2021 Spring Conference Research Posters  

APTA MO members shared their expertise during the recent virtual Spring Conference with research posters. 

APTA MO members have disseminated their work nationally at CSM and various other formats.  Please let us know about your exciting research efforts and we will share them with our members.  Congrats to all the presenters and thank you for moving our profession forward!

Title: In Stroke Patients, what is the Prevalence of Movement Pattern Coordination Deficit? A Systematic Review

Authors: Layman Josh, DPT, NCS, ATP, PhD; Timothy Schwisow, SPT; Daniel Pile, SPT; Dillian McDonald, SPT

Institution: Southwest Baptist University

Title: Validity of an Operational Definition of a Recurrence of an Episode of Low Back Pain

Author(s): Stacey Chen, ATC, Lindsay Durand, Vanessa M. Lanier, PT, DPT, Quenten L. Hooker, MS, Linda Van Dillen, PT, PhD, FAPTA

Institution(s): Washington University in St. Louis Program in Physical Therapy

Title: Physical Therapists’ Use of the Core Set of Outcome Measures for Adults with Neurologic Conditions in Acute Care

Authors: Kirsten Potter, PT, DPT, MS;1 Jessica Bollinger, SPT; 1 Alexandra Hill, SPT; 1 Morgan Keesee, SPT; 1 Elise Watts, PT, DPT;2 Kelly Kantor, PT, DPT; 2 Jennifer Moore, PT, DHSc, NCS3

Institutions: 1: Rockhurst University; 2: St. Luke’s Health System; 3: Institute for Knowledge Translation

Title: Exercise-based low back pain treatments require different numbers of booster sessions when prescription is performance-based

Authors: Vanessa M. Lanier, PT, DPT, OCS1,2, Quenten L. Hooker, MS1, Keith R. Lohse , PhD, PStat3, Linda R. van Dillen PT, PhD, FAPTA1,2

Institutions: 1Washington University School of Medicine Program in Physical Therapy, 2Washington University School of Medicine Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, 3University of Utah

Title: Gender Differences in Rate of Perceived Exertion and Workload Intensity During Arm and Leg Ergometry at Selected Target Heart Rates in Non-Athlete, College-Aged Individuals: A Secondary Analysis

Authors: Amanda Mungenast, SPT; Stephanie Sherwood, SPT; Patrick McPherson, SPT; Allison Verville, SPT; Shannon Eaton, SPT; Dustin Nadler, PhD; Konrad Dias, PT, DPT, PhD, CCS

Institution: Maryville University of St. Louis

Title: The effect of chest binders on shoulder active range of motion in transgender men between ages 18-25 years: A pilot study.

Authors: Myers RA, Ruff KA, Griffin RM, Mojo ES, Bennett J.

Institution: Maryville University of St. Louis.

Title: Impact of Body Factors on Reported Fall Risk Among Older Adults.

Authors: Bolagani N, Schmidt M, Seibel M, Campbell M, Hanebrink G, Oluwole-Sangoseni O, Heitzman J.

Institution: Maryville University. Mschmidt3@live.maryville.edu

Title: Case Study: Schroth Method Effective for Pain Management in Adult Scoliosis

Author(s): Marcie C. Swift, PT, PhD, FAAOMPT; Noelle Dowma, DPT, BFA, NCPT, Matalie Place, SPT, PTA; Alireza Nasrazadani, SPT

Institution(s): Rockhurst University

Title: Differences in Cervical Proprioception in Female Collegiate Athletes With and Without a History of Head and Neck Injuries: A Secondary Analysis

Author(s): Jon Newbold, SPT, CSCS; Kelli Woods, SPT; Sky Darrah, SPT; Brock Kasten, SPT; Chris Cabral, SPT; Joni Barry, PT, DPT, NCS; Michelle Schneider, PT, DPT, DHSc, OCS

Institution(s): Maryville University of St. Louis

Title: Pre-Season Testing and Injury Rates In Men’s And Women’s Division II Soccer Players

Authors: DeWitt M, SPT, Thompson R, SPT, Podorski M, SPT, Teague E, SPT, Forbes T, PT, DPT, OCS, Ross S, PT, DPT, MHS, PCS.
Institution: Maryville University

Title: Retrospective Analysis of Mirror Therapy on Upper Extremity Functions in Individuals with Chronic Stroke: A Multiple Single Case Study

Author(s): Kristi Metzger SPT, Emily Armstrong SPT, Micah Murphy SPT, Hunt Nagy SPT, Pradip Ghosh, PT, PhD, DMS

Institution: Maryville University of St. Louis

Title: Literature review of student physical therapist outcomes following interprofessional education (IPE) learning experiences with older adults

Authors: Lapointe K, Menges K, Raffety A, Scruggs A, Decker AM. Rockhurst University. Ann.decker@rockhurst.edu

Title: Literature Review of Optimal Strength Training for the Older Adult.

Authors: Janie Arand, Emily Fasbender, Dylan Hughes, Arin Neely, Jordan Thomas, Landon Zarybnicky

Ann Marie Decker. Rockhurst University. Ann.decker@rockhurst.edu

Title: Feasibility of partial body-weight supported treadmill training in an individual with LVAD and chronic stroke

Author(s): Elizabeth M Sitterley PT, DPT, Alexandra M Pierzynski RN, BSN, Carey L Holleran MPT, DHS, NCS

Institution(s): Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis Program in Physical Therapy

Title: Association Between Falls in Alzheimer Disease and Scores on the Balance Evaluation Systems Test (BESTest) and MiniBEST

Authors: Lauren Elizabeth Tueth, PT, DPT, Gammon Marie Earhart, PT, PhD, FAPTA, Kerri Sharp Rawson, PhD

Title: Reliability and Validity of the Single-Leg Drop Landing Test

Author(s): Cory Arnold, SPT, ATC; Claire Dull, SPT; Christina Hearing, SPT, CSCS;

Justin Vann, SPT, CSCS; Janice Loudon, PT, PhD, SCS, ATC, CSCS

Institution(s): Rockhurst University

Title: Reliability and validity of diagnosing sacroiliac joint dysfunction using single and clusters of motion palpation and pain provocation tests: A systematic review
Author(s): Amanda Manera SPT, Kaelie Harvey SPT, Mark Manera SPT, Madeline Snyder SPT, Scott Tate SPT, Michael Cibulka PT, DPT, MHS, FAPTA, OCS

Title: Physical Therapists’ Use of the Core Set of Outcome Measures for Adults with Neurologic Conditions in Acute Care

Kirsten Potter, PT, DPT, MS1; Jessica Bollinger, SPT1; Alexandra Hill, SPT1; Morgan Keesee, SPT1; Elise Watts, PT, DPT2; Kelly Kantor, PT, DPT2; Jennifer Moore, PT, DHSc, NCS3
Rockhurst University1, Saint Luke’s Health System2, Institute of Knowledge Translation3

Title: The Reliability and Validity of 2D Kinematic Measures of the Hip and Knee: A Critically Appraised Topic

Author(s): Brewer KJ, Doolittle J , Gallagher TG, Whittaker HE, Loudon JK

Institution(s): Rockhurst University

Title: Relationships Between Neck Range of Motion and Pelvic Rotation in Infants with Congenital Muscular Torticollis: A Retrospective Study

Authors: Claire Mueth, SPT; Megan Weichman, SPT; Courtney Croy, SPT; Carly Sowell, SPT; Madison Buelow, SPT; Faculty Advisor: Rachel Unanue Rose, PT, PhD, PCS