The research component of the curriculum in the doctoral program in physical therapy is comprised of 4 courses culminating in the completion of a group research project or scholarly project. Faculty participate in the work of each group as mentors. Current projects are listed below along with a picture of the students involved.
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"Muscle Strength Asymmetries in Individuals with or without Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis" Students (pictured) Miguel Mayorga, Megan Lucia, Sara Ricker, Allison Kutch Faculty: Paula Webster, PT, Yvette Blanchard, ScD |
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"Body Weight Supported Treadmill Training: A PICO Project" Students (pictured) Michael Kuo, Orianna Parunak, Janell Mancini, Jay Waller Faculty: Diana Veneri, PT, EdD, NCS, RYT |
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"Meanings of Happiness and Success in the 21st Century for Adults with Cerebral Palsy and its Implications for Health Professionals: " Students (pictured) Amy Fanning, Megha Patel, Kristyn Waterbury, Karleigh Carroccia, Faculty: Mary Gannotti, PT, PhD, Yvette Blanchard, ScD, PT, Lisa Blumberg, JD, Diana LaRocco, EdD |
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"Inter and Intra Rater Reliability of Critical Body Landmarks and Comparison of Seated Body Angles Using Rysis and Optotrak systems" Students (pictured) Angela Shivazad, Leeanne Bengtson, Alicia Lalla, Kelly Morin-Irwin Faculty: Barbara Crane, PT, PhD |
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"The Effect of Ultrasound and Stretching of the Shoulder Posterior Capsule and the Impact on Shoulder Range of Motion" Students (pictured) Michele Auerbacher, Samantha Krupa, Jessica Roy, Dorota Sadej-Gora Faculty: Paul Higgins DPT,ATC,CSCS |
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"Understanding the Kinetic Chain" Students (pictured) Tony Aniello, Jessica Joly, Victoria Hehre, Amanda Tucek, Emily Rinaldo, Dan Pagan Faculty: Kevin Ball, PhD and John Leard, PT, ATCS, EdD |
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