Physical Therapy Department


Yunju Lee

Assistant Professor of Department of Physical Therapy and School of Engineering

Yunju Lee, Ph.D., Director of Biomechanics and Motor Performance Laboratory

Assistant Professor
Director, Biomechanics and Motor Performance Laboratory
School of Engineering & Department of Physical Therapy
Office Address: 
260 CHS, Cook-DeVos Center for Health & Science
345 KEN, Kennedy Hall of Engineering
Email: [email protected]
Education
B.S., Mechanical Engineering, Pusan National University, 2002
M.S., Mechanical Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), 2004
Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, University of Michigan, 2014
Research Interests
Mechanism of Human movement
Biomechanics including Mobility Impairments and Falls
Robotic Rehabilitation and Balance Control for Neurological-Impaired Patients

 Representative Publications
Lee Y, Goyal N, Aruin AS. Effect of a Cognitive Task and Light Finger Touch on Standing Balance in Healthy Adults. Experimental Brain Research. 236(2), 399-407, 2018. PubMed PMID: 29164286.

Aruin AS, Ganesan M, Lee Y. Improvement of postural control in individuals with multiple sclerosis after a single-session of ball throwing exercise. Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders. 2017 Oct;17:224-229. PubMed PMID: 29055463.

Lee Y, Chen K, Ren Y, Son J, Cohen BA, et al. Robot-guided ankle sensorimotor rehabilitation of patients with multiple sclerosis. Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders. 2017 Jan;11:65-70. PubMed PMID: 28104260.

Lee Y, Ashton-Miller JA. Effects of Age, Gender and Level of Co-contraction on Elbow and Shoulder Rotational Stiffness and Damping in the Impulsively End-Loaded Upper Extremity. Annals of Biomedical Engineering. 2015 May;43(5):1112-22. PubMed PMID: 25395216.

Lee Y, Ashton-Miller JA. Age and gender effects on the proximal propagation of an impulsive force along the adult human upper extremity. Annals of Biomedical Engineering. 2014 Jan;42(1):25-35. PubMed PMID: 23979475.

 

Gordon Alderink

Gordon J. Alderink, PT, PhD

Associate Professor

Office Address: 280 CHS 
Email: aldering@gvsu.edu

Education
B.A. Biology, Hope College, 1976
Certificate Physical Therapy, Mayo School of Health-Related Sciences, 1978
M.S. Kinesiology, University of Michigan, 1983
Ph.D. Engineering Mechanics, Michigan State University, 2003

Research Interest
Gait and throwing biomechanics
Spinal coupling kinematics
Dynamic balance during locomotion associated with Parkinson’s Disease and post-concussion

Current Projects
Biomechanics of dance (ballet)
Dynamic balance in pre- and post-concussed female and male athletes
Dynamic balance during various movement tasks of individuals with Parkinson Disease
Dynamic balance during self-selected and fast walking in persons with Parkinson Disease
Determining hip joint center location using predictive and functional methods
Biomechanics of running in elite runners
Three-dimensional analysis of overhead deep squat

Representative Publications

Ashby, B.M., Sohel, A.A., Alderink.  (2019), The effect of arm motion on standing lateral jumps, J Biomech 96:109339. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2019.109339.

Hickox, LJ, Ashby, BM, Alderink, GJ. Exploration of the Two-Dimensional Plane Assumption in Modeling the Standing Long Jump.  J Biomechanics, 49(7) (2016):1085-1093.

Peer Reviewed Conference Abstracts

Alderink G, Matheson K, Nesburg L, Werme R, Zeitler DW. Reliability of Trunk and Lower Extremity Kinematics using Modified Plug-in Gait and Oxford Foot Models during Treadmill Running: A Pilot Study. Abstract published in 2020 GCMAS annual meeting online proceedings.

Alderink G, Lee Y, Parker T, Zeitler DW, Beam K, Ostlund B, Zimmerman C. Measures of Dynamic Balance during Ambulation under Single- and Dual-Task Conditions in Football Players: A Pilot Study. Abstract published in 2020 GCMAS annual meeting online proceedings.

Parker TM, Lee Y, Alderink G, Longitudinal Changes in Tandem Gait in Health Football Players during Single and Dual Task. Abstract published in 2020 NATA annual meeting conference proceedings.

Alderink G, Lee Y, Hickox L, Zeitler J. Comparison of Hara and Harrington Hip Joint Center Location and Influence on Hip Moments during Gait. Abstract published in 2020 ASB annual meeting conference proceedings.

Alderink G, Lee Y, McCrumb D, Rhodes, S. Margin of Stability during Tandem Stance with Dominant Limb Placed Back or Forward: A Pilot Study. Abstract published in 2020 ASB annual meeting conference proceedings.

Ojha A, Alderink G, Farris J, Rhodes, S. Analysis of Coherence of Electromyographic (EMG) Signals of Tibialis Anterior, Soleus, and Gastrocnemius during Standing Balance Tasks: A Pilot Study, Abstract published in 2020 ASB annual meeting conference proceedings.

Aguinaldo A, Nicholson K, Alderink G.  Segmental Components of Induced Velocity and Power of a Pitched Baseball in Collegiate Baseball Players. Abstract published in 2020 ASB annual meeting conference proceedings.

Aguinaldo A, Nicholson K, Alderink G, Kepple T. Multi-Segment Contributions to Induced Ball Velocity in Collegiate Baseball Pitchers. Abstract published in International Society of Biomechanics in Sport Conference 2020 conference proceedings.

Alderink G, Clark J, Hickox L. Comparing Seidel and Harrington Methods to Estimate Hip Joint Center in Normal Adult Individuals, Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis Society Annual Meeting, March 27, 2019, Frisco, TX, abstract in conference proceedings.

Alderink G, Harro C, Zeitler D, Chapin K, Avery M, Daman C, Laker D.  Dynamic Balance during Walking and Obstacle Crossing at Self Selected Speed in Individuals with Parkinson’s Disease, Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis Society Annual Meeting, March 28, 2019, Frisco, TX, abstract in conference proceedings.

Alderink G, Broomell, Littley J, Smith B, Zeitler D. Reliability of Trunk and Lower Extremity Kinematics using the Plug-in Gait and Oxford Foot Models during Treadmill Running: A Pilot Study, Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis Society Annual Meeting, March 28, 2019, Frisco, TX, abstract in conference proceedings.

Alderink G, Clark J, Hickox L. Knee and Hip Kinetics during Self-Paced Walking in Healthy Adults: Comparing Seidel and Harrington Hip Joint Center Methods, International Society of Biomechanics/American Society of Biomechanics 2019, July 31-August 4, 2019, Calgary, CA, abstract in conference proceedings.

Ashby, B,M.,  Alderink G.J. Internal Foot Power in the Standing Long Jump: Comparison of Foot Power and Foot Power Imbalance, International Society of Biomechanics/American Society of Biomechanics 2019, July 31-August 4, 2019, Calgary, CA, abstract in conference proceedings.

Banitt, L, Alderink, GJ, Comparison of Lower Extremity Kinematics and Kinetics and Center of Mass-Center of Pressure Relationship between a Classical Ballet and Jazz Pirouette: A Case Report, 21st Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis Society Annual Meeting, May 17-20, 2016.

Hickox. LJ, Ashby, BM, Alderink, GJ, Effect of Kinematic Symmetry on Stand Long Jump Performance, 40th Meeting of the American Society of Biomechanics, Raleigh, NC, August 2-5, 2016.

Blust, M, Alderink, GJ, A Comparative Analysis of the Center of Mass and Center of Pressure Relationship in a Pirouette Performed by an Amateur and Professional Dancer, 2017 Annual Midwest Regional Meeting, American Society of Biomechanics, Grand Rapids, MI, February 23-24, 2017.

Alderink GJ, Hickox L, Hoogenboom B, Lenz A, Spitzley T, Barger W, Gailey R. Comparison of Four Methods to Estimate Hip Joint Center in the Context of Gait Analysis, Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis Society Annual Meeting, May 22-25, 2018, Indianapolis, IN.

Alderink GJ, Chapin K, Harro C, Rodriguez A, Spruit E, Woodward H. Dynamic Balance During Self-Selected and Fast-Paced Walking in Individuals With and Without Parkinson’s Disease: An Analysis of Margin of Stability and Mediolateral Sway, Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis Society Annual Meeting, May 22-25, 2018, Indianapolis, IN.

Ashby BM, Alderink GJ. Comparison of 3DOF and 6DOF Work and Power for Standing Long Jump, American Society of Biomechanics Annual Meeting, August 8-11, 2018, Rochester, MN.

Ashby BM, Sohel AA, Alderink, GJ. Effect of Arm Motion on Standing Lateral Jump Performance, American Society of Biomechanics Annual Meeting, August 8-11, 2018, Rochester, MN.

Schoen S, Alderink G. 3D Ankle and Foot Kinematics Utilizing Leardini and Oxford Multi-Segment Foot Models Differ in Active Healthy Elders. American Society of Biomechanics Annual Meeting, August 8-11, 2018, Rochester, MN.

 



Meri Goehring

Meri Goehring, PT, PhD

Associate Professor
Board-Certified Geriatric Clinical Specialist and Clinical Wound Specialist

Office Address: 258 CHS
Phone: (616) 331-5651
Email: [email protected]

Education
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Nova Southeastern University, Ft. Lauderdale, FL. College of Allied Health,Physical Therapy, 2006
Master of Health Science (MHS), Wichita State University, Wichita, KS, 1990
Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy (BS, BSc), Wichita State University, Wichita, KS, 1979

Research Interests
Geriatrics
Wound and Skin Care

Current Projects
Effects of Assistive Devices on Degree of Postural Sway During a Simulated Forward Fall

Representative Publications
Goehring M, Cekander K, Clark J, Subject L. (2019):The Effect of Footwear on Postural Sway In Community Dwelling Older Adults. Annals of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy. 2019; 2(3);2-11.To link to this article: https://medwinpublishers.com/APhOT/APhOT16000128.pdf

Goehring M, Bringer N, Broders J, Young E. (2018):The Effects of Footwear on Postural Sway: A Pilot Study. Physical & Occupational Therapy In Geriatrics. DOI: 10.1080/02703181.2018.1476432, August 2018. To link to this article: https://doi.org/10.1080/02703181.2018.1476432

Goehring, M, Pressley J, Schichtel R, Weston A. 2018. Comparing the University Mobility Coach system Harnessand the NeuroCom® Smart Balance Master Harness Regarding Effects on Limits of Stability and Subject Comfort. Michigan Physical Therapy Association Fall Conference, October 5-6, Traverse City, MI. Peer reviewed poster presentation.

Goehring M, Bringer N, Broders J, Young E. (2018):The Effects of Footwear on Postural Sway: A Pilot Study. Physical & Occupational Therapy In Geriatrics. DOI: 10.1080/02703181.2018.1476432. Online publication ahead of print, to link to this article: https://doi.org/10.1080/02703181.2018.1476432

Goehring M. Bringer N. Broders J. Young E. “The Effects of Footwear on Postural Sway and Risk of Falls.” Academy of Geriatric Physical Therapy Exercise and Physical Activity in Aging Conference 2 (ExPAAC2). Poster presentation, peer reviewed. (July 28-30, 2016). 

Goehring M, Kenyon, L. (2011). Axillary or Forearm Crutches; Comparing Postural Sway in Single Limb Stance and Perceptions of Safety. Journal of Acute Care Physical Therapy, 2(2), 72-76.


Cathy Harro

Cathy C Harro, PT, DPT, MS, NCS

Associate Professor, Physical Therapy Department
Board-Certified Neurologic Clinical Specialist

Office Address: 268 CHS
Email: [email protected]

Education
Doctorate in Physical Therapy, Arcadia University, Glenside PA, 2017
B.S. in Physical Therapy, University of Illinois-Chicago, 1980
M.S. in Neuromuscular Physical Therapy, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, 1986

Research Interests
Balance and Gait Evaluation in Individuals with Neurologic Conditions
Balance and Gait Interventions in persons with Parkinson’s disease, Stroke and Brain Injury
Vestibular Examination, Differential Diagnosis, and Interventions
NeuroCom Force Platform System for Diagnosing Balance and Movement Dysfunction

Current Projects

  • Comparison of Balance Measures on NeuroCom Force Platform System in Persons with Parkinson’s disease and Healthy Adults
  • Nordic Walking Training Program in Persons with Parkinson’s Disease: Individualized Prescription-A Case Series


Representative Publications
Harro CC, Garascia C. Reliability and Validity of Computerized Force Platform Measures of Balance Function in Healthy Older Adults. J Geratri Phys Ther 2018.  January 10, 2018 - Volume Publish Ahead of Print - Issue – p  doi: 10.1519/JPT.0000000000000175.

Harro CC, Conley K, Garascia C, Shefferly A. Reliability and Validity of the Rapid Step Up Test in Individuals with Parkinson’s disease and Healthy Adults. J Neuro Phys Ther 2016; 40: 52.

Harro CC, Marquis A, Piper N, Burdis C. Reliability and Validity of Force Platform Measures of Balance Impairment in Individuals With Parkinson's Disease. Phys Ther; Dec-2016.  DOI: 10.2522/ptj.20160099 Published July 14, 2016

Harro CC, Shoemaker MJ, Frey, O, Gamble AC, Harring, KB, Karl KL, McDonald, JD, Murray, CJ, VanDyke JM Tomassi EM, VanHaitsma RJ.  The effects of speed-dependent treadmill training and rhythmic auditory-cued overground walking on gait function and fall risk in individuals with idiopathic Parkinson’s disease: A randomized controlled trial.  Neurorehabilitation  2014; 34: 557-572

Harro CC, Shoemaker MJ, Frey, O, Gamble AC, Harring, KB, Karl KL, McDonald, JD, Murray, CJ, VanDyke JM Tomassi EM, VanHaitsma RJ.  The effects of speed-dependent treadmill training and rhythmic auditory-cued overground walking on balance function, fall incidence and quality of life in individuals with idiopathic Parkinson’s disease: A randomized controlled trial.  Neurorehabilitation 2014; 34: 541-556

Gorman SL, Harro CC, Platko C, Greenwald C. Examining the Function In Sitting Test for Validity, Responsiveness, and Minimal Clinically Important Difference in Inpatient Rehabilitation.  Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2014; 95: 2304-2011

Harro CC, Chapin M, Bontregar K, Campbell SC.  Effects of Botulinum Toxin injections into the Rectus Femoris muscle on gait function in stiff knee gait following brain injury or stroke.  J Neuro Phys Ther 2014; 39 (1 ): 75


Barbara Hoogenboom

Barbara Hoogenboom, PT, EdD, SCS, ATC

Professor and Associate Chair, Physical Therapy Department
Board-Certified Sports Clinical Specialist
Senior Associate Editor, The International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy

Office Address: 266 CHS
Email: [email protected]

Education
B.S Biology, Calvin College, 1983
Certificate Physical Therapy, Cleveland State University, 1985
MHS Health Sciences, Grand Valley State University, 1997
EdD Educational Leadership, Eastern Michigan University, 2005

Research Interests
Functional movement analysis
Gait biomechanics
Dynamic posturography (Neurocom)
Isokinetic testing (Biodex)

Current Projects

  • EMG Activation of Lower Extremity and Trunk Muscles and Translation of Center of Mass During Elastic-Resisted Squatting in Four Different Upper Extremity Positions
  • A Comparison of EMG Activation in Shoulder Girdle Musculature During Open- and Closed-Handed Grip External Rotation Elastic Resistance Exercise
  • 3D Kinematic and Kinetic Analysis of the Overhead Deep Squat
  • The Effect on Gait, Overhead Squat, and Spinal Mobility of Long Spinal Constructs and Pelvic Fixation for Spinal Deformity Correction

Representative Publications
Hoogenboom B, Huyser A, Stinson A, Suter M. [Abstract] Two-Dimensional Video Analysis of the Effects of TheraBand Neuromuscular Exercises on the Overhead Deep Squat.  J Perf Health. 2016;1(1):12. 

Gulgin H, Hoogenboom B. The Functional Movement Screening (FMS) ™: An Inter-rater reliability study between raters of varied experience. The International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy, 9(1):14-20, 2014. 

VanGelder LH, Hoogenboom BJ, Alonzo B, Briggs D, Hatzel B. EMG Analysis and Sagittal Plane Kinematics of the Two-Handed and Single-Handed Kettlebell 
Swing: A Descriptive Study. The International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy, 
10(6): 811-826, 2015

Alderink, G, Hoogenboom, B, Lenz, A, Keniston, N, Krikke, A, Wiersma, B, Prediction of Hip Joint Center Location using Davis and Seidel Methods: Effect on Hip Moments During Gait of Normal Healthy Adults, 21st Gait & Clinical Movement Analysis Society Annual Meeting, May 17-20, 2016, abstract in conference Proceedings


Lisa Kenyon

Lisa K. Kenyon PT, DPT, PhD, PCS

Professor

Office Address: 244 CHS
Email: [email protected]

Education
B.S. Physical Therapy, University of Vermont, 1987
M.H.S. Pediatric Neurologic Physical Therapy, University of Indianapolis, 1998
Ph.D. Physical Therapy, Nova Southeastern University, 2010
D.P.T. Doctor of Physical Therapy, Nova Southeastern University, 2014

Research Interests
Pediatric power mobility 
Pediatric seating and mobility 
Pediatric clinical education 
Clinical reasoning 

Current Projects
Use of electroencephalogram (EEG) to explore the impact of power mobility training in children
Manual wheelchair skills in children with spina bifida 
Power mobility training and use for children with multiple, severe disabilities
Power mobility: Perspectives of pediatric occupational and physical therapists in the United States and Canada
How does a child learn to use a power mobility device? A qualitative study 

Representative Publications
Kenyon LK, Jones M, Livingstone R, Breaux B, Tsotsoros J, Williams K. Power mobility for children: a survey study of American and Canadian therapists’ perspectives and practices. Dev Med Child Neurol. In press. https://doi.org/10.1111/dmcn.13960

Kenyon LK, Mortenson WB, Miller WC. “There is power in mobility”: parent and therapist perspectives of the experiences of children learning to use power mobility. Dev Med Child Neurol. In press. https://doi.org/10.1111/dmcn.13906  

Kenyon LK, Hostnik L, McElroy R, Peterson C, Farris JP. Power mobility training methods for children: a systematic review. Pediatr Phys Ther. 2018;30(1):2–8.

Kenyon LK, Farris JP, Cain B, King E, VandenBerg A. Development and content validation of the Power Mobility Training Tool. Disabil Rehabil: Assist Technol. 2018;13(1):10-24.

Kenyon LK, Farris J, Aldrich N, Rhodes S. Does power mobility training impact a child’s mastery motivation and spectrum of EEG activity? An exploratory project. Disabil Rehabil: Assist Technol. In Press.

Kenyon LK, Farris JF, Gallagher C, Webster L, Hammond L, Aldrich A.  Power mobility training for young children with multiple, severe impairments:  a case series.  Phys Occup Ther Pediatr.  2017;37(1):19-34.

Kenyon LK, Farris JF, Brockway K, Hannum N, Proctor K.  Promoting self-exploration and function through an individualized power mobility training program:  a case report. Pediatr Phys Ther. 2015;27(2):200-206.  

Kenyon LK, Farris JP.  Engineering hope: enhancing quality of life through design education.  Proceedings from the 2015 American Society of Engineering Educators Annual Conference & Exposition.  Paper ID #11546.  

Kenyon LK, Ripmaster  C, Farris J, Hannum N, Proctor K, Roberts K, Briggs L, Cain B, King E, VandenBerg A, Peck J.  Em-powering children for movement exploration and success: a case series.  Pediatr Phys Ther.  2014;26(1):129.

Kenyon LK, Farris JP, Hoque MH, Radhakrishnan V Schutte K, Sunny N, Proctor K, Ripmaster C.   Enhancing mobility and exploration in young children with motor delays.  Pediatr Phys Ther.  2013;25(4):480.

Kenyon LK, Brooks S, Rustem K, Semelbauer A, Baker B, Ashby BM.  The impact of a visual target on children’s limits of stability in sitting:  a pilot study.  January 24, 2013. Pediatr Phys Ther.  2013;25(1):107-108.

Rustem K, Ripmaster C, Peck J, Farris J, Kenyon LK:  Moving with Power. https://apps.apta.org/custom/abstracts/pt2012/AbsAuthIndex.cfm. 



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