Nicole’s research goal is to examine the efficacy of physical therapy interventions to improve strength and athletic performance, specifically in the female population. To achieve this goal, she utilizes clinical and randomized controlled trials that are theory-driven and evidence-based. Ultimately, she intends to refine the delivery of rehabilitation approaches aimed at improving strength and function for the female population.
Nicole focuses her teaching efforts on providing student-centered learning to develop clinical reasoning skills with the ability to perform an examination and evaluation of a non-complex patient. Nicole also teaches a selected topics course to prepare students to successfully complete the National Strength and Conditioning Association's Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist examination.
● OPTA NW District Co-Chair
● Student Affairs Chair
● Faculty Development Committee member
● University Athletics Committee member
● DPT Student Organization Co-Advisor
● PT Wellness Day Faculty Advisor
● PT Day of Service Faculty Advisor
Peer-reviewed publications
- Schroeder N. Evidence-Based Nutritional Strategies to Enhance Athletic Performance. Strength and Conditioning Journal. Accepted for publication. doi: 10.1519/SSC.0000000000000642.
- Kahle N, Tevald M. Core Muscle Strengthening Improves Balance Performance in Community-dwelling Older Adults: a Pilot Study. Journal of Physical Activity and Aging. (22): 65-73, 2014.
- Kahle N, Gribble P. Core Stability Training in Dynamic Balance Testing Among Young, Healthy Adults. Athletic Training & Sports Health Care. (1): 65-73, 2009.
Peer-reviewed Presentations
- Schroeder N, Davidson M, Hossler T, Karr L, Wright S and Wallmann H. A Comparison of the Duration of Hamstring Musculature Muscle Lengthening After Acute Bouts of Static, Dynamic, and PNF Stretching. Poster presented at 2021 Ohio Physical Therapy Association L.E.A.P. Conference; September, 2021: Virtual.
- Schroeder N. Nutrition Fact or Fiction: Providing Evidence-Based Education. Poster presented at: 2021 Ohio Physical Therapy Association Transform Conference; April 2021: Virtual
- Schroeder N. Academic dishonesty incidence, procedure adherence and student perceptions: Implications for higher education and clinical practice. Poster presented at: 2021 American Physical Therapy Association. Combined Sections Meeting; February 202: Virtual
- Schroeder N. Umbilical Mesenchymal Stem Cell Injection and Geriatric Shoulder Pathology Functional Outcomes-A Case Report Analysis. Poster presented at: 2021 American Physical Therapy Association. Combined Sections Meeting; February 2021: Virtual
- Schroeder N. Umbilical Mesenchymal Stem Cell Injection: Does the treatment improve function? A Case Report Analysis. Poster presented at: 2020 Ohio Physical Therapy Association L.E.A.P. Conference; September 2020; Virtual.
Continuing education presentations
- Schroeder N. Nutrition Fact or Fiction: Providing Evidence-Based Education. Ohio Physical Therapy Association. Northwest District Webinar. May 20, 2021.
- Schroeder N. Nutritional Considerations to Improve Athletic Performance: Providing Evidence-Based Patient Education. Ohio Physical Therapy Association Continuing Education Webinar. Presented April 14, 2020.
Peer-reviewed grant awards
- Schroeder N, Marburger C, Gearhart S, Reibly M, Verbsky T, Werner P. The effects of a four-week home program on the core endurance and strength of healthy adults. Ohio Physical Therapy Association Research Grant Award. Awarded September 25, 2020.
- Schroeder N. Vertical Force Assessment in the Community. The University of Findlay Enhanced Teaching and Scholarship Grant. Awarded May 2021.