Elon Doctor of Physical Therapy students, alumni and faculty present research at prestigious national conference

Elon University’s Department of Physical Therapy Education program had a strong showing at the APTA Combined Sections Meeting by its third-year DPT students, sports-PT resident, alumni and faculty members.

Elon’s DPT program had seven core faculty members and over 20 students and alumni attend the meeting in San Diego, California. It was a great conference and Elon was well-represented.

Over 50 students, graduates, faculty and friends of the program attended the Elon University DPTE reception. It was another fun gathering and the DPTE and the Office of Alumni Engagement provided giveaways. The night was extra special because it was the first time the DPTE was able to host the annual Elon reception since the start of the pandemic.

26 faculty, student and alumni presented (educational sessions, posters, and platform presentations) in the following sections: Sports (8), Research (2), Pediatrics (1), Orthopaedics/spine (1), Oncology (1), Geriatrics (1), Education (1), and Cardiovascular & Pulmonary (1)

Shefali Christopher received the Research Award in recognition of exceptional service in research from the APTA Academy of Pelvic Health.

Paula DiBiasio and Zain Bass (co-authors: Paige Johnson, Daniel Manor, Annie Michaelson) received a Blue Ribbon from the Global Heath Special Interest Group for their poster titled “Diversity in DPT Admissions and Students’ Sense of Belonging” applauding their work in the area of social responsibility.

Victoria Garrison (co-authors: Daniel Janyska, Lucas Friess, Tyanna Eaddy-Harris, Stephen Bailey, Elizabeth Evans, Srikant Vallabhajosula) received the Student Platform Award from the APTA Academy of Oncology Physical Therapy.

2023 Combined Session Meeting Presentations from Elon

Platform

Symptomatic Burden of Pelvic Floor Among Healthy Postpartum Runners and Nulliparous Controls
Emily Boger, Allison Jackson, Tyler Carroll, Megan McCallister, Shefali Christopher

Changes in Fall Risk after a Virtual Four Week Exercise Intervention in Lung Cancer Survivors
Victoria Garrison, Daniel Janyska, Lucas Friess, Tyanna Eaddy-Harris, Stephen Bailey, Elizabeth Evans, Srikant Vallabhajosula

Posters

The Prevalence of Limb Asymmetries in Healthy Division I Collegiate Athletes on Baseline Strength Testing
Zachary Ormond, Jordan Waite, Brynn Donnelly, Alexandra Granato, Mary Kay Hannah, John Magill

Testing for Lower Limb Asymmetries in Competitive Fencing Athletes
Joel Thompson, John Magill, Srikant Vallabhajosula

Establishing Predicted Eccentric Hamstring Strength in Division I Athletes
William Cooner, Michael Reiman, Lee Diehl, Jordan Busse, John Magill

Are Pelvis, Hip, and Knee Kinematics Different between Postpartum Runners and Nulliparous Controls
Allison Jackson, Emily Boger, Tyler Carroll, Megan McCallister, Srikant Vallabhajosula, Shefali Christopher

Is Hip Strength Different in Postpartum Runners That Return to Running at 6 Weeks Postpartum?
Megan McCallister, Emily Boger, Tyler Carroll, Allison Jackson, Srikant Vallabhajosula, Shefali Christopher

Adductor Impulse Is a Risk Factor for Groin Injuries in Division I Athletes
Haley Becker, Michael Reiman, William Cooner, Mary Kay Hannah, Shefali Christopher, John Magill

Acute Vital and Exertional Responses to Blood Flow Restriction Training
Matthew Hamlet, Takudzwa Madzima, John Magill

Reliability and Validity of 10MWT, 4M Gait Speed, and Inertial Measurement Units
Brendal Vargo, Srikant Vallabhajosula, Amber Olson, Addison Andrews

Obstacle Clearance Behavior in Mixed Reality While Dual Tasking
Stacey Walton, Oliver Tuisa, Alys Giordano, Pratheep Paranthaman, Srikant Vallabhajosula

Does Idiopathic Toe-Walking Resolve?: Comparing Gait Alterations in Children and Adults Who Toe-Walk
Kelly Dempsey, Sarah Peavy, Nicole Collins, Srikant Vallabhajosula, Melissa Scales

Association of Kinesiophobia with Disease Activity, Exercise Habits, and Quality of Life in Ankylosing Spondylitis
Joel Thompson, Jonathan Goodwin, Srikant Vallabhajosula

Effects of Aging on Knee Joint Mechanics during Five Times Sit to Stand Task 
Srikant Vallabhajosula, Deanna DeMarco, Sarah Henderson, Brandi Wiltshire, Albert Meyer, Susan Chinworth

Diversity in DPT Admissions and Students’ Sense of Belonging
Paula DiBiasio, Zain Bass, Paige Johnson, Daniel Manor, Annie Michaelson

The Effect of Exercise Training on Long COVID Patients
Sara Milgrom, Ashley Lynn Williams, Anne Keenan, Meredith Brown, Kate Kayton, Michele Megurdichian, Stephen Bailey