2018

Systematic Reviews

Systematic Reviews from the DPT Class of 2019, presented at APTA CSM 2019 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC.

 Research Night 2018 Booklet

 

Neurological

Maura McGowan, SPT
Cory Piening, SPT, LAT, ATC
Lindsay McGraw, SPT
Jamie Christensen, SPT
Renee Hakim PT, PhD, Board Certified Neurologic Specialist in Physical Therapy
Danielle M Frank, SPT
Sarah Kosik, SPT
Courtney Jo James, SPT
Krista Ziegler, SPT
Renée M Hakim, PT, PhD, Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy
Nicholas Rodio, PT, DPT

Megan Fasano, SPT
Meghan Goyden, SPT
Lauren Bonitz, SPT
Caroline Segota, SPT
Jennifer Schwartz, PT, DPT, Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy


Effects of Combined Skilled Aquatic and Land Based Therapy Compared to Land Therapy Alone on Balance and Gait in Adults After a Stroke: a Systematic Review
Gianna Vitolo, SPT
Emily Suchocki, SPT
Colleen Smith, SPT
Megan Manzo, SPT
Peter Leininger, PT, PhD, Board-Certified Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy
Matthew L. Wells, SPT
Aaron Oquendo, SPT
Levi Haldeman, SPT
Lisa Jackowitz, SPT
Renée Hakim PT, PhD, Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy
Kevin J. Whelan SPT, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
William O. Wilcox SPT
Alissa N. Zajac SPT
Janette Scardillo PT, DPT, Certified Brain Injury Specialist

Orthopedics

The Effects of Blood Flow Restriction Therapy on Physical Performance in Adults as Compared to Standard Physical Exercise and Control Groups: Systematic Review
Gianna Vitolo, SPT
Emily Suchocki, SPT
Colleen Smith, SPT
Megan Manzo, SPT
Peter Leininger, PT, PhD, Board-Certified Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy

Home Health

The Impact of Home Health Care on Cost Effectiveness Compared to Other Post-Acute Settings in Individuals Status Post Total Joint Arthroplasty: A Systematic Review

William R. Cavanaugh, SPT, Certified Strength And Conditioning Specialist
Nicholas F. Mullery, SPT
John P. Huller, SPT, Certified Strength And Conditioning Specialist
Joseph M. Pichiarello, SPT
Tracey L. Collins PT, PhD, MBA, Board-Certified Clinical Specialist In Geriatric Physical Therapy


The Use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy on Patients with Chronic Pain in Home Health Physical Therapy: A Systematic Review

Maura McGowan, SPT
Tracey L. Collins PT, PhD, MBA, Board-Certified Clinical Specialist In Geriatric Physical Therapy


The Effect of Home Health Care in Reducing Hospital Readmissions: A Systematic Review

Lindsay McGraw, SPT
Tracey L. Collins PT, PhD, MBA, Board-Certified Clinical Specialist In Geriatric Physical Therapy

Acute Care

The Effects of Early Mobility in Reducing Length of Stay for Adult Patients in the Intensive Care Unit Due to Trauma: A Systematic Review

Stephanie Klug, SPT
Molly Loftus, SPT
Stephanie Zaccaria, SPT
Dana Maida, PT, DPT, Geriatric Certified Specialist
Janette Scardillo, PT, DPT, Certified Brain Injury Specialist


Other Topics

The Effect of Equine Related Therapy on Physical and Psychological Well-Being of Older Adults

Cassandra Lucke, SPT
Devin Ryan, SPT
Maria Gentile, SPT
Shannon McSherry, SPT
Dr. Jennifer Schwartz, PT, DPT, Board-Certified Clinical Specialist In Neurologic PT
Dr. Dana Maida, PT, DPT, Board-Certified Clinical Specialist In Geriatric PT