Faculty and students of Southwest Baptist University’s Doctor of Physical Therapy
program presented research at the Combined Sections Meeting of the American Physical
Therapy Association held last month in Anaheim, Calif., which was attended by more
than 11,000 physical therapy professionals and students.
SBU faculty and students presented the following research:
- “A Systematic Review: The Utilization of Virtual Reality Therapy for Pain Management in Patients with Burns,” by Dr. Connie Matheny, professor of physical therapy, and students Nkiruka Anunwah, Ben Clark and Michelle Perry.
- “Increasing Gait Velocity in Patients Following Stroke: Single vs. Multi-intervention Approach. Poster Presentation,” by Dr. Josh Layman, associate professor of physical therapy, and students Dan Emond, Danielle Ewing, Kathryn Goff and Diana Vu.
- “Safety and effectiveness of lowering blood pressure using a cardiovascular exercise program after transient ischemic attack or minor stroke: A Systematic Review,” by Dr. Josh Layman and students Brittany Albers, Sara Boyle, Leslie Carr and Nic Pontecorvo.
- “Neurodynamic mobilization in a college long jumper with exercise-induced lateral leg/ankle pain: a case report,” by Dr. Terry Cox, professor of physical therapy, Dr. Tom Sneed, professor of physical therapy, and Dr. Herb Hamann, professor of physical therapy.
- “What influence does the use of neuroscience pain education have on pain and function in patients with chronic low back pain? A Systematic Review,” by Dr. Terry Cox and students Michelle DeWet, Lauren LaVoy, Krystn Nickolaus and Rachel (Sanders) Hulisz.
- “Effectiveness of Neurodynamic Mobilization in the Treatment of Patients Presenting with Lower Extremity Pathologies: A Systematic Review,” by Dr. Terry Cox and students Tyler Bischof, Daniel Cassmeyer, Kody Lueders and Melissa Pickett.
- “A Systematic Review Comparing Physical Therapy Interventions for the Treatment of Cervical Spine Pain in Whiplash Associated Disorders,” by Dr. Terry Cox and students Christina Gull, Logan Lee and Brittney Townsend.
- “The effects of elastic taping on pain in patients with shoulder impingement syndrome: A systematic review,” by Dr. Tom Sneed and students Olivia Fritchey, Faraz Anjum and Clancy Allmoslecher.
- “The Impact of Constraint Induced Movement Therapy on Quality of Life in Children with Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy: A Systematic Review,” by Dr. Sarah Jones, associate professor of physical therapy, and students Rachel Behmer, Anne Ghebrial, Brittany Montgomery and Jessica Osborne.
- “Does Orthotic Helmet Use Improve Neurodevelopmental or Cognitive Outcomes in the Treatment of Deformational Plagiocephaly?” by Dr. Sarah Jones and students Katie Cypher, Kelsey George and Kallie Schoonover.
- “Systematic Review: Vigorous Physical Activity for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder - Can it Help?” by Dr. Bev McNeal, associate professor of physical therapy, and students Heath Crist, Nathan Jacobs and Jennifer Perkins.
The conference also included recognition of alumni and a faculty member who earned American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties advanced credentials, including:
- Sarah Jones earned a Pediatric (PCS) specialization
- Jason Russell '12 earned a Geriatric (GCS) specialization
- Rebecca Root '09, Dr. Corrie (Owsley) Brown '09, Dr. Erica Hook '11 and Dr. Kyle East '13 earned an Orthopaedics (OCS) specialization.
Alumni Dr. Chuck Rainey ’09 and Dr. April Fajardo ’15 were recognized for national honors. LCDR Chuck Rainey, PT, DSc, DPT, MS, OCS, SCS, CSCS, FAAOMPT, earned the Sports Physical Therapy Section New Horizons Award. Fajardo earned the APTA Neurology Section’s Early Professional Award.
In addition, representatives of SBU’s Global Health Outreach, which mobilizes physical therapists to provide physical therapy services to underserved populations around the world, highlighted their work and plans at the conference’s Global Health Special Interest Group reception.
For more information, contact Aaron Weaver, admissions and alumni coordinator of SBU’s doctor of physical therapy program, at aweaver@SBUniv.edu or (417) 328-1690.
CUTLINE: (left to right) Southwest Baptist University students Nathan Jacobs and Jennifer Perkins and Dr. Bev McNeal, associate professor of physical therapy, present their research at the Combined Sections Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association held last month in Anaheim, Calif.