"Creating a Collaborative Learning Community for Neuroanatomy Using Blackboard (Bb),
Group Processes, and Active Learning Principles"
M.S.P.T., Texas Woman's University
B.S. in Education, Baylor University
Certifications
Board Certified Specialist in Geriatric Physical Therapy
Certified Exercise Expert for Aging Adults (CEEAA)
Selected Publications
Schoeneberg B, McNeal B, Reisner J, Friesen A, Reed T. The Efficacy of Perturbation-Based
Balance Training in Decreasing Falls Among the Elderly. Poster Presentation. APTA
Combined Sections Meeting. February 2022.
McNeal B, Schoeneberg B, Hodgson K, Richardson K, Smith K. Epidural Stimulation Facilitates
Volitional Lower Extremity Movement in Patients With Spinal Cord Injury: Systematic
Review. Poster Presentation. Academy of Neurological PT (ANPT) Annual Conference.
October 2021.
Baldwin R, Desarme C, Mitchell B, Oltmanns C, McNeal B, Sneed T. “Effects of High
Intensity Training on the Six Minute Walk Test in Patients with Parkinson’s Disease:
A Systematic Review.” Poster Presentation. APTA NEXT Conference. Phoenix, AZ. June
2020.
McNeal B, Jones K, Hooten A, Mizera D, Taylor A, Tewes K. “For patients with Parkinson’s
Disease, do large amplitude non-traditional physical therapy interventions improve
quality of life more than routine physical therapy? A Systematic Review." Poster Presentation.
APTA Combined Sections Meeting. Washington D.C. January 23-26, 2019.
McNeal B, Jones K, Doe E, Lander E, Wickenheiser A. "How does international service
experience affect professional development in physical therapy students? A systematic
review." Poster presentation. APTA Combined Sections Meeting. New Orleans, LA. February
21-25, 2018.
Jones K, McNeal B, Shane E, Behrens B, Ernst B. "In Patients Post Stroke, Does Body
Weight Supported Treadmill Training Result in Increased Walking Ability Compared to
Overground Walking Training? A Systematic Review." Poster Presentation. APTA Combined
Sections Meeting. New Orleans, LA. February 21-25, 2018.
Wingert N, McNeal B “Systematic Review: Does Music Affect Quality of Life for Patients
With Dementia?” Poster Presentation APTA NEXT Conference Nashville, TN June 2016.
McNeal B, Burtch S, Crain H, Dykstra K, Robinson J “The Impact of a Walking Program
on the Quality of Life of Geriatric Patients with Dementia: A Systematic Review” Platform
Presentation APTA Combined Sections Meeting Indianapolis, IN February 2015
Selected Presentations
Beverly McNeal, PT, DPT, GCS, Josh Layman, PT, PhD, NCS, and Alison Wickenheiser,
DPT. “Positioning, Balance, and Upper Limb Rehabilitation for Post-Stroke Patients”
Continuing Education for area therapists (total 9 hours), Staff In-Services for the
medical staff at Bethesda Medical Clinic (total 4 hours). Sponsored by a cooperative
effort from Southwest Baptist University and One Mission Society. Vaudreuil, Haiti.
December 2019.
Beverly McNeal, PT, DPT, GCS, and Sarah Jones, PT, DPT, PCS. "Current Concepts of
Neurological Rehabilitation." Continuing education for area therapists, nurses, and
physicians (total 8 hours). Staff in-services for the medical staff at Bethesda Medical
Clinic (total 4 hours). Sponsored by a cooperative effort from Southwest Baptist University
and One Mission Society. Vaudreuil, Haiti. January 2018.
Amber Fleer, DPT, OCS, ATC, Herb Hamann, DPT Beverly McNeal, DPT, GCS “Clinical Taping
Strategies.” Sponsored by a cooperative effort from Southwest Baptist University and
Citizen’s Memorial Healthcare (certified for 1.5 CEUs). Bolivar, Missouri September
2014.
Beverly McNeal, PT, DPT, GCS “Positional Vertigo” and “Introduction to NDT” Physiotherapy
2013: International Academic Exchange. A free educational lecture forum presented
by Dr. McNeal and two Peruvian PT professors for health care students and professionals.
Sponsored by a cooperative effort from Southwest Baptist University, Medical Ministry
International, and Alas Peruanas University. Arequipa, Peru. November 2013.
Beverly McNeal, PT, DPT, GCS “Fundamental of Typical Locomotion.” Sponsored by a cooperative
effort from Southwest Baptist University, Medical Ministry International, and Alas
Peruanas University (certified for .5 CEUs). Arequipa, Peru. November 2013.
Beverly McNeal, PT, DPT “International Workshop Course in Physiotherapy: Physical
Therapist Evaluation and Treatment of Gait Disorders Across the Life Span.” Sponsored
by a cooperative effort from Southwest Baptist University, Medical Ministry International,
and San Pablo Catholic University (certified for 2.0 CEUs). Arequipa, Peru. June 2011.
Beverly McNeal, PT, DPT and Amber Fleer, PT, DPT, OCS, ATC “International Workshop
Course in Physiotherapy: Introduction to the Use of Functional Taping for the Physical
Therapist.” Sponsored by a cooperative effort from Southwest Baptist University, Medical
Ministry International, and San Pablo Catholic University (certified for 1.5 CEUs).
Arequipa, Peru. November 2010.
Beverly McNeal, PT, DPT “International Workshop Course in Physiotherapy: Physical
Rehabilitation for Adult Patients with Hemiplegia.” Sponsored by a cooperative effort
from Southwest Baptist University, Medical Ministry International, and San Pablo Catholic
University (certified for 1.6 CEUs). Arequipa, Peru. November 2009.
Related Experience
Mission trips to Carrefour and Cap Haitien, Haiti. Led yearly teams from SBU to serve
1-2 week PT Missions, 2016-Present.
Mission trips to Arequipa and Lima, Peru. Led yearly teams from SBU to serve 1-2 week
PT Missions, 2009-2013.
MPTA Fall Prevention Awareness Day Springfield, MO September 21, 2012.
Professional Organizations
American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
Member, 1986-present
Academy of Education, 1995-present
Academy of Geriatric Physical Therapy, 1995-present
Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy, 2008-present
Health Policy & Administration Section, 2012-present
Missouri Chapter, APTA
Member of State Peer Review Task Force 1995-1997
Southwest District, Missouri Chapter, APTA
Nominating Committee 2001-2003
Christian Physical Rehab Professionals (CPRP), A Specialty Section of Christian Medical
& Dental Associations (CMDA) 1988-2002; 2008-present
Neurodevelopment Treatment Association (NDTA) 1992-2001; 2010-present
Honors and Awards
Tier 1 Merit Bonus for meritorious service to the university, Southwest Baptist University,
2015
Science and Christian Faith Award, College of Science and Mathematics, Southwest Baptist
University, 2013
Outstanding Young Women of America 1994
Church/Community Service
Attends Wellspring Baptist Fellowship, Bolivar
Polk County Christian School Bolivar, Missouri Science Fair Judge 2002-present