CURRICULUM VITAE
Carolyn P. Da Silva,P.T., D.Sc.
Professor,Physical Therapy
Texas Woman's University
Education
D.Sc. University of Alabama,Birmingham, AL,Physical Therapy,2008
Title:Falling and general mobility viewpoints of survivors of stroke and spousal caregivers: a mixed model design, 2008, Chairperson: Cecilia Graham, PT, PhD
M.S. Texas Woman's University,Houston, TX,Physical Therapy,1983
B.A. Rice University,Houston, TX,Biology and Psychology,1981
Professional Certifications & Licensures
C.P.R. certified for Healthcare Providers, 2016 (expires 6-2018)
Neurologic Clinical Specialist (N.C.S.), American Physical Therapy Association (A.P.T.A.) certified, 2011 (2011, 2001)
Texas physical therapist license, 1035871, 1983 (expires 3-2019)
Academic Employment
Professor, Texas Woman's University (2015 - Present), Houston, Texas. Coordinator of Entry-Level Studies. Perform faculty duties of teaching, research, and service, primarily in the area of neurological rehabilitation in the professional and post-professional curriculum.
Associate Professor, School of Physical Therapy, Texas Woman's University (2008 - 2015), Houston, Texas. Coordinator of Entry-Level Studies 2012 to present. Perform faculty duties of teaching, research, and service, primarily in the area of neurological rehabilitation in the professional and post-professional curriculum. Awarded tenure 6-2013.
Associate Clinical Professor, School of Physical Therapy, Texas Woman's University (2004 - 2008), Houston, Texas.
Assistant Clinical Professor, School of Physical Therapy, Texas Woman's University (1997 - 2004), Houston, Texas.
Adjunct Faculty, School of Physical Therapy, Texas Woman's University (1990 - 1990), Houston, Texas.
Non-Academic Employment
Supplemental Physical Therapist, Memorial Hermann Hospital - Texas Medical Center (2004 - Present), Houston, Texas. Perform duties of staff physical therapist on acute rehab unit1-2 weekends per month
Physical Therapist, TIRR Memorial Hermann - Rehabilitation and Research (1998 - Present), Houston, Texas. Perform duties of consultant within the post-polio out-patient clinic and work occasionally as staff physical therapist for in-patient or out-patient rehabilitation services. Pre/Post-Test Examiner for Study: The effects of electromyogram-triggered neuromuscular stimulation on improving walking and isolated ankle movement: a randomized controlled trial with acute stroke survivors (2005 to 2008) Physical Therapist II. Performed duties of education coordinator for staff and students, liaison to Brain Injury Program, and direct patient care. (1986-1989) Physical Therapist I. Provided direct patient care, primarily to individuals with spinal cord injury and performed duties of clinical instructor. (1984-1985)
Physical Therapist, National Rehabilitation Partners (formerly David P. Williams and Assoc., Inc.) (1997 - 2001), Houston, Texas. Perform duties of consultant or staff physical therapist in in-patient rehabilitation at Memorial Hermann Continuing Care Hospital
Assistant Director Physical Therapy, David P. Williams and Assoc., Inc. (1989 - 1997), Houston, Texas. Performed duties of supervisor, quality improvement, education coordinator of staff and students, consultation, and direct patient care.
Physical Therapist, Gulf Coast Physical Therapy (1985 - 1986), Corpus Christi, Texas. Provided direct patient care to home-bound individuals, with most having diagnoses of brain injury
Physical Therapist and Clinical Instructor, T.P.T., Inc. (1983 - 1984), Corpus Christi, Texas. Provided direct patient care andperformed duties of clinical instructor at Memorial Medical Center
TEACHING
Courses Taught from Teaching Schedule at TWU
Doctoral:
Advanced Practicum in Physical Therapy (PT6103)
Clinical Experience II (PT6804)
Clinical Management of the Neuromuscular System (PT6032)
Critical Inquiry in Physical Therapy I (PT6001)
Critical Inquiry in Physical Therapy II (PT6011)
Critical Inquiry in Physical Therapy III (PT6021)
Illness Prevention & Health Promotion (PT6263)
Neuromuscular Physical Therapy I (PT6323)
Neuromuscular Physical Therapy II (PT6343)
Physical Therapy Patient/Client Management II (PT6133)
Professional Development for the Physical Therapist (PT6132)
Prostheses, Orthoses, and Advanced Gait (PT6122)
Special Topics (PT6903)
Supervised Teaching in Physical Therapy (PT6013)
Masters:
Administration in Physical Therapy Services (PT5064)
Applied Lifespan Development (PT5013)
Clinical Management of the Neuromuscular System (PT5132)
Critical Inquiry in Physical Therapy I (PT5871)
Critical Inquiry in Physical Therapy II (PT5881)
Critical Inquiry in Physical Therapy III (PT5891)
Gross Human Anatomy (PT5015)
Introduction to Physical Therapy Practice (PT5011)
Med Sci For PTs (PT5052)
PT Treat Proc (PT5153)
Professional Paper (PT5971)
Research in Physical Therapy (PT5233)
Special Topics (PT5901)
Special Topics (PT5903)
Ther Act - Ortho (PT5113)
Therapeutic Activities for the Rehabilitation Patient (PT5193)
Other Courses
Courses taught, but not in the Schedule:
PT 6013 Supervised Teaching (2012,2015)
PT 6103.60 Advanced Practicum (2010 - 2011) Course Coordinator
PT 6903.50 Neuroplasticity and Motor Learning (2009), Course Coordinator and Instructor
PT 6913.50 Clinically Applied Neuroscience, Course Coordinator (2012 to present), Instructor (2009 to present)
PT 6913.68/6903.50 Clinical Outcome Measures used in Adult Neurorehabilitation (2011 - 2008), Course Coordinator and Instructor
PT 5903 Post Professional Neural Basis of Motion II: Balance (Cerebellar and Vestibular) - (1998, 2000), Primary instructor for sections on cerebellar function
PT 5903 Post Professional Neural Basis of Motion IV: Cortical Functions (1999 -2002), Primary Instructor for sections on traumatic brain injury and motor control/motor learning
Professional
PT 5303 Evaluation, examination, and outcomes (2008), Primary instructor for gait analysis portion
PT 5073 Evaluation and assessment in physical therapy (2007), Primary instructor for gait analysis portion
PT 5903/5901.60 Rehabilitation elective (1998 to 2008), Course Coordinator and primary instructor for clinic visits and rehabilitation techniques
PT 5313 Therapeutic exercise and intervention I (2008-2013), instructor for proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation, (2008) instructor for neurological implications for electrical stimulation
Teaching Activities
Doctoral Dissertation Student Committee - Chair
2017 - Cross-cultural adaptation of the Arabic version of the Patient-Reported Impact of Spasticity Measure (PRISM) in Arabic speaking people with spinal cord injury in Saudi Arabia.
2017 - Kinetic and kinematic gait characteristics in new walkers through six months of walking experience.
Doctoral Dissertation Student Committee - Member
2017 - Impact on quality of life of breastfeeding position related musculoskeletal pain (BPRMSP) in women: a mixed methods study.
2017 - Effects of plantar flexion training on plantar flexion activation, torque, and step length asymmetry in people with chronic stroke.
2017 - Interventions with people with Parkinson's disease.
2013 - Lower extremity splinting to manage pain and sleep in HIV/AIDS-related neuropathy.
Doctoral Student Project Committee - Chair
2017 - Relationship of lower limb impairments and gait function in individuals with hemiparesis following stroke.
2017 - Muscle activation patterns during ankle exercises in normal subjects.
2017 - Manuscript preparation of falls, fear of falling, and balance confidence in polio survivors. 2 students.
2015 - Manuscript preparation for issues of individuals with visual impairment in physical therapy in India. 2 students.
2015 - Effects of whole body vibration in people with post-polio syndrome.
2014 - Falls, depression, and fear of falling in people with late effects of polio.
2014 - Whole body vibration in people with post-polio syndrome.
2013 - Relationship between falls, fear of falling, and depression in people with late effects of polio, Spanish version.
2013 - Relationship of depression, medication use, and falls in people with late effects of polio.
2013 - Whole body vibration in people with post-polio syndrome.
2012 - Item analysis of measures of mobility, falling, fear of falling, and depression in polio survivors. 2 students.
2012 - Description of locomotor training using Lokomat and over ground gait training in adults with chronic stroke.
2011 - Improving ambulation post-stroke with robotic training. 2 students.
2011 - Relationship between falls, fear of falling, and depression in people with late effects of polio.
2010 - Exploring issues of individuals with visual impairment in physical therapy in India: a qualitative study.
2010 - Falling and fear of falling after stroke: a qualitative study.
2010 - Improving ambulation post-stroke with robotic training.
2009 - Qualitative study of walking, exercise, and therapy of stroke survivors and spouses.
2009 - Comparison of conventional gait training and Lokomat robotic-assisted treadmill training.
SCHOLARSHIP/CREATIVE ACHIEVEMENTS
Books, Monographs, Compilations, Manuals
Monograph
Kelley, C. P. (2005).Postpolio syndrome, Section on Geriatrics Home Study CourseA.P.T.A..[Status: Published]
Chapters, Cases, Readings, Supplements
Chapter
Kelley, C. P. (2010). Physical therapy management of women with long-term disabilities. In Irion, J. & Irion, G. (Eds.), Women's Health Care in Physical Therapy. Baltimore, MD: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
DiBello, T., Kelley, C. P., Kaldis, T., & Vallbona, C. (2008). Orthoses for persons with postpolio paralysis. In Hsu, J., Michael, J. & Frisk, J. (Eds.), Atlas of Orthoses and Assistive Devices, 4th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Mosby.
Published Articles in Journals
Refereed
Da Silva, C. P., Zuckerman, B., & Olkin, R. (2017). Relationship of depression and medications on incidence of falls among people with late effects of polio. Physiotherapy Theory and Practice: An International Journal of Physical Therapy. doi: 10.1080/09593985.2017.1307889
Ostwald, S. K., Godwin, K. M., Cron, S. G., Kelley, C. P., Hersch, G., & Davis, S (2014). Home-based psychoeducational and mailed information programs for stroke-caregiving dyads post discharge: A randomized controlled trial. Disability and Rehabilitation, 36, 55-62.
Da Silva, C. P., Carlegis, M., Suchma, K., & Ostwald, S. K. (2014). Falling, balance confidence, and fear of falling after chronic stroke. Physical & Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics: Current Trends in Geriatric Rehabilitation, 1-15.
Early on-line
Kelley, C. P., Childress, J., Boake, C., & Noser, E. (2013). Over-ground and robotic-assisted locomotor training in adults with chronic stroke: A Blinded Randomized Clinical Trial. Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology, 8, 161-168.
Kelley, C. P. (2013). Relationship between plantarflexor weakness and low back region pain in people with postpolio syndrome: a case control study.Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Practice, 25, 91-95.
Sandoval, R., Roddey, T., Giordano, T. P., Mitchell, K., & Kelley, C. P. (2013). Pain, sleep disturbances and functional limitations in people living with HIV/AIDS-related distal sensory peripheral neuropathy. Journal of International Association of Providers of AIDS Care. [July]
Early on-line
Sandoval, R., Roddey, T., Giordano, T. P., Mitchell, K., & Kelley, C. P. (2013). Randomized trial of lower extremity splinting to manage neuropathic pain and sleep disturbances in people living with HIV/AIDS.Journal of International Association of Providers of AIDS Care. [December]
Early on-line
Kelley, C. P., Childress, J., & Noser, E. (2012). Management of skin-related adverse events during locomotor training with robotic-assisted body weight supported treadmill: a case report. Physiotherapy Theory and Practice: An International Journal of Physical Therapy, 29, 309-318.
Kelley, C. P., Graham, C., Christy, J. B., Hersch, G., Shaw, S., & Ostwald, S.K. (2010). Falling and mobility experiences of stroke survivors and spousal caregivers. Physical & Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics: Current Trends in Geriatric Rehabilitation, 28, 238-245.
Ostwald, S. K., Davis, S., Hersch, G., & Kelley, C. P. (2008). Evidence-based educational guidelines for stroke survivors after discharge home. Journal of Neuroscience Nursing, 40 (3), 173-179.
Kelley, C. P. & DiBello, T. (2007). Orthotic assessment for individuals with postpolio syndrome: A classification system. Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics, 19 (4), 109-113.
Lehmkuhl, L. D., Thoi, L. L., Baize, C., & Kelley, C. (1990). Multimodality treatment of joint contractures in patients with severe brain injury: cost, effectiveness and integration of therapies in the application of serial/inhibitive casts. Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation, 5 (4), 23-42.
Accepted Articles in Journals
Refereed
1. Da Silva, C. P., Bhatt, A., Avant, E. B., Morar, R. T., Ebrahim, S., Patel R. (in press, 2017).Experiences of students, teachers, and physical therapists from Blind People's Association in Ahmedabad, India: A qualitative study. Journal of Physical Therapy Education.
Conference Presentations
Podium
Jennings, J. & Da Silva, C. P. (2014). Lower extremity orthoses: Writing the prescription. A.P.T.A. NEXT conference, Charlotte, North Carolina. [Status: Presented] [Refereed]
Da Silva, C. P. (2014). Home safety and fall prevention. Summer Caregiver Conference: Equipping and Encouraging Family Caregivers, Houston, Texas. [Status: Presented] [Refereed]
Kelley, C. P. (2014). Considerations in aging with a disability. Houston Geriatric Education Center, Houston, Texas. [Status: Presented] [Non-Refereed]
Halphen, J. M., Burnett, J., & Kelley, C. P. (2013). Understanding elder self-neglect: What physical therapists must know. A.P.T.A. NEXT conference, Salt Lake City, Utah. [Status: Presented] [Refereed]
Da Silva, C. P. (2013). Home safety and fall prevention. Summer Caregiver Conference: Equipping and Encouraging Family Caregivers, Houston, Texas. [Status: Presented] [Refereed]
Kelley, C. P. (2013). Considerations in aging with a disability. Houston Geriatric Education Center, Houston, Texas. [Status: Presented] [Non-Refereed]
Kelley, C. P. (2013). Balance, balance confidence, falling, and fall prevention in elders. Houston Geriatric Education Center, Houston, Texas. [Status: Presented] [Non-Refereed]
Kelley, C. P. (2013). Strategies for safe client handling. Amazing Place, Houston, Texas. [Status: Presented] [Refereed]
Kelley, C. P. (2012). Balance, balance confidence, falling, and fall prevention in elders. Houston Geriatric Education Center, Houston, Texas. [Status: Presented] [Non-Refereed]
Kelley, C. P. (2012). Considerations in aging with a disability. Houston Geriatric Education Center, Houston, Texas. [Status: Presented] [Non-Refereed]
Thompson, M. & Kelley, C. P. (2012). Residencies in physical therapy. Faculty Summit, Houston, Texas. [Status: Presented] [Non-Refereed]
Thompson, M. & Kelley, C. P. (2012). Residencies in Physical Therapy. TWU - Academic Day, Dallas, Texas. [Status: Presented] [Non-Refereed]
Kelley, C. P. (2011). Considerations in aging with a disability. Houston Geriatric Education Center, Houston, Texas. [Status: Presented] [Non-Refereed]
Kelley, C. P. (2011). Clinical decision making: stance control in the post-polio population. American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists, Chicago, Illinois. [Status: Presented] [Non-Refereed]
Kelley, C. P. (2010). Assessment within the enablement model. Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas. [Status: Presented] [Non-Refereed]
Kelley, C. P. (2010). Clinical decision making in gait and orthotics.Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas. [Status: Presented] [Non-Refereed]
Kelley, C. P. (2010). Exploration of falling, fear of falling, and depression in polio survivors. Texas Polio Survivors' Association, Houston, Texas. [Status: Presented] [Non-Refereed]
Kelley, C. P. (2009). Clinical decision making for orthotic assessment in individuals with post-polio. International African American Prosthetists and Orthotists Committee Scientific Meeting and Conference, Houston, Texas. [Status: Presented] [Non-Refereed]
Kelley, C. P., Dyer, C., & Ostwald, S. (2009). Multi-disciplinary education of health profession students in elder abuse and neglect. A.P.T.A. Combined Sections Meeting, Las Vegas, Nevada. [Status: Presented] [Refereed]
Kelley, C. P. (2009). Transitions to residency: Elder neglect and abuse. University of Texas, School of Medicine, Houston, Texas. [Status: Presented] [Non-Refereed]
Kelley, C. P. (2008). Medical screening in patients with neurological conditions. Harris County Hospital District, Houston, Texas. [Status: Presented] [Non-Refereed]
Kelley, C. P. & Gregersen, B. (2007). The long road to recovery from stroke: staying healthy.CAReS Stroke Survivor Conference, Houston, Texas. [Status: Presented] [Non-Refereed]
Kelley, C. P. (2007). Management of adults with hemiparesis: Facilitating function at the bedside. Memorial Hermann Healthcare System, Houston, Texas. [Status: Presented] [Non-Refereed]
Sammons, D., Kelley, C. P., & Stevens, P. (2006). Insights gained through a recent survey of patients with post-polio. 32nd Annual Meeting and Symposium, AAOP, Chicago, Illinois. [Status: Presented] [Non-Refereed]
Ostwald, S., David, S., Hersch, G., & Kelley, C. P. (2005). CAReS: an interdisciplinary randomized clinical trial with stroke survivors and their spousal caregivers. International Stroke Conference, New Orleans, Louisiana. [Status: Presented] [Non-Refereed]
Ostwald, S., Hersch, G., & Kelley, C. P. (2004). Interactions among stress, depression, social support, and physical function in stroke survivors and their spousal caregivers.Gerontological Society of America Scientific Meeting, San Diego, California. [Status: Presented] [Non-Refereed]
Kelley, C. P. (2004). Neuromuscular electrical stimulation applications for facilitation of function and movement in individuals with neurological involvement. TIRR Memorial Hermann Healthcare System, Houston, Texas. [Status: Presented] [Non-Refereed]
Kelley, C. P. (2004). Management of adults with hemiparesis: a forced use approach. Memorial Hermann Healthcare System, Houston, Texas. [Status: Presented] [Non-Refereed]
Ostwald, S., Davis, S., Kelley, C. P., & Hersch, G. (2003). The whole is greater than the sum of the parts: interdisciplinary intervention for stroke survivors and their spouses. National Gerontological Nursing Association Conference, Houston, Texas. [Status: Presented] [Non-Refereed]
Kelley, C. P. (2002). Post-polio syndrome: Encouraging self management. Texas Physical Therapy Association Annual Conference, Austin, Texas. [Status: Presented] [Non-Refereed]
Kelley, C. P. (2002). Post-polio syndrome: The balancing act. Texas Polio Survivors' Association, Houston, Texas. [Status: Presented] [Non-Refereed]
Kelley, C. P. (2002). Post-polio syndrome:Management of physical symptoms. Southeastern District of Texas Physical Therapy Association, Houston, Texas. [Status: Presented] [Non-Refereed]
Vallbona, C., Kelley, C. P., & Kaldis, T. (2002). Post-polio syndrome: Management of physical symptoms. Texas Medical Association's TexMed Conference, Dallas, Texas. [Status: Presented] [Non-Refereed]
Kelley, C. P. (2001). APTA Specialization. Southeastern District of TPTA, Houston, Texas. [Status: Presented] [Non-Refereed]
Kelley, C. P. (2001). Polio and Post-Polio Syndrom. Texas Polio Survivors' Association, Houston, Texas. [Status: Presented] [Non-Refereed]
Mangarelli-Kallenberg, L., Kelley, C. P., & Protas, E. (2000). Assessment of Caregiver Burden and Disability of the Stroke Victim. Texas Physical Therapy Association Annual Conference, Austin, Texas. [Status: Presented] [Non-Refereed]
Kelley, C. P. (2000). Introduction to NDT. Tenet Park Plaza Hospital, Houston, Texas. [Status: Presented] [Non-Refereed]
Kelley, C. P. (2000). Introduction to NDT. Veterans Administration Medical Center, Houston, Texas. [Status: Presented] [Non-Refereed]
Kelley, C. P. (2000). Neuro-Developmental Treatment (NDT) for stroke survivors.Maintaining mobility across the continuum of life - University of Texas, School of Nursing, Center on Aging, Houston, Texas. [Status: Presented] [Non-Refereed]
Kelley, C. P. & DiBello, T. (1995). Lower extremity orthotics: a neurological focus. Southeastern District of TPTA, Houston, Texas. [Status: Presented] [Non-Refereed]
Kelley, C. P. (1992). Inhibitive Casting of the Lower Extremity. Podium Presentation(?), Monterrey, Mexico. [Status: Presented] [Non-Refereed]
Poster
Anderl, E. & Da Silva, C. P. (2017). Reliability and feasibility of the JFK Coma Recovery Scale –. APTA Combined Sections Meeting, San Antonio, Texas. [Status: Accepted] [Refereed]
Da Silva, C. P., Pu, Y. M., deSa, N., & Szot, L. (2016). Effects of whole body vibration on people with post-polio syndrome. A.P.T.A. Combined Sections Meeting, Anaheim, California. [Status: Presented] [Refereed]
Anderl, E. & Da Silva, C. P. (2016). Reliability and feasibility of the JFK Coma Recovery Scale –. Texas Physical Therapy Association Annual Conference, Fort Worth, Texas. [Status: Presented] [Refereed]
Da Silva, C. P., Zuckerman, B., & Olkin, R. (2015). Relationship of depression and medications on incidence of falls among people with late effects of polio. A.P.T.A. Combined Sections Meeting, Indianapolis, Indiana. [Status: Presented] [Refereed]
Ko, M., Da Silva, C. P., & Bae, Y. (2015). Dynamic postural control in persons with hemiparesis during gait initiation. A.P.T.A. NEXT conference, National Harbor, Maryland. [Status: Presented] [Refereed]