Katherine Voorhorst, SPT graduated from Hope College in Holland, Michigan with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science in May of 2012. She then left Michigan to pursue her Doctorate in Physical Therapy at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. During her time at Emory, Katherine has become increasingly interested in the role of the Humanities in Rehabilitation; realizing that Physical Therapy does not only extend to the physical manifestation of a patient’s impairments, but further to the psychological and emotional components that are often overlooked. Katherine hopes to pursue a career in Neurologic or Geriatric Rehabilitation following graduation in May, 2015.
Katherine Voorhorst’s media review of Murderball, including a special interview with the film’s director, gives us a sense of the film’s impact on the public’s awareness of wheelchair sports and provides insights into the use of the film as a tool for teaching.