Health Therapies, LLC (2001-2003)
Administrative, marketing, professional development, staffing, and community health promotion via lectures and written articles to the community

Continuing Education

North American Institute of Orthopedic Manual Therapy Level I and II: Upper Extremity & Lower Extremity, Portland, Oregon
Ola Grimsby: Level II: Lower Quadrant, San Francisco, California
Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Level I, Portland, Oregon
Advanced Level II Pelvic Floor Dysfunction, Kansas City, KS
Differential Diagnosis/Direct Access Test by Dr. David Munsir: Portland, Oregon
Muscle Energy I & II: Upper & Lower quadrant, Portland, Oregon
Strain-Counter-Strain: Portland, Oregon
Craniosacral I: Portland, Oregon
Lymphedema for Upper Extremity/Post Mastectomy: Northwest Seminars, Kansas
Polestar Rehabilitation Pilates: Nashville, Tennessee
Pediatric Neurological Patient I, II, & III: Kansas
Neuropathology : KUMC, Kansas
Health Systems Management: Creighton University, Omaha, NE
Differential Diagnosis: Creighton University, Omaha, NE
Theory of Motor Control: Creighton University, Omaha, NE
Professional Assessment: Creighton Univesity, Omaha, NE
Pharmacology: Creighton University, Omaha, NE
Radiology: Creighton University, Omaha, NE
Research Elective: Creighton University, Omaha, NE
Biostatistics: Research I: Nova Southeastern University, FLA
Health Care Delivery Systems: Nova Southeastern University, FLA
Human Motion Analysis: Nova Southeastern University, FLA
Teaching & Learning In Physical Therapy: NSU
Research II: Methods and Design: NSU, FLA
Health Care Policy and Health Care Reform: NSU, FLA
Professional Issues in Physical Therapy, NSU, FLA
Thrust Manipulation of the Spine for Physical Therapists, Creighton University
Women’s Health Research Presentation, KPTA, Junction City, KS
Polestar Pilates Level I, II
Credentialed Clinical Instructor, APTA
Advanced Statistics: Research IV, NSU, FLA
Ethics in Healthcare, NSU, FLA
Analysis of Measurement, NSU, FLA
Legal Studies, NSU, Spring 2009
Scientific Writing, NSU, Spring 2009

Professional Presentations & Research

“The Risk of Falls for Patients with Fibromyalgia”, World Confederation on Physical Therapy Congress, Mumbai, India, January 2009.
“Evaluation of the Relationship Between First Time Pass Rates on the National Physical Therapy Examination and Scorebuilders and PEAT Comprehensive Practice Examinations. Submitted for presentation at KPTA Spring Conference, 2009.
“Health Beliefs of Muslim Women and Implications for Physical Therapy Evaluation and Treatment”, Kansas Physical Therapy Association Spring Conference, April 2008.
“Teaching and Assessing Cultural Competence in the Classroom” Brown Bag International Lecture Series, Washburn University, November, 2007.
"Clinical Decision Making Across Cultures: Practical Strategies for Exploring and Integrating Health Beliefs with Physical Therapy Practice", CSM, APTA, Boston, MA 2007.
"Clinical Decision Making in Physical Therapy: Integrating Cultural Beliefs", Proseminar, Washburn University, 2007.
"Studying the Risk of Falls in a Patient with Fibromylagia" Poster Presentation, Kansas Physical Therapy Association Spring Conference, Wichita, KS, 2007.
“Assessing Cultural Competence in Physical Therapy Practice and Education”, Nova Southeastern University, Ft. Lauderdale, FLA, October 2007.
“Social, Political, and Legislative Influences on the Health Care Delivery System”, Nova Southeastern University, FLA, September 2007.

University Service

University Assessment Committee, 2008-2010
University Senate, SAS representative, 2008-2010
University Undergraduate Retention Committee, 2008
Curriculum and Policy Committee, 2007-2009