Research in the Doctorate of Physical Therapy

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Research in the Department of Physical Therapy:

• Research focused on physical therapist differential diagnosis and screening for referral.
• Effects of orthotics on postural stability of adults
• Effects of orthotics on postural stability and weight shift of children with Down Syndrome                           
• Professional development of DPT students as a result of service work
• Prevalence of congenital anomalies of the nervous system
• Systematic review motor profile of Agenesis of the Corpus Callosum
• Effects of Special Olympics on people with disabilities over the lifespan.
• Pediatric wheelchair and orthotic use, as well as motor learning in persons with intellectual disabilities                           
• The utilization of the Special Olympics Young Athletes Program to facilitate gross motor skill acquisition in 2-7 year-old children with intellectual disabilities.                           
• Physical assessment and measurement studies including extremity strength and ROM testing
• Determining the amount and quality of personal financial education DPT Programs provide their students due to the expected impact these financial stressors have on graduate students and young professionals                           
• Effects of stretching on athletic performance as well as exercise/stretching and its effects on balance and postural stability

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