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Preparing dedicated professionals

Kevin Brueilly, P.T., Ph.D.

Kevin E. Brueilly, P.T., Ph.D., Associate Professor

brueilly.k@lynchburg.edu

Education:

  • Ph.D., Texas Tech University; Lubbock, Texas

  • M.P.T., University of St. Augustine; Institute of Physical Therapy; St. Augustine, Florida

  • B.A., Cedarville College; Cedarville, Ohio

Licensure Information/Registration Number:

  • Physical Therapist #2305206300, expiring 12/31/2012; Commonwealth of Virginia, Department of Health Professions, Board of PT.

Professional Involvement:

  • American Physical Therapy Association; 1994-present
    • Acute Care Section Member (1994-present)
    • Education Section Member (2003-present)
    • Research Section Member (2008-present)
    • Vice President, Louisiana Physical Therapy Association (2009)
    • Vice Chairman, Texas Physical Therapy Association, Permian Basin District (2005-2007)
    • Chairman, Florida Physical Therapy Association, Jacksonville/St. Augustine Sub-District (1998-2000)
  • Associate Editor, Journal of Acute Care Physical Therapy. American Physical Therapy Association (2009-present)
  • Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy; Alexandria, VA
    • NPTE Examination Development Committee (2007-2010)
    • NPTE Advanced Item Writer (2008)
    • NPTE Item Writer (2006)

Scholarly Activity:

Journal Publications

  • Morris GS, Brueilly KE, Paddison NV. Oncologic Emergencies: Implications for Rehabilitation. Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation. In Press.

  • Morris GS, Brueilly KE, Scheetz JS, Brannan EA. Functional performance status of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation recipients in the sub-acute phase of recovery. Bone Marrow Transplant. 2010;45:755-761.

  • Brueilly KE, Nelson TK, Gravano TN, Kroll PK. The effect of early contextual learning on student physical therapists' self-perceived level of clinical preparedness. Acute Care Perspectives. 2009;18(3):6-13.

  • Morris GS, Gallagher GH, Baxter MF, Brueilly KE, Scheetz JS, Ahmed MM, Shannon VR. Participation in a Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program Improves Pulmonary Symptoms in Oncology Patients. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 2009;90(5):837-41.

  • Brueilly KE, Alexander KL, James CR. A pilot study evaluating student physical therapists in the assessment of the sit-to-stand maneuver. The Journal of Physical Therapy Education. 2008;22(2):27-33.

  • Brueilly KE, Williamson EM, Morris GS. Defining core faculty for physical therapist education. The Journal of Physical Therapy Education. 2007;21(2):10-14.

  • Morris GS, Brueilly KE, Hanzelka H. Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Achieved by Vacuum Assisted Closure: Evaluating the Assumptions. Ostomy Wound Management. 2007;53(1):52-57.

  • Morris GS, Brueilly KE, Paddison NV, Wilkinson WJ. Oncologic Emergencies. Acute Care Perspectives. 2007;16(4):1,3-7.

  • DeRuyter ML, Brueilly KE, Harrison BA, Greengrass RA, Putzke JD, Brodersen MP. A Pilot Study on Continuous Femoral Perineural Catheter for Analgesia Following Total Knee Arthroplasty: The Effect on Physical Rehabilitation and Outcomes. The Journal of Arthroplasty. 2006;21(8):1111-1117.

  • Kolber MJ, Brueilly KE. Arthrofibrosis following Total Knee Arthroplasty: Considerations for the Acute Care Physical Therapist. Acute Care Perspectives. 2006.15(4):11-16.

  • Elokda A, Morris S, Brueilly KE, Singh J. The Physical Therapist's Role in Phase I Cardiac Rehab. Acute Care Perspectives. 2005;14(4):1-9.

  • Brueilly KE, De Ruyter ML, Ramey KD. Guidelines for Physical Therapy Management of Patients with Continuous Regional Analgesia Techniques. Acute Care Perspectives. 2004;13:10-14.

Peer Reviewed Scientific and Professional Presentations:

  • Brueilly KE, Kolber MK. Employing and evidence-based approach to the treatment of patients following Total Knee Arthroplasty: From the hospital to the home. Invited presentation at the Virginia Physical Therapy Association Annual Meeting; Herndon, VA, October 2010.

  • Brueilly KE, Kolber MK. Total Knee Arthroplasty: How can an acute care therapist employ an evidence-based rehab approach? Invited presentation at APTA CSM, San Diego, February 2010. Sponsored by the APTA Acute Care Section.

  • Brueilly KE, Nelson, TK. Integrating Curriculum Content Through Case-Based Instruction: From Rationale to Design and Implementation. Invited presentation at APTA CSM, San Diego, February 2010. Sponsored by the APTA Education Section.

  • Morris GS, Brueilly KE, Scheetz JS, Venkatachalam S, Ahmed N, Bartlett WP. Stem cell transplant patients, glucocorticoids and physical therapy-How well do they mix? Invited presentation at APTA CSM, San Diego, February 2010. Sponsored by the APTA Oncology Section.

  • Bartlett WP, Brueilly KE, Morris GS, Sheetz JS. Functional Status of Patients in the Subacute Recovery Phase Following Stem Cell Transplantation. APTA CSM, Las Vegas, February 12, 2009. Sponsored by the APTA Oncology Section.

  • Brueilly KE, Morris GS. Myopathies Found in the Acute Care Setting and their Treatment; Invited presentation at the American Physical Therapy Association; Combined Sections Meeting. February 9, 2008. Nashville, TN. Sponsored by the APTA Acute Care Section.

  • Brueilly KE. Facilitation of a Psychomotor Skill in Entry-Level Student Physical Therapists in a Distance Education Format. Platform Presentation at the Louisiana Physical Therapy Association, Fall Meeting. November 1, 2008. Baton Rouge, LA.

  • Brueilly KE. Comparison of Rehabilitation Outcomes In Patients with Total Knee Arthroplasty Utilizing Postoperative Continuous Femoral Nerve Catheter Analgesia Versus Intravenous Patient Controlled Analgesia; A Retrospective Study. Platform Presentation at the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Annual Assembly; Poster Grand Rounds; October 9, 2004; Phoenix, AZ.

  • Brueilly KE. Professional Ethics for the Physical Therapy Practitioner; Texas Physical Therapy Association, Permian Basin District; November 8, 2005. Texas Tech University HSC, Odessa, TX. TPTA Approval # 38193A.

  • Brueilly KE. Wound Evaluation and Determining Healing Prognosis for the Physical Therapist;Texas Physical Therapy Association, Permian Basin District. February 8, 2005. Texas Tech University HSC, Odessa, TX. TPTA Approval # 37477A.

  • Brueilly KE. Wound Care Update for Rehab Professionals. CEU Accredited Continuing Education Provider- State of Florida; St. Luke's Hospital / Mayo Clinic Rehabilitative Services Dept. 2001-2002

  • Brueilly KE, Prather KL. The effects of relative patient size on health care workers' ability to safely assist in transfer. LSU Health Sciences Center, Research Day; Poster Presentation. April 6, 2009.

  • Brueilly KE, Alexander KL, James CR. Relationships between the estimated and measured amount of patient participation in the sit-to-stand transfer maneuver: Assessment of entry-level student physical therapists. Poster presented at the Texas Tech University Graduate School; Sixth Annual Graduate Student Research Poster Competition. Texas Tech University; March 22, 2007.

  • Brueilly KE. Comparison of Physical Therapy Outcomes in Patients with Total Knee Arthroplasty Utilizing Peripheral Nerve Analgesia versus Patient Controlled Narcotic Analgesia. Mayo Conference on Quality; Jacksonville, FL; 2004.

  • Brueilly KE. Missed Rehabilitative Services Visits in Acute Care for Patients Receiving Blood Products. Mayo Conference on Quality; Jacksonville, FL; Decreasing 2002.

Abstracts:

  • Morris GS, Brueilly KE, Scheetz JS, Venkatachalam; Outcomes from functional performance measures do not reflect glucocorticoid exposure in stem cell transplant recipients. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 2010;42(5):722.

  • Scheetz JS, Morris GS, Brueilly KE, Brannan EA, Del Fabbro E. Effects of glucocorticoid treatment on the functional capacity of stem cell transplant recipients entering a rehabilitation program. Journal of Clinical Oncology. 2009.

  • Morris G; Scheetz JS; Bartlett WP;Brueilly KE; Functional status of patients in the sub-acute recovery phase following stem cell transplantation. Rehabilitation Oncology. 2009; 27 (1): 24-5.

  • Morris GS, Brueilly KE, Scheetz JS, Bartlett WP. Functional status of patients in the sub-acute recovery phase following stem cell transplantation. Accepted for platform presentation. APTA Combined Sections Meeting, February 2009, Las Vegas, NV.

  • Brueilly KE. Psychomotor Skill Acquisition by Student Physical Therapists in a Distance Format. Accepted for platform presentation. LPTA Fall Meeting, October 31, 2008, Baton Rouge, LA.

  • Brueilly KE, De Ruyter ML, Greengrass RA. Comparison of Rehabilitation Outcomes in Patients with Total Knee Arthroplasty Utilizing Postoperative Continuous Femoral Nerve Catheter Analgesia Versus Intravenous Patient Controlled Analgesia; A Retrospective Study [abstract]. Archives of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. 2004;85:E9. Abstract 43.

  • De Ruyter ML, Brueilly KE., Greengrass RA. Comparison of Various Outcome Measures Utilizing Postoperative Continuous Peripheral Nerve Analgesia Versus Intravenous Patient Controlled Analgesia Following Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Retrospective Study [abstract]. Anesthesia & Analgesia; 2004;98:S-275. Abstract 275.