Kevin Helgeson, DHSc., PT, SCS
Department Chair /Associate Professor of Physical Therapy
Campus Box 8045
Garrison Hall 217
208) 282-4591
helgkevi@isu.edu
Education:
- DHSc. - University of St. Augustine for the Health Sciences, 2002
- MS - Exercise Science - University of Montana, 1992
- BS - Physical Therapy - University of Montana, 1986
Certifications:
- Sports Therapy Certification, University of St. Augustine - 2000
Experience:
- Instructor - University of North Florida, Jacksonville, FL - August 2001 to July 2004. Has taught a variety of courses, with primary responibilities in the areas of kinesiology, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation and orthopedics. Participated in the writing of our recent accreditation self-study and has temporarily served in the position of ACCE for the program. Served on the program's admissions and curriculum committees and has co-chaired the College of Health Reserch and Scholarly Activities Committee. Maintained an active research agenda working with other faculty and students in the program.
- Associate Professor of On-line Education - University of St. Augustine - Instructor for the on-line Imaging course for the Master's level and transitional DPT Students. Consulted with the creator of the course on the develpment of course content and testing material.
- Visiting Instructor - University of North Florida - 1999-2001 - Taught in a variety of courses including modalities, therapeutic exercise, kinesiology, research and clinical integration courses. Supervised and consulted with graduate students on projects and research.
- Senior Physical Therapist - Baptist/St Vincent's Outpatient Services and Wolfson Children's Hospital/Nemours Children's Clinic - Jacsonville, FL - 1995-1999 - Primarily treated adolescent orthopedic and sport therapy patients. Help start a pediatric pain management team and hemophilia clinic at Nemours Children's Clinic. Participated in a number of reserch projects at Nemours.
- Assistant Professor - Institute of Physical Therapy, St. Augustine, FL - 1994-1995 - taught entry-level classes in basic assessment and skills, orthopaedic evaluation and therapeutic exercise. I served on the admissions committee and maintained a part-time practice.
- Adjunct Lecturer - Shenandoah University - 1993-1994 - taught introductory evaluation and treatment class, assisted in anatomy labs, and advised research groups.
- Outpaptient Therapist - Winchester Medical Center, Winchester, VA - 1993-1994 - Evaluation and treatement of orthopedic outpatient and inpatients. clinical instructor for PT students.
- Fellow in Sports Physical Therapy - Kentucky Rehabilitation Services, Ft. Mitchell, KY - 1992 - Selected to participate in a new fellowship program with Bob Mangine, PT, ATC. Fellowship included advanced clinical training, athletic training at Northern Kentucky University and I conducted clinical research projects.
- Western Montana Sports Medicine - Missoula, Mt - 1990-1992 - Evaluated and treated orthopedic and athletic patients in a health club setting.
- Deaconess Medical Center - Billings, MT - 1986-1989 - Worked with a variety of patient populations in a large medical center including the cardipulmonary programs. Assisted in the development of a work hardening program and satellite outpatient clinic.
Teaching Responsibilities:
Professional Activities/Memberships:
- APTA - 1985 - currently
- Sports Physical Therapy Section and Education Section Member
- Physical Therapy License: Florida, Montana and Idaho
Research Interests:
- Helgeson KM, Etrych M, Mauras N: Estrogen Replacement in Hypogonadal Girls Treated with GH: Effects on the Musculoskeletal System. A Sub-Study of: Estrogen Replacement in Hypogonadal Girls Treated with GH: Defferential Effects of Mode of Estrogen Delivery - Funded by Eli Lilly Research Laboratories.
- Smith AR, Helgeson KM. Adopting the Disablement Model in Orthopedic Practice: A Qualitative Analysis. Study funded by the Linda Crane Grant from the Florida Physical Therapy Association.
- An Evidenced-Based Approach to Patients with Deconditioning, Chapter of Physical Rehabilitation: From Research to Practice, Michelle Cameron Editor, WB Saunders.
- Smith AR, Helgeson KM. Elements of Physical Therapy Management Found in Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy Case Reports: A Retrospective Analysis. Preparing manuscript for the Journal of Orthopedics and Sports Physical Therapy.
- Helgeson, KM, Voight M, Jackson D, Fortney S. Physical Therapy for Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome in Adolescent Female Patients. Preparing for re-submission of the Journal of Orthopedics and Sports Physical Therapy.
- Recent Publications & Presentations:
- Quiles R, Helgeson KM, Joyce CM: Effect of Localized Extremity Muscle Fatigue on Proprioception, Poster presentation at APTA Combine Sections Meeting - 2003 Tampa, Florida
- Smith AR, Helgeson KM. Elements of Physical Therapy Managemetn Found in Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy Case Reports: A Retrospective Analysis. Poster Presentation at APTA Combined Sections Meeting - 2003 Tampa, Florida
- Montgomery R, Tate R, Helgeson KM. The Fitness Wheel Poster for Kids, Poster Presentation at APTA Combined Sections Meeting - 2003 Tampa, Florida
- Suchomel I, Justak T, Kelgeson KM. Emploment Criteria Expectations of New Physical Therapy Graduates: Employer and Student Perspectives, Poster Presentation at APTA Combined Secitons Meeting - 2003 Tampa, Florida
- Helgeson KM, Forney WS. "Physical Therapy for Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome in Adolescent Females" -2001 Breg Excellence in Research Award- Sports Physicall Therapy Section of the APTA. Funded by the Small Grant Award of the Sports Physical Therapy Section. Presented at APTA Combined Sections Meeting - 2001, San Antonio, TX.
- Hayes VY, Urban RJ, Jiang J, Marcell TJ, Helgeson K, Mauras N. Recombinant human growth hormone and recombinant human insulin-like growth factor I diminished the catablic effects of hypogonadism in man: metabolica and molecular effects. Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism. 86,5:2211-2219. 2001
- Mauras N. Hayes V, Welch S, Rini A, Helgeson KM, Vieira NE, Yergey AL. "IGF-1 and GH treatment in GH deficient humans: Differential effects on protein, glucose, lipid and calcium metabolism" Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism 85,4:1686-1694, 2000
- Mauras N, Hayes V, Welch S, Rini A, Helgeson KM, Dokler MA, Veldhius, Urban RJ. "Testosterone deficiency in young men: Marked alterations in whole body protein kinetics, strenght and adiposity" Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, 1886-1892, 1998
- Helgeson KM, "The Relationship Between Isokinetic and Functional Testing in Knee Patients" - funding grant from the Nemours Foundation. Poster Presentation, APTA Combined Sections, 1998
- Helgeson KM, Spotswood CK. "A survey of Adolescent Ankle Patients Who Have Received Physical Therapy" - Platform Presentaion at the Florida Physical Therapy Association Fall Conference - 1997
- Helgeson KM, Gajdosik R. "The Stretch-Shortening Cycle of the Quadriceps Femoris Muscle Group Measured by Isokinetic Dynamometry" Journal of Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy, 17:17-23, 1993
- Helgeson KM, Mangine RM, Eifert-Mangine MA. "Levels of Stisfaction and Activity Using Functional Knee Braces" - Poster Presention, APTA Combined Sections, San Antonio, TX, 1993
- Diabetes and Excercise - Benefits and Precautions.
Professional Positions Held:
- ABPTS - Sports Physical Therapy Clinical Specialist - 1997
- ABPTS - Member of the Specialization Academy of Content Experts - 2004-2005
- Montana Chapter - Board of Directors, Treasurer and Chair of Finance Committee - 1990-1992
- Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy - Standard Setting Committee on TOEFL, TWE and TSE - 1996
Community Activities
- Vice President - Divine Mercy House, maternity home for teenagers.
- Facilitator & Speaker - Christ renews his parish, St. Joseph's Church
- Baseball Coach - Mandarin Athletic Association
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