About Us

Kathy Rorer DPT was born and raised in Paducah, Kentucky. She graduated from the University of Kentucky in December of 1984 with a Bachelor of Health Science degree in Physical Therapy. She completed her Doctorate in Physical Therapy in December of 2008. Kathy married Ronnie Rorer in 1985 and they have been blessed with 2 beautiful children, Josh and Madelyn. Ronnie and Kathy are actively involved in several ministries in their church. Kathy is passionate about helping women with health issues, addictions and other life controlling problems.

Throughout her 23-year career she has worked in multiple settings, however outpatient physical therapy has provided the most challenging and rewarding experiences and is the niche where she has gained the most experience.
 Kathy began as an employee at Rehab Associates Physical Therapy in 1987 and later became a partner. She has attended multiple seminars on spinal dysfunction, neck and back care. Certifications in this arena include advanced Functional Capacity Evaluation, Prework Screening and Functional Job Analysis. Orthopedics and Sports Medicine have been an integral part of her practice and she continues to enjoy treating this population as well as staying abreast of the latest treatment approaches and research available.

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Women’s Health is another area that Kathy has devoted much time and continuing education, demonstrating a strong desire to treat and educate women. She has a certification in Complete Decongestive Therapy, a treatment approach to manage Lymphedema. She enjoys educating through public speaking on multiple physical therapy topics, nutrition and wellness, and has conducted seminars on Posture, Musculoskeletal Imbalances and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Other educational endeavors include teaching Anatomy and Kinesiology in the Physical Therapist Assistant program during the first year of the Paducah program.

Kathy has been an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association since 1984 and has held several positions at both the district and state levels. What we offer: