CURRICULUM VITAE

DATE:	July 1, 2024

STACY L. TYLKA, PT, DPT, WCS, CLT-LANA

CONTACT INFORMATION

ADDRESS/TELEPHONE/EMAIL:
		
Business:  			Washington University School of Medicine
Program in Physical Therapy
4444 Forest Park, Campus Box 8052
St. Louis, MO 63108
Office:	(314) 454-5104
Fax:	(314) 286-1410
E-mail:	tylkas@wustl.edu

PRESENT POSITION
	
2016-present		 	Associate Professor of Physical Therapy
					Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
					Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology								Program in Physical Therapy
Washington University School of Medicine

EDUCATION
		
Year		Degree		Institution			Field			

2000		B.S.		St. Louis University		Exercise Science	
St. Louis, MO			Magna Cum Laude

2002		M.P.T.		St. Louis University		Physical Therapy
					St. Louis, MO

2009		D.P.T.		Washington University	Post-professional DPT
St. Louis, MO

ACADEMIC POSITIONS/EMPLOYMENT

2002-2005     Staff Physical Therapist    
	                The Rehabilitation Institute of St. Louis
	                St. Louis, MO		
                 2002-2005         Outpatient Orthopedics and Women's Health Physical Therapist	
                 2003-2005         Clinical Instructor					
                       2004-2005   	 Lymphedema Program Coordinator				

2005-2009      Instructor 
                       Washington University School of Medicine Program in Physical Therapy	
	                 St. Louis, MO

2009-2016      Assistant Professor 
                       Washington University School of Medicine Program in Physical Therapy	
	                 St. Louis, MO

2016-present   Associate Professor 
                        Washington University School of Medicine Program in Physical Therapy	
	                  St. Louis, MO

CLINICAL TITLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

2005-present   Washington University Physical Therapy Clinics:  Physical Therapist		
Clinical Responsibilities: direct care and care coordination of patients with pelvic, lymphatic, and orthopedic conditions.

2005-present	Barnes Jewish Hospital:  Credentialed Physical Therapist			
Clinical Responsibilities:  direct care of patients and mentor resident in care of women with musculoskeletal and women’s health conditions    

2006-present  Washington University Physical Therapy Clinics:	
			Lymphedema Program Coordinator
Clinical Responsibilities:  direct care, peer mentoring, and program initiatives; marketing & education associated for patients with lymphatic conditions

2006-2007	Habif Health and Wellness Physical Therapy Supervisor			
Clinical Responsibilities: direct care of patients as well as coordinate integrated care for students receiving physical therapy services on Washington University's Danforth Campus

2022-present	Washington University Interprofessional Pro Bono Clinic:
			Interprofessional Clinic Director
			Physical Therapy Lead

TEACHING RESPONSIBILITIES

Teaching Responsibilities in DPT Legacy Curriculum
     Professional Clinical Doctorate (DPT) Curriculum (WUSM): enrollment 85-88 students
	Essential Skills in Physical Therapy II (P.T. 627)
Laboratory Instructor: 2003-2012
Lymphedema Unit Coordinator: 2006-2022
Lymphedema Unit Lecturer: 2007-2022
3 credit hours

	Diagnosis & Management of Musculoskeletal Conditions in PT II  (P.T. 624)
Laboratory Instructor: 2004-2022
Laboratory Coordinator: 2008-2022
Laboratory Lead: 2016-2022
3 credit hours

Case Integration III  (P.T. 654)
Clinical Research Advisor: 2004-2022
Women's Health Focus Study Advisor, Co-Coordinator, & Presenter: 2010-2023
	
Human Anatomy (P.T. 611)
	Laboratory Instructor: 2005-2021
	Laboratory Coordinator: 2009
	Lecturer: 2009-present: 
   Musculoskeletal System, Anterior & Medial Thigh, Gluteal Region, Lumbosacral          Plexus, Cervical Plexus, ANS, Head&Neck/UE/LE Vasculature, Reproductive System, Surface Anatomy
	
Course Master: 2010-2021
	5 credit hours

	General Medical Conditions (PT 636)
	Lecturer & Laboratory Instructor: 2006-2022
                 Pregnancy & Exercise, Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
	3 credit hours

	Professional Skills & Development I, II (PT 602, PT 615)
	Negotiation Practical Skills Tester, 2006-present

	Clinical Instructor: Washington University ECE-CE 4: 2007-present

	Diagnosis & Management of Musculoskeletal Conditions in PT I  (P.T. 614)
Laboratory Instructor: 2004-2005

Case Integration II  (P.T. 642)
Laboratory Instructor: 2005-2007
Clinical Research Advisor: 2005-2009
Teaching Responsibilities in New DPT Competency-Based Curriculum (initiation of new curriculum fall 2021)

Module 4 Build Team
Year 1 Assessment Team

Underpinnings of Movement Thread Lead

Module 3 (PT-702): 2021-present
Content expert for Reproductive System and Pelvic Floor Anatomy 

	Module 4 Lead and Team Member (PT-703A and PT-703B): 2021-present
Integrated 1st year DPT Module including Anatomy, Physiology, Neuroscience, Kinesiology, and Diagnosis & Management of Movement Problem Educational Threads.

Content expert for Lumbosacral Plexus, UE & LE Vasculature, Surface Anatomy, Abdominal & Erector Spinae Musculature, Integumentary Lab

Co-coordinator for Anatomy Donor Memorial Service

Negotiation Assessment Assessor

Module 6 (PT-711): 2022-present
Lead for Lymphedema Clinical Management Content
Lab assistant for Pelvic Girdle and Gender-Specific Healthcare
Coordinator for Anatomy Lab Experiences 

Negotiation Assessment Assessor

Module 7 & 8 (PT-720, PT-721): 2024-present

Contributor to Pelvic Health Lens: Lecturer, Anatomy Lab Coordinator

Past Teaching Responsibilities
	
Professional Clinical Doctorate (DPT) Curriculum (Maryville University): enrollment 45-50
Maryville University Physical Therapy Program	2010-2022
Lymphedema: Pathophysiology & Clinical Management
Guest Lecturer & Laboratory Lead

UNIVERSITY POSITIONS AND COMMITTEES

Committees/University Service
School of Medicine
Mini Medical School 								2004-present
Injury Prevention Day Volunteer, St. Louis Science Center 			2006
Minority Career Fair 								2006-2009
Washington University Physicians Marketing Health Fairs 			2007-present	
		Health Happenings								2008-present 
Medical School Special Study Elective Course Master 			2009	
School of Medicine Student Leadership Council (SOMSLC)		2010
   Advisor for Integrated Case Study Learning Experience
Washington University Teen Pregnancy Clinic Physical Therapy Mentor	2010-2013
Facilitator, Center for Interprofessional Practice First-Year Experience	2017
Interim Director and Leadership Team Member for				2020-present
WUSM Interprofessional Pro Bono Clinic
		
 Program in Physical Therapy 
DPT Preview Small Group Leader 						2008-present
	Washington University Pro-Bono Physical Therapy Clinic Mentor		2009-2013
	Women’s Health Residency Selection Committee				2009-present
Clinical Mentor for Clinic Associates						2009-present
DPT Orientation Small Group Leader					2010-present
Search Committee: Assoc. Director of DPT Curriculum			2017
	
	Professional DPT Curriculum 
Committee on Academic and Professional Evaluation of Students (CAPES)     2006-present
	Member	
Admissions Committee Member							2011-present	
Competency Attainment Committee (CAC)					2021-present

Positions
Washington University School of Medicine	
Administrative Positions
Center Coordinator for Clinical Education					2007-2013
Interim Center Coordinator for Clinical Education				2015
Responsibilities:  Direction of processes related to scheduling and matching students for clinical rotations, mentorship of clinical instructors, and coordination of clinical inservices for clinicians.
Mentorship
Mentor for Women's Health Physical Therapy Residency			2010-present	
Responsibilities:  Direction of processes related to scheduling continuing education resources for the residency program, mentorship of the women's health residency for clinical care, initial examination training via standardized patients, and didactic projects, residency admissions committee.

LICENSURE

	2002-present	Physical Therapist, Missouri # 2002005865					
  
CLINICAL SPECIALIZATION/BOARD CERTIFICATION

	2009-present 	Women’s Health Board Certified Specialist (WCS)									American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties
					(Recertification obtained 2019)

	2019-present	Certification in Lymphedema Therapy (CLT-LANA)			
					Lymphology Association of North America			

PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATIONS

2008-present		Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT)										Klose Training & Consulting

2009-present		Credentialed Clinical Instructor
					American Physical Therapy Association		

HONORS AND AWARDS
			
      2018 		APTA Section on Women’s Health										Outstanding Course Host and Coordinator
      2006 		APTA Section on Women’s Health						
		 		Emerging Leader Award
	2004 		APTA Section on Women’s Health						
		 			Volunteer of the Year Award
	2004 		HealthSouth Clinical Career Ladder						
					Women’s Health Clinical Specialization, Clinician II Level
				St. Louis University Physical Therapy Department					2000, 2002		Chairman's Awards for Excellence in Community Service
	2007			Service to the Profession Award						2000		Alpha Eta Society 
					National Allied Health Honor Society Elected Member		
	2000		Alpha Phi Omega, National Service Fraternity									Outstanding Senior Award for Service and Leadership
	1999		Alpha Sigma Nu
					 Jesuit Honor Society Elected Member				1998		Golden Key
					 National Honor Society Elected Member	
	
EDITORIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

January 2015		Physiotherapy Research International					
				Lymphedema Rehabilitation Content

SCIENTIFIC/PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS MEMBERSHIPS

American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
		Active Member 								2002-present
		Student Member 								2000-2002

	Academy of Pelvic Health Member						2000-present
Nominating Committee Chair							2011-2012
Nominating Committee Member						2009-2011
		Advisor to Regional Course Committee					2009-2012
		Regional Course Site Coordinator 						2004-2009
		Certified CAPP (Certificate of Achievement in Pelvic Physical Therapy) 	2007
			Tester, Level I
		Laboratory Instructor for Pelvic Physical Therapy Levels I-III 		2004-present
		Co-editor for Pregnancy Learning Module					2003
		Assistant to the Director of Education					2003

	Section of Oncology Member							2012-present
		
	Eastern District of the Missouri Physical Therapy Association Member	2000-present
Advisor to Program Chair							2011-2012
Program Chair									2005-2011

	Klose Training & Consulting (National Lymphedema Educator)						Faculty										2012-present
	Lab assistant									2012-2018
	Lecturer									2018-present
	Primary Instructor								2019-present

American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties					2011-present
	Women's Health Content Expert (SACE)					2012-2015
	Women’s Health Committee of Content Experts (CCE)			2015-2020
	 	WCS Case Reviewer								2012-present
		Item Writing Session Participant & Host					2011-2020
	WCS Standard Setting Committee Member					2011,‘15,’17

Midwest Therapist Lymphedema Study Group Member				2011-2013

St. Louis Pelvic Floor Alliance Member						2014-2020

Movement System Continuing Education Courses				2005-present
	Laboratory Instructor 

Herman & Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute				2008-2016
	Laboratory Instructor								

International Pelvic Pain Society Member						2017-present	
INVITED LECTURESHIPS & PRESENTATIONS

Lumbar Spine Evaluation and Treatment					April 18, 2007	
Habif Health and Wellness Center					
Lymphedema Patient Education Series					2009-present
	Siteman Cancer Center
Gynecological Anatomy Review						2010-2012
	St. Louis Region Women’s Health Special Interest Group		
Breast Cancer Rehabilitation for the Non-Women’s Health Practitioner	January 25, 2011
	Co-presentation with Renee Ivens, PT, DPT
	Eastern District Missouri Physical Therapy Association
Preparing for the Women’s Health Specialization Exam: Learn from 	February 2011; 2012
	Those That Have Already Been There.  Panel Speaker
	APTA Combined Sections Meeting
Musculoskeletal Health in Pregnancy and Postpartum Periods		September 29, 2011
	Co-presentation with Tracy Spitznagle, PT, DPT, WCS
WUSM Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology: Grand Rounds
Scapular and Glenohumeral Movement Faults Associated 			July 21, 2012
with Breast Cancer Treatment
Co-presentation with Renee Ivens, PT, DPT
	Midwest Therapist Lymphedema Study Group
Residencies & Fellowships							April 13, 2013
	Co-presentation with Cheryl Smith, PT, DPT, OCS
	Missouri Physical Therapy Association Student Conference
Sacroiliac Joint Rehabilitation: Lecture & Case Presentation		January 17, 2015
	Washington University Postdoctoral Fellowship in
	Movement Science
Physical Therapy Management of the Complex Oncology Patient 		August 27, 2015
	Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Mouth
	Washington University Program in Physical Therapy Clinical Rounds
HPLSO Case Panel Presenter, Oncology					April 6, 2017
	Washington University School of Medicine
Health Disparity & Health Care Needs of Women				March 25, 2019
	Maryville University College of Health Professions Speaker Series
Healthcare Provider Experience with Exercise & Pregnancy Recommendations
	Panel & Case Presenter						May 28, 2019
	American College of Sports Medicine Annual International Meeting
Washington University Head & Neck Cancer Survivorship Meeting	August 21, 2019
	Presenter & Discussion Leader
Washington University Program in Physical Therapy 			May 15, 2020
Commencement Speaker  
Axillary Cording								April 6, 2021
	Discussion on Etiology, Musculoskeletal Management, and Outcomes
	Washington University Program in Physical Therapy Clinical Rounds
Soliciting Tips for Impacting Psychological Safety on Teams		April 25, 2024
	Panel Presentation
	Center for Interprofessional Education WUSM 

BIBLIOGRAPHY

      Reports
	Vielhaber S.  Journey into the Political Side of Physical Therapy.  Highlights on 	Women’s Health: Newsletter for the Section on Women’s Health.  2003; 8 (3). 

Abstracts
Wang J, Tylka S.  Physical Therapy Diagnosis and Treatment of Complex Regional Pain 	Syndrome I in an 11-Year-Old: A Case Report.  Accepted for poster presentation at 	
	APTA Combined Sections Meeting, February 2010.

	Tylka S, Spitznagle T.  Treatment of Urinary Incontinence after Hip Fracture Utilizing a 	Diagnostic Model: A Case Report.  Accepted for platform presentation at APTA 	Combined Sections Meeting, February 2010.

	Turner LA, Tylka SL, Miller J.  Physical Therapy Evaluation and Treatment of Facial 	Lymphedema: A Case Report.  Accepted for poster presentation at APTA Combined 	Sections Meeting, February 2011.

	Preston KL, Tylka SL.  Conservative Management of Axillary Web Syndrome: A Case 	Report.  Accepted for poster presentation at APTA Combined Sections Meeting, 	February 2011.

	Tylka S, Spitznagle T.  Utilization of Standardized Patients in Laboratory Education for 
Women’s Health Residency Education.  Accept for poster presentation at MPTA Spring Meeting, April 2023.

CONTINUING EDUCATION AUTHORED & PROVIDED

Breast Cancer Rehabilitation: A Comprehensive Clinical Update		November 3, 2012
	8 Contact Hours							December 1, 2012
	Sponsored by Professional Therapy Seminars			December 2, 2012
										March 7, 2015
CONTINUING EDUCATION/CONFERENCES

Conferences Attended
            Combined Sections Meeting						2001-2019
American Physical Therapy Association
(specifically 2001, 2003-2008, 2010-2013, 2015, 2018, 2019)

Klose Training Lymphedema Conference				2011, 2019

Missouri Physical Therapy Association Spring Meeting		2023

Pro Bono Network Annual Conference				2023, 2024
	Learner Panel Presentation Mentor				2024
Continuing Education Attended (Sample)
	Diagnosis and Treatment of Movement Impairment Syndromes	2002
	Upper Quarter Level I
	Washington University Program in Physical Therapy

	Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Level I & II				2002
	HealthSouth Corporate Clinical Education

	Diagnosis and Treatment of Movement Impairment Syndromes	2003
	Upper Quarter Level II/III
	Washington University Program in Physical Therapy

	Intermediate Pelvic Floor Dysfunctions				2003
	APTA Section on Women’s Health

	Custom Fitter Certification for JOBST Custom Garments		2004
	BSN-JOBST, Inc.

	Urologic & Gynecologic Pain Syndromes				2004
	St. Louis University School of Medicine Practical Anatomy

	Lymphedema Therapy Certification Course				2008
	Klose Training & Consulting

	Pelvic Physical Therapy III						2008
	APTA Section on Women’s Health

	Credentialed Clinical Instructor Program				2009
	APTA

	Breast Cancer Rehabilitation						2013
	Klose Training & Consulting

	     Power Lymphatics Symposium                                                           2021

	     Witnessing Whiteness:                                                                        2021
		The Need to Talk About Race and How to Do It

	     Master Interprofessional Education Series                                         2024	
		WUSM Interprofessional Education 101 and 201

COMMUNITY AND SERVICE ACTIVITY

	St. Mark United Church of Christ Member	1992-2013
	Sunday School Teacher		2002-2008
	Ronald McDonald House Field Trip Sponsor	2002-2011
	Confirmation Mentor		2003-2004

	St. Lucas United Church of Christ Member	2013-present
	Young Families Group		2017-present
	Vacation Bible School Volunteer	2018, 2019
	Easter Egg Hunt Planning Committee	2019-2020

        	Almost Home Women's Shelter
	Childcare Provider		1998-2000	
        	Tutor			2000-2002
	Exercise Class Coordinator		2007-2009

	Long Elementary Parent-Teacher Organization	2018-present
	Grant Reviewer		2018-2019
	Room Parent Lead		2018-2020
	5th Grade Committee Lead		2024

	Lindbergh Community Education and Recreation
	Volunteer Soccer Coach		2021-present
	Volunteer Basketball Coach		2021-present
	Volunteer Volleyball Coach		2022-present

Other
Beginning Babies with Books, St. Louis Senior Olympics, CHIPS Geriatric Exercise 			Class Assistant, Relay for Life Sponsor