Research
Abstracts
2006 Poster Presentations
2008 MPTA Research Posters
Effectiveness of a standardized community-based exercise program for people with arthritis
Minor MA, Hewett JE, Nigh M, Ross P, Prost E. University of Missouri, Columbia,
Stress Levels of Students in Doctorate-Level Physical Therapy Programs
Schmutz DW, Gimple JL. Southwest Baptist University.
Resistive Exercise in Individuals with Fibromyalgia: A Literature Review
Jennifer Kopps SPT, Theresa Spitznagle PT, DPT
The Effect of Body Position on Maximum Inspiratory and Expiratory Pressures and Forced Expiratory Flow Rates
McKenna AM, Nichols TJ, Nitsche KJ, and Hiebert JM. Department of Physical Therapy Education, Rockhurst University, Kansas City, MO. jean.hiebert@rockhurst.edu
The Correlation Between Foot Type and Shin Splints in NCAA Division II Collegiate Athletes
Harris K, Wasmer T. Southwest Baptist University. kmharris11@yahoo.com, Wazzy820@yahoo.com
Manual Therapy Effect on Patients Presenting with Cervicalgia
Justin Franke. Southwest Baptist University.
The Prevalence of Eating Disorders Risk in Students Completing the Final Two Years of Entry Level Physical Therapy Curricula: A Pilot Study of Missouri
Wilder, E; Program in Physical Therapy, Saint Louis University, Saint Louis, MO
Potential Learning Conflicts with Similar Learning Styles
Cathy A. Beck PhD, MMSc, PT
The Relationship of Aerobic Capacity, Physical Activity, Pain, Knee Strength, Alignment and Disease Severity in People with Knee Osteoarthritis
Chiu CW, Sundvold A, Prost E, Minor MA.
The Effect of Body Position on Maximum Inspiratory and Expiratory Pressures and Forced Expiratory Flow Rates
McKenna AM, Nichols TJ, Nitsche KJ, and Hiebert JM. Department of Physical Therapy Education, Rockhurst University, Kansas City, MO. jean.hiebert@rockhurst.edu
A Comparison Between Heart Rate and Oxygen Consumption in Top Rope vs. Lead Rope While Indoor Rock Climbing
Marmie T, Rhoads S, Padberg D, and Hiebert J.
Department of Physical Therapy Education, Rockhurst University, Kansas City, MO. jean.hiebert@rockhurst.edu.
Examining the Impact of Physical Therapist Students’ Disabilities during Clinical Experiences: Perspectives from Clinical Instructors
Carol Beckel, PT, MA; Rina M. Chittooran, Ph.D Saint Louis University
Assessing changes in anthropometrics and other physical fitness measures in response to a four-week residential weight loss camp
Ashley Glade, SPT; Susan Racette, PhD and Jean Huelsing RN, BSN, MEd. Program in Physical Therapy, Washington University School of Medicine, gladea@msnotes.wustl.edu
Biomechanical Analysis of Gait During Unloaded Walking in Normals and Patients With Total Knee Arthroplasty
Uhlrich A, Rolf A, Foley A PT, DPT, Kohia M PT, Ph D. Rockhurst University. mohamed.kohia.rockhurst.edu
A comparison between strength, balance, endurance, and coordination in young persons with Down syndrome and typically developing young persons: a pilot study
Alison Pfister, SPT; Jessica Tietsort, SPT; Vanda Wilder, SPT; Matt Miller, SPT; Brandi Ardnt, SPT; Sandy Ross, PT, DPT, MHS, PCS. Maryville University St. Louis, Physical Therapy Program
Integrating Cultural Competencies into a PT Curriculum: Cultural Awareness through “Conversation Hours”
Krug JB; Wingert K, University of Missouri-Columbia
Effects of treadmill training with partial body weight support on patients following total knee arthroplasty
Charles Steger, John Mandacina, Kyo Hwang, Amy Foley, PT, DPT, Mohamed Kohia, PT, PhD
Test-Retest and Inter-rater Reliability of Commonly Used Outcome Measures in Individuals with Severe Chronic Hemiparesis: A Pilot Study
Crystal Rippee, SPT,Tim Kirn, SPT,Kerri Flaugher, SPT,Kelly Brooks, SPT, FacultyAdvisor: Joni Barry PT, DPT, NCS
Students’ Perspective on an Integrative Interprofessional Practicum Experience.
Student Participants: Arnold K (NURS), Azzam C (NURS), Brost J (NURS), Busing K (PT), Carqueville L (NURS), Haberer S (PT), Holmes-Kueker R (OT), Millan-Herrera M (OT), Olshefski J (PT), Solari K (PT), Vogel D (OT). Faculty Participants: Cavallo C (PT, PhD), Gettemeier P (OT, MHA), Wunderlich R (NURS, PhD), Saint Louis University.
A Comparison of the Accuracy of Two Pulse Oximeter Technologies During Ambulation With a Wheeled Walker: a Pilot Study
Duncan, RP, Aufdenberg CR, Rakers NM, Silver AM. Maryville University of St. Louis.
Comparing the Effects of Bilateral Shoulder Exercises to the Effects of Unilateral Shoulder Exercises on Unilateral Shoulder Dysfunctions
Beachner VR, Johnson CJ, Racine KM, Dronberger, JA. Rockhurst University.
A Comparison of Lower Trapezius and Serratus Anterior Muscle Activation Patterns During Upper Extremity Forward Flexion in Younger and Older Adults
Fuller D, Muller M, Thompson B, Decker A. Rockhurst University.
Exercising Consistent Vocabulary in Physical Therapy Documentation
Tepen JE and Wilkinson SG, Rockhurst University
Efficacy of Percutaneous Vertebral Augmentation and Use of Physical Therapy Intervention following Vertebral Compression Fractures in Older Adults: A Systematic Review
Patricia A. Cahoj, PT, MS, DPT, GCS; Jeanne L. Cook, PT, MSPT, CWS; Barbara S. Robinson, PT, DPT , Missouri State University, Springfield, MO
The Effects Of An Audience Response System On Quiz Scores In A Physical And Occupational Therapy Neuroscience Course
Razey NK, Rubin RL & McKiernan BJ. Rockhurst University,
The Development of Leadership in Physical Therapy
Component Leaders Amber Klassen, Jamie Madeo, Holly Reeder, Liza Warner, Ellen Spake, Rockhurst University, Department of Physical Therapy Education
Audiovisual parent training with motor practice may promote postural stability in healthy infants: A pilot study
Pohl, SA, SPT, Beardslee, HM, SPT, Bucher, EL, SPT, Thompson, CR, PhD, MS, PT;
Rockhurst University, Department of Physical Therapy, Kansas City, Missouri
Pediatric Physical Therapists Provide Primary Care
Lori Dunn, SPT; Kristin Perkins, SPT; Cassandra Steele, SPT; and Catherine Thompson, PT, PhD, MS. Rockhurst University, Kansas City, MO
