Biography

Dr. Kathi Ling is a Physical Therapist who works at Oklahoma University Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. She serves on the ASMBS education committee. Dr. Ling is also an adjunct professor at the Oklahoma University school of Physical Therapy. Kathi has a diverse background working in geriatrics, outpatient therapy, joint replacement therapy, ergonomics and injury prevention, support for hand therapists, home health, skilled nursing and carries a specialty certification in Wound Care. Kathi has been working on literature review to find approaches to improve functional outcomes minimize skeletal muscle loss following bariatric surgery.