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About Kira

Kira Donnelly, MPO

Board Member, Creative Director
Kira Donnelly completed her bachelor's degree in Kinesiology with the highest honors and emphases in Physical Therapy and Natural Sciences from St. Edward’s University in Austin, TX. She was the Distinguished Kinesiology Graduate from the Class of 2020 and received the Honors Award for Kinesiology. Kira’s senior thesis was overseen by Dr. Scott Love and Dr. M. Jason Highsmith as a part of their research grant for the VA/DoD. Her thesis systematically reviewed and analyzed ground reaction forces and degenerative changes of the sound limb in unilateral lower extremity amputees and has since been published. Kira obtained her Master of Prosthetics-Orthotics from UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX. Her graduate research focused on strengthening exercises for stair ascent and descent for patients with standard and smart microprocessor knees. She served as the Class of 2023 President and was awarded the Mel Stills Service Award, L. Ruth Guy, MD Student Leadership Award, 2023 Chester Haddan Scholarship, and 2024 ABC Orthotist & Prosthetist Scholarship. Kira remains heavily involved in the amputee community within and outside of the U.S., frequently volunteering with the Range of Motion Project in Ecuador. She was selected to attend the American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association’s 2023 Policy Forum in Washington, D.C. Presently, Kira is completing her Prosthetic and Orthotic Residency in Austin, Texas with aspirations to open her own clinic one day. Outside of P&O, Kira enjoys hiking with her dog Brutus, weightlifting, painting, photography, and baking.
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