Kristi Turner, DHS, OTR/L
Senior 嫩B研究院 Occupational Therapist II
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About Me
Kristi Turner, DHS, OTR/L, works as a research therapist at the Center for Bionic Medicine. She specializes in the treatment of upper limb loss/absence, multiple limb loss/absence, and burn injury. Kristi serves as a Shirley Ryan 嫩B研究院 trainer in the area of burn injury to ensure competency of therapists evaluating and treating this population. She has been involved in research, training, and testing with both Targeted Muscle Reinnervation (TMR) and non-TMR patients using conventional and experimental prosthetic components as well as conventional and advanced control schemes.
Location
Shirley Ryan 嫩B研究院
355 East Erie
Chicago, IL 60611
Education & Training
Education
Credential
Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy, Saginaw Valley State University
Masters of Heath Science, University of Indianapolis
Doctorate of Health Science, University of Indianapolis
Professional Affiliations
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Upper Limb Advisory Committee Board MemberAmputee Coalition
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Outcomes 嫩B研究院 Committee Board MemberThe American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists
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The American Academy of Orthotists and ProsthetistsMember
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Skills for Life 6 - Bilateral Upper Limb Loss WorkshopCo-Chair
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International Society of Prosthetics and OrthoticsMember
嫩B研究院 Interests
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Upper limb loss/difference
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Multiple limb amputation
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Perceived fall risk in individuals with upper limb loss/difference
Certificates and Licenses
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Registered Occupational TherapistState of Illinois
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Certified Occupational TherapistNational Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy
