Meet Kayla Clem
Kayla Clem has been a physical therapist for 10 years. Kayla has been on the team since the opening of the clinic in 2023, working both as a Physical Therapist and Clinic Team Lead at the Neurology and Neuromuscular Care Center and as a Physical Therapist / Clinical Evaluator at the Neurology Rare Disease Center.
She began her career at Scottish Rite for Children, which is where she met Dr. Castro! She worked with patients who had neurologic diagnoses and were planning to undergo or recovering from orthopedic surgeries such as spinal fusions, growing rods, halo gravity traction, hip/knee/ankle surgeries, or Ilizarov frames. In addition, Kayla helped develop an intensive post-operative rehabilitation program for these patients.
In 2018, Kayla earned her Assistive Technology Professional (ATP) certification to better help patients find mobility equipment that supports their independence and daily life. Kayla feels that helping patients obtain the right wheelchair and mobility equipment is one of the most rewarding parts of her job.
In 2024, Kayla became a Board-Certified Pediatric Clinic Specialist after completing advanced training and clinical hours to specialize in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of infants, children, and adolescents. However, she also works with adults now.
What Kayla loves most about this clinic is the opportunity to build relationships with patients and their families. She enjoys taking the time to truly get to know each patient and work together to address any concerns or challenges they may have. She also values the research side of our clinic because it allows them to help not only the families they see today, but potentially many others with the same diagnosis in the future.
Outside of work, Kayla enjoys spending time with her husband and son. As a family, they love being outdoors — whether that means going for walks or runs, swimming at the lake, going to concerts, hiking, or traveling together.
Education & Training
Doctorate of Physical Therapy
Texas Woman’s University (Dallas, TX)
Physical Therapy
May 2016
Bachelors of Science
Texas Woman’s University (Denton, TX)
Major in Kinesiology, Minor in Nutrition
May 2013
Licensed Physical Therapist in Texas (License #: 1280526)
July 2016- current
Board-Certified Pediatric Clinical Specialist
July 2024- current
Assistive Technology Professional (ID#: ATP 89395)
April 2018- current
Clinical Focus
Physical therapy for pediatric and adult patients. With a focus on the following diagnoses:
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)
Myasthenia Gravis (MG)
Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP)
Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT)
English
Professional Associations & Affiliations
APTA Member (Peds Section)
TPTA Member
RESNA
Mexican Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Neuromuscular Diseases
Publications
“Enhancing Communication and Functional Independence in an Adult with Spinal Muscular Atrophy Through Implementation of a Custom Power-Tilting Headrest: A Case Study”
Poster Presentation at CureSMA- June 2026“Serial Casting in CAV-3 mutation”
Poster presentation at MDA Conference- March 2024
Dr. Reyes, Bridget Dayton, Kayla Clem“Post-surgical rehabilitation considerations in children with SMA type I undergoing hip reconstruction surgery”
Carrell Krusen poster presentation- February 2024
AACPDM poster presentation- September 2023
Dr. Wimberly, Dr. Reyes, Kayla Clem
“Crouch gait complications in CP: a multidisciplinary approach”
6th International Congress of AMEXPCTND platform presentation- March 13, 2021
Karina Zapata, Kayla Clem, Rupha Stevens, Charu Sharma, Amy McIntosh
“Supervised deep breathing exercises of patients with severe spinal deformity in halo gravity traction”
APTA Combined Sections Meeting poster presentation- February 2021
Pre Brandon Carrell- April 2022
Abstract published in Pediatric Physical Therapy Journal 2021Article published in JPOSNA 2022
Languages
Other
MDA Camp
Physical Therapist (2024, 2026)
Camp TLC
Physical Therapist (2017-2022)
Contact
Phone: (972) 982-7411
FAX: (972) 982-7610
Email: newpatient@neuromdcenter.com
Business Hours:
Monday – Friday
9AM- 5PM By Appointment Only
1651 Justin Rd.
Flower Mound, TX 75028
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