Karen L. Crilly, PT, DPT, MAPT, BScPT, ATP
Physical Therapist - Advanced Clinical Specialist
Assistive Technology Professional
Advanced Certification in the Rigo Concepts Level 1, Level 2, & Level 3 – Schroth Therapy*
Certified APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor Level 2
Certified Kinesio Taping Practitioner
Phone:
832-227-1900
Languages: English, Spanish
Departments:
Office location:
18200 Katy Fwy
Houston, TX 77094
Get to know Karen L. Crilly, PT, DPT, MAPT, BScPT, ATP
Karen Crilly is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who has dedicated her professional life to forming a strong background and expertise in the assessment and treatment of infants and children with chronic and complex development and/or neuro-motor impairment.
She possesses extensive experience in a great variety of pediatric areas, including pediatric outpatient, home health, early intervention, pediatric aquatic therapy, schools’ system, sensory gyms, pediatric acute care at Level I Trauma hospital/NICU Level 4 and pediatric in-patient rehabilitation. She also serves as a national instructor for Summit Professional Education covering pediatric neurodevelopmental topics.
Above all, she is a strong advocate for patients' rights and safety, educating and assisting families to find the resources needed to allow their child to succeed. She takes great care in the day-to-day management of her patients, encouraging them to participate actively in their health care, with the purpose of seeking and providing opportunities for learning and helping the children reach their maximum potential. She is a patient, caring therapist who believes that each child must be given the opportunity to develop to his or her fullest gross motor potential.
When assessing and treating children, she looks at the child as a whole and incorporates all areas of development to promote functional movement and growth in a child. Her work is primarily focused on the evaluation and treatment of infants and children with chronic complex conditions that includes but is not limited to cerebral palsy, neuromotor impaired development, chromosomal, acquired or traumatic brain injury, motor postural control deficits, and neuromuscular, idiopathic, syndromic or congenital scoliosis.
Her current research interest is in the development of new treatment strategies for the pediatric neurorehabilitation of the child with chronic and complex conditions.
* Schroth Therapy:
*C1 and L1 certified therapists are able to treat idiopathic adolescent scoliosis
*C2 certified therapists are able to treat idiopathic adolescent scoliosis, post-surgical patients, adult scoliosis, and treat with group sessions
Education
| School | Education | Degree | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temple University, Philadelphia, PA | DPT | Doctorate of Physical Therapy | 2011 |
| New York University | Masters | Advanced Master Degree in Physical Therapy (with concentration in developmental disabilities) | 2000 |
| University of Puerto Rico | Bachelors | Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy | 1997 |
| American Physical Therapy Association | Certification | APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor | 2006 |
Organizations
| Organization Name | Role |
|---|---|
| American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) | Member; Texas Chapter Member |
* Texas Children’s Hospital physicians’ licenses and credentials are reviewed prior to practicing at any of our facilities. Sections titled From the Doctor, Professional Organizations and Publications were provided by the physician’s office and were not verified by Texas Children’s Hospital.
“The Effect of Kinesthetic and Visual Feedback on Manually Applied Forces” Martinez K., McDonough AL., Batavia M., Charles J., 2001 Annual Conference of Physical Therapy: Scientific Meeting & Exposition of the American Physical Therapy Association, June 2001.