Dr. Kevin Kelly

Dr. Kevin Kelly began his career as an athletic trainer, earning his bachelor's Degree in Athletic Training with a Minor in Health from Kean University. As an ATC, he specialized in the management, prevention, and recovery of injured athletes. He provided athletic training services for youth athletes, collegiate athletes, and professional hopefuls preparing for the NFL combine. Dr. Kevin's desire to help all patients, not just athletes, rehabilitate from their injuries led him to pursue a career in rehabilitation as a Doctor of Physical Therapy. Dr. Kevin attended the University of Lynchburg and earned his Doctorate of Physical Therapy. While at the University of Lynchburg, he would gain valuable experience caring for patients from pediatric to geriatric suffering from various neurological and musculoskeletal conditions. Also while attending Lynchburg, he developed a special interest in caring for patients with limb loss. He became the president of the Prosthetics and Orthotics Special Interest Group, where he assisted his professor in scheduling and organizing a weekly group exercise class as well as seeing patients in the pro bono clinic. As a Doctor of Physical Therapy at ProFysio, Dr. Kevin utilizes a variety of manual therapy techniques along with therapeutic exercise to care for his patients. He believes treatments should be truly individualized and tailored to the needs and goals of each patient. Dr. Kevin provides valuable education for his patients throughout the plan of care because a patient that is empowered with knowledge in health and wellness can enjoy a better quality of life. He is passionate about collaborating with fellow healthcare providers in different specialties in order to maximize the quality of life of his patients, and achieve their individual goals while reducing the risk of reinjury.

Conditions Treated

• Radiculopathies
• pre-post operative injuries
• Recovery from Limb Loss and education for usage of prosthetic devices
• Chronic Pain (CRPS, Central sensitization, hypersensitivity)
• Injury prevention
• Low back pain
• Hip pain
• Knee pain
• Foot & ankle pain
• Neck pain
• Elbow pain
• Wrist and hand pain

Treatments Utilized

• Range of motion
• Desensitization
• Manual therapy procedures
• Soft tissue mobilization and stretching
• Strengthening and conditioning
• Functional Exercise prescription
• Balance training
• Gait analysis and training
• Education

Education

• Bachelors Degree in Athletic Training with a Minor in Health from Kean University
• Doctor of Physical Therapy from University of Lynchburg

Doctoral Education

• Human Gross Anatomy
• Professional Practice in Physical Therapy I
• Clinical Practice I
• Human Physiology of Systems
• Clinical Practice II
• Clinical Inquiry I
• Applied Kinesiology
• Neuroscience
• Student Professional Involvement I
• Pharmacology for the Physical Therapist
• Clinical Practice III
• Pathology of Body Systems
• Integrated Case Application Lab – Level I
• Motor Development & Motor Behavior of the Lifespan
• Physical Agents
• Student Prof Involvement II
• Lifespan Care in Physical Therapy I
• Clinical Inquiry II
• Clinical Experience I
• Diagnosis and Management of Patients with Musculoskeletal Dysfunction I
• Diagnosis and Management of Patients with Neuromuscular Dysfunction I
• Lifespan Care in Physical Therapy II
• Exercise Physiology and Wellness
• Diagnosis and Management of Patients with Musculoskeletal Dysfunction II
• Diagnosis and Management of Patients with Neuromuscular Dysfunction II Diagnosis and Management of Patients with Cardiopulmonary Dysfunction
• Diagnosis and Management of Patients with Integumentary Dysfunction, Prosthetics, and Orthotics
• Psychosocial Aspects of Healthcare
• Clinical Experience II
• Professional Practice in Physical Therapy II
• Differential Diagnosis for the Physical Therapist Practitioner
• Administration in Physical Therapy
• Therapist Practitioner – Diagnostic Imaging
• Clinical Experience III
• Clinical Experience IV

Post-Graduate Education & Certifications

IOMT Cervico-Thoracic Spine