Karla S. Laubenthal, MS, PT, PCS

Associate
Graduate Program in Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Science

Education & Training

• 1972-75 Wartburg College, Waverly, IA
• 1975-77 Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Therapy with Honors, University of Illinois at the Medical Center, Chicago, IL
• 1979-82 Master of Science Degree in Physical Therapy Developmental Disabilities, Long Island University, Brooklyn, NY
• 1977 Trained in Pediatric NDT
• 1996 Certified Pediatric Specialist (APTA)
• 2008 Certified Educator of Infant Massage

Teaching Responsibilities

• DPT- Pediatric Physical Therapy (101:200)

Academic & Professional Activities

• Memberships: APTA Pediatric Section, Association for the Advancement of Rehabilitation Technology (RESNA), Neurodevelopmental Treatment Association, American Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine, Infant Massage USA and SACE (Specialization Academy of Content Experts)
• University Committees: Faculty, Staff & Student Affairs Committee, Curriculum & Instruction Committee, Faculty Committee, ILEND Physical Therapy Training Director
• Clinical Activities: Clinical Research in Muscular Dystrophy, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA

Selected Publications

• Behrens, Karla S: Wheeled Mobility Devices. In: What You Should Know About Your Child with Spina Bifida.
• Subject Matter Expert: Ortho Section, APTA, Home Study Course 10.2 "Orthopedic Interventions for Pediatric Patients", 2000.