Physical Therapy
Associate/Assistant Professors





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Gordon Alderink, PT, PhD

 
aldering@gvsu.edu
Associate Professor

BA in Biology, Hope College

Certificate in Physical Therapy, Mayo School of Health-Related Sciences

MS in Kinesiology, University of Michigan 

PhD in Engineering (Theoretical Mechanics/Biomechanics) Michigan State University

Licensed PT, Michigan

Member: Education and Orthopedic Sections of the APTA

Research interests:

Gait

Throwing & spinal biomechanics

Spinal manual therapy.

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Susan Allaben PT, MS

 
allabens@gvsu.edu
Assistant Professor / Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education

MS in Administration, Central Michigan University
Thesis: Recruitment and Retention of Physical Therapy Clinicians

BS - Physical Medicine,  University of Wisconsin, Madison,  
Certificate in Physical Therapy

Licensed PT, Michigan

Member: Education Section of APTA and special interest group for Clinical Education

Member: Health Policy and Administration section of APTA

Research interests:

Clinical practice issues
 
Physical therapy services to the underserved

Benefits of service learning for PT students

 

 

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Barb Baker PT, NCS
bakerb@gvsu.edu

Assistant Professor

BS - Biology - Furman University 

MPT -  Physical Therapy - Emory University 

NDT (neuro developmental training)

NCS - (Neuro Certified Specialist)




Mary Green, PT, JD, NCS

greenm@gvsu.edu

 Assistant Professor

BA - Biology -  LeMoyne College

MS - Physical Therapy - Beaver College

JD - Michigan State University Detroit College of Law

NCS - (Neuro Certified Specialist)




Cathy Harro, PT, MS, NCS
harroc@gvsu.edu

Assistant Professor  

B.S. with honors in Physical Therapy - University of Illinois -Chicago

Advanced Masters of Science in Neurologic Physical Therapy with supporting minor in Education - University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

Board Certified Neurologic Clinical Specialist 

Licensed Physical Therapist

American Board of Certified specialists, APTA

Neurology Specialty Council item writer coordinator for American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties

Member: Education & Neurology Sections of the APTA.
 
Member: West Michigan Brain Injury Association

Research interests:

Evidence based evaluation &interventions for balance & gait in clients with neurologic diagnoses

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Barb Hoogenboom, PT, EdD, SCS, ATC
hoogenbb@gvsu.edu

 Associate Professor

BS -  Calvin College

Certificate in Physical Therapy, Cleveland State University

MHS - Grand Valley State University

EdD - Educational Leadership,               Eastern Michigan University 


Board Certified Sports Clinical Specialist

Certified Athletic Trainer

Member: Sports & Education Sections of the APTA

Research interests:

Female athlete triad

Female athlete nutrition

ACL injury prevention in female athletes

Neuromuscular training & intervention

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Karen Ozga, PT, MMSc
ozgak@gvsu.edu

Assistant Professor / Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education

BS in Physical Therapy from Wayne State University
 
Master of Medical Science in Physical Therapy from Emory University with emphasis in neurological practice.


Member: Education & Geriatric Sections of the APTA




Michael J. Shoemaker, PT, DPT, GCS

shoemami@gvsu.edu

Assistant Professor

BS - Physical Education
       Exercise Science specialization
       Calvin College

DPT - Slippery Rock University

Board Certified Geriatric Clinical Specialist

Licensed PT, Michigan

Member: APTA, Geriatric and Cardiopulmonary Sections

Chair: MPTA State and Federal Legislative Committee

APTA Delegate, Michigan Chapter

Research interests:

Cardiopulmonary rehabilitation outcomes/efficacy

Use of the International Classification of Functioning disablement/enablement model in physical therapist practice.

 

Corey Sobeck, PT, MSPT, OCS, OMPT
sobeckc@gvsu.edu

 Assistant Professor

BS - Health Sciences
       Grand Valley State University

MSPT - Grand Valley State University

Licensed Physical Therapist, Michigan

APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor

Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy Residency - Oakland University

ABPTS-Board Certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist

Member: APTA, MPTA, Orthopaedic Section, Education Section, Research Section, AAOMPT

Research interests:

Reliability and Validity of Orthopaedic & Manual Therapy Assessment Techniques

Manual Therapy Intervention Outcomes

Effectiveness of Specific Training Exercises

 


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Dan Vaughn, PT, PhD, FAAOMPT
vaughnd@gvsu.edu

 Associate Professor

BS in Physical Therapy, East Carolina University

Masters in Orthopedic Manual Therapy from the Ola Grimsby Institute

PhD - Exercise Physiology, Michigan State University

Certificates in Levels I and II of Manual Therapy from the Norwegian Board of PT Examiners

Fellow, American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists

Member APTA


Research interests:

Efficacy of manual therapy interventions

Influence of therapeutic exercise on spinal posture
  Last Modified Date: October 2, 2009
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