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Contact

kbrizzolara@twu.edu
214-689-7722
IHSD 8814

Biography

Kelli Brizzolara, PT, PhD, OCS is an Associate Professor in the School of Physical Therapy at 草莓传媒官网下载. Her professional experience in physical therapy is focused on orthopedic manual physical therapy working with adults in various out-patient settings. Her research has examined the efficacy of therapeutic interventions for those with spinal pain. More recently, she is also interested in health promotion and wellness in  physical therapy students. She is currently serving as a Dean's Distinguished Fellow and is a member of the Research Committee for the American Academy of the Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists (AAOMPT). This year, she was selected to be a member of the American Council on Education's (ACUE) Course in Effective Teaching where she is studying best practices for teaching in higher education.

Education

Ph.D., Physical Therapy, 草莓传媒官网下载, Dallas, Texas
M.S., Physical Therapy, 草莓传媒官网下载, Houston, Texas
B.S., Exercise Physiology, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas

Research Interests

Musculoskeletal conditions; Manual Therapy; Therapeutic Exercise; Deep Abdominal Muscles; Physical Activity; Mindfulness

Latest Articles

Pain Medicine (2025)
Cory Alcon, Christopher Zoch, Riley Luetkenhaus, Emily Lyman, Kelli Brizzolara

Journal of Manual & Manipulative Therapy (2025)
Jace Brown, Gary Kearns, Kelli Brizzolara, Mark Weber, Sharon Wang-Price

Characterizing chronic pelvic pain: the relationship between extrapelvic muscle stiffness, pain level, health history and pelvic floor symptoms in women with chronic pelvic pain
Journal of Women's & Pelvic Health Physical Therapy (2024)
Laurel Proulx, Kelli Brizzolara, Mary Thompson, Sharon Wang-Price, Patricia Rodriguez

JOSPT Open (2024)
Allison Butcher, Wayne Brewer, Rupal Patel, Kelli Brizzolara, Gregory Marchetti

Effectiveness of spinal stabilization exercises on movement performance in adults with chronic low back pain
International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy (2023)
Khalid Alkhathami, Yousef Alshehre, Sharon Wang-Price, Kelli Brizzolara, Mark Weber

Effectiveness of spinal stabilization exercises on dynamic balance in adults with chronic low back pain
International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy (2023)
Yousef Alshehree, Khalid Alkhatkami, Kelli Brizzolara, Sharon Wang-Price, Mark Weber

Journal of Women's Health (2023)
Laurel Proulx, Kelli Brizzolara, Mary Thompson, Sharon Wang-Price, Patricia Rodriguez

International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy (2021)
Yousef Alshehre, Khalid Alkhathami, Kelli Brizzolara, Sharon Wang-Price, Mark Weber

Journal of Women's Health Physical Therapy (2021)
Jennifer Lacross, Laurel Proulx, Kelli Brizzolara

International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy (2021)
Khalid Alkhatkami, Yousef Alshehre, Sharon Wang-Price, Kelli Brizzolara

Journal of Manual & Manipulative Therapy (2020)
Sharon Wang-Price, Jason Zafereo, Zach Couch, Kelli Brizzolara, Taylor Heins

Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics (2019)
Sharon Wang-Price, Jason Zafereo, Kelli Brizzolara, Brendan Mackin, Larry Lawson

Journal of Women's Health Physical Therapy (2019)
Kelli Brizzolara, Sharon Wang-Price, Jason Zafereo

Physical Therapy in Sport (2019)
Joseph Hannon, Sharon Wang-Price, Chad Swank, Kelli Brizzolara, Craig Garrison

Journal of Manual & Manipulative Therapy (2018)
Jason Zafereo, Sharon Wang-Price, Toni Roddey, Kelli Brizzolara

Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies (2018)
Sharon Wang-Price, Jason Zafereo, Kelli Brizzolara, Elizabeth Anderson

Journal of Pediatric Physical Therapy (2018)
Julie Brown, Mary Thompson, Kelli Brizzolara

Journal of Women's Health Physical Therapy (2018)
Kelli Brizzolara, Sharon Wang-Price, Toni Roddey, Ann Medley

Journal of Manual & Manipulative Therapy (2017)
Sharon Wang-Price, Jason Zafareo, Kelli Brizzolara

International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation (2015)
Kelli Brizzolara, Sharon Wang-Price, Toni S Roddey

Externally Funded Projects

Effects of Spinal Stabilization Exercises on Dynamic Balance and Functional Performance in Adults with Subacute and Chronic Low Back Pain: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Texas Physical Therapy Foundation | 2018
Role: Co-Investigator

Internally Funded Projects

Protokinetics Zeno Walkway
草莓传媒官网下载 TARGET | 2018
Research Grant

Predictive validity of lumbopelvic stress tests to determine those who benefit from lumbar traction: a pilot study
草莓传媒官网下载 Research Enhancement Program | $10,000.00 | 2016
Research Grant

Professional Affiliations

• Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy, APTA
• Texas Physical Therapy Association (TPTA)