Current & Recent Projects

Doctor of Physical Therapy students are required to complete a professional project as part of their degree requirements. The students work with faculty and clinician mentors to carry out the project. Below is a list of current projects the students are involved in.

15th Annual Scientific Inquiries: Class of 2011

The following presentations were presented at the 15th Annual Scientific Inquiries in PT Practice which occurred on the HSU campus on March 4, 2011:

Benefits of Group Exercise on Adults with Intellectual Disabilities
Students: Kara Johnson, Lindsey Schultheiss, Brittany Witte, Melanie Zimmerman
Faculty Advisers: Dr. Janelle O'Connell, Dr. Marty Hinman, Dr. Mary Lou Garrett

Functional Predictors of Stair-Climbing Ability in Older Adults
Students: Allison Baskin, Melissa Dorr, Robyn Hardin, Bria Varner
Faculty Adviser: Dr. Marty Hinman

Recruitment of Core Musculature During Three Variations of Abdominal Stabilization Exercises
Students: Luke Palmer, Tanner Zimmerman
Faculty Adviser: Dr. Marsha Rutland

Cycling Gloves Decrease Ulnar and Median Nerve Palsy Symptoms in Recreation Cyclists
Student: Cameron Cope
Faculty Adviser: Dr. Dennis O'Connell

Appropriate Posture Improves Neck Pain and Function
Students: Bailey Denno, Sarah Moore, Chase Riley, Kassi Thomas
Faculty Adviser: Dr. Bob Friberg

Neuro-cardiovascular Effects of Oral Exposition among Theological Students
Students: Zach Riney, Roberto Martinez, Jonathon Brown, Andre'Newcome
Faculty Advisers: Dr. Jacob Brewer, Dr. Dennis O'Connell

Validity, Reliability and Normal Values for the Foot-Tap Test in Normal Adults
Students: Shannon Higgins, Cassie Sandifer, Haylee Sherwood, Emily Wren
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Marty Hinman

Internal Hip Rotation Combined with Ankle Dorsiflexion Activates the Vastus Medialis Oblique (VMO)
Students: Courtney Allen, Missy Ehrke, Sarah Urbanek
Faculty Adviser: Dr. Marsha Rutland