Education

BA- Cedarville University

MPT- University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

PhD- Texas Tech University

Courses Taught

PT 524 Clinical Medicine II; PT 563 Cardiolpulmonary PT

Teaching Experience

June 2023- Present; University of Montana; School of Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Science; Professor / Department Chair / DPT Program Director

February 2021- May 2023 Charleston Southern University; Professor - Department of Physical Therapy

July 2018- January 2021 Augusta University (formerly Medical College of Georgia); Professor and Chair- Department of Physical Therapy

July 2012- January 2018 Wingate University; Department Chair & Founding Director, Doctor of Physical Therapy & Neuro Residency programs

July 2009- June 2012 Lynchburg College, Associate Professor & Founding Program Director Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, School of Health Sciences and Human Performance

May 2008- July 2009 LSU Health Sciences Center, Assistant Professor; Doctor of Physical Therapy Program Department of Physical Therapy School of Allied Health Professions

July 2004- May 2008 Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Academic Assistant Professor Entry-Level Master of Physical Therapy Program School of Allied Health Sciences

Selected Publications

Brueilly KE, Hinman M, Ritzline P, Feller A. Characteristics of US-based physical therapist education programs cited for core faculty deficiencies in 2019-2020. Physiotherapy Theory & Pract.2022; epub:doi.org/10.1080/09593985.2022.2062691.

Brueilly KE, Hergott C, Fox A, Dowling J. Early mobilization following saddle pulmonary embolism; Perspective from a physical therapist as patient. Journal of Acute Care Physical Therapy. 2021;12(2):57-64.

Bliss R, Brueilly KE, Swiggum MS, Morris GS, Williamson EM. The importance of academic doctor degreed core faculty in physical therapist education. Journal of Physical Therapy Education. 2018;32(2):123-7.

Brueilly KE, Schoenfeld BJ, Kolber MJ, Darbouze MR. Post-rehabilitation considerations following hip arthroplasty. Strength and Conditioning Journal. 2013;35(4):19-30.

Brueilly KE, Pabian PS, Kolber MJ. Physiotherapy after total hip arthroplasty: Why do we know so little? (Invited response). Physical Therapy Reviews. 2013;18(1):57.

Brueilly KE, Swiggum MS, Child JC, James A. Controllable home health rehabilitation variables that contribute to positive patient outcomes following total knee arthroplasty. Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation. 2013;29(1):30-34.

Brueilly KE. Rehabilitation following total knee arthroplasty; It’s more than just bending and straightening. Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation. 2013;29(1):1.

Brueilly KE, Pabian PS, Straut LC, Freve LA, Kolber MJ. Factors Contributing to Rehabilitation Outcomes following Hip Arthroplasty. Physical Therapy Reviews. 2012;17(5):301-310.

Morris GS, Brueilly KE, Scheetz JS, de Lima MJ. Adherence of stem cell transplant recipients receiving glucocorticoid therapy to an exercise based rehabilitation program. Supportive Care in Cancer. 2011. DOI 10.1007/s00520-011-1352-0. Available online at: http://www.springerlink.com/openurl.asp?genre=article&id=doi:10.1007/s00520-011-1352-0.

Morris GS, Brueilly KE, Scheetz JS. Physical performance outcomes of stem cell transplant recipients do not reflect their exposure to glucocorticoids. Rehabilitation Oncology. 2011;29(3):9-13. *This manuscript was awarded the APTA Oncology Section’s Stephen Gudas Award for Outstanding Publication in Rehabilitation Oncology. Award presented Feb. 10, 2012. Chicago, IL.

Morris GS, Brueilly KE, Paddison NV. Oncologic Emergencies: Implications for the Rehabilitation Specialist. Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation. 2011;27(3):176-183.

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

Morris GS, Gallagher GH, Baxter MF, Brueilly KE, Scheetz JS, Ahmed MM, Shannon VR. Participation in aPulmonaryRehabilitationProgramImprovesPulmonarySymptoms in

​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.

​Brueilly KE, Williamson EM, Morris GS. Defining core faculty for physical therapist education. The Journal ofPhysical Therapy Education. 2007;21(2):10-14. *This manuscript was awarded the APTA EducationSection’sFeitelbergFounder’sAwardforOutstandingPublicationinPhysical Therapy Education. Award presented Feb.8, 2008. Nashville,TN.

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

Morris GS, Brueilly KE, Paddison NV, Wilkinson WJ. Oncologic Emergencies. Acute Care 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.