Wesley James Farrington is a third-year Doctor of Physical Therapy student at Des Moines University. He has over 1,000 hours of direct patient care experience in various clinical settings as well as 500 hours of clinical research experience studying Parkinson's disease. Farrington received his Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology and Health from Iowa State University and is licensed to practice physical therapy in Iowa pending graduation from Des Moines University in May 2016.

1. Wesley James Farrington
3911 Westlawn Drive  Ames, IA 50010  Phone: 712–210–1053 E-Mail: wesfarrington90@gmail.com
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PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Third-year Doctor of Physical Therapy student at Des Moines University, aspiring to improve the human
experience through compassionate, patient-focused care. I have over 1,000 hours of direct patient care, over 500
hours of clinical research on persons with Parkinson’s disease, and presented at the 2015 MDS International
Congress on Parkinson’s Disease.
EDUCATION
Des Moines University August 2013–May 2016
 Doctor of Physical Therapy
 Curriculum Committee representative for Doctor of Physical Therapy class of 2016
Iowa State University August 2010–May 2013
 Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology & Health–Pre-Physical Therapy, Minor in Psychology
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
VA Central Iowa Healthcare System March 2016-May 2016
 Evaluated/treated complex conditions in the in-patient rehab setting for our nation’s veterans
Rec Center Physical Therapy – Cedar Rapids, IA January 2016-February 2016
 Evaluated/treated simple-complex orthopedic conditions in the outpatient setting.
Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital – Yakima, WA June 2015-August2015
 Evaluated/treated complex, acute conditions in the impatient setting.
Mary Greeley Rehab & Wellness Center – Ames, IA October 2014-December 2014
 Evaluated/treated orthopedic & neurological patients in the outpatient setting.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Iowa State University August 2012-May 2013
 Teaching Assistant in Kinesiology Department
o Helped to facilitate and ease the transition process of transfer students into the Kinesiology
Department
Des Moines University April 2014-Present
 Mentored Research Assistant
o Developed & implemented research protocols, as well as, prepared manuscript for professional
publication.
LICENSES
 Licensed Physical Therapist in State of Iowa (Pending)

2. Wesley James Farrington
3911 Westlawn Drive  Ames, IA 50010  Phone: 712–210–1053 E-Mail: wesfarrington90@gmail.com
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MEMBERSHIPS
 American Physical Therapy Association
 Iowa Physical Therapy Association
 Student member of the Movement Disorders Society (MDS)
AUTHORED RESEARCH
Lowry K.A., Farrington WJ, VanSwearingen, J. Thinking and Walking-While-Thinking Outcomes of Exercise Interventions in Older
Adults with Age-related Psychomotor Slowing. Poster presentation for the Society of Neuroscience Annual Conference, 10/2015,
Chicago, IL.
Farrington WJ, Miller T, McGaughy G, Mercuris K, Lowry K.A. Is change in physicalperformance in persons with Parkinson’s
disease meaningful following LSVT® BIG: A retrospectivestudy. Poster presentation for the19th International Congress of
Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders, 6/2015, San Diego, CA.
Atwood PE, Farrington WJ, Brandt AC, Smiley-Oyen A, Lowry, K.A. Theeffect of motor imagery on steppingcharacteristics and
motor control of gait in persons with Parkinson's disease. Poster presentation for the 19th International Congress of Parkinson’s
Disease and Movement Disorders, 6/2015, San Diego, CA.
Brandt AC, Atwood PE, Farrington, WJ, Van Swearingen J, PT, Lowry K.A. The figure-of-8walk test:a clinical measure of motor skill
in walking for persons with Parkinson’s disease. Poster presentation for the 19th International Congress of Parkinson’s Disease
and Movement Disorders, 6/2015, San Diego, CA.
Farrington WJ, Miller T, McGaughy G, Mercuris K, Lowry KA. Changes in whole-body and upper extremity function in persons with
Parkinson’s disease following LSVT BIG: A retrospectivestudy. In preparation for Clinical Rehabilitation
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
 Eagle Scout for Troop 94, Boy Scouts of America
 Special Olympics Coach
 Stress Management Mentor at Des Moines University
 Student Ambassador for the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at Des Moines University
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
 Kristin Lowry PT, PhD,
Assistant Professor
kristin.lowry@dmu.edu
Doctor of Physical
Therapy Des Moines
University
3200 Grand Avenue Des
Moines, IA 50312
515-271-1488
 Rita Davis, PT
Clinical Instructor
ritadavis@yvmh.org
Yakima Valley Memorial
Hospital
2811 Tieton Drive,
Yakima, WV 98902
509-574-8145
 Matthew Petersen, PT
MGMC Rehab
petersen@mgmc.com
Mary Greeley Rehab &
Wellness
1015 Duff Avenue
Ames, IA 50010
515-239-6770

3. Wesley James Farrington
3911 Westlawn Drive  Ames, IA 50010  Phone: 712–210–1053 E-Mail: wesfarrington90@gmail.com
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