Kaci Handlery Source Confirmed

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Assistant Professor

University of Arkansas – Fort Smith

faculty

6 h-index 17 pubs 93 cited

Research Areas

Neurological disorders and treatments Physical Activity and Health Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery Parkinson's Disease Mechanisms and Treatments Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout Behavioral and Psychological Studies Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation

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OverviewAI-generated summary

Kaci Handlery’s research employs qualitative methodologies to investigate the lived experiences of individuals with neurologic diagnoses, focusing on the impact of physical activity and exercise interventions. Her work has examined individuals with spinal cord injury, Parkinson's disease, and stroke, exploring aspects such as daily step counts and the feasibility of high-intensity functional training. Handlery also studies factors contributing to burnout, attrition, and impostor phenomenon among physical therapists and students, aiming to address challenges within the profession. Previously, she worked as a research physical therapist at the University of South Carolina, investigating the effects of action-selection demands and task-oriented training in stroke survivors. Her scholarship metrics include an h-index of 6, 17 total publications, and 93 total citations. She has collaborated extensively with Reed Handlery, with 14 shared publications.

Metrics

  • h-index: 6
  • Publications: 17
  • Citations: 93

Selected Publications

  • High-Intensity Functional Training for Older Adults with Mobility Disabilities: A Feasibility Pilot Study (2026) DOI
  • Exercise Professionals' Strength Training Attitudes, Behaviors, and Knowledge: A Survey (2025) DOI
  • Abstract WMP48: Targeting The Action Selection Network During Functional Arm Training After Stroke: A Feasibility Study (2022) DOI

Collaborators

Researchers in the database who share publications

Reed Handlery University of Arkansas – Fort Smith 14 shared publications Dana Kahl University of Arkansas – Fort Smith 4 shared publications Allison Young University of Arkansas – Fort Smith 1 shared publication Catherine McCall University of Arkansas – Fort Smith 1 shared publication

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