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Kathleen Geist

  • Department of Rehabilitation Medicine
    Associate Professor
  • kgeist@emory.edu
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Academic Appointment

  • Interim Assistant Director, Rehabilitation Medicine, Division of Physical Therapy, Emory University, Atlanta
  • Associate Professor, Emory University
  • Program Coordinator, Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residency, Rehabilitation Medicine, Division of Physical Therapy, Emory University, Atlanta

Education

Degrees

  • DPT from University of Indianapolis, Indianapolis
  • BS from Georgia State University, Atlanta
  • BS from Auburn University, Auburn

Research

Focus

  • My research focus includes the biomechanical analysis of the lower extremity using the Oxford Foot Model and Vicon Motion Analysis system. Currently, I am serving as a co-investigator in a research project that is assessing the biomechanical effects of static stretching of the gastrocnemius on the position of the midfoot in patients with a history of cumulative trauma in the lower extremities.

Publications

  • The utilization of dry needling and an upper extremity exercise program for individuals with cervicogenic headaches: A pilot study.
    Cranio Volume: 42 Page(s): 470 - 480
    07/01/2024 Authors: Geist K; Frierson E; Hudson O; Lavin S; Myers M; McDaniel L; Carter V
  • Short-term effects of dry needling at a spinal and peripheral site on functional outcome measures, strength, and proprioception among individuals with a lateral ankle sprain.
    J Bodyw Mov Ther Volume: 26 Page(s): 158 - 166
    04/01/2021 Authors: Geist KT; Frierson EM; Goudiss HL; Kitchen H; Wilkins M; Pruszynski D; Carter VM
  • Clinical narratives in residency education: Exploration of the learning process.
    Physiother Theory Pract Volume: 35 Page(s): 1202 - 1217
    12/01/2019 Authors: Furze JA; Greenfield BH; Barr JB; Geist K; Gale J; Jensen GM
  • SPINAL AND PERIPHERAL DRY NEEDLING VERSUS PERIPHERAL DRY NEEDLING ALONE AMONG INDIVIDUALS WITH A HISTORY OF LATERAL ANKLE SPRAIN: A RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL.
    Int J Sports Phys Ther Volume: 12 Page(s): 1034 - 1047
    12/01/2017 Authors: Rossi A; Blaustein S; Brown J; Dieffenderfer K; Ervin E; Griffin S; Frierson E; Geist K; Johanson M
  • Clinical Effects of Dry Needling Among Asymptomatic Individuals With Hamstring Tightness: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
    J Sport Rehabil Volume: 26 Page(s): 507 - 517
    11/01/2017 Authors: Geist K; Bradley C; Hofman A; Koester R; Roche F; Shields A; Frierson E; Rossi A; Johanson M
  • The effect of subtalar joint position on dorsiflexion of the ankle/rearfoot versus midfoot/forefoot during gastrocnemius stretching.
    Foot Ankle Int Volume: 35 Page(s): 63 - 70
    01/01/2014 Authors: Johanson MA; DeArment A; Hines K; Riley E; Martin M; Thomas J; Geist K
  • The effect of goniometric alignment on passive ankle dorsiflexion range of motion among patients following ankle arthrodesis or arthroplasty.
    Foot Ankle Spec Volume: 5 Page(s): 175 - 179
    06/01/2012 Authors: Conley KA; Geist K; Shaw JN; Labib SA; Johanson MA
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