Daemen University Physical Therapy Research Symposium
Saturday, December 7, 2024
Spring/Summer 2024 Edition
Conference Highlights
Over the past year and a half, Daemen PT faculty and students have presented their research posters and educational platforms at national conferences. These conferences have provided a great opportunity to share the outstanding research and clinical initiatives at Daemen University and within the Buffalo area. These conferences have included the American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting in Denver, Educational Leadership Conference (ELC) in Philadelphia, and the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Combined Sections Meeting in San Diego (2023) and Boston (2024).
PT Evidence Based Practice Clinical Research Symposium
The recent Evidence Based Clinical Practice Research Symposium showcased the graduating class of 2024 DPT student research and findings, all in collaboration with a physical therapy faculty member. Around 300 students, faculty, clinicians, and family members attended the event in Schenck Hall, which began with keynote speaker Dr. Shannon Lupien, an associate professor of Psychological Sciences at Daemen and chair of the Daemen Institutional Review Board (IRB - Humans Subjects Research).
A number of sessions were held where third-year professional Doctor of Physical Therapy students presented their capstone research projects in a 25-minute platform format. The projects are a culmination of three semesters of clinical research coursework with a faculty mentor.
The students showcased their findings on a wide variety of topics that represented multiple practice patterns in the physical therapy profession.
Analysis of Backwards Gait Assessment and Standardized Walking Obstacle Course Performance in Typical Older Adults and Individuals with Parkinson’s Disease.
Samantha Connery, SPT; Jean Denson, SPT; Nicole Gawron, SPT; Jelani Greene, SPT; Matthew Grigg, SPT; Maria Mera, SPT; Sarah O’Shei, SPT; Suresh Rai, SPT; Lisa Inglis PT, DPT, NCS; and Margaret Mazzone PT, PhD
Assessment of Risk for Hospitalization in Patients Seen in a Home Health Care Setting
Kate Sidoti, SPT; Alyssa Shelander, SPT; Amelia Stash, SPT; Jillian Riley, SPT; Chris Chimenti, PT; Michael Seils, PT, DPT, EdD; and Michael Ross, PT, DHSc, OCS, FAAOMPT
Female and Male Athlete Triad and Anxiety
Dustin Kowalik, SPT; Amanda Lenau, SPT; Amanda Roberts, SPT; Emily Young, SPT; and Jennifer Scheid, PhD, CSCS
How is Graduate Physical Therapy Student Self-Reflection and Self-Assessment Facilitated in the Clinical Environment?
Gabrielle Andzel, SPT; Dayna Degenfelder, SPT; Marissa Demkowicz, SPT; Christina Empl, SPT; Theresa A. Kolodziej, PT, DPT, PhD; and Colleen Corcoran PT, DPT
Incidence of Undiagnosed Hypertension in Outpatient Physical Therapy—A Pilot Study
Gabrielle Burkard, SPT; Samantha Kmiotek, SPT; Erik Matthews, SPT; Collin Reese, SPT; Pamela Bartlo, PT, DPT, CCS; and Ron White, PT, DPT, OCS
Knowledge of Hyponatremia in Marathon Runners
Christina Aldridge, SPT; Madeline Barrick, SPT; Elliott Pohlman, SPT; Jason Wong, SPT;
and Michael Ross, PT, DHSc,OCS, FAAOMPT
Perceptions of Leadership Training in Professional Phase Doctor of Physical Therapy Students
Ryan James Hartley Beck, SPT; Jaden Gillette, SPT; Alexander Kazmierczak, SPT; Amal Kurian, SPT; Anthony Laquitara, ATC, SPT; Michael Seils, PT, DPT, EdD, GCS; Margaret Mazzone, PT, PhD; and Sherry Kessler, PT, DPT
Performance Anxiety Experienced by Doctor of Physical Therapy Graduate Students Before Their First Objective Structured Practical Examination and Relationship to Practical Outcomes
Casey Decatur, SPT; Danny Guan, SPT; Kendyll Kearney, SPT; Christina Middleton, SPT; Joella McLaurin, SPT; Mia Picciano, SPT; Katelyn Schaeffer, SPT; Jennifer Zheng, SPT; Jennifer
Bogulski, PT, DPT; and Laura Favaro, PT, DPT, DSc
Prevalence and Factors Associated with Symptoms of Anxiety, Depression, and Burnout in Graduate Physical Therapy Students
Jacob Fay, SPT; Eithan Hahn, SPT; Patrick O’Brien, SPT; Sierra Smith, SPT; and Ryan Boggs, PT, DPT, DSc, Cert VRS
Reliability of Goniometric Techniques for Measuring Hip Flexor Length Using The Modified Thomas Test
Emma Stoddard, SPT; Andrew Vincek, SPT; Briana Janes, SPT; Mason Smith, SPT; and Kira Eimiller, PT, DPT, OCS Cert., MDT
The Negative Health Effects of Wearable Technology
Haley Flower, SPT; Hayley Latvala, SPT; Anthony Luparello, SPT; Chris Wright, SPT; and Jennifer Scheid, PhD, CSCS
The Relationship between Non-Cognitive Factors and Academic Success of Graduate Students in a Doctor of Physical Therapy Program
Bailey Huber, SPT; Katherine Niver, SPT; Alexis Nowicki, SPT; Amber Oczowinski, SPT; Jennifer Priore, PT, DPT, MS, PCS; and Margaret Mazzone, PT, PhD
The Relationship Between Sub-Threshold Exercise and Prior Concussions to Predict Days to Discharge in High School and College Athletes
Kathryn Bilicki, SPT; Kaitlyn Bulega, SPT; Gillian Chorazak, SPT; Ellen Dupree, SPT; Tony Surace, MEd, ATC; and Lynn Matthews, ATC, DPT, FAAOMPT