Upcoming Events
11th Annual GVSU Doctorate in Physical Therapy Research Day
Date and Time
Friday, July 21, 2017 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Description
The GVSU Physical Therapy Faculty and DPT Graduating Class of 2017 cordially invite you to attend the 11th Annual DPT Research Day to be held on Friday, July 21st, 2017 (8:30-3:30 pm) at Loosemore Auditorium, GVSU Downtown DeVos Campus.
Please join us as our DPT Graduating Class 2017 shares their research with the community and our clinical partners.
Below is a summary of the program schedule with times and titles of the presentations. We invite you to attend all or part of the day as your schedule allows. Research Posters will be on display all day.
We appreciate your ongoing support for our students and our program.
We are pleased to announce that GVSU will offer CEU’s for this event.
This link provides the entire program schedule with times and titles of presentations: /cms4/asset/8D477B3A-B7DC-AD72-BB198B341CA03C3E/dpt_research_day_2017_save_the_date.schedule.doc. We invite you to attend all or part of the day as your schedule allows. Research Posters will be on display all day. We appreciate your ongoing support for our students and our program. “The DPT Research Day has been approved for up to 6.5 PDR’s by the Grand Valley State University Department of Physical Therapy.” There is a $10 fee for those who wish to receive PDU certification. For more information about other programs offered for professional development please go to this website: www.gvsu.edu/ptpd.
DPT Research Day: Session Schedule
July 21, 2017
8:30 - 8:40 Opening Remarks: Cathy C. Harro, PT, MS, NCS
Platform Presentations - Session I
8:40 - 9:00 The Impact of Power Mobility Training on a Young Child with Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease: A Case Report
Presenters: Mandy L. Barney, Kelcie N. Martin, Katrina I. Torgerson
Faculty Mentor: Lisa K. Kenyon, PT, DPT, PhD, PCS
9:00 - 9:20 Power Mobility Access and Training for a Child with Athetoid Cerebral Palsy: A Case Report
Presenters: Tonya Calkins, Stacey Omiljan, Paige Niles
Faculty Mentor: Lisa K. Kenyon PT, DPT, PhD, PCS
9:20 - 9:40 Objective Improvement in Daily Physical Activity in Heart Failure Remains Elusive: A Systematic Review
Presenters: John Hart, Thomas Tresh, Tiffany Wood
Faculty Mentor: Michael J. Shoemaker, PT, DPT, PhD, GCS
9:40 - 10:00 Clinical Instructors' Perceptions of Effective Clinical Instructor Behaviors
Presenters: Brandon Roberts, Brian Schweitzer, William Strong
Faculty Mentors: Karen Ozga, PT, MMSc; Lisa K. Kenyon PT, DPT, PhD, PCS
10:00 - 11:00 Poster Presentations - Atrium
Poster Presenters will be available to discuss their research and answer questions. Refreshments available in the foyer.
Poster #1: Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy vs. Traditional Physical Therapy in the Treatment of Mechanical Headaches
Presenters: Laura Goedhart, Sarah Hofman, Emily Kern
Faculty Mentor: Daniel Vaughn, PT, PhD, FAAOMPT
Poster #2: Are Genotypes a Predictive Factor of ACL Ruptures in Females? A Systematic Review
Presenters: Justin Lyons, Megan Miller, Cassie McDonald Ross
Faculty Mentor: Laurie Stickler, PT, DHS, OCS
Poster #3: Dynamic Balance during Preferred and Fast-paced Walking in Individuals with and without Parkinson’s Disease: An Analysis of Margin of Stability and Mediolateral Sway
Presenters: Ashley Rodriguez, Erin Spruit, Hayley Woodward
Faculty Mentor: Gordon Alderink, PT, PhD
Poster #4: Comparison of Four Methods to Estimate Hip Joint Center on Normal Subjects in the Context of Gait Analysis
Presenters: Wesley Barger, Ryan Gailey, Taylor Spitzley
Faculty Mentor: Gordon Alderink, PT, PhD
Poster #5: The Use of an Alter G Treadmill for Gait Velocity Improvement in a Patient with a Chronic Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury: A Case Report
Presenter: Sarah Opdycke
Faculty Mentor: Mary Green, PT, MS, JD
Poster #6 Comparing the Universal Mobility Coach System™ Harness and the Neurocom® Smart Balance Master Harness regarding Effects on Limits of Stability and Subject Comfort
Presenters: Jessie Pressley, Rebecca Schichtel, Abbie Weston
Faculty Mentor: Meri Goehring, PT, PhD, GCS
Poster #7 Body Weight Supported Treadmill Training and its Effect on Ataxia, Bradykinesia, and Function in an Adult with Diffuse Chronic Head Injury
Presenters: Patrick Bekker, Jonathan Diep, Thomas Genther
Faculty Mentor: Barbara Baker, PT, PhD, NCS
Platform Presentations—Session II
11:00 - 11:20 Comparing Balance Performance on Force Platform Measures in Individuals with Parkinson’s Disease and Healthy Adults
Presenters: Abigail DeWitt, Cora Hargis, Amanda Kelch
Faculty Mentor: Cathy C. Harro, PT, MS, NCS
11:20 - 11:40 Effectiveness of Vestibular Rehabilitation on Concussion-induced Vertigo: A Systematic Review
Presenters: Jamie Bott, Nicole Cron, ATC, Rachel Iaquaniello
Faculty Mentor: Bonni L. Kinne, PT, DHSc
11:40 - 12:00 The Effect of Fatigue on Balance in Individuals with Multiple Sclerosis
Presenters: Katharine Cline, Rachel O’Connell, Melissa Rudolph
Faculty Mentor: Barbara Baker, PT, PhD, NCS
Lunch Break (on your own)
Platform Presentations—Session III
1:15 - 1:35 Two-dimensional Video Analysis of the Effects of Theraband CLX Neuromuscular Exercises on the Overhead Deep Squat
Presenters: Allison Huyser, Anna Stinson, Michael Suter
Faculty Mentor: Barbara J. Hoogenboom, PT, EdD, SCS, ATC
1:35 – 1:55 Predictive Validity of the Move2Perform Protocol to Identify Injury Risk in Collegiate Athletes
Presenters: Ashley Avery, Douglas Sjoerdsma, Caitlyn Smith
Faculty Mentor: Jon Rose, PT, MS, SCS, ATC
1:55 - 2:15 Validation of a Survey for Physical Therapists Regarding Return-to-School in Youth Post-Concussion
Presenters: Joseph M. Hanisko, Alexandra K. Hoyt, ATC, Brent J. Hull
Faculty Mentor: John Peck, PT, PhD
2:15-2:30 Refreshment Break
Platform Presentations-Session IV
2:30 - 2:50 Physical Therapy for Coccydynia: A Retrospective Study
Presenters: Nicholas Failer, Sarah Harlow, Benjamin Mastbergen
Faculty Mentor: Daniel Vaughn, PT, PhD, FAAOMPT
2:50 - 3:10 Clinical Reasoning of Physical Therapists Concerning Patients Presenting with Thoracic Region Pain Presenters: Autumn Luke, Darci Pedzinski, Alexis Ratliff
Faculty Mentor: Corey Sobeck, PT, DScPT, OCS, OMPT
3:10-3:30 Clinical Reasoning of Physical Therapists Given a Case of Unilateral Back and Buttock Pain
Presenters: Cory Farrell, Emily Eisen, Eric Ahrns
Faculty Mentors: Corey Sobeck, PT, DScPT, OCS, OMPT; Dan Vaughn, PT, PhD, FAAOMPT
3:30-3:35 Closing Remarks