Alison Kreger, PT, DPT, Ed.D.

Dr. Kreger is the founding program director for the new Doctor of Physical Therapy program. Her teaching experience includes instruction on human development, pediatric rehabilitation, neuromuscular rehabilitation, assistive technology, KinesioTaping, serial casting, manual therapy, and service-learning. She continues to mentor students with doctoral research projects. Her scholarly work includes investigating pediatric rehabilitation, the use of assistive technology, professional behavior development in doctor of physical therapy students, service-learning, and adaptive sports. Service activities include a collaboration with West Virginia University to create an interprofessional pediatric assistive technology clinic, serving as a member of the West Virginia Interagency Coordinating Council, serving as research committee chair for the APTA-WV, USATF national certified official, and practicing with students in the departmental pro bono clinic. She continues to practice as a board-certified clinical specialist in pediatric physical therapy, focusing on early intervention practice, and as a medical volunteer for the USOPC and US Track and Field. Her clinical practice experience includes acute care/inpatient care, outpatient orthopedic care, inpatient pediatric therapy, outpatient pediatric physical therapy, pediatric home health, and early intervention.

Dr. Alison Kreger is a graduate of Wheeling Jesuit University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, a Master of Science in Physical Therapy, and a Doctor of Physical Therapy. She later completed her Doctor of Education in Health Sciences with a Certificate in Teaching and Learning at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences. She is board-certified in pediatric physical therapy through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties, is pursuing specialization in sports physical therapy, and is a certified Kinesio Taping practitioner.

Dr. Kreger’s scholarly work focuses on pediatric physical therapy, assistive technology, professional behavior development in physical therapy students, service-learning, and adaptive sports. Her research has been shared through poster and platform presentations at national and international conferences, including the American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting, the International Seating Symposium, the American Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine, and the World Congress of Physiotherapy.

Clinically, Dr. Kreger provides early intervention services for children from birth to three years old and serves as a medical volunteer for Team USA/US Track and Field. She has also served for eight years on the West Virginia Interagency Coordinating Council. Within the American Physical Therapy Association – West Virginia Chapter, she is the current Chair of the Research Committee.

Since 2008, Dr. Kreger has been a core faculty member in a Doctor of Physical Therapy program and has served as Program Director since 2021. Her teaching expertise includes student research mentoring, human development, pediatric physical therapy, service-learning, assistive technology, neuromuscular diagnosis, acute care rehabilitation, and neurorehabilitation.

Kreger, A. Service.  American Council of Academic Physical Therapy Blueprint for Excellence in Academic Physical Therapy, 2024. www.acapt.org

Kreger, A.  Influence of International Service Learning on DPT Student Professional Behavior Development.  Journal of Service-Learning in Higher Education.  19 (2024): 5-23.

Paleg, G., Altizer, W., Malone, R., Ballard, K., & Kreger, A.  Inclination, hip abduction, orientation, and tone affect weight-bearing in standing devices.  Journal of Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine. 2021; 14(3): 433-441.  Doi:10.3233/PRM-190660 

Kreger, A., Roche, J., Morse, J., & Reverts, K.  Prevalence and Perceived Effectiveness of Pediatric KinesioTaping Among Birth to Three Physical and Occupational Therapists in West Virginia.  KinesioTaping Yearbook, Fall 2018.

Cook, E., Issler, K., Medvid, H., & Kreger, A.  The effects of KinesioTaping on shoulder pain following a stroke: a systematic review.  KinesioTaping Yearbook, Fall 2018.

Devlin, S., Napolillo, M., Sullivan, M., & Kreger, A.  The use of KinesioTaping in the Management of Upper Extremity Pain During Dynamic Movement: A Case Study.  KinesioTaping Yearbook, Fall 2018.

Kreger A, Almonte A, Angalich M, Morton S.  The Effects of KinesioTape on Inversion Ankle Sprains in Collegiate Cross-Country Runners.  KinesioTaping Yearbook.  Spring 2016.

Grubler, K., Haley, R., Kreger, A., & Raudenbush, B.  Essential Processes and Materials for Designing an Interprofessional Education (IPE) Activity: Assessment Outcomes and Resources for Implementation.  Poster Presentation World Physiotherapy Conference.  Tokyo, Japan.  May 2025.

 Kreger, A., Altizer, W., & Kreger, K.  Mobility..Is It a Human Right?  An Appalachian Perspective Amongst Therapy Students and Providers.  Poster Presentation at the International Seating Symposium April 2023.

Kasper, R., Ritchie, D., & Kreger, A.  An Interprofessional Experience at Camp Gizmo: A Qualitative Study.  Poster presentation at the International Seating Symposium  January 2022.

Bozovich, M., Haley, R., Grubler, K., Kreger, A., & Raudenbush, B.  Evolution and Student Perspective of An Interprofessional Education Program Both In-Person and Via a Virtual Platform.  Educational Leadership Conference October 2021.

Ishak, D., Jones, S., Maszak, A., & Kreger, A.  Kinesio Tape for Postural Correction of Occupational-Related Faulty Posture: A Randomized Control Trial.  American Congress on Rehabilitative Medicine Annual Conference. October 2020.

Dowling, S., Vasas, N., Wiegman, L., & Kreger, A.  Pediatric Oncology Treatment: A Survey of Frequency of Physician Referral to Physical Therapy.  American Congress on Rehabilitative Medicine Annual Conference October 2020.

Cool, S., Novia, B., Wallace, C., & Kreger, A.  Investigating the Effects of KinesioTaping  on the Lower Extremities in Casual Runners.  American Congress on Rehabilitative Medicine Annual Conference October 2020.

Ryba, M., & Kreger, A.  Use and disuse of pediatric assistive devices: a survey.  Assistive Technology Industry Association Annual Conference.  Orlando, FL, 2018.

Kreger, A., Morse, J., Reeverts, K., & Roche, J.  Prevalence and perceived effectiveness of pediatric KinesioTaping among Birth to Three Physical and Occupational therapists in West Virginia.  Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy Annual Conference.  Cincinnati, OH, 2017.

Marangoni, A., Drnach, M., Ruby, C., Abraham, A., Grubler, K., Haley, R., Kreger, A.  The Synergistic effect of service learning with research.  International Symposium on Service Learning.  Ireland, June 2017

Drnach, M.,  Grubler, K., Abraham, C., Kreger, A.  An Analysis of Community Partner Goals in International Service Learning.  International Symposium on Service Learning.  June 2017.  Ireland, June 2017

Kreger, A., Casey, J., Altizer, W., Malone, R., Paleg, G.  Determination of the Abilities of Children Living in Rural West Virginia with Neurodegenerative Disorders.  Presented at the West Virginia Rural Health Conference.  Logan, WV.  October 19, 2016

Kreger, A., Altizer, W., Kesler, K., and Paleg, G.  Effect of Inclination and Abduction on Weight Bearing in Standers.  Presented at the 35th International Seating Symposium.  Pittsburgh, PA.  March 2019.