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Physical Therapist Assistants Research Poster Discussions

PTA Student Cohort Research Symposium

The Physical Therapist Assistant 2024 student cohort will present its research symposium Tuesday, December 5.  Students have worked in teams over eight weeks to complete evidence-based research projects in the field of physical therapy.  Teams recruited participants on campus and in the community to participate in their studies.

There are two opportunities to attend.

Option 1

11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Heritage Hall 123A

Students will host their poster presentations.  This event is open-forum and attendees are invited to come and go as their schedule allows.  Students will be present to answer questions and discuss their findings with their research posters on display.

Option 2

6-8 p.m.

Heritage Hall 123A

Students will host their Ohio Physical Therapy Association Continuing Education event. The PTA program is proud to offer this event free for licensed clinicians to earn CEUs toward their license. The first half-hour will be registration and sign-up for attending clinicians with formal presentations beginning at 6:30 p.m.  Everyone is invited to attend as the students give back to their community and share their findings.

Evidence-based research project titles

Team Core 4: “Back or Core, What Does More? A Study in Stretching.”

Team Gainz-N-Brainz: “Stretching vs. Strengthening of Antagonistic Muscle Groups to Improve Functional Reach.”

Team The Rotary Cupps: “The Effectiveness of a 4 Week Lower Extremity Home Exercise Plan on Balance.”

Team Fantastic Four: “The Effects of Pursed Lip Breathing on Heart Rate While Completing Cardiovascular and Strengthening Exercises.”

Team Go with the Flow: “Let’s Talk Flow: How the Female Body Reacts to Exercise Intensity During the Menstruation Cycle.”