Katie Farrell PT, DSc, GCS
Associate Professor
Phone (503) 352-7258
Email farrellm@pacificu.edu
A faculty member since 1998
Education
- DSc, Geriatrics, Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions, Provo, UT, 2008
- MS, Neuroscience Physical Therapy, University of Pittsburgh, 1996
- BS Physical Therapy, Quinnipiac University, 1990
Certifications
Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Geriatric Physical Therapy, 2000
Practice Without Referral Certification in Oregon, April 2000
NDTA Certification, October 1999
Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy, 1996
Teaching Responsibilities
DPT 540 Patient Care Assessment, Intervention, and Therapeutic Exercise
DPT 610 Neuromuscular Systems Examination and Interventions
DPT 611 Adult Neuromuscular Systems Examination and Interventions
DPT 680 Geriatrics and Gerontology
DPT 790 Evidence Based Capstone Project (team taught course)
PDPT 720 / 721 / 722 Clinical Project
Areas of Interest
Aging
Balance and Falls
Dementia
Adult Neuro
Representative Publications
Farrell MK. (2004) Using Functional Assessment and Screening Tools With Frail Older Adults. Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation. 20(1): 14-20.
Recent Presentations
College of Health Professions Interdisciplinary Case Conference on Aphasia, October 2007.
Considerations for Care in Nursing Homes. Invited Speaker for the Oregon Dental Hygienists’ Association “Excellence in Dental Hygiene” Continuing Education Weekend. (3 CEUs) September 15, 2007.
Presentation on Falls in Older Adults, May 24, 2007
Invited Speaker for the Meals on Wheels Association of Oregon Regional Conference. A training conference for site managers, program administrators, and client service providers for senior nutrition programs in AK, ID, OR, and WA.
Farrell MK, Miller JP, Watson HE, Cicirello NA. Partial body weight support treadmill training improves balance and gait in a frail older adult. Poster presentation accepted at the American Physical Therapy Association's Combined Sections Meeting. San Diego, CA. Feb 2006.
Gillard AJZ, Rabon JM, Farrell MK, Banaitis DA, Rutt RA. (2004) Predicting Falls in Two Populations of Older Adults. Platform presentation at the American Physical Therapy Association's Combined Sections Meeting. Nashville, TN. Abstract: Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy. 2003; 26(3): 35.
Farrell MK, VanSwearingen JM, Brach JS, Probst C. Motor Slowness and Aging. (1997) Platform presentation at the American Physical Therapy Association's Combined Sections Meeting. Dallas, TX.Abstract: Issues on Aging. 1997; 20(1): 20-21.
Grants
Pacific University Faculty Development Grant. Awarded December 2006.
Pacific University Faith Gabelnick Endowed Fund for Community Service Grant. Awarded May 2004.
