Beverly McNeal
Wheeler Science Center
Bolivar, MO 65613
Current Research Projects:
The relationship between core strengthening and balance/falls; Kinesiotaping, particularly related to use with geriatric patients; the use of standardized tests in geriatric PT practice.
Recent Scholary Publications and Presentations:
McNeal B, Olinda C. Use of Kinesio Tape in the PT Management of Chronic Right Trochanteric Bursitis Pain. Poster Presentation. APTA Annual Conference and Exposition (PT 2009), Baltimore, MD, June 2009.
McNeal B, Olinda C, Wooderson C, Perea A, Achebodt A, Nguyen P. Rehabilitation of Shin Splints With and Without Kinesio Tape: A Comparison of Two Division II College Football Athletes. Poster Presentation. Missouri Physical Therapy Association Spring Meeting, Lake of the Ozarks, Mo April 18, 2009
McNeal BA, Cobb KL, Maunu NA, McCadney TL, Stevens CV, Lesh SG. The Effects on Balance after Core Strengthening Using Pilates. Poster Presentation. Combined Sections Meeting, American Physical Therapy Association, Las Vegas, NV , February 9 - 12, 2009
Why do you enjoy teaching at SBU?
I can freely intertwine my Christian faith with my profession here. I also really enjoy the interaction with the extremely bright students we have in the program. They challenge me to be a better professor and a better clinician.
Educational and Professional Background:
Bachelor of Science in Education from Baylor University, Master of Science in Physical Therapy from Texas Woman's University, and Doctor of Physical Therapy from SBU. Most of my clinical background has been in adult rehabilitation, focused on neurological and geriatric patients.
