Rehabilitation and Therapy Commons^™

Sit-To-Stand Symmetry In Individuals With Hip Pathology, Andrew J. Meszaros, Allie Thomas, Alyssa Ware, Craig Hawkinson, Jaydee Romick, Michelle Thoreson

Student-Faculty Research - College of Physical Therapy

Post-hip fracture patients continue to exhibit asymmetries during sit-to-stand task following rehabilitation. While strength is thoroughly addressed, perceptual deficits may be a missing component to rehabilitation post-hip fracture.

Effect Of Haptic Feedback On Static Standing Sway, Andrew J. Meszaros, Alyssa Carey, Jessica Hund, Morgan Mccann, Kindra Mcdougall

Student-Faculty Research - College of Physical Therapy

Study Goal: To explore the use of proprioceptive input as a means of attenuating postural sway through the development and implementation of a hands-free device, with the ultimate goal of providing sway-reference haptic input located at the upper trunk and shoulders to determine: Does sway-referenced haptic input improve static standing stability?

Changes In Achilles Tendon Thickness Following A 10-Week Heavy Load Eccentric Exercise Program, Tyler Cuddeford, Marcey Keefer Hutchison, Annika Piros, Jessica London, Andi Maleike, Tiffany Schoonover, Madison Eymann

Student-Faculty Research - College of Physical Therapy

Achilles tendinopathy often presents with increased tendon thickness, lower echogenicity, and decreased stiffness. Interestingly, tendons are also able to adapt their structural and mechanical characteristics in response to loading.

Eccentric exercise for Achilles tendinopathy continues to be the recommended treatment. The majority of individuals with midportion achilles tendinopathy have shown favorable response to eccentric exercise.

Combined Exercise/Weight Bearing Program Influences Of Foot Function In People With Asymptomatic Flat Feet, Alison Modafferi, Angela Foster, Brenden Thompson, Jean Jarbath, Shanna Howland, Tyler Whited, Jeff Houck, Marcey Keefer Hutchison

Student-Faculty Research - College of Physical Therapy

No abstract provided.

Community-Based Exercise & Wellness Program For Chronic Stroke - A Pilot Study, Christen Johnson, Daniel Debates, Meggie Dallas, Morgan Johansen, Morgan Kilgore, Cindy Zablotny, Theresa Raudsepp

Student-Faculty Research - College of Physical Therapy

Purpose: The overall goal of this pilot study was to determine the feasibility and effectiveness of an 8 week university-based community exercise and wellness program designed to provide an opportunity for exercise, social interaction, and education on stroke-related health and wellness topics.

Kinetic And Kinematic Analysis Of Male Collegiate Basketball Players With Patella Tendinosis, Dacia Heckendorf, Luke Hammer, Matthew Jeppson, Nicole Jones, Katherine Porter

Student-Faculty Research - College of Physical Therapy

Patellar tendinopathy (PT) occurs in approximately 40% of elite jumping athletes. Players will typically play through the pain; however, if the condition is not successfully treated some are forced to retire from sport. Research has shown that there are no signs of chemical inflammation in the tendon, but rather the presence of a degenerative tendon with collagen disorientation and disorganization.

Predicting Patients Acceptable Symptom State At Short Term Follow Up Of A Collaborative Primary Care Pt/Md Service, Catherine Vandehaar, Kevin Morikawa, Andrea Mulligan, Amador Marcano, Ceci Gutierrez, Jeff Houck, Daniel Kang, Tyler Cuddeford, Sarah Rahkola

Student-Faculty Research - College of Physical Therapy

Hypothesis: Patient Reported Outcome Tools will predict a patient’s acceptable symptom state (PASS)