Kristi Turner, DHS, OTR/L

Kristi Turner, DHS, OTR/L

Senior Research Occupational Therapist II

About Me

Kristi Turner, DHS, OTR/L, works as a research therapist at the Center for Bionic Medicine. She specializes in the treatment of upper limb loss/absence, multiple limb loss/absence, and burn injury. Kristi serves as a Shirley Ryan 汤头条app trainer in the area of burn injury to ensure competency of therapists evaluating and treating this population. She has been involved in research, training, and testing with both Targeted Muscle Reinnervation (TMR) and non-TMR patients using conventional and experimental prosthetic components as well as conventional and advanced control schemes.
 

Location

Shirley Ryan 汤头条app

355 East Erie

Chicago, IL 60611

Education & Training

  • Education

    Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy, Saginaw Valley State University

    – 1999

    Masters of Heath Science, University of Indianapolis

    – 2019

    Doctorate of Health Science, University of Indianapolis

Professional Affiliations

  • Upper Limb Advisory Committee Board Member
    Amputee Coalition
  • Outcomes Research Committee Board Member
    The American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists
  • The American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists
    Member
  • Skills for Life 6 - Bilateral Upper Limb Loss Workshop
    Co-Chair
  • International Society of Prosthetics and Orthotics
    Member

Research Interests

  • Upper limb loss/difference
  • Multiple limb amputation
  • Perceived fall risk in individuals with upper limb loss/difference

Certificates and Licenses

  • Registered Occupational Therapist
    State of Illinois
  • Certified Occupational Therapist
    National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy