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Effects Of Quadruped Movement In An Individual With Chronic Stroke: A Case Study, Maureen Romanow Pascal, Emily Connell, Alyssa Pratti, Kristina Russell Jan 2022

Effects Of Quadruped Movement In An Individual With Chronic Stroke: A Case Study, Maureen Romanow Pascal, Emily Connell, Alyssa Pratti, Kristina Russell

Student Research Poster Presentations 2022

Background/Purpose: Neuromuscular dysfunction encompasses a wide variety of conditions that impact proper muscle functioning. One common condition resulting in neuromuscular dysfunction is a cerebrovascular accident (CVA) which can disrupt sensory, motor, visual and language systems. The resulting combination of impairments can cause limitations in activity performance and restrict participation across domains. In addition, muscle weakness is widely recognized as a major contributing factor to decline in function. Literature is showing that rehabilitation programs focusing on development of core strength with emphasis on repetition, intensity and novelty are critical for recovery of motor function. The purpose of this research was to …


Complicated Rehabilitation Status Post Total Knee Arthroplasty For A 26 Year Old Female Presenting With Psychosocial Dysfunction: A Case Report, Lindsey Atkins, David Kempfert Jul 2018

Complicated Rehabilitation Status Post Total Knee Arthroplasty For A 26 Year Old Female Presenting With Psychosocial Dysfunction: A Case Report, Lindsey Atkins, David Kempfert

St. Augustine, Summer 2018

The purpose of this case report is to look at the post-TKA surgical outcomes of a 26-year-old patient who had multiple variables that increases the risk for poor outcomes.


Effects Of Dry Cupping Therapy On A 56-Year-Old Female Patient Post Haglund’S Deformity Surgery: A Case Report, Jordan Gaillard, David Kempfert Jul 2018

Effects Of Dry Cupping Therapy On A 56-Year-Old Female Patient Post Haglund’S Deformity Surgery: A Case Report, Jordan Gaillard, David Kempfert

St. Augustine, Summer 2018

The purpose of this case report was to determine the effects of dry cupping therapy on a 56-year-old female patient who had Haglund’s deformity surgery.


Marfan Syndrome, It Doesn’T Have To Be A Pain In The Back, Carolyn Sims, Jim Viti Jul 2018

Marfan Syndrome, It Doesn’T Have To Be A Pain In The Back, Carolyn Sims, Jim Viti

St. Augustine, Summer 2018

The purpose of this study is to describe a rehabilitation program for low back pain in an individual with Marfan syndrome and surgical history of aortic root repair with mechanical aortic valve replacement (AVR) and Harrington rod placement to correct spinal scoliosis.


Hip, Pop, Oa: Successful Treatment Of Hip Osteoarthritis With Sustained Stretches And Thrust Manipulation, Leah Fifelski, John Layne Jul 2018

Hip, Pop, Oa: Successful Treatment Of Hip Osteoarthritis With Sustained Stretches And Thrust Manipulation, Leah Fifelski, John Layne

St. Augustine, Summer 2018

The purpose of this poster is to show the effects of manual therapy, in the form of grade IV sustained stretches and thrust manipulations, on a patient with hip OA.


Shock And Awe: Functional Strength Training To Improve Balance And Function In A Patient Post Electrocution, Amanda K. Boone, Anne H. Boddy Jul 2018

Shock And Awe: Functional Strength Training To Improve Balance And Function In A Patient Post Electrocution, Amanda K. Boone, Anne H. Boddy

St. Augustine, Summer 2018

The purpose of this case study is to study the effects of functional strength training rehabilitation in a patient post electrocution suffering from a concurrent stroke.


Trx® Suspension Training In Improving Single Leg Strength And Confidence In A Female Soccer Player Post Acl Reconstruction, Allison Evron, David Kempfert Apr 2018

Trx® Suspension Training In Improving Single Leg Strength And Confidence In A Female Soccer Player Post Acl Reconstruction, Allison Evron, David Kempfert

St. Augustine, Spring 2018

The purpose of this case report is to describe the combination of TRX® suspension training with a functional lower extremity rehabilitation program in an ACLR patient whose lacking dynamic knee control and lower extremity strength and endurance.


Scapular Mobilization Combined With Thoracic Manipulation For Treating Subacromial Impingement Syndrome In An Elderly Female: A Case Report, Tyler Alford, David Kempfert Apr 2018

Scapular Mobilization Combined With Thoracic Manipulation For Treating Subacromial Impingement Syndrome In An Elderly Female: A Case Report, Tyler Alford, David Kempfert

St. Augustine, Spring 2018

Purpose: To describe the treatment of a patient with Subacromial Impingement Syndrome (SAIS) pathology utilizing a combination of manual therapy techniques at the scapulothoracic joint and the upper thoracic spine along with more traditional scapular stabilization exercises.


Ease Into It. Effects Of Mobilization With Movement Utilizing Patients Body Weight, Casey Brown, Matthew L. Daugherty Apr 2018

Ease Into It. Effects Of Mobilization With Movement Utilizing Patients Body Weight, Casey Brown, Matthew L. Daugherty

St. Augustine, Spring 2018

The purpose of this case report is to utilize mobilization with movement (MWM) to restore knee flexion in a patient with delayed quadriceps tendon repair.


Can You Dig? Returning To Volleyball After Arthroscopic Medial Plica Excision, Kelsy Wheeler, Lisa Chase Apr 2018

Can You Dig? Returning To Volleyball After Arthroscopic Medial Plica Excision, Kelsy Wheeler, Lisa Chase

St. Augustine, Spring 2018

The purpose of this case report is to describe the rehabilitation and return-to-sport process following arthroscopic medial plica excision for a patient who had previously undergone unsuccessful conservative management for anterior knee pain.


Reforming Range Of Motion: The Use Of The Pilates Reformer In A Female With Postoperative Adhesive Capsulitis, Lanzi A. Young, Larry J. Mengelkoch Apr 2018

Reforming Range Of Motion: The Use Of The Pilates Reformer In A Female With Postoperative Adhesive Capsulitis, Lanzi A. Young, Larry J. Mengelkoch

St. Augustine, Spring 2018

The purpose of this case report is to describe the rehabilitation outcomes of a 62-year-old female with post operative adhesive capsulitis using Pilates-based intervention in conjunction with standard Physical Therapy.


When All Else Fails: Management Of An Irreparable Rotator Cuff With Capsular Reconstruction And Physical Therapy Targeting Accommodative Musculature, Savannah Faulk, Douglas Steele Apr 2018

When All Else Fails: Management Of An Irreparable Rotator Cuff With Capsular Reconstruction And Physical Therapy Targeting Accommodative Musculature, Savannah Faulk, Douglas Steele

St. Augustine, Spring 2018

The purpose of this case report is to describe the rehabilitative outcomes on a superior capsular reconstruction surgery following the re-injury of a surgically repaired rotator cuff (RTC) and glenoid labrum that was deemed irreparable.


To Transplant Or Not To Transplant? The Successful Treatment Of A Lateral Meniscus Transplant, Jaime Rubin, Matthew L. Daugherty Apr 2018

To Transplant Or Not To Transplant? The Successful Treatment Of A Lateral Meniscus Transplant, Jaime Rubin, Matthew L. Daugherty

St. Augustine, Spring 2018

The purpose of this case report was to demonstrate how physical therapists can successfully manage a young patient who received the rare lateral meniscal transplant procedure.


Training Of Anticipatory Postural Adjustments In An 83-Year-Old Female With Severe Anxiety Post-Femoral Fracture: A Case Report, Chandler Witt, Anne H. Boddy Apr 2017

Training Of Anticipatory Postural Adjustments In An 83-Year-Old Female With Severe Anxiety Post-Femoral Fracture: A Case Report, Chandler Witt, Anne H. Boddy

St. Augustine, Spring 2017

The purpose of this case report is to present the outcomes of using APA training exercises in conjunction with conventional physical therapy to improve gait independence, and movement anxiety in older adult patients post femoral fracture secondary to a fall.


Upping The Ante!: Physical Therapist Management Of Femoral Anteversion, Kathryn R. Terrian, Matthew L. Daugherty Apr 2017

Upping The Ante!: Physical Therapist Management Of Femoral Anteversion, Kathryn R. Terrian, Matthew L. Daugherty

St. Augustine, Spring 2017

The purpose of this case report is to describe the outcomes following the rehabilitation of an 11-year-old female athlete with femoral anteversion utilizing Pilates based therapy in conjunction with traditional physical therapy.


You Down With Alter-G? Yeah, You Better Be!, Tom Phan, Anne H. Boddy Apr 2017

You Down With Alter-G? Yeah, You Better Be!, Tom Phan, Anne H. Boddy

St. Augustine, Spring 2017

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of free rehabilitation protocol utilizing an Alter-G treadmill system.