Kara
Downie,
P.T., M.P.T.
Physical Therapist
Rehabilitation
Children's Healthcare of Cobb
404-785-8950
kara.downie@choa.org
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Education and Training
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Master of Physical Therapy:
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill,
2003.
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Bachelor of Science, Exercise Science:
Appalachian State University,
2001.
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Interests
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Early intervention for developmental delays
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Pediatric rehabilitation for traumatic brain injuries, cerebral palsy, oncology, and brachial plexus injury.
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Pediatric kinesiotaping and manual therapy
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Society
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American Physical Therapy Association
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Certification
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APTA Certified Clinical Instructor
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Roles and Responsibilities
- Provide rehabilitation for infants to young adults
- Serves a clinical instructor for physical therapy students
- Serves as a clinical care coordinator for the site
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Career Highlights
- Served as a physical therapist on two short-term medical trips in East Asia working with children with neuromuscular disorders
- Served as a physical therapist working in a pro-bono clinic, hospital, and school system for 2.5 years in Pennsylvania
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