Doctor of Health Science, University of Indianapolis, Indianapolis, Indiana
M.S. in Physical Therapy, Krannert School of Physical Therapy, University of Indianapolis, Indianapolis, Indiana
B.S. in Exercise and Health Science, Alma College, Alma, Michigan
Certifications
Certificate in Gerontology, Center for Aging and Community, University of Indianapolis, Indianapolis, Indiana
Survivorship Training and Rehab Certified Clinician, Oncology Rehab Partners, LLC.
Certificate in Women's Health Physical Therapy, Texas Women's University
Association Memberships/Offices Held
- American Physical Therapy Association
- Michigan Physical Therapy Association
- Education Section and Special Interest Group of Clinical Education, APTA
- Special Interest Group - Clinical Education, MPTA
- Section on Women's Health, APTA
- Section on Orthopedics, APTA
- Credentialed Clinical Instructor, APTA
- Advanced Credentialed Clinical Instructor, APTA
- Past-Editor, Shorelines, Membership Newsletter, MPTA
Honors and Recognitions
*President's Award, Michigan Physical Therapy Association, 2012*Sigma Phi Omega National Academic Honors and Professional Society for Gerontology in Higher Education, Delta Mu Chapter, University of Indianapolis, Indianapolis, Indiana
*Diamond Award, Michigan Society of Association Executives, Print Newsletter, Budget less than $1 Million, Michigan Physical Therapy Association, Karen E. H. Grossnickle, M.S., P.T., Shorelines Newsletter, September 2009.
* Professional Development Award, Faculty Center for Excellence, Central Michigan University, 2003
* Phi Beta Kappa
* Omicron Delta Kappa
* Kees Goebel Medical Award for Professional Excellence, 1993
Publications
Perkins J, Boyer A, McLeish A, Grossnickle K. Idiopathic scoliosis and pelvic floor dysfunction. International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation. 2012;19(2): 106-110.
Hammer, R. L.., Perkins, J., Grossnickle, K. E.H. (2008) Exercise in Pregnancy. In N. Gleicher, U. Elkayam, M.I. Evans, R. M. Galbraith, S.A. Gall, & B. M. Sibai, (Eds), Principles and practice of medical therapy in pregnancy. Chicago: TM-Publishing. (no longer in publication)
Research Poster Presentations
Riepen K, Grossnickle, K, Mostrom E. "Using a Visual Activity Schedule for Schol-based Physical Therapy to Improve Transitions between Activities for a 5-year-old Child with Severe Autism." Poster presentation accepted and presented for 2015 Combined Sections Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association, Indianapolis, Indiana. February 7, 2015.
Warsinske A, Grossnickle K. "A Multi-Treatment Approach for a Patient with Chronic Venous Insufficiency Ulcers and a Failed Skin Substitute Allograft." Poster Presentation accepted and presented for 2015 Combined Sections Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association, Indianapolis, Indiana. February 5, 2015.
Myers M., Denovich K., Grossnickle, K. "A Comparison of Pelvic Floor Muscle Responsiveness in Nulliparous Young Women With and Without Asthma." Poster presentation at 2011 Combined Sections Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association, New Orleans, Louisiana. February 9-12, 2011.
Myers M., Denovich K., Grossnickle, K. "A Comparison of Pelvic Floor Muscle Responsiveness in Nulliparous Young Women With and Without Asthma." Poster presentation at 2010 Michigan Physical Therapy Association Fall Meetings, Thompsonville, MI. October 15-16, 2010.
Denovich K, Myers M, Grossnickle K. Central Michigan University. "The Responsiveness of Pelvic Floor Musles Among Young Women With and Without Asthma." Poster presentation at 2010 Michigan Physical Therapy Association Fall Meetings, Thompsonville, Michigan. October 15-19, 2010.
Grossnickle, K. Central Michigan University. "Use of a Flexicurve Measurement Instrument As One Outcome Measure For A Female With Osteoporosis." Poster presentation at 2008 Combined Sections Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association, Nashville, Tennessee, February 6-9, 2008.
Epstein NM, Capehart G, Grossnickle, K, Mostrom E. Central Michigan University. "Extending Student Dialogue and Learning in Physical Therapy Clinical Education: Using BlackboardTMas an Adjunct to an Interactive Internship Model." Poster presentation at National Clinical Education Conference, St. Louis, Missouri, September 2004.
Epstein NM, Capehart G, Grossnickle, K, Mostrom E. Central Michigan University. "Extending Student Dialogue and Learning in Physical Therapy Clinical Education: Using BlackboardTMas an Adjunct to an Interactive Internship Model." Poster Presentation presented at 2004 Combined Sections Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association, Nashville, TN, and February 4-8, 2004.
Grossnickle, KE. MidMichigan Medical Center-Clare, Clare, MI. "Physical Therapy Intervention for a Woman Following Radical Vulvectomy Secondary to Cancer of the Vulva." Poster presentation presented at the 2002 Combined Sections Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association, Boston, Massachusetts, and February 22, 2002.
Research Areas
Clinical Education
Women's and Men's Health Issues - Pelvic Health, Clinical Measurements for Lymphedema
Therapeutic Neuroscience Education
Clinical Practice Areas
Orthopedics, Women's and Men's Health Issues - especially pelvic floor dysfunction, pain, and incontinence, Manual Therapy