Theses/Dissertations from 2024
Investigating The Efficacy of Yoga Vs Traditional Physical Therapy in Chronic Low Back Pain: A Systematic Review, Courtney Andrade, Casey David, Grace Hicks-Green, and Riley Young
Effects of using external biofeedback in improving ankle kinematics in those with chronic ankle instability compared to conventional therapy without external biofeedback: A systematic review, Lachlan Cubbin and Kelli Kirkpatrick
Effects of Doctoral Program Education on Cardiovascular and General Health Outcomes of Physical Therapy Students, Luzarianna Galindo, Laramie Tesillo, and Carlos Quintana
Using Cognitive Dual-Task to Evaluate Individuals With Mild Traumatic Brain Injuries: A Pilot Study, Michelle Galvan, Maryam Buazza, Jacob Mendoza, and Jallycia Pearson
Prevalence of and Influences for Incorporating Clinically-Relevant Spanish into Doctor of Physical Therapy Programs, Daniela Quinones, Deyanira Verdeja Sosa, and Megan Giron
Theses/Dissertations from 2023
Acquisition of Psychomotor Skills in An Online or Hybrid Classroom:A Systematic Review, Peyton Arneson, Braiden Burkes, and Talia Cmaylo
Wearable Sensor Efficacy in Detecting Deviations from Normal Gait Patterns: Normative and Mock Pathologic Gait, Kacey Bisienere, Jessica Maddox, and Cicely Fabiano
The Effects of Therapeutic Horseback Riding on the Balance of a Child with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Case Study, Liliana De Castro
Dry Needling as an Alternative Physical Therapy Treatment for Patients With Cervicogenic Headaches: A Systematic Review, Justin Esparza, Bianca Magallanes, and Alexis Mendez
The Impact Of The Covid-19 Pandemic And A Physical Therapy Program On Students’ Health Outcomes, Kristin Moreno, Caitlyn Ferguson, and Vanessa Garcia
Comparison Of Aquatic and Land-Based Rehabilitation In Post-Stroke Patients For Balance and Gait: A Systematic Review, Guillermo Mota, Halil Rodriguez, Edgar Hinojosa, and Rebeca Baeza
Effectiveness of Telehealth Physical Therapy Compared to In-Person Physical Therapy On Pain And Disability In Patients With Non-Specific Chronic Low Back Pain: A Retrospective Case Series, Leslie Porras, Andres Fernandez, Sebastian Garcia, and Troy Belcher
Comparison Between Active Interventions and Passive Interventions for Patients With Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Using The Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis, Christian Servando Quinones, Jung Gil Kim, and Kenneth Heimer
Exploring Reapplication to Doctor of Physical Therapy Programs amongUnderrepresented Minority and Non-Underrepresented Minority Students, Jozelyn Rascon, Miguel Fajardo, and Michelle Arroyo
Do eSports Gamers Differ From Non-eSports Gamers in Posture, Pain, and Range of Motion?, Erick Sorto, Kendall Pieper, and Ronald Ramon
The Efficacy of Mirror Therapy on Lower Extremity Function, Gait, and Balance in Hemiparetic Individuals Post-Stroke: A Systematic Review, Van Tran, Mauricio Calvo, and Valerie Fairley
Theses/Dissertations from 2022
Examining Grit and Social Capital in First-Generation and Continuing Generation Students in a Doctor Of Physical Therapy Program, Maria Isabel Avila
Comparison of Treadmill Training For Individuals Post-Cerebrovascular Accident in Normalizing Reciprocal Gait and Improving Balance: A Systematic Review, Gregory Bell, Kayla Harrell, Alex Loya, and Nora Salgado
Acute Hemodynamic Responses in Women Older Than 40 Years Old Following Resistance Training with Blood Flow Restriction Compared To Resistance Training Alone: A Systematic Review, Larissa Castro, Roger Castro, Michelle Constante, and Seles Lerma
Implicit Bias Regarding Race in Physical Therapist Students: A Mixed Method Study, Brianna Dawkins and Joseph Kennerly
Does Exergaming Improve Physical and Mental Health Outcomes For Individuals Living With Severe Mental Illness Compared To Traditional Treatment: A Systematic Review, David González and James Walther
COVID-19 Restrictions Decreased DPT Students’ Health Outcomes, Asha Marchant, Natalie Quesnel, and Anja Parikh
Traditional Physical Therapy Versus Traditional Physical Therapy Plus Pain Education For Treatment of Chronic Neck Pain: A Systematic Review, Jesus Gabriel Altamiranda Molina, Adrian Joshua Llañez, Oscar Martinez, and Collin Wigely
Effects of Neuromuscular Interventions Utilizing External Biofeedback Apparatuses on The Risk And Incidence Of Second Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries: A Systematic Review., Marisa Olmo and Rebecca Sharp
Effectiveness of Physical Therapy and/or Music Therapy On Enhancing Motor Skills in Children With ASD: A Systematic Review, Julia Reagan, Lauren Zoller, and Michelle Brown
Ultrasound Imaging Can Surrogate Mechanical Skinfold Calipers Assessing Subcutaneous Adipose Tissue and Body Fat Mass when a Standardized Protocol is Used, Angel Rodriguez and Sebastian Lopez
Efficacy of 4-D Smart Wireless Motion Sensors for Analysis of Gait: A Pilot Study, Juan Torres and Jonathan Britton