Emmy L.

Kinner
742 California Street NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 | (906) 284-3455 | kinne2el@cmich.edu

Education
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Central Michigan University – Mount Pleasant, Michigan
Anticipated Graduation: May 2024
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Bachelor of Science in Clinical Exercise Science

Central Michigan University – Mount Pleasant, Michigan
Graduation: May 2021 Honors: Summa Cum Laude

Clinical Experience
Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital – Grand Rapids, MI January 2024-present
Student Physical Therapist; evaluated, treated, and provided discharge recommendations for patients in the
intensive care unit s/p heart and lung transplant, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, Stroke, SCI, CABG. Experience
with arterial lines, EVDs, ECMO, spinal precautions, IVs, VADs, sternal precautions, ventilators.
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Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital – Grand Rapids, MI September 2023-December 2023
Student Physical Therapist; evaluated, treated, and discharged patients in inpatient rehab with neurologic
disorders including traumatic SCI, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, Multiple Sclerosis, Stroke.
Evergreen Physical Therapy – Midland, MI May 2022-June 2022
Student Physical Therapist; evaluated, treated, and discharged patients with diagnosis such as knee
replacement, ACL repair, shoulder replacement, muscle tears, balance issues, Sever’s Disease, low back pain.

Additional Course Work

Vestibular Rehabilitation Certificate – MedBridge June 2023
Expanded knowledge on assessing and treating BPPV, vestibular hypofunction, PPPD, unilateral
vestibular disorders, and central vestibular disorders.
Concussion Management – CMU June 2023
Expanded knowledge on evaluating and treating patients with concussions. Topics included manual
assessment/treatment of cervical spine, assessment/treatment of BPPV, return to sport protocol following
concussion, and assessment of various forms of headaches.
Sports in Physical Therapy – CMU February 2023
Expanded knowledge on assessment and treatment of athletes both on the field directly post injury and in
the clinic. Topics included on field assessment, head/spine evaluation, fracture evaluation/management,
wrapping, dry needling, and functional testing.
Kinesio Taping – CMU October 2022
Expanded knowledge on physical and neurological effects of taping, the mechanism behind utilizing it,
and how to apply various types of kinesio tape properly based on location, injury, and intention.
Experience with hands on application and removal of tape.

Research
Perspectives of People with Parkinson’s Disease Managing Exercise During the COVID-19
Pandemic: 18-Month Follow Up
Transcribed and coded interviews, analyzed data, and wrote manuscript on qualitative research study.
Presented poster at 6th Annual Herbert H & Grace A Dow College of Health Professions Research
Symposium – April 2023.
Volunteer Service
MOVE! – Mount Pleasant, MI September 2022-August 2023
Help at weekly exercise class for individuals with Parkinson’s Disease. Experience progressing and
regressing activities, performing/instructing PWR MOVES, and interacting with patients.

Hands for Health Clinic – Mount Pleasant, MI September 2022-August 2023

Student Physical Therapist, providing treatment under supervision of licensed PT. Experience with high
intensity gait training on treadmill s/p cerebellar CVA. Experience utilizing Quick Move for standing balance
and Rifton TRAM and EPACER for ambulation with patient s/p T12 SCI.
Human Anatomy Teaching Assistant – Mount Pleasant, MI January 2019-December 2020
Experience with dissecting human cadavers and teaching students how to identify structures on various
regions of the body.

Work/Experience
Early Mobility Conference April 2023
Attended an international conference emphasizing the importance of early mobility and teaching
regarding the newest innovative technology for safe patient handling. Presented poster regarding use of
safe patient handling equipment as a student treating a patient with a T12 SCI.
CMU Certified Testing Center – Mount Pleasant, MI June 2022-August 2023
Proctor and schedule exams, customer service.
McLaren Bay Region Cardiac Rehab – Bay City, MI January 2021-May 2021
Student Intern; monitor patients in cardiac rehab, take manual blood pressure, assess RPE, instruct
warm up/cool down, facilitate stress testing, monitor ECG.

Involvement
Social Chair - Physical Therapy Student Organization – Mount Pleasant, MI August 2022-2023
Planned and coordinated social events to allow members of different cohorts to foster relationships. Dffff

Certifications
Basic Life Support (CPR/AED) – American Heart Association January 2022- present