Katelyn Ligons recently joined the staff of the Therapy Department at Missouri Southern Healthcare.  Katelyn is a Physical Therapy Assistant.

As a physical therapy assistant (PTA), Katelyn is educated in the administration of therapeutic exercise, massage, stretching, as well as balance and gait training in the rehabilitation setting. PTAs job duties also include the evaluation and documentation of patient progression or regression. Physical therapy assistants can also perform assistive device training with crutches, canes, and walkers.  Katelyn works with both inpatients and outpatients. 

Prior to joining the MSH Team, Katelyn worked for RehabCare in Poplar Bluff and Doniphan. 

Katelyn graduated from Poplar Bluff High School in 2005 and went on to receive her AAS degree from Tidewater College.  She then pursued her Physical Therapy Assistant degree from Arkansas State University. 

In her spare time, Katelyn enjoys reading, baking and spending time with her husband, Josh, family and friends.