CHCS - Perspectives - Summer/Fall 2014

PERSPECTIVES • SUMMER–FALL 2014 47 PHYSICAL THERAPY Fort Lauderdale DR. ANDREW KENAS Accepted Into Orthopedic Residency Program By shari Rone-Adams, D.B.A., M.H.s.A., PT, Director of the entry-Level Doctor of Physical Therapy Program Andrew Kenas, D.P.T., class of 2014 alumnus, was accepted into the Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital (MSLH) PT Orthopedic Residency Program, which commenced in August. The selection process for this residency was extremely rigorous, with Dr. Kenas chosen from among 50 interviewed candi- dates. The purpose of an orthopedic resi- dency program in physical therapy is to enable therapists to accelerate their ex- pertise in this specialized area and sit for the Clinical Specialist Exam in Orthope- dic Physical Therapy. Majoring in kinesiology at Arizona State University sparked an interest in ex- ercise physiology, which led Dr. Kenas to work under several physical therapists and eventually led to his desire to become a physical therapist. “I wanted to be able to answer any possible question a patient or colleague may have in regards to orthope- dics and be able to provide the best possi- ble answer grounded in the most up-to- date, evidence-based-practice,” he ex- plained. Graduating from the D.P.T. Program and continuing on to a residency program was a way for Dr. Kenas to ac- complish this goal. In addition to the many hours of study- ing required by the D.P.T. Program, Kenas has obtained several certifications, including being certified as a strength and conditioning specialist, a sports nutrition specialist, and a certified Kinesio Tape practitioner. He has published a physical therapy book review on a text called Treat Your Own Knees: A Self-Help Treatment Plan to Fully Rehabilitate 26 Common Knee Injuries and Conditions. Additionally, he has assisted in lecturing on Kinesio Taping and acting as a lab assistant in several modules for the classes of 2015 and 2016. The MSLH orthopedic residency is a 12-month program consisting of intense clinical and didactic experiences in a hos- pital-based outpatient facility focused specifically in orthopedic rehabilitation. As part of the residency’s clinical portion, res- idents receive one-on-one mentoring from board-certified specialists in orthopedics and sports as well as from fellowship- trained manual therapists. Residents will also carry a full patient case load to allow for independent development of skills ac- quired throughout the curriculum. By the program’s conclusion, the residents are prepared to sit for the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties Orthopedic Certified Specialist (OCS) Examination. It has been a long journey for Dr. Kenas, who is excited to begin his journey to attain the OCS credential. He believes residencies of all types will soon become the standard for entry-level physical thera- pists, and that by specializing, physical therapists will not only facilitate individual professional growth, but also facilitate growth of the entire profession. NEWS OF NOTE William J. Hanney, D.P.T., Ph.D. , class of 2012 Ph.D. in Physical Therapy Program alumnus, was recently awarded a $250,000 grant from the new York Physical Therapy Association for his study entitled “The Impact of the Timing and sequencing of Physical Therapy on the Overall Healthcare Costs in new York state.” Dr. Hanney conducted this study in collaboration with eric Chaconas, D.P.T., who is also a Ph.D. candidate in the CHCs Physical Therapy Program. Morey J. Kolber, Ph.D., PT , associate professor in the Department of Physical Therapy, is a co-investigator in the study entitled “effects of shoulder external Rotator eccentric Training for shoulder Impingement syndrome” that was recently awarded an $8,537 grant from the University of st. Augustine for Health sciences. Nelsia King, M.ACC , support coordinator, recently received her Master of Accounting degree from nsU. In 2012, King was recognized for her exceptional accomplishments when she received the CHCs Distinguished staff em- ployee Award of excellence.