Dr. Kimberly McCole Durant
Assistant Professor
Director of Clinical Education
Bio:
Dr. Kimberly McCole Durant has been practicing as a physical therapist since 2010 and currently serves as the Director of Clinical Education and an Assistant Professor at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES). Prior to joining UMES, she spent nearly a decade teaching in the Physical Therapist Assistant Program at Howard Community College.
Dr. Durant is deeply committed to advancing the profession through service, education, and clinical scholarship. She is an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), with membership in the Pelvic Health, Orthopaedics, and Education sections. Dr. Durant is a dual board-certified clinical specialist in Women’s Health and Orthopaedic Physical Therapy and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists (AAOMPT).
Her professional work centers on bridging orthopedics and pelvic health, curricular development, and advancing pelvic health competencies in entry-level PT and PTA education. Dr. Durant has presented her research and educational work at numerous national and state conferences, including APTA Combined Sections Meeting and AAOMPT. She remains actively involved in mentoring early-career pelvic health clinicians and contributing as a volunteer lab assistant for pelvic health continuing education courses.
Education:
Doctor of Physical Therapy, Gannon University, 2010
Bachelor of Science, Gannon University, 2008
Credentials and Certifications:
- Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Women’s Health Physical Therapy
- Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy
- Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists
- APTA Certified Clinical Instructor
Scholarly Activity:
Peer-Reviewed Publications
Nelson PR, Durant KM, Ziehme D, Hammerich A. Managing Pelvic Floor Functional Roles of Stability and Respiration: Part of the Job for All Physical Therapists. Journal of Women’s & Pelvic Health Physical Therapy. 2023;47(4):278–287.
National and State Presentations
Durant KM, Harrison J, Klima D, McBeth S, Wagner A, Woody T. Developing Pelvic Health Competencies in Entry-Level Physical Therapy Education. Poster presentation, APTA Combined Sections Meeting, Houston, TX. Winter 2025.
Durant KM, Musick M. Orthopedic Management for Pregnancy-Related Pelvic Girdle Pain. Platform presentation, APTA DC & Maryland Annual Conference, Columbia, MD. Fall 2023.
Bengtsson H, Durant KM, Villarin J, Ziehme D. Inside Out or Outside In? External Orthopedic Assessment for Pelvic Health. Platform presentation, AAOMPT Annual Conference, St. Louis, MO. Fall 2023.
Durant KM, Musick M. Orthopedic and Pelvic Health Considerations for the Postpartum Person. Platform presentation, APTA Combined Sections Meeting, San Diego, CA. Spring 2023.
Durant KM, Hogan L. More than Hot Flashes: How Menopause Affects the Musculoskeletal System. Platform presentation, AAOMPT Annual Conference, San Diego, CA. Fall 2022.
Durant KM, Musick M. The Orthopedic Physical Therapist’s Guide to the Pelvic Floor. Platform presentation, Maryland APTA Annual Conference (Virtual). Fall 2021.
Durant KM, Musick M. Fourth Trimester and Beyond: Where is the Evidence? Platform presentation, AAOMPT Annual Conference, Cleveland, OH. Fall 2021.
Durant KM, Crew A. Bridging the Gap Between Pelvic Health and Orthopedic Physical Therapy. Platform presentation, AAOMPT Annual Conference (Virtual). Fall 2020.
Primary Courses:
- PHYT 623 – Physical Agents
- PHYT 651 – Integrated Clinical Experience I
- PHYT 652 – Integrated Clinical Experience II
- PHYT 653 – Integrated Clinical Experience III
- PHYT 660 – Full Time Clinical Experience I
- PHYT 661 – Full Time Clinical Experience II
- PHYT 662 – Full Time Clinical Experience III
- PHYT 663 – Full Time Clinical Experience IV
- PHYT 674 – Professional Development & Practice Issues in PT
