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K o k o t
skokots@gmail.com 646-295-7669

Q U A L I F I C A T I O N S S U M M A R Y

10+ years in the theatre and dance worlds have provided me with a deep kinesthetic sense, good-
listening and observational skills, and a deep understanding of the human condition

Insight and empathy for people with physical disabilities

E D U C A T I O N
Duke University, School of Medicine, Durham, NC
Doctor of Physical Therapy, May 2016 (Expected)
Northwestern University, Evanston, IL
Bachelor of Science in Speech, Theatre Major; Musical Theatre Certificate, 1996

C L I N I C A L E X P E R I E N C E
Concentra Physical Therapy, Durham, NC
January April 2016
Outpatient Orthopedics, 12 weeks of Clinical Rotation
Urgent care medical setting
Population spanning all ages; Trauma-related injuries, repetitive & over-exertion injuries, chronic pain and
functional limitations, return-to-work, workmans comp related injuries
Provided manual techniques including spinal and peripheral joint mobilizations, soft tissue mobilization, PNF
and muscle energy techniques, kinesiotaping, exercise-based therapy, evidence-based practice, regular
consultation with physicians
Body mechanics and ergonomic training
In-service: Introducing sFMA (Selective Functional Movement Screen) to PTs in the clinic, and applying the
screen at the Annual Durham Safety Expo 2016 attended exclusively by employees of the City of Durham.
Duke Medicine Physical Therapy, Durham, NC
October 2015 January 2016
Outpatient Orthopedics, 12 weeks of Clinical Rotation
Population spanning all ages & diagnoses including post-surgical (total knee/hip replacements, rotator cuff
repairs, ACL repairs, cervical/lumbar fusion), chronic and acute musculoskeletal impairments.
Provided manual techniques including spinal and peripheral joint mobilizations, soft tissue mobilization
(instrument-assisted), and muscle energy techniques, exercise-based therapy; one-on-one patient care,
evidence-based practice, regular consultation with physicians
Duke Regional Hospital, Durham, NC
July October 2015
Inpatient Rehab, 12 weeks of Clinical Rotation
Patient population spanning all ages & diagnoses including stroke, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury,
amputees, brain tumor resections, multi-trauma musculoskeletal injury, double joint replacements, Multiple
Sclerosis, mild to severe cognitive deficits
Collaborated with an interdisciplinary team including occupational and speech therapy, social work, and
medical/nursing staff, attended family meetings, home visits, reported at large and small interpersonal team
meetings, led family training sessions, consulted with prosthetics and orthotics personnel
In-service: Surface EMG Biofeedback
Duke University Hospital, Durham, NC
2014-2015
Inpatient Care, 4 weeks of Integrated Clinical Education
Acute care and ICU in the Neurology Unit
Worked with a variety of patient populations & diagnoses including stroke, traumatic brain injury, Myasthenia
Gravis, Guillian-Barr, ALS
Mobilizing patients with lines and leads, chest PT, co-treats with occupational therapists and nurses

Duke Medicine Physical Therapy (at Page Road), Durham, NC

2012-2013
Outpatient Orthopedics, 4 weeks of Integrated Clinical Education
Population spanning all ages and diagnoses including post-surgical (cervical fusion, ACL reconstruction, total
knee replacement) chronic and acute musculoskeletal impairments
Evaluations, chart review, manual and exercise-based therapy, plan of care, documentation

W O R K E X P E R I E N C E Additional resume available upon request

Professional actor
Actor, Singer, Dancer, Voice-over artist

1996 2008

Performed at numerous renowned regional theatres across the U.S. including The Chicagos Goodman,
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, Marriotts Lincolnshire, Drury Lane Oakbrook, and San Diegos Old Globe
Concentrated in physical safety, maintenance and physical well-being
Dance Instructor and Choreographer
Ballet, Jazz, Modern, Tap, Musical theatre

1996 2000

Taught and choreographed for numerous dance studios in the Chicago area, as well as productions while
attending Northwestern University including Nunsense, The Wiz, and Its a Wonderful Life
Frances Manzi Productions, NYC
Production assistant and Office administrator

2009 2011

Client liaison; Location researcher; Assisted with coordination of photo crews, model castings, budgets and
negotiations
On the Mark Locations, Ltd., NYC
Location Agent for photo shoots, commercials & film

2001 2009

Recruited, managed and promoted over 800 locations in the New York and Tri-State area; Represented high-
profile architects & interior designers; Negotiated contracts; Developed website redesign; Trained, supervised
and motivated new staff members

P U B L I C A T I O N S
Kokot S, McNeill J, Canfield J, Cetin N, Tysowsky M, Canizares R, Butler R, Sheets C. Abstract: Prediction of Injuries
at a Dance Medicine Walk-In Clinic. JOSPT. 2016: 46 (1): A13.
Weinhold J, Basch B, Good L, Kokot S, et al. Instrument Review: Lower Extremity Functional Scale (LEFS).
http://www.rehabmeasures.org/Lists/Rehabmeasures.2013

P R E S E N T A T I O N S
Prediction of Injuries at a Dance Medicine Walk-In Clinic during a Summer Dance Intensive
APTA Combined Sections Meeting (CSM) 2016, Platform Presentation (Lead Presenter)
Injury Prediction at a Dance Medicine Walk-In Clinic during a summer dance intensive
International Association of Dance Medicine Science (IADMS) Conference 2016, Platform Presentation

M E M B E R S H I P S
American Physical Therapy Association including Orthopedic and Performing Arts Special Interest Group sections
(APTA, PASIG)
North Carolina Physical Therapy Association (NCPTA)
International Association for Dance Medicine & Science (IADMS)
Performing Arts Medicine Association (PAMA)
Actors Equity Association