Positions

Assistant Professor

Orthotics and Prosthetics
Baylor College of Medicine

Addresses

School of Health Professions (Office)

BCM
Houston, TX 77030
United States

Education

BS from Texas A&M University

05/2010 - College Station, TX

Kinesiology - Motor Behavior

MS from UT Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas

05/2011 - Dallas, TX

Prosthetics and Orthotics

PhD from University of Houston

HOUSTON

Current Student - Kinesiology - Motor Behavior

Certifications

Certified Prosthetist Orthotist

#CPO03635

ABC Orthotics and Prosthetics

Certified Prosthetist Orthotist

Licensed Orthotist

#1618

Texas Board of Orthotics and Prosthetics

Professional Development

Myth Busters for Lower Limb Orthotics

Conference (Presenter, 2022)

Sponsor: American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists

Invited to present key findings from the evidence base related to the effects of AFOs on EMG activity during walking. This presentation was a part of the "MythBusters for Lower Limb Orthotics" organized session.

ORION I: Orthotic Research Initiative for Outcomes aNalysis (ORION I): predictors of PROMIS PF for stroke survivors seeking orthotic intervention

Conference (Presenter, 2022)

Sponsor: American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists

Presented a free paper accepted by the AAOP.

From the Benchtop to the Bedside: Translating Evidence into Clinical Practice

Conference (Presenter, 2022)

Sponsor: American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists

Panelist for this organized session: Learn from research scientists and educators in the field how and when to efficiently use different types of research to improve your practice through documentation, approach to care, and patient outcomes.

Current Evidence on Advanced Lower Limb Orthotics

Seminar (Presenter, 2021)

Sponsor: American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists

Invited to give an online webinar summarizing evidence regarding powered and passive exoskeletal technology in rehabilitation science.

Evidence-Based Considerations for Plantar Flexion Contractures

Conference (Presenter, 2019)

Sponsor: Texas Chapter of AAOP

Invited to present on integration of plantar flexor contracture evidence into clinical practice.

Hanger Clinic National Education Fair

Conference (Presenter, 2019)

Sponsor: Hanger Clinic

Invited to present: "Pre-Requisites for Advanced Lower Limb Orthotic Management of Children with Cerebral Palsy".

2D Gait Analysis: How to Utilize Video

Conference (Presenter, 2018)

Sponsor: AAOP

Invited to participate as a presenter. This session will highlight what the full spectrum of systems has to offer so that you can decide which one could work for you and what you are looking to achieve in your clinic. This session will take out the intimidation factor by helping you learn how to use the features on your iPhone and interpret data from more robust systems we hear about in research.

Connecting AFO Stiffness to Plantar Flexor Weakness - Concepts and Literature Review

Conference (Presenter, 2018)

Sponsor: Texas Chapter of the AAOP

Invited to present: "Connecting Stiffness to Plantar Flexor Weakness". This presentation will provide an overview of how AFO stiffness is related to plantar flexor weakness in our patients. Attendees will review proper manual muscle testing techniques, be exposed to how stiffness is measured in the literature, and use this literature to inform their AFO designs in the clinical setting.

Optimizing Orthotic Management of Persons With Stroke

Conference (Presenter, 2018)

Sponsor: American Congress of Rehabilitative Medicine

Invited to develop and present a course "Optimizing Orthotic Management of Persons with Stroke". The goal of this course is to optimize orthotic practice in stroke management. This course combines the best research evidence and clinical expertise to challenge and improve the current standard of care for orthotic management of persons with stroke. This course will provide participants with an overview of most current evidence related to orthotic utilization following stroke and juxtapose this against the average to poor outcomes of walking recovery experienced by our patients with stroke. Participants will be provided with a guideline for optimal management of persons with stroke, from examination and evaluation to device fit and training. The course will emphasize the critical need for objective evaluation of effectiveness of orthotic interventions, as well as discuss ways to improve communication between therapists and orthotists to maximize patient outcomes.

Hanger Clinic Annual National Education Fair

Conference (Presenter, 2017)

Sponsor: Hanger Clinic

Presented with a small group of individuals regarding practical applications of Elaine Owen Ankle-Foot-Orthosis tuning methods on persons who have suffered a stroke.

AFO Tuning Principles in the Adult Population

Conference (Presenter, 2017)

Sponsor: Texas Chapter of the AAOP

Invited to present: "AFO Tuning Principles in the Adult Population". Presented a how-to on tuning ankle-foot-orthoses in adults and children with lower limb impairments.

Selected Publications

• DiBello (Kenworthy), S., Wurdeman, S., Gorniak, S. "Orthotic Research Initiative for Outcomes aNalysis (ORION I): predictors of PROMIS PF for stroke survivors seeking orthotic intervention." Disabil Rehabil. 2021 Sep 2;Online ahead of print Pubmed PMID: 34473570
• Kenworthy, S., Reno, A., Reid, A. "Perceived Role Responsibilities Among Physical Therapists and Orthotists." 2021 Sep 16;Publish Ahead of Print
• Wright E., DiBello (Kenworthy) S. "Principles of Ankle-Foot Orthosis Prescription in Ambulatory Bilateral Cerebral Palsy.." Phs Med Rehabil Clin N Am.. 2020 Feb;31(1):69-89. Pubmed PMID: 31760995
• Stevens P., DiBello (Kenworthy) S. "Established Indications, Benefits, and Shortcomings of Lower-Limb Orthoses for Children with Cerebral Palsy: A Clinical Practice Guideline.." 2019 Mar;2(2S):51-51.

Memberships

2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 AAOP Annual Meeting Clinical Content Committee

Committee Member (03/2017)

American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists

Member (01/2017)

AAOP Lower Limb Orthotics Society

Chair (02/2018)

Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis Society

Member (09/2017)