2022 Research Projects:
Title: Ultrasonography of the Median Nerve: Reliability of DPT Students with Evaluation and Education
Student Investigators: Christina Damas, Jordan Reeves, Jesse Zeger, Kevin Zeger
Advisor: Cindy Gill, PT, DScPT, MEd
Title: Using Rate of Perceived Exertion During Recreational Running: A Case Series
Student Investigators: Billy Hood, Gabrielle Go, Ellen Anderson, Jonathan Eng
Advisor: Michael Rabel, PT, DScPT, OCS, CEAS
Title: Analysis of Stepping on for Fall Prevention and Efficacy of Community-Based Fall Prevention Programs: A Narrative Review
Student Investigators: Abigail Manderblatt, Matthew Miklosovich, Timothy Putman, Autumn Smith
Advisor: Dennis W. Klima, PT MS PhD DPT GCS NCS
Title: Telehealth in Physical Therapy Practice: A Narrative Review
Student Investigators: Joe Gebhart, Meghan Harrington, ,Erika Malkus, Segun Seweje
Advisor: Michael Rabel, PT, DScPT, OCS, CEAS
Title: The Acute Effects of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Simulation on Leg Blood Flow and Exercise Capacity In Patients with Peripheral Arterial Disease
Student Investigators: Cameron Beylo, Austin Mowrey, Brittney Ranti, Gabriel Revelo
Advisor: Thomas Pellinger, ACSM CEP & EP-C, NSCA CSCS
Title: Prevalence of Bone Health Screening by a Physical Therapist in Patients Post Wrist Fracture: A Pilot Study
Student Investigators: Jessica Hardy, Kimberly Warren
Advisor: Cindy Gill, PT, DScPT, MEd
Title: Exploring the Association Between Outcome Measures to Guide Clinical Management in Patients with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Student Investigators: Caroline Campbell, Erin Buhler, Priya Morgan, Nick Mattis
Advisor: Michelle Sanfilippo, PT, DPT, GCS and Mary Layshock, PT, DPT
Title: Recognizing Myotonic Dystrophy: A Research-Guided Video for PTs and PTAs
Student Investigators: Amy Shearer, Claire Beautz, and Monica Divinagracia
Advisor: Mary Layshock, PT, DPT
Pictures from DPT Class of 2022 Research Project Presentations:
2021 Research Projects:
Title: Comparing Acute: Chronic Workload Ratios in Recreational Runners.
Students: Yasmine Darrehmane, Kayleigh Kinnelly, Sara Shaw, Ethan Wolff
Advisor: Katherine James.
Presentation: Poster 2021 UMES Graduate Studies Research Symposium
Title: Physical Activity Interventions and Depression Outcome Measures Commonly Used for Individuals with Congestive Heart Failure: A Systematic Review.
Students: Raquel Davis, Annelise Brumbley, Shantell Enonuya
Advisor: Michael Rabel.
Presentation: Poster 2021 UMES Graduate Studies Research Symposium
Title: The Benefits of Incorporating Powerlifting into Exercise Programs: A Narrative Review.
Students: Conor Walsh, Rebecca Johnson, Akanni Salako
Advisor: Michael Rabel.
Presentation: Poster 2021 UMES Graduate Studies Research Symposium
Title: The Impact of Shoe Wear on Trunk and Lower Extremity Muscle Activation: A Systematic Review.
Students: Kylie Archibald, Evann Slaughter, Margaret Lenz, Miguel Pereyra
Advisor: Michael Rabel.
Presentation: Poster 2021 UMES Graduate Studies Research Symposium
Title: The Timed Supine to Stand Test in Older Adults: A Systematic Review.
Students: Nicholas Barbely, Shannon Collins, Christopher Kunkel, Alexandria Ramos
Advisor: Dennis Klima.
Presentation: Poster 2021 UMES Graduate Studies Research Symposium
Title: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Disease Progression: The Usefulness and Limitations of Functional Outcome Measures.
Students: Sheila Amini, Margaret Blount, Emily Hawkins, Paige LeVora, Kevin O’Donoghue, Zach Robertson, Natalie Speth, Chris Tingle, & Sam Yim
Advisors: Dr. Michelle J. Sanfilippo, Dr. Mary E. Layshock and Dr. Leslie P. Keniston
Presentations: Poster 2021 UMES Graduate Studies Research Symposium & Poster APTA CSM February 2021 (Virtual)
Title: The Impact of a One-Day Comprehensive Interdisciplinary Bone Health Workshop on Bone Health Knowledge and Self-efficacy In Physical Therapists.
Students: Ariana Maxwell, Michelle Poulopoulos, Abbey Sauber, Maria Stratakos
Advisor(s): Cindy H. Gill, Mary Layshock
Presentation(s): 2021 UMES Research Symposium, Poster Presentation; Winner of Graduate Poster contest
Title: Do Physical Therapists in Maryland Know About Myotonic Dystrophy? A Preliminary Analysis.
Students: Czarmaine Andaya, Sydney Deems, Megan Findle
Advisors(s): Mary E. Layshock, PT, DPT, Cindy Holder Gill, PT, DScPT, MEd
Presentations: UMES Graduate Studies University-Wide Research Symposium, April 2021; American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting, February 2021.
2020
Title: Determining Optimal Physical Therapy Assessment of Gait and Balance Throughout the ALS Disease Progression.
Students: Emily Farley, Cecilia Silva-Manrique, & Dylan Woodward
Advisor(s): Dr. Michelle Sanfilippo and Dr. Leslie P. Keniston
Title: Assessment of Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome using Musculoskeletal Ultrasonography
Students: Alyson Dillon, Trevor Stephenson, Cara Woods
Advisor: Cindy H. Gill
Title: Assessment of Doctor of Physical Therapy Students’ Empathy for Patients who Experience Dyspnea After Pulmonary Disease Simulation through Restrictive Inspiratory Breathing.
Students: Robin Edwards, Connor Hibbs, Daniel Kramer, Tyler Logan
Advisor: George Steer
Title: Rising from the Floor in Persons with a Transtibial Amputation: A Pilot Study.
Dr. D, Klima, D, Oakley, B, Nicholson, C, Banas, J, and Rothschild, R.
Advisors: Dennis Klima and Russell Rothschild
Title: Visual Motion Capture and Analysis.
Students: Colin Donovan and Allyson Dover
Advisor: Leslie P. Keniston
2019
Title: Do Physical Therapists in Maryland Know About Myotonic Dystrophy? A Preliminary Analysis.
Students: Czarmaine Andaya, Sydney Deems, Megan Findle
Advisors(s): Mary E. Layshock, PT, DPT, Cindy Holder Gill, PT, DScPT, MEd
Presentations: Myotonic Dystrophy Foundation Annual Conference, September 2019; UMES Graduate Studies University-Wide Research Symposium
Title: A Postural Stability and Kinematic Sequence Profile of Older Female Golfers
Student Investigators: Kyle Goodwin, Hayley Fake, Drew Jordre, Samantha Phillips, Meaghan Wagner
Advisor: Dr. Katherine James, DPT, and Dr. Michael Rabel, DPT
Poster Presentation: UMES Graduate Studies University-Wide Research Symposium, April 2019
Title: Academic Partnering in a Community-Based Fall Prevention Program: A Mixed Methods Analysis
Student Investigators: Emily Wehland, Aspen Holmes, Jessica Weimert, Nicholas Rhoten
Advisor: Dennis W. Klima, PT MS PhD DPT GCS NCS
Poster Presentation: UMES Graduate Studies University-Wide Research Symposium, April 2019
Title: Assessment of Allied Health Student Empathy after COPD Simulation through Diaphragmatic Inefficiency for Patients who Experience Shortness of Breath
Student Investigators: Catherine Madden, Ashley Meesuk, Nicolas Smith and Emily Vande-Water
Advisor: Dr. George Steer, PhD, RRT
Poster Presentation: UMES Graduate Studies University-Wide Research Symposium, April 2019
Title: Peak Inspiratory Flow Rates in Patients with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Compared to Other Pulmonary Function Values as a Predictor of Disease Progression
Student Investigators: Kelsey Larger, Jenna Lees, Alexis Shay, and Amelia Tarlton
Advisor: Dr. George Steer, PhD, RRT
Poster Presentation: UMES Graduate Studies University-Wide Research Symposium, April 2019
Title: Physical Features of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Illustrate the Need for Earlier Physical Therapy Assessment and Intervention
Student Investigators: Kristina Hsieh, Meghan Reed, Jasmine Assad, Megan McGowan
Advisor: Michelle Gorman, and Dr. Les Keniston
Poster Presentation: UMES Graduate Studies University-Wide Research Symposium, April 2019
Title: Ultrasound Assessment of the Rectus Abdominis in Collegiate Track Athletes
Student Investigators: Carly Axman, Maggie Holecheck, Natalie Snyder, Jarrell Young
Advisor: Cindy Gill, PT, DScPT
Poster Presentation: UMES Graduate Studies University-Wide Research Symposium, April 2019
Title: Visual Motion Capture and Analysis
Student Investigators: Sarah Woodford, Kenny Gaston, Dan Akkerman, Ariel Richard, Colin Donovan, Allyson Dover
Advisor: Dr. Les Keniston
Poster Presentation: UMES Graduate Studies University-Wide Research Symposium, April 2019
Title: Visuospatial Hemineglect Virtual Reality Therapeutic Comfort Assessment
Student Investigators: Ted Breeding, Andrea Villaran Zariquiey, Dillon Barnett, Thomas Martin, D’Nique Phillip
Advisor: Dr. Les Keniston
Poster Presentation: UMES Graduate Studies University-Wide Research Symposium, April 2019
2018
Title: The Probability of Disease Progression and Assistive Device Use in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Student Investigators: Nicole Baker, Hilary Davis, Nahomy Rojas
Advisor: Michelle Gorman, Les Keniston, PhD
Poster Presentation: UMES Graduate Studies University-Wide Research Symposium, April 2018
Title: Real-time Ultrasound Assessment of Articular Cartilage Thickness of the Trochlear Surface
Student Investigators: N Brumfield, J Carson, K Levi-Goerlich, R Whiteley
Advisor: C Gill, DPT
Poster Presentation: UMES Graduate Studies University-Wide Research Symposium, April 2018
Title: Development of an Assessment of Empathy Tool toward the Patient with Breathlessness: a Preliminary Case Report
Student Investigators: Chelsea Chmel, Leigh Hobson, Leland Thomas
Advisor: George Steer, PhD, RRT
Poster Presentation: UMES Graduate Studies University-Wide Research Symposium, April 2018
Title: Strongman and Strongwoman Athletes: Athletic Background, Training Styles, and Injury History
Student Investigators: Andy Deck, Laura Kaufman, Cristina Prince
Advisor: Les Keniston, PhD
Poster Presentation: UMES Graduate Studies University-Wide Research Symposium, April 2018
Title: Functional Mobility Loss and Assistive Device Use in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Student Investigators: Marc McDonald, Gabriella Dejuliis
Advisor: Michelle Gorman, Les Keniston PhD
Poster Presentation: UMES Graduate Studies University-Wide Research Symposium, April 2018
Title: Peak Expiratory Flow Rates in Patients with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Compared to Forced Vital Capacity as Predictors of Disease Progression
Student Investigators: Corey Nininger, Thomas Yoder
Advisor: George Steer, Ph.D, RRT
Poster Presentation: UMES Graduate Studies University-Wide Research Symposium, April 2018
Title: Floor Rise and Locomotion Among Persons with Parkinson’s Disease
Student Investigators: Frank Freijomil, Maurice Oliver, Jeremy Stewart
Advisor: Dennis Klima, PT, PhD, DPT
Poster Presentation: UMES Graduate Studies University-Wide Research Symposium, April 2018
Title: The Influence of the X-Factor on Golf Performance: A Systematic Review
Student Investigators: Taylor Wiedel, Diana Diep, Erica Potts, Paige Thomas
Advisor: Michael Rabel, DPT
Poster Presentation: UMES Graduate Studies University-Wide Research Symposium, April 2018
Title: Student Coaching in a Community-Based Fall Prevention Program on Maryland’s Eastern Shore
Student Investigators: Jesstine Wolfe, Nathan Austin, Katherine Avila, Emily Wehland, Aspen Holmes, Jessica Weimert, Nicholas Rhoten
Advisor: Dennis Klima, PT, PhD, DPT
Poster Presentation: UMES Graduate Studies University-Wide Research Symposium, April 2018
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2017
Title: Clinical Physical Features of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Illustrates Need for Earlier Physical Therapy Interventions
Student Investigators: Trevor Hirsch, Michelle Brosius
Advisor: Michelle Gorman, PT, DPT, GCS, and Les Keniston, PhD
Poster Presentation: UMES Graduate Studies University-Wide Research Symposium, April 2017
Title: Fear of Falling in Hispanic and African-American Older Adults
Student Investigators: Dan Sullivan, Christopher Novak
Advisor: Dennis W. Klima, PT, MS, PhD, DPT, GCS, NCS
Poster Presentation: UMES Graduate Studies University-Wide Research Symposium, April 2017
Title: Physical Characteristics and Golf Performance in Amateur Male Golfers: A Pilot Study
Student Investigators: Makenzie Worthington, Amauri Smith, Kyle Daugherty, William Dillon
Advisor: Les Keniston, PhD, and Dr. Michael Rabel, PT
Poster Presentation: UMES Graduate Studies University-Wide Research Symposium, April 2017
Title: Physical Characteristics and Golf Performance in Amateur Male Golfers: A Pilot Study
Student Investigators: Makenzie Worthington, Amauri Smith, Kyle Daugherty, William Dillon
Advisor: Les Keniston, PhD, and Dr. Michael Rabel, PT
Poster Presentation: UMES Graduate Studies University-Wide Research Symposium, April 2017
Title: Physical Therapists’ Knowledge, Beliefs and Self-efficacy Regarding Bone Health and Osteoporosis
Student Investigators: Kayla Coad, Molly Gigioli, Kristen Russo, Cassie Wooters
Advisor: Cindy Gill, PT, DScPT
Poster Presentation: UMES Graduate Studies University-Wide Research Symposium, April 2017
Title: Real-time Ultrasound Assessment of the Piriformis During Varying Degrees of Hip Flexion
Student Investigators: Brian Gast, David Gertler, Larry Holland
Advisor: Cindy Gill, PT, DScPT
Poster Presentation: UMES Graduate Studies University-Wide Research Symposium, April 2017
Title: Rising from the Floor in Persons with Parkinson’s Disease
Student Investigators: Karis Crone, James Mundy, Alex Harrington, Derek Stanley
Advisor: Dennis Klima, PT, PhD, GCS, NCS, and Mary DiBartolo, PhD, RN-BC, CNE1
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Poster Presentation: UMES Graduate Studies University-Wide Research Symposium, April 2017
Title: The LSVT BIG Intervention in Clients with Parkinson’s disease: A Systematic Review
Student Investigators: Brittany Becraft, Patrick Miller
Advisor: Dennis Klima, PT, PhD, DPT, GCS, NCS
Poster Presentation: UMES Graduate Studies University-Wide Research Symposium, April 2017
