Congratulations to faculty and students presenting research at the 2025 American Physical Therapy Association’s Combined Sections Meeting to be held in Houston, Texas on February 13-14th. UCA Department of Physical Therapy faculty and DPT students conducted six research projects that have been accepted for poster presentations at the national meeting in the sections of acute care, education, clinical electrophysiology & wound management, research, and geriatrics.
Presentations Thursday, February 13:
Enhancing Dementia Care Competence through Experiential Learning: An Examination of DPT Student Attitudes and Self-Efficacy. Dr. Melissa Allen, Dr. Mieke Corbitt, Emily Adkins (DPT2025), Grace Loftin (DPt2025), Reagan Reed (DPT2025), Jordan Martin (DPT2025), and Keely Tucker (DPT2025). SECTION: Geriatrics.
Effect of Student-Led Wellness Program on Mobility and Fall Risk in Older Adults with Dementia. Dr. Melissa Allen, Hannah Kobayashi (DPT2025), Jacob Luther (DPT2025), Mary Grace Dupuy (DPT2025), Elysian Majeske (DPT2025), Robert Hogue (DPT2025), and Kerry Jordan. SECTION: Geriatrics.
Effect of Blood Flow Restriction on Tissue Plasminogen Activator and Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor Levels. Dr. Joshua Landers (DPT 2003, PhD 2023), Dr. Melissa Allen, Dr. Leah Lowe, and Dr. James Fletcher. SECTION: Research.
Presentations Friday, February 14:
The Effects of Experiential Learning with Simulation in Wound Care Management on Confidence and Self-Efficacy. Dr. Brian Odom, Dr. Leah Lowe, Taylor Phillips (DPT2025), Cayla Bass (DPT2025), Julianne Futrell (DPT2026), and Dr. Charlotte Yates. PRESENTER: Dr. Brian Odom. SECTION: Clinical Electrophysiology & Wound Management.
Implementing Anatomy Outreach with Physical Therapy-Based Activities to High School Students in Arkansas. Dr. Lara Davis, Ciana Diaz (DPT2025), Kyler Hulsey (DPT2025), Kaylee Miller (DPT2025), and Jaqueline Mondragon (DPT2025). PRESENTER: Dr. Lara Davis. SECTION: Education.
Impact of Simulation Experiences on Physical Therapy Student Confidence in the Acute Care Setting.
AUTHORS: Dr. Lara Davis, Dr. Margaret McGee, Nami Ikawa (DPT2025), Madeline Morgan (DPT2025), and Peyton Vowels (DPT2025). PRESENTER: Dr. Lara Davis. SECTION: Acute Care.
Exploration of Knee Extension Torque Steadiness in Adolescent Athletes Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Victor Valentin Prati, PT, DPT, Kevin Garrison, PT, PhD, Jacqueline Rainey, BSE, MS, Dr.P.H., MCHES, Brant Sachleben and William D. Bandy, PT, PhD, FAPTA. Platform Presentation, Friday, February 14, 2025, River Oaks (Level Three, Marriott Marquis)
