Education & Training: PhD, Adult, Community and Professional Education, Texas State University
MS, Physical Therapy, Texas State University
BA, Occupational Education, Texas State University
AS, Physical Therpist Assistant, St. Philip's College
Clinical & Research Interests: Behavior change approaches for persons with metabolic syndrome, obesity and type 2 diabetes Improving patient education and patient-provider communication outcomes Physical activity behaviors in children and adolescents Student assessment and the application of learning styles in the classroom Balance assessment and training strategies to improve balance Advances in patient client management in stroke and Parkinson’s disease Wellness, fitness and prevention in special populations Complimentary and alternative approaches to care with an emphasis on yoga and Tai Chi
Teaching Activities: PHTH 502 Neuroscience 2 PHTH 511 Patient Client Management 3 – Neurology PHTH 512 Clinical Pathology 3 – Neurology PHTH 516 Patient Client Management 5 – Neurology 2 PHTH 550 Teaching & Learning Special topics: Spirituality and Healthcare
Professional Memberships: American Physical Therapy Association Pennsylvania Physical Therapy Association (Secretary of the WestCentral District) Texas Physical Therapy Association American Association of Diabetes Educators American Diabetes Association American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance
Background and Personal Interests: Dr. Malek is somewhat of a “late bloomer” having started in her mid-thirties to college for the first time as a non-traditional student, beginning at the community college level with the acquisition of her degree as a physical therapist assistant, and culminating in 2006 with her doctorate in adult education. She believes that education is a lifelong pursuit and that everyone should embrace any opportunity that knocks when it comes to learning new and interesting things. Prior to her college career she was a franchise owner, area manager and instructor in the national dance fitness program, Jazzercise, so she has an indwelling enjoyment of movement, music and dance. As a parent of two adult sons, and 4 grandchildren, she spends every spare minute of her free time playing and learning from her family. Recent Publications and Presentations:
Peer Reviewed Publications:
Malek MK. The quest for autonomy: patient decision-making in type 2 diabetes [dissertation]. San Marcos Texas: Texas State University; 2006. Michel T, Pierce S, Malek K. Understanding type 2 diabetes: prevention and management – the physical therapy perspective. PT Magazine of Physical Therapy. September 2008. 36-45. Peer Reviewed Presentations:
Malek K. Facilitating autonomous patient decision-making: enhancing exercise outcomes in patients with type 2 diabetes. Paper presented at the Annual Conference of the American Physical Therapy Association; June 13, 2008; San Antonio, TX. Malek K. Improving exercise outcomes in type 2 diabetes. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Association of Diabetes Educators; August 10, 2006; Los Angeles, CA. Malek K. So, how do I get them to exercise?. Paper presented at the 15th Annual Conference of the Texas Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation; April 9, 2005; San Antonio, TX. Peer Reviewed Poster Presentations:
Black L, Greiner K, Malek K, Schellhammer E, Whipkey J. Moving toward a rural school-based diabetes prevention program. Poster presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Association of Diabetes Educators; August 3, 2007; St. Louis, MO. Malek K, James G, Furney S, Ross-Gordon J, Hunter D. Factors influencing decision-making about exercise by persons with type 2 diabetes. Poster presented at the Annual Meeting of the Texas Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance; November, 2007; Galveston, TX. Black L, Greiner K, Malek K, Schellhammer E, Whipkey J. Physical activity behaviors in adolescents in western Pennsylvania: towards a school-based diabetes prevention program. Poster presented at the Annual Meeting of the Pennsylvania Physical Therapy Association; October 27, 2007; Pittsburgh, PA.
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