Dr. Kendall joined the faculty at Plymouth State University in the fall of 2017. She has over 15 years of experience in postsecondary education, including physical therapy (both at the DPT and PTA level), education, and other healthcare professional programs. She also has over 30 years of experience in clinical practice as a licensed physical therapist in a variety of practice settings and with a variety of patient populations. Her most recent clinical focus is on pediatrics, and she is a board certified pediatric clinical specialist emeritus. She was also a certified adapted physical educator, advanced certified clinical instructor and has completed Level 1 training in Hippotherapy.
Dr. Kendall received her BS in physical therapy from California State University Long Beach, in 1989, her MS in zoology (developmental neurophysiology) from University of Idaho in 1993, and a PhD in education (adult education & organizational learning) in 2009, also from University of Idaho. She has taught courses in patient management (pediatric and neurologic), genetics for healthcare, pathophysiology, kinesiology/biomechanics, research in healthcare, anatomy/physiology, neuroanatomy, learning styles, instructional strategies, and basic biology.
Her clinical interests are Genetics in Physical Therapy and wellness for pediatric patients. Her current research interests focus on delivery of Genetic content in the DPT curriculum, outcome measures and scope of practice guidelines for extreme obesity, engagement of children in physical activities, organizational approach to wellness, and physical therapy role in motivational and lifestyle intervention. She also has an educational research interest in content delivery methods, experiential learning, and organization of pediatric material.
Dr. Kendall is very involved with the professional association. She has been a member of the APTA since 1987. She is a member of the board for the New Hampshire Chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association and currently serves as the chief delegate for New Hampshire. She has served as the chapter research liaison and pediatric section representative for the Idaho Chapter. She is also involved in the Academy of Pediatrics, participated in the Pediatrics Education Summit II, was a writer/facilitator for the Team Based Learning session at the Annual Conference, was the chair for the Task Force on Pediatric Content Delivery for the Academic and Clinical Educator’s Special Interest Group, and was part of the team investigating Experiential Learning in Pediatric PT Delivery. She has participated in many pro bono opportunities in pediatric physical therapy including FunFitness with Special Olympics, screening programs for HeadStart and Shriner’s, and served on the board of directors for a municipal Specialized Needs Recreation program. She is a member of the therapy team for Uryadi’s Village, an orphanage for children with disabilities in Sodo, Ethiopia.
Selected Recent Publications, Presentations and Other Scholarly & Creative Works
Kendall E. Genetics Cases: Filling in the gaps, getting up to speed, and looking to the future (Workshop). Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy Annual Conference, Providence RI, Nov 23, 2024.
Kendall E, Crane B. Multiple Choice progression, test autopsies, IEP, and graduate support for NPTE preparation in DPT education. Educational Leadership Conference 2024, Oakland, CA. October 18, 2024.
Kendall EA, Thomas WK. Genetics in DPT education: What’s new, what to teach, how does it fit the curriculum? Combined Sections Meeting. American Physical Therapy Association, Boston, MA. February 16, 2024.
Ford M, Fenwick T, Yitbarek M, Kendall E. International collaboration and virtual consultation: Case report of PT for an Ethiopian orphan with hydrocephalus. (Author, Poster)
Kendall E. Cool new stuff in Genetics and how it impacts pediatric PT. Invited presentation for the APTA NH Mikki Harris Lecture Series. On-line. February 8, 2023.
Kendall E. An Ethiopian experience: Helping to bring vital physical therapy to those in need. Invited presentation for the Annual Meeting. NHAPTA. November 29, 2022.
Wynarczuk KD, Gagnon K, Fiss, AL, Kendall EA, Schreiber J, Rapport MJ. The how and why of including children: Experiential learning in teaching physical therapist students. Pediatric Physical Therapy. 2022;34(3):400-409. doi: 10.1097/PEP.0000000000000920
Kendall EA, Streagle K, Helbert T. Individualized rating scales of engagement during group motor activities for children with multiple and severe disabilities: A case series. Journal of the American Academy of Special Education Professionals (JAASEP). 2022;Spring/Summer:151-188.
Wynarczuk KD, Gagnon K, Schreiber J, Rapport MJ, Fiss ALF, Kendall E. Experiential learning in pediatric physical therapist education: Challenges and facilitators. Pediatric Physical Therapy. 2022;34(1):63-71. doi:10.1097/PEP.0000000000000849
Kendall E, Schmidt T. The Uryadi’s Village Project: Pediatric physical therapy consultation in rural Ethiopia. Presentation as part of the Clinical Practice Forum at Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy Annual Conference, American Physical Therapy Association, Portland, OR. November 18, 2022.
Kendall EA. Genetics of movement: Updates and implications for pediatric physical therapy. Educational session presentation at American Physical Therapy Association New Hampshire Chapter Annual Conference, Concord, NH, September 2022.
LaForme Fiss A, Rapport MJ, Gagnon K, Wynarczuk K, Kendall E, Schreiber J. Experiential learning in pediatric physical therapy education: Faculty and student perception. Pediatric Physical Therapy Journal. 2021:33(3);171-179.
Schreiber J, Gagnon K, Kendall E, LaForme Fiss A, Rapport MJ, Wynarczuk K. Development of a grading rubric to assess learning in pediatric physical therapy education. Pediatric Physical Therapy Journal. 2020:32(1);70-79.
Kendall E, Coker C. New strategy for IEP and PT goal development: Integrating ICF model, ABCD method, motor learning theory and national P.E. Goals. Education session presentation at APPTAC, Anaheim, CA. November 15, 2019.
Kendall, EA. Pediatric obesity and PT in the schools: What is our role? Educational session presentation at Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy Annual Conference, American Physical Therapy Association, Chattanooga, TN. November 10, 2018.
Kendall E, James D, Lammers J, Odeh C. Pediatric Content Delivery: The how, when, and who of current teaching in DPT programs. Educational session presentation at Educational Leadership Conference, Education Section, American Physical Therapy Association, Jacksonville, FL. October 12, 2018.
Kendall EA. Trends in attitudes and practices patterns of physical therapists in addressing childhood obesity in schools. Pediatr Phys Ther. 2018: 30(1);40-48.
