University of New England

2nd Annual Doctor of Physical Therapy Student Scholarship Symposium

The Department of Physical Therapy convened its Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Student Scholarship Symposium on December 17 and 18 in Ludcke Auditorium on the Westbrook College Campus. 

Sixteen DPT students from the class of 2008 presented their research report or case report to the University community in 15-minute platform presentations modeled after the format used at conferences of the American Physical Therapy Association. 

Research reports are the outcome of the student’s research project sponsored by a faculty advisor.  Case reports describe the student’s experiences working with a patient during their clinical practicum this summer. 

Michael Fillyaw, PT, MS, Associate Professor, Department of Physical Therapy, moderated the event, which was attended by students, faculty, and clinicians.

DPT students from the Class of 2008 and Michael Fillyaw, associate professor.

Program

Jennifer Frazier-April & Amanda Little. Student Behaviors That Influence First-Time Pass Rates on the National Physical Therapy Exam:  A Survey of 2006-2007 Doctor of Physical Therapy Graduates.  Research Report.  Faculty advisor: Michael Sheldon, PT, MS.  Abstract

Daniel Frey.  Physical Therapy Management of a Patient with a Left Middle Cerebral Artery Infarct in an Acute Care Stroke Unit:  Case Report.  Abstract

Shirley Forer & Matt O’Connor.  Sensitivity and Specificity of the Tuning Fork with Auscultation Test in the Presence of a Previous Fracture.  Research Report.  Faculty advisor: Dennis Leighton, PT, DPT, OCS, MTC, ATC.  Abstract

Lisa Cyr.  Outpatient Rehabilitation Following Total Shoulder Arthroplasty in a Young Patient with a History of Locked Posterior Shoulder Dislocation: Case Report.  Abstract

Greg Hagley. The Relationship Between Toe-Out and Navicular Drop of the Foot. Research Report.  Faculty advisor: Kirsten Buchanan, PT, PhD, ATC.  Abstract

Andrea Bickford.  Rehabilitation of a 62-Year Old Non-Ambulatory Patient with Multiple Sclerosis: Case Report. Abstract

Michelle Rioux & Shannon Sirois.  A Comparison of Gross Motor Scores on the Peabody Developmental Motor Scale-2 of Kindergarten Students in "Urban" and "Rural" Populations in Maine. Research Report.  Faculty advisors:  Michelle Bulanda, PT, DPT, MS, PCS & Michael Fillyaw, PT, MS.  Abstract

Cara Gauch.  Physical Therapy Management of a Patient with Traumatic Brain Injury: Case Report. Abstract

Dustin Hurd.  Lower Extremity Flexibility of Mixed Martial Artists Compared to a Control Group. Research Report.  Faculty advisor: Kirsten Buchanan, PT, PhD, ATC. Abstract

Emily Malanchuk, Class of 2008, answers questions following her presentation.

Lesley Hoey.  Inpatient Physical Therapy for a Geriatric Patient Following a Cerebrovascular Accident: Case Report. Abstract

Emily Malanchuk. Exploring Factors Influencing the Utilization of Direct Access in Physical Therapy: A Survey of Maine.  Research Report.  Faculty advisor: Michael Sheldon, PT, MS.  Abstract

Matt Geary, Class of 2008, addresses the audience.

Jackie Stohl. Electromyographic Comparison of Abdominal Muscle Activation during Cycle Ergometry and Supine Bicycle Kick Exercise.  Research Report.  Faculty advisor: Sally McCormack, PT, MPH, CEAS. Abstract