Associate Professor
Physical Therapy
Academic Credentials
BS, Emory University
DPT, EdD, Marymount University
Board Certified Neurological Clinical Specialist
Licensed Physical Therapist in VA
Biography
Dr. Kelly Negley is a proud graduate of Marymount University’s Doctor of Physical Therapy program. She joined the full-time faculty in 2015 after serving as an adjunct instructor for five years. Clinically, she has extensive experience in both outpatient and acute care settings, including work at MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital in Washington, D.C., and Virginia Hospital Center in Arlington, VA.
Dr. Negley’s clinical expertise includes the rehabilitation of adults with neurological conditions, vestibular and facial rehabilitation, and comprehensive wheelchair seating and positioning. She is also experienced in patient management within the acute care environment.
In collaboration with fellow faculty, Dr. Negley has received grants from the Marymount University Faculty Development Committee to investigate the use of portable harness systems in children with participation limitations and to evaluate outcomes related to interprofessional education. She is also a contributing author to several respected rehabilitation textbooks, and is actively involved in the APTA.
Teaching Area
Foundational Anatomy & Clinical Neuroscience
Evaluation & Management of Patients in Acute Care
Research Interests
Facial Reanimation
Harnessed mobility in the pediatric patient population
Live Lecture Recording and Best Practices in Physical Therapy Education
Publications
Written Publications:
For a list of Full List of Written Publications See: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7327-2769
Presentations:
Negley K. The Impact of Video Resources on the Stress and Anxiety of Physical Therapy Students. Presented as a Poster at APTA Combined Sections Meeting, Boston, MA. February 2024.
Negley K. & Moran N. Are you Listening? Innovative Lecture Capture Technology in Health Science Education. Platform Presentation: for: Virginia Tech Conference on Higher Education 2023, Blacksburg, VA.
Donovan S, Craig J, Negley K. Innovation Among the Deceased – Anatomy Education Revisited. Education session: for APTA ELC 2018, Jacksonville, FL.
>Negley K & Ries JD. Motor Relearning after Hypoglossal-Facial Nerve Anastomosis: A Case Report. Poster presentation: APTA CSM 2019, Washington, DC
