APTA Learning Center

Dr. Kirby Mayer is a physical therapist and clinician-scientist at Michigan State University, Corewell Health, and Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Mayer has >10 years experience leading clinical studies in patients who are admitted to the ICU. He leads a translation research program focused on improving the assessment and treatment of individuals with acute and critical illnesses. Dr. Mayer has been engaged with several APTA initiatives including most recently co-lead of a clinical practice guideline to develop a core measurement outcome set for acute physical therapy practice.