Sixteen Elon physical therapy research posters were recently presented at the American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections meeting in Indianapolis, Ind.
April Lammert, Erica Jardine (DPT 2105)[/caption]The research presented included:
“A 12-Week Static Balance Training Program Shows Improvements in Medio-lateral Components of Balance.” Abbey Schallhorn SPT; Ryan Seibert SPT; Charity Johansson PT, PhD, GCS; Srikant Vallabhajosula PhD
“Postural Breathing May be a Meaningful Treatment For Chronic Low Back Pain.” Allan Buccola SPT; Shin-Yiing Yeung PT, DPT; Jacqueline Crosser SPT; Srikant Vallabhajosula PhD
“Can Microsoft Kinect be Used to Predict Hip, Knee and Ankle Joint Range of Motion in Sagittal Plane During Gait?” Ashley Kuzbary SPT; Jordan Moore SPT; Adam Schessel SPT; Schyuler Goodwin SPT; Shannon Duvall SPT; Srikant Vallabhajosula PhD
Abbey Schallhorn, Ryan Seibert (DPT 2015)[/caption]“Functional Mobility Measures Show Improvement After a Home Exercise Program Following Clinic-Based Balance Training.” Kimberly Smith SPT; Sarah VanDyke SPT; Kristen Riffanacht SPT; Charity Johansson PT, PhD, GCS; Srikant Vallabhajosula PhD
“Establishing Range of Motion, Strength, and Neuromuscular Control Baselines in Collegiate Dancers.” Elizabeth Corwin PT, DPT; Srikant Vallabhajosula PhD; Kristel Tedesco BFA, BS; Susan Chinworth PT, PhD
“Altered Shoulder Muscle Activation Precedes a Decrease in Whole Body Performance in Volleyball Players: A Pilot Study.” Erica Jardine SPT; April Lammert SPT; Susan Chinworth PT, PhD; Srikant Vallabhajosula PhD
“Does Playing Xbox Kinect and Treadmill Walking Improve Cognition, Balance, and Gait in Parkinson’s Disease? A Case Study” Amy McMillion SPT; Srikant Vallabhajosula PhD; Stepheni Witherspoon SPT; Jane Freund PT, DPT, NCS
Kendra Bernhard, Lindsey Davis (DPT 2015)[/caption]“Kinect Game Play and Normal Recess Activity Yield Similar Physiologic Responses in Children Independent of Age, Gender and Body Mass Index.” Kristoffer Leamon SPT; Jessica Holder SPT; Elizabeth O’Leary SPT; Elizabeth Bailey MS; Srikant Vallabhajosula PhD
“A Clinician Can Use Foil to Collect Accurate Distance Measures During Gait: An Ongoing Study.” Kendra Bernhard SPT; Lindsey Davis SPT; Heather Umberhocker SPT; Susan Chinworth PhD
“Kinesio® Tex Tape: Valuable Conservative Treatment for Plantar Fasciitis?” Amanda Hoffmeyer SPT; Ashley Pearsall SPT; Jonathan Belk SPT; Richard Pine, Daryl Lawson PT, DSc
“Balance, Strength, and Gait Training for an Individual Post Hospitalization for Severe Wound Complications and Sepsis.” Caroline Broujos PT, DPT; Kimberly Ashley Kuzbary, Jordan Moore (DPT 2015)[/caption]Martin PT; Diane Meyer PT
“Functional Mobility Improved with Task Specific Training in a Person with Acute Stroke and Complex Medical History: A Case Report.” Marissa Fedorcha PT, DPT; Lia Holman PT; Jane Freund PT, DPT, NCS
“The Effects of Task-Specific Training on Balance and Gait in a Young Adult After a Traumatic Brain Injury with Complications: A Case Report.” Julie Banta PT, DPT; Jane Freund PT, DPT, NCS
“Self-Reported Trunk Fatigue Impairs Postural Control in Persons with Multiple Sclerosis.” Jack Magill PT, DPT; Jane Freund PT, DPT, NCS; Deborah Stetts PT, DPT, OCS; Srikant Vallabhajosula PhD
“The Effect of Functional Training, Strength Training, and Balance Training in a Person with Multiple Sclerosis.” Lauren Smeltz PT, DPT; Diane Meyer PT
“A Multi-Modal Intervention Approach for a Young Adult with Friedreich’s Ataxia: A Case Report.” Megan Siler PT, DPT; Addison “Bill” Andrews PT, EdD, NCS