University of Maryland School of Medicine



Curriculum VitaeCara Elizabeth Felter, PT, DPT, MPH, NCS, PCSAssistant Professor, Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation ScienceUniversity of Maryland School of MedicineDate:April 12, 2016Contact information:100 Penn StBaltimore, MD 21201Phone: (410) 706-7165Fax:410-706-6387Email: cfelter@som.umaryland.eduEDUCATION:2001B.S., Biology, Shorter University (Summa Cum Laude) 2004D.P.T., Belmont University School of Physical Therapy2009M.P.H., Johns Hopkins School of Public HealthLICENSURE: Licensed Physical Therapist (Maryland)POST GRADUATE EDUCATION AND TRAINING2012-2013Residency, Pediatrics, Kennedy Krieger Institute/Johns Hopkins HospitalCERTIFICATIONS2006-2008Certified Brain Injury Specialist (CBIS)2007APTA Certified Clinical Instructor2012Board Certified in Neurologic Physical Therapy (NCS)2013Board Certified in Pediatric Physical Therapy (PCS)EMPLOYMENT HISTORYFaculty Positions:1/2011 – 3/2016Adjunct InstructorUniversity of Maryland, School of Medicine, Department of Physical Therapy4/2016 – presentAssistant ProfessorUniversity of Maryland, School of Medicine, Department of Physical TherapyClinical Positions:8/2004 - 12/2004Staff physical therapist, Novacare1/2005 - 3/2006Staff physical therapist, Adventist Rehabilitation Hospital of Maryland3/2006 - 12/2006Staff physical therapist, Riderwood Village1/2007 - 12/2008Staff physical therapist, Kennedy Krieger Institute1/2009 - 6/2012Senior physical therapist, Kennedy Krieger Institute6/2012 – 6/2013Resident, Pediatrics, Kennedy Krieger Institute6/2013 – 3/2016Senior physical therapist, Kennedy Krieger InstitutePROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP1999 – 2010Member, Alpha Chi Honor Society, Chapter Vice-President 20012001 - 2004Member, Tennessee Physical Therapy Association2001 - presentMember, American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)2004 - presentMember, APTA of Maryland 2005 - presentMember, Neurology Section of APTAHONORS AND AWARDS2001H.Y. Benedict Fellow Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Research2009Emerging Leader Award, American Physical Therapy Association2014Outstanding Alumnus Award, Belmont University School of Physical TherapyADMINISTRATIVE SERVICELocal and National ServiceNational Service2015 - present Maryland Delegate, APTA National House of DelegatesLocal Service2005 - presentMember, Continuing Education Committee of the APTA of Maryland2005 - 2009Guiding Eyes for the Blind Puppy Raiser 2007 - 2010Guiding Eyes for the Blind Class Helper2009 - 2010Facility coordinator for APTA Clinical Instructor Credentialing Course2010 - 2012Pets on Wheels Volunteer, handler of trained therapy dogs during visits to local library and nursing homes2010 - 2013Secretary, APTA of Maryland Board of Directors2014 - present Kennedy Krieger Institute Race Team Pit CrewPit Crew Captain, Baltimore Marathon 2014TEACHING SERVICEUndergraduate Student Teaching1998 - 2001Lab assistant, Shorter University, Department of Natural SciencesGraduate Student Teaching2011 - 2016 Adjunct Instructor, University of Maryland, PTRS DPT programPUBLICATIONSPeer-reviewed Journal Articles Recio AC, Felter CE, Schneider AC, McDonald JW. (2012). “High-voltage Electrical Stimulation for the Management of Stage III and IV Pressure Ulcers Among Adults with Spinal Cord Injury: Demonstration of its Utility for Recalcitrant Wounds Below the Level of Injury,” Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 35(1): 58-63. Recio AC, Felter CE, Alana ANC, Crane DA, Stiens SA. (2014). “Transfemoral Amputation Following Chronic Spinal Cord Injury: A Prosthetic Solution for Improved Balance, Seating, Dynamic Function and Body Image” Journal of Spine, 4:195Non-peer reviewed journal articlesRecio AC, Sachs C, Felter C, Obst K (2010). “Movement Restored: Using Aquatics for Physical and Psychological Restoration” Advance for Physical Therapy and Rehabilitative Medicine, 21(24):23.INVITED SPEECHESLocal:Felter, C and Zakorchemny, T, Literature Review of OT and PT Therapeutic Interventions for Children with Spina Bifida, 20th Annual Maryland Statewide School Based Therapy Conference, Clarksville, MD, 2014National:Felter, C, Pediatrics and Aquatics, Hydroworx Aquatic Therapy Summit, Pensacola, FL, 2011Abstract/Proffered Communications:Felter, C. (2001) “The Effect of Patient Education in the Management of Diabetes Mellitus,” Presented at The Alpha Chi Regional Conference, Chattanooga, TN. Felter, C, Harper K, Glover C, and Landes J. (2004) “Standing Versus Side-lying Stretch Techniques to Lengthen the Tensor Fascia Lata in Women” poster at Combined Sections Meeting, Nashville, TN.Becker, D, Felter, C, Inches, S, and Schneider, A. (2010) “Recovery of Meaningful Function 17 Years Post-Spinal Cord Injury Using Activity Based Restorative Therapy” poster at Combined Sections Meeting, San Diego, CA.Recio, A, Felter, C, Inches, S, and Schneider, A. (2011) “High-voltage Electrical Stimulation for the Management of Stage III and IV Pressure Ulcers Among Adults with Spinal Cord Injury,” poster at American Spinal Cord Injury Professionals Annual Conference, Las Vegas, NV.Felter C, Bentley J, Sadowsky, C, McDonald, J and Wegener, ST (2012). “Role of Hope in Traditional Versus Restorative Rehabilitation Participants Following Spinal Cord Injury,” poster at American Spinal Cord Injury Professionals Annual Conference, Las Vegas, NV.CONTINUING EDUCATION:2005Adventist Rehabilitation Hospital of MarylandRunning for AmputeesRockville, MD2005Williamsburg Conference/Virginia Commonwealth UniversityRehabilitation of the Adult and Child with Brain Injury – Practical Solutions to Real World ProblemsWilliamsburg, VA2006The Brain Injury Association of MarylandAnnual State Conference: Building Bridges, Linking LivesLinthicum Heights, MD2006Erickson Retirement CommunityOsteoporosis: A Comprehensive Treatment StrategySpringfield, VA2007APTA of MarylandIntroduction to the Examination and Treatment of Benign Paroxysmal Positional VertigoBaltimore, MD2007APTAClinical Instructor Education and Credentialing ProgramBaltimore, MD2009Medstar Harbor HospitalIf You Can’t Breathe You Can’t FunctionBaltimore, MD2010CSM APTAProgramming on SCI, stroke, pediatrics, gait analysisSan Diego, CA2010Kennedy Krieger InstituteAquatics for PediatricsBaltimore, MD2011Kennedy Krieger InstituteAdvanced Concepts in AquaticsBaltimore, MD2011APTA of MarylandCross Sectional CT and MR Imaging of the Brain: Implications for RehabilitationBaltimore, MD2011American Spinal Cord Injury ProfessionalsProgramming regarding community re-integration, psychosocial aspects of SCI/living with paralysisLas Vegas, NV2012Kennedy Krieger InstituteContemporary Trends in Spinal Cord InjuryBaltimore, MD2012Kennedy Krieger InstituteKinesiotaping Level I and IIBaltimore, MD2012American Spinal Cord Injury ProfessionalsProgramming regarding advances in SCI rehab, motivational interviewing for the SCI populationLas Vegas, NV2012APTA of MarylandPediatric Athletic Injuries and Concussion ManagementBaltimore, MD2013APTA of MarylandDry Needling Overview and UpdatesBaltimore, MD2014APTA of MarylandPhysical Therapy for Runners and Prosthetic PrescriptionSilver Spring, MD2014Howard County Community College/Maryland State Steering Committee for OT and PT School Based Programs/Maryland State Department of EducationNeurology Update: What OTs and PTs Need to Know About Concussion, Chiari Malformations, and Neural Tube DefectsClarksville, MD2014APTA of MarylandEffective Management of Vestibular DisordersBaltimore, MD2015Kennedy Krieger InstituteBioness L300 Plus Certification CourseBaltimore, MD2015The Brain Injury Association of MarylandAnnual State Conference: Making it Happen…Making it CountTimonium, MD2015APTA of MarylandDiagnostic Ultrasound for Dry NeedlingBaltimore, MD2015APTA of MarylandAutism – A Crisis in Healthcare and EducationBaltimore, MD2015Kennedy Krieger InstituteAdvanced Technologies in Neurologic TreatmentBaltimore, MD2015Belmont UniversityOculomotor Impairments in ConcussionNashville, TN2015Belmont UniversityUpper and Lower Extremity Anatomy Lab ReviewNashville, TN2015APTA of MarylandPQRS UpdateBaltimore, MD2015Kennedy Krieger InstituteDosing Rehabilitation Interventions for Individuals with Cerebral PalsyBaltimore, MD2016Mid Atlantic Consortium of Clinical EducationIt Takes a Village: Mentorship for Clinical EducatorsBaltimore, MD2016APTA of MarylandTreatment of Headaches: Sub-cranial and Craniomandibular RegionsLutherville, MD2016APTA of MarylandA Taste of TMR for TotsGlen Burnie, MD2016Kennedy Krieger InstituteMeasuring What matters in the Daily Lives of Children and YouthBaltimore, MD ................
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