Physical Therapy students present research at regional conference

The DPTE research was recently presented at the Human Movement Science Conference in Chapel Hill, N.C., in the form of five poster presentations.

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The research presentations included:

Title: The Rehabilitative Effects of Guided Motor Imagery on Gait and Balance in Older Adults
Authors: Rebecca Matalon, Charity Johansson

Title: Development of Clinimetric Properties of Wheelchair Propulsion Test
Authors: Meredith Holder, Meredith Smith, Srikant Vallabhajosula,  Bill Andrews  

Title: Concurrent Validity of Zeno and Gaitrite Walkway Systems in Healthy Older Adults and Those at High Fall Risk
Authors: Sarah Humphrey, Alys Cook, Matt McDougal, Srikant Vallabhajosula, Jane Freund

Title: Immediate Effect of Vibrotactile Feedback on Postural Control in Parkinson’s Disease and Older Adults at High Fall Risk
Authors: Stephen Mills, Hannah McHugh, Carleigh High, Jane Freund, Srikant Vallabhajosula

Title: Similar Functional Power But Greater Variability Seen in Older Adults with Increased Fall Risk During Sitting and Standing Tasks
Authors: Rae Canfield, Stephanie Sipes, Janelle SununtnasukJane Freund, Stephen Bailey, Srikant Vallabhajosula