Lee Rielly
Biography
Hello. My name is Dr. Lee Rielly. I am the instructor for PTH6561 Evidence-Based Examination and Outcomes for the Cervical Spine, Thoracic Spine and Temporomandibular Joint. This course is one of the five courses that comprise the curriculum for the Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) in Orthopedic Physical Therapy offered by the Department of Physical Therapy, Movement and Rehabilitation Sciences at Northeastern University. The Certificate of Advanced Studies program is designed for licensed Physical Therapists interested in developing advanced clinical and analytical skills in the field of Orthopedic Physical Therapy Practice. The goal of the program is to provide students with opportunity to obtain the knowledge, skills and expertise required to develop and implement safe, evidence-informed, cost-effective, value-based and patient-centered management programs within the scope of Orthopedic Physical Therapy Practice.
I am a licensed physical therapist with a twenty-two year professional career in physical therapy and rehabilitation. I received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Therapy from Northeastern University in 1996; a Master of Education Degree in Exercise Science from Louisiana State University in 2002; and a Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Physical Therapy from Nova Southeastern University in 2011. For the last eighteen years I have served as the Program Director for the Willis-Knighton Spine Institute in Shreveport, Louisiana. As Program Director, I provide administrative supervision and clinical leadership for a diverse team of professionals from the fields of physical therapy, nursing, social services and behavioral therapy in the operation and promotion of a CARF-Accredited Interdisciplinary Outpatient Medical Rehabilitation Program for adults with musculoskeletal spinal disorders. In April 2017, I assumed a leadership role as the Supervisor of Outpatient Rehabilitation Services for the Willis Knighton Rehabilitation Institute (https://www.wkhs.com/Locations/Rehabilitation-Institute). In August 2018, I assumed an expanded leadership role as the Assistant Director of the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation for the Willis-Knighton Health System (https://www.wkhs.com). My new responsibilities include providing administrative leadership and clinical supervision for the interdisciplinary teams of healthcare professionals serving the customers of the Willis-Knighton Health System through our Outpatient Rehabilitation Services and Programs (https://www.wkhs.com/physical-medicine-and-rehabilitation/outpatient-rehabilitation). I am excited to have the opportunity to share the knowledge, skills and expertise I have developed over my career with the students enrolled in the Certificate of Advanced Studies Program at Northeastern University.
I look forward to working with the instructional designers at Northeastern University and the other faculty members in the program as we developed a dynamic curriculum that will assist our students achieve their goal of receiving the Certificate of Advanced Studies in Orthopedic Physical Therapy. While there will be no specific office hours for this course, I am available to conference via Skype, FaceTime, BlackBoard Collaborate, or telephone in the evening between 8:00 to 10:00 PM (EST). I require that all requests for direct 1:1 conferences be made 24 hours in advance so that I can make arrangements to be available. I will respond to all written communication and correspondence within 24 hours (Monday – Friday) and 48 hours (Saturday – Sunday). Thank You.
Professional Experience
Assistant Director – Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Willis-Knighton Health System, Shreveport, Louisiana: 08/2018 to present
Team Leader – Outpatient Rehabilitation Services
Willis Knighton Rehabilitation Institute, Shreveport, Louisiana: 03/2017 to present
Independent Contractor/Lecturer
Crescent Health Consulting, New Orleans, LA: 01/2016 to present
Instructor/Lecturer
Northeastern University, College of Professional Studies, Boston, MA: 01/2015 to present
Program Leader – Spine Institute
Willis Knighton Medical Center, Shreveport, Louisiana: 10/2002 to present
Team Leader – Spine and Sports Medicine Program
Willis Knighton Medical Center, Shreveport, Louisiana: 11/1998 to 10/2002
Contract Physical Therapist
Willis Knighton Medical Center, Shreveport, Louisiana: 04/1998 to 11/1998
Contract Physical Therapist
Sacred Heart Hospital, Tomahawk, Wisconsin: 01/1998 to 03/1998
Clinical Director
Roslindale Physical Therapy, Roslindale, Massachusetts: 01/1997 to 12/1997
Staff Physical Therapist
Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts: 06/1996 to 12/1996
Professional Activities & Accomplishments
EDUCATION:
Doctor of Philosophy in Physical Therapy, 2011
Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Master of Education in Exercise Science, 2002
Louisiana State University, Shreveport, Louisiana
Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy, 1996
Northeastern University, Boston, Massachusetts
Honors received: Summa Cum Laude
Bouve College Honors Society
Sears B. Condit Honor Award
Bouve College Cooperative Education Award
LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION:
Licensed Physical Therapist
Louisiana State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners
Physical Therapy License # 03907R; 1998 to present
Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Division of Registration in Allied Health Professions
Physical Therapy License # 10938; 1996 to present
Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
Physical Therapy License # 5823-24; 1998 to 1999
Certified Spinal Rehabilitation Specialist
University of Florida Center for Exercise Science, 2001
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
National Strength and Conditioning Association, 1999
TEACHING EXPERIENCE:
Evidence-Based Examination and Outcomes for the Cervical Spine, Thoracic Spine and Temporomandibular Joint (PTH 6561)
Northeastern University, College of Professional Studies, Boston, MA
Winter 2015, Fall 2015, Winter 2017.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:
American Physical Therapy Association
Member; 1996 to present
Orthopedic Section Member; 1998 to present
Health Policy and Administration Section Member; 2004 to present
Research Section Member; 2004 to present
American Physical Therapy Association – Louisiana Chapter
Member; 1998 to present
American Physical Therapy Association – Massachusetts Chapter
Member; 1996 to 2007
PUBLICATIONS:
Arsenault K, Rielly L, Wise H. Effects of complete decongestive therapy on the incidence rate of hospitalization for the management of recurrent cellulitis in adults with lymphedema. Rehabilitation Oncology. 2011: 3; 14-20.
Rielly L. Influence of exercise training frequency and predictors of clinical outcome associated with lumbar extensor strengthening exercises in adults with chronic low back pain [dissertation]. Fort Lauderdale, FL: Nova Southeastern University; 2010.
Rielly L, Holcombe R. Exercise for low back pain: the effect of patient-specific exercise prescriptions using progressive resistance exercises [abstract]. Spine Journal. 2005; 5: 15S. Abstract 29.
Rielly L. Easing the transition to evidence-based practice in physical therapy: the Willis Knighton approach. HPA Resource. 2005; 5: 1-4.
Byrd R, Pierce K, Rielly L, Brady, J. Young weightlifter’s performance across time. Sports Biomechanics. 2003; 2: 133-140.
Rielly L. Injury profiles of pre-adolescent and adolescent weightlifters [thesis]. Shreveport, LA: Louisiana State University; 2002.
SCIENTIFIC PRESENTATIONS:
Reed ML, Stout AA, Tauzell R, Rielly L. Exercise-based Management of Lumbar Spine Pain: An Algorithmic Approach to Decision Making. Platform presentation. North American Spine Society – Annual Conference; October 2012.
Rielly L. Influence of Exercise Training Frequency and Predictors of Clinical Outcome Associated with Lumbar Extensor Strengthening Exercises in Adults with Chronic Low Back Pain. Dissertation defense. Nova Southeastern University; October 2010.
Rielly L. Sex Differences in Response to Trunk Strengthening Exercises in the Management of Nonspecific Low Back Pain. Platform presentation. American Physical Therapy Association – Combined Sections Meeting; February 2007.
Rielly L. Sex Differences in Response to Cervical Spinal Strengthening Exercises in the Management of Nonspecific Neck Pain. Poster presentation. American Physical Therapy Association – Combined Sections Meeting; February 2007.
Rielly L, Holcombe R. Exercise for Low Back Pain: the Effect of Patient-Specific Exercise Prescriptions Using Progressive Resistance Exercises. Platform presentation. North American Spine Society Annual Conference; September 2005.
Rielly L. Injury Profiles of Pre-Adolescent and Adolescent Weightlifters. Thesis defense. Louisiana State University; June 2002.
INVITED PRESENTATIONS:
Rielly L. Management of Adults with Low Back Pain in a Primary Care Setting. Tulane University, Center for Continuing Education – Pain Management in Primary Care Symposium; April 2018.
Rielly L. Role of Physical Therapy in the Management of Adults with Chronic Low Back Pain. Tulane University, Center for Continuing Education – Pain Management in Primary Care Symposium; April 2018.
Rielly L. Management of Adults with Low Back Pain in a Primary Care Setting. Willis Knighton Medical Center – Pain Management in Primary Care Symposium; April 2017.
Rielly L. Role of Physical Therapy in the Management of Adults with Chronic Low Back Pain. Willis Knighton Medical Center – Pain Management in Primary Care Symposium; April 2017.
Rielly L. Preoperative and Postoperative Management of Adults with Cervical Disc Herniations, Cervical Spondylosis and Cervical Myelopathy. Willis Knighton Medical Center – Clinical Education Seminar; October 2014.
Rielly L. Treatment-Based Classification Systems for the Management of Low Back Pain. Willis Knighton Medical Center – Clinical Education Seminar; August 2013.
Rielly L. Evidence-informed Management of the Aging Spine. Willis Knighton Medical Center – Community Education Seminar; March 2013.
Rielly L. Evidence-informed Management of the Aging Spine. Willis Knighton Medical Center – Community Education Seminar; December 2012.
Rielly L. Exercise-based Management of Lumbar Spine Pain: An Algorithmic Approach to Decision Making. Willis Knighton Medical Center – Clinical Education Seminar; October 2012.
Rielly L. Evidence-informed Management of Adults with Cervical Spondylosis and Myelopathy. Willis Knighton Medical Center – Clinical Education Seminar; April 2012.
Rielly L. Evidence-informed Management of Adults with Degenerative Lumbar Spinal Stenosis. Willis Knighton Medical Center – Clinical Education Seminar; April 2011.
Rielly L. Psychosocial Variables Associated with Poor Clinical Outcomes in Adults with Neck and Low Back Pain Disorders. Willis Knighton Medical Center – Clinical Education Seminar; April 2010.
Rielly L. Evidence-informed Management of Adults with Neck Pain. Results from the Task Force on Neck Pain and its Associated Disorders. Willis Knighton Medical Center – Clinical Education Seminar; October 2008.
Rielly L. Evidence-informed Application of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) in the Management of Adults with Musculoskeletal and Neuropathic Pain. Willis Knighton Medical Center – Clinical Education Seminar; November 2007.
Rielly L. Evidence-informed Management of Adults with Lumbar Disc Herniations, Lumbar Spinal Stenosis, and Lumbar Spondylolisthesis. Results of the Spine Patients Outcomes Research Trial (SPORT). Willis Knighton Medical Center – Clinical Education Seminar; October 2007.
Rielly L. Evidence-informed Application of Ultrasound Therapy in Adults with Musculoskeletal Pain. Willis Knighton Medical Center – Clinical Education Seminar; April 2007.
Rielly L. Patient Selection: Keys to Improving Outcomes in the Management of Low Back Pain Disorders. Willis Knighton Medical Center – Clinical Education Seminar; December 2006.
Rielly L. Use of a Multi-Test Regimen of Pain Provocation Tests as an Aid to Reduce Unnecessary Minimally Invasive Sacroiliac Procedures. Willis Knighton Medical Center – Clinical Education Seminar; February 2006.
Rielly L. Screening for Depression in Patients with Chronic Neck and Low Back Pain Disorders. Willis Knighton Medical Center – Clinical Education Seminar; January 2006.
Rielly L. Cervical Myelopathy: Epidemiology, Diagnosis and Management. Willis Knighton Medical Center – Clinical Education Seminar; December 2005.
Rielly L. Evidence-informed Management of Low Back Pain Disorders. Willis Knighton Medical Center – Community Education Seminar; June 2005.
Rielly L. Clinical Decision-Making in the Use of Manual Therapy for the Management of Low Back Pain. Willis Knighton Medical Center – Clinical Education Seminar; June 2004.
Rielly L. Evidence-based Rehabilitation of Cervical Spinal Disorders. Willis Knighton Medical Center – Clinical Education Seminar; April 2003.
