Rudie Spigarelli

EDUCATION Texas Woman’s University, Houston, Texas

May 2013, Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Texas State University, San Marcos, Texas

May 2009, Bachelors in Exercise Sports Science (Pre-P.T. emphasis), Summa Cum Laude

EMPLOYMENT Physical Therapist, 360 Balance & Hearing, Austin, Texas

March 2015 to Present
 Assess, evaluate, and develop and carry out the plan of care for physical therapy patients with imbalance
and dizziness. This includes patient education, vestibular rehabilitation, concussion management,
vestibulo-visual integration, and balance therapy.

Physical Therapist, Texas Physical Therapy Specialists, Austin, Texas

August 2013 to February 2015
 Assess, evaluate, and develop and carry out the plan of care for physical therapy patients in outpatient
orthopedic setting

Physical Therapist PRN, Select Physical Therapy, Austin, Texas

June 2013 to August 2013
 Assess, evaluate, and develop and carry out the plan of care for physical therapy patients in outpatient
orthopedic setting

Physical Therapy Tech, Atlas Physical Therapy, Austin, Texas

May 2009 to August 2010
 Assist patients in performing therapeutic exercises and modalities under the direction of the PT
 Perform clinic office work and basic duties that ensure the efficiency and order of the facility
Assistant Braillist, Round Rock ISD, Austin, Texas
December 2008 to May 2010
 Translate texts, documents and graphics to make them accessible to visually impaired students in Round
Rock ISD, using brail and computer software technology

LICENSURES &  Physical Therapist License, Texas (1234649) – August 2013 to August 2019
CERTIFICATIONS  Certified Clinical Instructor, Texas Consortium – Completed September 2017
 V2FIT Concussion Health Certification, Concussion Health – Completed November 2016
 Manual Therapy Certification, Evidence in Motion – Completed January 2015
 American Heart Association, BLS for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) - June 2010 to Present

PROFESSIONAL Vestibular Disorders Association, Professional Member, 2015 to present

ORGANIZATIONS
American Physical Therapy Association, Active Member, 2010 to present
 Orthopedic section member
 Attended 2012 Combined Sections Meeting in Chicago, Illinois

Texas Physical Therapy Association, Active Member, 2010 to present

 SPT Class liaison for the Southeastern District of the TPTA
 Participated in Legislative Day to lobby for direct access for the 2011 legislative session in Austin, TX
 Attended 2011 TPTA Annual Conference and Student Conclave in The Woodlands, TX
 Attended 2012 TPTA Annual Conference and Student Conclave in San Antonio, TX
 Volunteered with I Love My Park community service project

ORGANIZATION American Sign Language Club, President, Texas State University chapter (2007 to 2009)
LEADERSHIP  Planned and led weekly meetings emphasizing cultural awareness and social interaction in ASL
 Organized and implemented Deaf World 2007 and 2008
 A festival event to raise awareness of ASL and Deaf culture in the community

Health Promotion and Wellness – PT 6152, Group Leader, West Grey Health Awareness Day (2012)
 Facilitated group meetings, served as primary contact, and delegated responsibilities for a health
promotion project aimed at improving the personal health awareness of members of the West Grey
Adaptive Recreation Center in Houston, TX
 HONORS &
AWARDS  Tom & Tillie McDonald scholarship recipient 2011
 ASG Scholarship recipient 2007 to 2009
 Golden Key Honor Society Member 2007 to Present

PROFESSIONAL
Case Study 1: Acute Onset of Vertigo (Vestibular Neuritis) and Case Study 2: An Atypical Presentation,
PRESENTATIONS
The 2019 Vestibular Health Summit – A Case Study Approach March 2 nd and 3rd, 2019

The Role of Vestibular Rehabilitation, Vestibular Dysfunction Across the Lifespan

Lecture presentation at the Vestibular Conference March 3 rd and 4th, 2018

Vestibular Involvement in Brain Injury, with Natalie Hiddemen, PT, DPT, NCS
Lecture presentation at the Texas Brain Injury Alliance 33 rd Annual Symposium December 2nd, 2017

Visual-Vestibular Approach to Concussion Management, with Bridgett Wallace, PT, DPT

Lab and Lecture presentation at the SWATA Annual Meeting & Clinical Symposium July 22 nd, 2017

A Comparison of Credentialed and Non-Credentialed Clinical Instructors - Miller K, Spigarelli R, Gleeson P

Poster presentation at the Texas Woman’s University – School of Physical Therapy Research Day 2012

CLINICAL
ROTATIONS Select Physical Therapy, Twelve Oaks – Outpatient Orthopedics
Austin, Texas – 12 weeks
January 14 to April 5, 2013
 Assess patients, develop a plan of care based on the evaluation, implement quality patient
care, document findings, progress, and care provided, and participate in multi-disciplinary collaboration to
enhance quality of patient care.

Select Physical Therapy - Outpatient Orthopedics

Round Rock, Texas – 7 weeks
August 27 to October 12, 2012
 Emphasis on outcome measures, manual interventions, and functional outcomes
 Inservice developed on the basic electrophysiologic and therapeutic principles of E-Stim
360 Balance & Hearing– Outpatient Neuro
Austin, Texas – 7 weeks
June 4 to July 20, 2012
 Emphasis on outcome measures, evaluation and assessment skills to enhance differential diagnosis, and
evidence-based practice for patients with balance and vestibular dysfunction
University Medical Center Brackenridge Hospital - Acute, ICU, IMC, Wound Care
Austin, Texas – 6 weeks
November 7 to December 16, 2011
 Emphasis on functional outcomes, multidisciplinary collaboration, and continuum of care
 Inservice presented on sternal precautions after median sternotomy, based on guidelines developed by
therapists at The Methodist Hospital in Houston, TX
The Methodist Hospital - Acute care, Neuro
Houston, Texas – Part-time
April 2011
St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital - Acute care, Orthopedic
Houston, Texas – Part-time
March 2011
VA Hospital - Acute care
Houston, Texas – Part-time
February 2011

Continuing
Education The Concussion Health Summit, July 27th-29th 2018
 360 Neuro Health Institute in Southlake, Texas
Business Management Principles for Rehab Professionals, April 30th- June 9th 2018
 Online with Evidence in Motion
Home Care Basics: Getting Started in Home Health Setting, December 12, 2017
 Online with Allied Health Education
Texas Brain Injury Alliance 33rd Annual Symposium, December 2, 2017
Pregnancy and Postpartum Physical Therapy - The Basics, November 13, 2017
 Capital Area District Fall Quarterly Meeting
 Charena Chetchavat, SPT
Clinical Instructor Certification, September 2017
 Online and Texas State University Campus in Round Rock, TX
 Texas Consortium for Physical Therapy Clinical Education
Visual-Vestibular Functional Integration Training, November 2016
 Concussion Health, Now 360 Neuro Health Institute
Tai Chi for Rehabilitation, March 5th-6th 2016
 Handy Learning, Inc. in Dallas, TX
Concussion Conference, April 11, 2015
 Healthy Brain Foundation (HBF) and Dell Children’s Medical Center of Central Texas
Evidence in Motion – Manual Therapy Certification, January 2014-Janury 2015
 Cervico-thoracic management
o Online
o Weekend Intensive
 Upper Extremity management
o Online
o Weekend Intensive
 Lower Extremity management
o Online
o Weekend Intensive
 Lumbo-pelvic management
o Online
o Weekend Intensive
 Chronic Spine Pain management
 Patient Management Framework
 Evidence-Based Practice
Foundation for Decision Making: Influence of Values, September 22, 2014
 Jana Israel, PT, MEd
Best Practices in Concussion Management, September 14, 2014
 Bridgett Wallace, PT, DPT
Called to Care, October 2, 2013
 Laurence Benz, PT, DPT, OCS, MBA
AmaZing! Customer Service
 Laurence Benz, PT, DPT, OCS, MBA
Introduction to Trigger Point Dry Needling, September 11, 2013
 Texas Physical Therapy Association – Capital Area District