Kaci Handlery
Assistant Professor
Also affiliated: Brigham Young University (2023); University of South Carolina (2017–2021); Gleason (United States) (2023); Arkansas Department of Education (2023); Creative Commons (2023); Arkansas Department of Health (2021–2026); Tarleton State University (2023)
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Kaci Handlery’s research investigates the lived experiences and impact of physical activity and exercise interventions for individuals with neurologic diagnoses, including spinal cord injury, Parkinson’s disease, and stroke. Her work also explores factors contributing to burnout and attrition among physical therapists and students, aiming to understand and address challenges within the profession. Previously, Dr. Handlery worked as a research physical therapist at the University of South Carolina, studying the effects of action-selection demands and upper extremity-task oriented training in individuals with stroke.
Her publications include studies on predictors of daily steps post-stroke, physical activity in Parkinson’s disease, and strength training attitudes among physical therapists. Recent work also addresses high-intensity functional training feasibility for individuals with spinal cord injury and Parkinson’s, as well as care partner involvement in physical activity interventions for stroke patients. Dr. Handlery has an h-index of 7 with over 100 citations across her 22 publications. She collaborates extensively with colleagues at the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith, including Reed Handlery, Dana Kahl, Allison Young, and Catherine McCall.
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- h-index: 7
- Publications: 22
- Citations: 113
Selected Publications
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High-Intensity Functional Training for Older Adults with Mobility Disabilities: A Feasibility Pilot Study (2026)
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Exercise Professionals' Strength Training Attitudes, Behaviors, and Knowledge: A Survey (2025)
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Factors Contributing to Physical Therapist Attrition: A Qualitative Study. (2024)
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Abstract WMP48: Targeting The Action Selection Network During Functional Arm Training After Stroke: A Feasibility Study (2022)
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- Factors Contributing to Physical Therapist Attrition: A Qualitative Study.
- Exercise Professionals' Strength Training Attitudes, Behaviors, and Knowledge: A Survey
- High-Intensity Functional Training for Older Adults with Mobility Disabilities: A Feasibility Pilot Study
- Factors Contributing to Physical Therapist Attrition: A Qualitative Study.
- Abstract WMP48: Targeting The Action Selection Network During Functional Arm Training After Stroke: A Feasibility Study
- Abstract WMP48: Targeting The Action Selection Network During Functional Arm Training After Stroke: A Feasibility Study
- Abstract WMP48: Targeting The Action Selection Network During Functional Arm Training After Stroke: A Feasibility Study
- Abstract WMP48: Targeting The Action Selection Network During Functional Arm Training After Stroke: A Feasibility Study
- Abstract WMP48: Targeting The Action Selection Network During Functional Arm Training After Stroke: A Feasibility Study
- Abstract WMP48: Targeting The Action Selection Network During Functional Arm Training After Stroke: A Feasibility Study
- Factors Contributing to Physical Therapist Attrition: A Qualitative Study.
- Factors Contributing to Physical Therapist Attrition: A Qualitative Study.
- Exercise Professionals' Strength Training Attitudes, Behaviors, and Knowledge: A Survey
- Exercise Professionals' Strength Training Attitudes, Behaviors, and Knowledge: A Survey
- High-Intensity Functional Training for Older Adults with Mobility Disabilities: A Feasibility Pilot Study
- High-Intensity Functional Training for Older Adults with Mobility Disabilities: A Feasibility Pilot Study
- High-Intensity Functional Training for Older Adults with Mobility Disabilities: A Feasibility Pilot Study
- High-Intensity Functional Training for Older Adults with Mobility Disabilities: A Feasibility Pilot Study
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