The program faculty and students collaborate in the Case Report and Faculty Directed Reseach Series.  The end products are presented at the Fall and Spring Research Forums.  Please take a moment to explore the programs.


In addition to helping students complete their research projects the faculty, are engaged in their own research endeavors.  The most recent accomplishments are listed below:

Professional Publications

Adelson W, Yaggie JA, Buono MJ.  Relationship of ground reaction forces on running economy. Clinical Kinesiology. 2005; 59 (1): 20-24.  

Bouillon LE, Sklenka D, Driver, A.  Comparison of training between two cycle ergometers on dynamic balance for middle-aged women J Sport Rehab (In press, 2008)  

Bouillon LE, Flynn MG, Lambert CP, Fahlman M, Braun WA, Choi D. Exercise during late-follicular menstrual phase: influence on immune parameters. J. Sports Med Phys Fitness 2006;46(1):43-51.  

Campbell B, Cipriani D, Yaggie J. Influence of a functional knee brace and exercise on lower extremity kinematics during jogging. Clinical Kinesiology. 2007; 61(2): 7–13.  

Campbell BM, Yaggie JA, Cipriani D. Temporal influences of functional knee bracing on torque production of the lower extremity. J Sport Rehab. 2006; 15: 216-227. 

George D, Elchert L, The Influence of a Foot Orthosis on the Function of a Child with Developmental Delay. Pediatric Physical Therapy, 2007;19:332-336. 

Frampton R. Ethical Theory in Aquatic Rehabilitation. Aquatic Therapy Journal  2006; 8:11-15. 

Frampton R.  Ethical Theory in Aquatic Rehabilitation: Case Study. Aquatic Exercise Association Website [http://www.aeawave.com/Portals/2/Misc.%20Web%20PDF-WORD%20f/Ethical%20Theory%20in%20Aquatic%20Rehab-Case%20Study.pdf], 2006  

Kennedy A,Van Zant RS. Diverse applications of negative pressure wound therapy: a multiple case report. Physio Theory and Pract 2006; 22:83-90.  

San Juan B, Yaggie JA, Levy SS, Mooney V, Udermann B Mayer JM.  Effects of pelvic stabilization of lumbar muscle activity during dynamic exercise. J Strength Cond. 2005;19: 903-7.  

Van Zant, RS,  Bouillon LE. Strength cycle training: effects on muscular strength and aerobic conditioning. J Strength Cond 2007;21: 178-182.  

Yaggie JA,Campbell BM. Effects of BOSU training on balance and functional activities. J Strength Cond. 2006; 20: 422-8.  

Yaggie JA, Niemi TJ, Buono MJ. Sweat gland activity following thermal and cholinergic training.  Biology of Sport. 2005; 22 (3).      

Published Abstracts  

Altenburger R, Schroeder E, Baker J, Bouillon LE.  Core Strengthening in Adult Females over an 8-Week Exercise Program. Scientific Abstract, Combined Sections Meeting, American Physical Therapy Association, San Diego, CA, 2006.  

Baker J, Bouillon LE, Altenburger R, Schroeder E.  The Effects of an 8-Week Physioball Program on Single-Leg Balance in Middle-Aged Women. Scienific Abstract, Combined Sections Meeting, American Physical Therapy Association, San Diego, CA, 2006.                 

Balusik B, Fleming Walsh S, Carroll M. Recovery of balance and gait function 18  months post-spinal shock: a single subject study design. Scientific Abstract, American College of Sports Medicine Annual Conference, New Orleans, LA. 2007.  

Becker K, Broering J, Lyons S, Reimer N, Wolford D, Bouillon LE.  EMG Analysis in  Individuals with Chronic Ankle Instability during the Star Excursion Balance Test.  Scientific Abstract, American College of Sports Medicine National Conference, Denver, Colorado, 2006.  

Bouillon LE, Phillips H, Blackburne C, Forsberg B.  Comparing three types of core stabilization using surface electromyography. Scientific Abstract, American College of Sports Medicine National Conference, Indianapolis, IN, 2008.  

Bouillon LE, Baker J.  Comparison of Core Strengthening Exercises using Stars Excursion Balance Test and Surface Electromyography. Scientific Abstract, American College of Sports Medicine National Conference, Denver, CO, 2006.  

Christman S, Bostelman J, Carroll M. Use of Autolytic, Sharp and Mechanical Debridement on Acute Stage II and III Wounds in a Patient With a Right Foot Crush Injury. Scientific Abstract,  American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting, San Diego, CA, 2006.  

Encheff J, Tate B. Rehabilitation of a patient status post reverse total shoulder replacement.  Scientific abstract, American College of Sports Medicine National Conference, New Orleans, LA 2007  

Erdmann E, Van Zant RS. Intrinsic ACL injury risk factors in athletes, ACL injured, and control subjects. Scientific abstract, American College of Sports Medicine National Meeting, Indianapolis, IN, 2008  

Fleck L, Snyder C, Carroll M. The Effects of Therapeutic Intervention Following PFA on Gait, ROM, and Pain: A Case Report. Scientific Abstract,  American Physical Therapy Association National Conference, 2005.  

Fleming Walsh S. A two year old with left brachial plexus injury treated with kineseotape  and exercise. Scientific Abstract, American Physical Therapy Association, Combined Sections Meeting San  Diego, CA. 2006.  

Foland V, Meinders J, Encheff J, Van Zant RS. The aerobic and electromyographic responses of cycling utilizing the Therapeutic Pedal System. Scientific abstract, American College of Sports Medicine National Meeting, New Orleans, LA, 2007.  

George D.  Supervision of the PT Student in the Clinical Setting.  Scientific abstract. Combined Sections Meeting, Nashville, TN, 2004  

Shaw S, Bouillon LE, Baker J. Qualitative Assessment of Two Different Core Stabilization Programs.  Scientific Abstract, American College of Sports Medicine National Conference, Denver, CO, 2006.  

Stalter B, Holliday R, Van Zant RS. Core strength assessment in athletes, ACL-injured, and control subjects: Implications for ACL injury risk. Scientific abstract, American College of Sports Medicine National Meeting, Denver, CO, 2006.  

Toney J, Van Zant RS, Carroll M. The effects of a physical activity competition and education program on physical activity perceptions in children: A pilot study. Scientific Abstract. Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy Journal 2005;16 (4):39-40.  

Van Zant RS, Toney J. The relationship between body weight and body mass index and physical activity perceptions in children. Scientific Abstract. Cardiopul Phys Ther Jl 2005;16 (4): 39.  

Van Zant RS, Toney J.  Negative correlation between body weight and body mass index and physical activity perceptions in children. Scientific abstract, ACSM National Meeting, New Orleans, LA, 2007.  

Volansky K.  The utilization of e-mail in OCS clinical practice. Combined sections meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association.  Scientific Abstract. Tampa, FL. February, 2003  

Professional Presentations  

Carroll M. The Cost of Innovation: Balancing Fair Use of Intellectual Property in the Educational Setting Metaphors and Methodologies: The Moral Contexts of Research and Practice. Annual Leadership and Ethics Conference, PA, 2007. 

Carroll M, Litten J, Frampton R, Pauken P. Preparing Students for a Critique of Professional Codes of Ethics Authentic Leadership, Authentic Learning. Annual Leadership and Ethics Conference, PA,2005.                                                       
Carroll M, Frampton R. Pauken P. Decoding the Code of Ethics: Exploring our Profession's Most Important Document. American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting, Boston, MA, 2008.  

Carroll M, Frampton R, Pauken P, Litten J, Encheff J. Ethics and Advocacy: What Practitioners Need to Know About Treating Uninsured and Underinsured Patients. American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting, Boston, MA, 2007.  

Carroll M, Litten J, Frampton R, Pauken, P. Preparing Students for a Critique of Professional Codes of Ethics. Association for Practical and Professional Ethics 15th Annual Meeting, Jacksonville, FL, 2006.  

Carroll M, Frampton R. Pauken, P. Treating an Uninsured or Underinsured Patient: An Ethical Dilemma. American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting, San Diego, CA, 2006.  

Chorba R, Chorba D, Bouillon LE. Use of a functional movement screening tool to determine injury risk in female collegiate athletes.  National Athletic Training Association Conference, Las Vegas, NV, 2008.  

Fleming Walsh S, Karapondo D, Lamberjack B, Pratt B. Energy Expenditure Index and Heart rate during ambulation of children with cerebral palsy, active, and sedentary peers.  World Physical Therapy Conference Vancouver, Canada.  2007.            

Fleming Walsh S. Invited Pediatric Panel Discussion. World Physical Therapy Conference Vancouver, Canada, 2007.  

Forinash JB, Volansky K.  port specific exercise utilizing a rebounder and medicine ball in the rehabilitation of patient s/p infraspinatus muscle strain. Ohio PT conference, Aurora, OH,  2006.  

George D.  The Relationship of Experience to Clinical Performance, Platform Presentation, Ohio PT Conference, Mason, OH, 2008.  

George D.  The Effects of a Modified Stabilizing Foot Splint on the Function of a Child with Developmental Delay: A Case Study.  Ohio PT Conference, Columbus, OH, 2005.  

George D.  A Teaching Strategy Used to Facilitate Development of Professional Knowledge and Attitudes of the PT Student: A Pilot Study, Ohio PT Conference, Columbus, OH, 2004.

George D.  Supervision of the PT Student in the Clinical Setting, Ohio PT Conference, Columbus, OH, 2003  

Goodson C, Volansky K. Parkinson’s Disease:  Physical therapy intervention in a long term care facility. Ohio PT conference, Aurora, OH, 2006.  

Jones C, Volansky K. The use of Game Ready Cryocompression and interferential current stimulation as adjuncts for the treatment of edema following ankle sprain. Ohio PT Conference.  Aurora, OH,  2006.  

Weaver JL, Hamrick CA, Heaney CA, Fujishiro K, Marras WS.  Ohio BWC Safety Grant Lift Table/Material Handling Intervention Outcomes.  Annual Applied Ergonomics Conference,  Dallas, TX, 2007.  

Vlasic N, Volansky K. The Advent of Minimally Invasive Total Hip Artrhoplasty Hails a Renaissance in Acute Care Orthopedic Physical Therapy. Ohio PT conference. Aurora, OH,  2006. 

Volansky K, Chimenti, C. The home care depot of research…You can do it, we can help.  Combined Sections Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association.  Nashville, TN,  February, 2008.  

Volansky K, Frey C, Kwako R, and McLean T. Inter-tester reliability of hand held dynamometry verses manual muscle testing in the fall risk population of elderly community dwellers.  Combined Sections Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association. San Diego, CA,  February, 2006.