Azusa Pacific University
Department of
Physical Therapy Newsletter
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Susan Shore, PT, MSc, PhD
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A Fall theme in this year's Physical Therapy Department is
"
NEW
"
. We have much to be thankful for.
We're delighted with our
New
and expanded
student space and offices.
We're excited to welcome our cohort to the
New
PhD program.
We welcome 2
New
full time
faculty
members and several additional adjunct faculty.
We're thankful for
New
and ongoing
opportunities for global service.
We're delighted with all of our
students - new, continuing, and returning.
As always
we're thankful for you, our alumni, - for your input and contribution to the Physical Therapy programs.
May the Lord bless each of you, even as He continues to bless us, with things that are meaningful, and impactful, both personally and for the Kingdom of God.
Susan Shore
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Introducing the New Physical Therapy Department
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We are excited to announce
that we officially moved in to our new home!
A year ago, the Physical Therapy Department’s new space expansion broke ground into concrete, metal and a lot of dust.
Today,
the mess is gone and we are left with a 26,000 square foot facility that embodies the Physical Therapy Department's commitment to student learning and training, collaborative research, innovative programing and community engagement all in a multi-faceted facility.
Dr. Michael Wong expressed that, "Teaching in our new space has been a revelation! Screens that descend from the ceiling, and large screens across the walls really allow the faculty controlled cameras to give students the best view for learning manual therapy techniques! We have arrived!"
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This image provides a glimpse of one of the lecture rooms also called the "Fish Bowl" by Faculty and Staff for it's large windows facing the exterior of the building and large windows facing the main corridor or entrance of the building. The large windows allows natural light to infiltrate into the space providing a luminescent and airy flow.
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This image shows the Multi Purpose Laboratory space where several courses and Physical Therapy disciplines are taught.
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These images show gathering spaces for students to share their days work, brainstorm on future projects and unwind during a quick break from a demanding academic schedule.
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After an extensive faculty search, it is our pleasure to announce our two new faculty additions in the APU Department of Physical Therapy, Dr. Kathleen Tallman and Dr. Mary Hudson-McKinney.
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PhD in Rehabilitation and Movement Science
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Top Row (Left to right):
Dr. Susan Shore, Dr. Abebaw Yohannes, Dr. Chris Patterson, Dr. Robert Welsh, Dr. Annette Karim
Middle Row (Left to right):
Dr. Jules Edwards, Nicholas Tavoukjian, Dr. Brent Harper, Dr. Paul Tucker and Dr. Kathleen Tallman
Bottom Row (Left to right):
Dr. Melissa Cole, Dr. Katie Pellow, Dr. Jackie Harrison, Dr. Michael Jeanfavre, Dr. Matthew Klein and Dr. Amy Humphrey
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This past August, nine Ph.D. in Rehabilitation and Movement Science students embarked on a three-day boot camp that served as a springboard for courses and research development. The boot camp served as a platform for each student to explore peer reviews and independent research, fostered new ideas and created space for the students to get to know each other as a cohort.
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Meet the PhD Faculty and Mentors
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Dr. Susan Shore, PT, PhD
Chair, Department of Physical Therapy, PhD Faculty and Mentor
Dr. Annette Karim, DPT, PhD
Director, PhD and Post Professional Education, PhD Faculty and Mentor
Dr. Derrick Sueki, DPT, PhD
Program Director, DPT Program, PhD Faculty and Mentor
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Dr. Abebaw Yohannes, PT, Ph.D
PhD Faculty and Mentor
Julianne (Jules) Edwards, PhD
Director, Research Psychology Program, Department of Psychology, PhD Faculty
Dr. Chris Patterson, DPT, PhD (ABD)
PhD Faculty and Mentor
Dr. Marybeth Grant-Beuttlet, PT, PhD
PhD Faculty
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Meet the PhD in Rehabilitation and Movement Science Students
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Brent Harper, PT, DPT, DSc
Dr. Harper is interested in the various internal and external factors by which "we can influence the movement system to impact the lives of the patients we serve," he shared. He serves as the Program Director and Chair fo
r the Department of Physical Therapy at Radford University, Radford, Virginia
In his down time, Dr. Harper enjoys hiking and going to the beach with his wife and four children, which provides ample opportunities to be mindful and present.
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Nicholas Tavoukjian, MS, ATC, CSCS, TSAC-F
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Tavoukjian's Professional Interests are Concussion Management and Education and Athletic and Occupational Injury Prevention.
He is also the Founder of the Armenian American Sports Medicine Coalition, a non-profit organization working to improve sports medicine and rehabilitation education in Armenia and the Armenian-American community.
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Jackie Harrison, DPT, NCS
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Dr. Harrison is an APU alumni from the DPT class of 2008. She specializes in neurological rehabilitation and has a strong interest in treating people with degenerative diseases and vestibular disorders. She also has a passion for teaching.
She is pursuing a PhD in Rehabilitation and Movement Science to heighten her understanding of movement in the neurological population, and to better translate research into the classroom and clinical practice.
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Dr. Pellow's areas of professional interest are chronic pain and youth sports.
A fun fact that Dr. Pellow shared is that she is the go to person for friends and family who need interior design advice!
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Matthew Klein, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT
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Dr. Klein's areas of professional interests are running mechanics/gait and the relationship between endurance and pain.
A fun fact that Dr Klein shared is that he played the Fiddle. He was 4th in the Country in 2008 at the National Scottish Junior Fiddle Championships.
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Amy Humphrey, PT, DPT, OCS, MTC
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Dr. Humphrey is an Assistant Clinical Professor for the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at Messiah College in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.
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Michael Jeanfavre, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT, CSCS
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Paul Tucker, PT, DPT, DNSP
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Melissa Cole, PT, DPT, PCS
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Fellowship Global Outreach
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Changing Lives on a Global Scale:
A Fellowship Mission of Service to Yerevan, Armenia
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This past summer, Dr. Kathy Kumagai Shimamura, APU DPT Faculty, Nicholas Tavoukjian, PhD Student of the APU Rehabilitation and Movement Science Program, Carlos Roel, current APU Fellow of the Movement and Science and Performance Program, Richelle Molina, recent APU Fellowship Graduate, and several other team members traveled to
Yerevan, Armenia as part of a global outreach.
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2019 Team at the Armenian Olympic
Training Center
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Dr. Kathy Kumagai Shimamura and team members with the Ministry of Health staff, Lusine Kocharyan and Dr. Kristina Gyurjyan collaborating on improving education, policy and rehabilitation in Armenia.
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Nick Tavoukjian treating a pediatric client.
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Dr. Richelle Molina, Dr. Kathy Kumagai Shimamura and Dr. Carlos Roel with adult scoliosis client.
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Joint collaboration:
AASMC, Pyunic, Armenian National Paralympic Committee
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Pyunic Armenia Association for the Disabled Clinical and Lecture Facility
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Dr. Kumagai Shimamura lab demonstration on cervical spine management after a concussive event.
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Left to Right: Scott Jeppson, Dr. Anthony Barton, Clara Buettner-Watson, Victoria Clardy, Angela Gaignard, Kaitlyn Alvarez, Jessica Mouw and Dr. Erica Barton
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This past summer, alumni Dr. Anthony Barton and Dr. Erica Barton led a team of six third year Doctor of Physical Therapy students to Kenya Living Room Ministries International – Village of Kipkaren.
The students collaborated with the staff with the treatment of patients and provided mentorship and guidance to patients, staff, and the community while they immersed themselves in a new culture and utilized their skills learned in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program.
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The team enjoyed collaborating with Nancy and Moses, the local Kenyan Physical Therapists!
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Mentoring at its best in Kenya.
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On their way to conduct home visits.
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Every student presented an in-service with topics requested by the Physical Therapists
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Meeting patient’s needs in the field.
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Thank you for supporting us! We loved being a part of the Living Room Ministries International family!
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Capstone Posters Presented at the
Physical Therapy Association of Washington
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In October 2018 Dr.'s Chris and Elizabeth Strain traveled to Tacoma, Washington to present their Capstone posters at the Physical Therapy Association of Washington. They both received the APU graduate student travel grant from the APU Office of Research and Grants for their scholarly presentation.
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Dr. Elizabeth Strain 18' with her research poster titled: "The Effect of Partial Body Weight Supported Treadmill Training on Fall Frequency in Children with Cerebral Palsy."
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Dr. Chris Strain 18' with his research poster titled: "Implementing the Buffalo Concussion Treadmill Test to Prescribe Sub-symptom Exertion in Managing Post-Concussion Syndrome."
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APU and the California Physical Therapy Association
San Gabriel Valley Research Night Student Awards
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Every year, the Physical Therapy community comprised of clinicians, faculty and students gather to learn about the latest research on clinically relevant topics and provide peer-review on student research posters. This year’s Research Award Night had a successful turn out with 200 in attendance.
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Students discussed their posters and provided presentations on their research platforms.
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During the event, the
California Physical Therapy Association
(CPTA) - San Gabriel Valley awarded one research platform award and one research poster award in recognition of the highest peer-reviewed scores.
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Congratulations to Sofia Prorok and Parkar Price for their research platform award, and congratulations to Matthew Tanoue for his research poster award.
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Left to right: Parkar Price and Sofia Prorok received heir research platform titled: "The Effects of Dynamic Core Stabilization on Swimmers with Shoulder Pain."
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Matthew Tanoue in front of his poster titled: "Raising the Bar with Hip Thrusters: Gluteal Strengthening to Improve One Repetition Maximum Bench Press."
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Endowment Fund for Student Scholarships
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Congratulations to Justin Carrido for being awarded this year’s
Gawenda Seminars and Consulting Endowed Scholarship.
The Gawenda scholarship is awarded to a student from the incoming Doctor of Physical Therapy class that demonstrates a financial need.
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“Receiving the Gawenda scholarship was truly a blessing. I was so honored to have been rewarded the scholarship, because they heard my story and something resonated with them to believe in me. It has not only given me some financial stability, but motivation to continue to work hard.”
- Justin Carrido
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Free Wheelchair Mission Scholarship
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This year three Students were awarded the Free Wheelchair Mission Scholarship and recently spent time at the Free Wheelchair Mission organization site in Irvine, California with the Founder, Don Schoendorfer and
Medical Programs Manager, Nicole VanderZouwen
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Don Schoendorfer demonstrating the test track for the wheelchairs.
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From left to right: Scott Jeppson, Nicole VanderZouwen,
Don Schoendorfer,
Tracy Moore and Kristen Moore
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DPT Students to Present Research Posters at IADMS
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Christina Del Carmen in front of her poster titled: “Ballet and PNF Techniques for Balance and Gait in Parkinson’s Disease Patients.”
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Jonathan Mackin with his parents in front of his poster titled:
"Take the Lead: Ballroom Dance Techniques as a Balance Intervention."
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It is our pleasure to announce that two of our students, Christina Del Carmen and Jonathan Mackin have accepted an invitation to present their research posters at the 29
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Annual IADMS Conference in Montreal, Quebec, Canada on October 24 through the 27
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Congratulation to Christina Del Carmen for being awarded the student travel grant by the APU Office of Research and Grants to assist with her presentation at IADMS.
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TRI - State
Physical Therapy Conference
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From left to right: Kristen Moore, Tracy Moore, Tatiana Nazaroff and Joy Beggs. Missing in this picture is Mariandrea Cerpa.
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Congratulations to Kristen Moore, Tatiana Nazaroff, Joy Beggs Mariandrea Cerpa for being awarded the student travel grant by the APU Office of Research and Grants to assist with their presentation at the Tri- State PT conference.
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The TRI State Physical Therapy Conference brings together Physical Therapists and Physical Therapy Assistants to establish network opportunities, discuss best practices and explore strategies to advance and bring light to the Physical Therapy profession.
This year, the conference was held in Las Vegas, Nevada on October 11
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– 13
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invited Joy Beggs, Kristin Moore, Tatiana Nazaroff and Mariandrea Cerpa to present their posters and Tracy Moore to present his research platform.
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IACCC
(Intercollegiate Academic Clinical Coordinator Counsel) is a consortium of the Southern California PT and PTA Clinical Education Programs and the Clinical Facility partners that collaborate with the clinical education mentorship of PT and PTA students.
Each year, the Selection Committee composed of clinicians and department directors from IACCC clinical education centers, and/or former Scholarship recipients nominate students that meet specific criteria such as professional, academic and charitable contributions. Congratulations to Mariandrea Cerpa for receiving the IACCC Student Scholarship!
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"Being selected for the IACCC award this year was a true honor. I truly enjoyed my first clinical rotation and learned so much from my CI. She pushed to think outside the box to improve my clinical reasoning and manual skills. Thankful of all the mentoring I received for research projects. It was great to know that my CI recommended me for the award and thought I did a great job during my stay."
- Mariandrea Cerpa
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Physical Therapy
Graduate Student Assistant-ship
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Top left to right: Angela Gaignard, Nicole Keller and Clara Buettner-Watson
Bottom right to left: Tatiana Nazaroff and Caroline Ng
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Third-year Doctor of Physical Therapy students are eligible to apply for one of five graduate student assistant-ships (GSA) valued at $6,000 plus 50 percent remission of the third year’s tuition. Students awarded graduate assistant ships are expected to work an average of 15 hours/week for one full year, assisting instructors with classroom and research duties. This year five GSA’s were selected and each were awarded an additional $6000 stipend.
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The Top Scholar Awards goes to second year students that possess a high GPA, inspire action and exhibit leadership qualities that provoke commitment, passion, honesty, integrity, good communication skills and decision-making capabilities that are vital in academics, clinical education, community and among their peers.
Congratulations to Kevin Hagelis for Being Awarded
the 2018 DPT Top Scholar Award!
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Kevin Hagelis (holding his award) with his classmates
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Congratulations to the 2019 DPT Top Scholars!
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New State-of- the-Art Biomechanics Lab
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The recently completed APU Biomechanical Lab is a vital component of the DPT department that provides the space and resources to support faculty, residents, and student research while embodying the advancement of clinical care by seeking improved knowledge of gait motion analysis.
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Educational Leadership Conference in Jacksonville, Florida
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From Left to Right: Dr. Michael Wong, Dr. Susan Shore, Dr. Wendy Chung and
Dr. Grace Matsuda
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In October 2018, Doctors Susan Shore, Michael Wong, Wendy Chung and Grace Matsuda traveled to the Educational Leadership Conference in Jacksonville, Florida to introduce their poster titled, “Fostering partnerships: Innovative bridges between didactic and clinical education through the use of guideline based mobile apps.”
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The presentation focused on a model of application based on clinical practice guideline implementation throughout the curriculum and into the clinic, and to explore the impact on learning, satisfaction, and sense of academic partnership as experienced by both Clinical Instructor and student.
The poster was also presented at the World Confederation for Physical Therapy in Switzerland this past June by Dr. Wong.
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World Confederation for Physical Therapy
Geneva, Switzerland
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Left to right: Dr. Michael Wong, Dr. Tamara Eichelberger and Dr. Marshall Lemoine
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Physical Therapists of the World
UNITE!
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The World Confederation for Physical Therapist meets every two years to bring Physical Therapists of the world together to learn, and share research! This year Dr. Michael Wong, Dr. Tamara Eichelberger and Dr. Marshall Lemoine traveled to beautiful Geneva, Switzerland.
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Inspiring Change Across the World at the INPTRA Conference
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Dr. Wong also presented at
INPTRA
(International Network of Physiotherapy Regulatory Authorities) conference in Switzerland with Dr. Julia To Dutka and Dr. Carol Wang from Shanghai about the current status of PT education and regulation in China and the need for the World Community of regulators to help contribute to the growth and development of Physiotherapy in China!
One of the highlights for Dr. Wong was listening to a World Health Organization leader talk about the importance of Rehabilitation on the well-being of the world population.
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Faculty Serving the Profession
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Dr. Kathy Kumagai Shimamura is a Co author of a clinical practice guideline for concussions titled, "A Treatment-Based Profiling Model for Physical Therapy Management of Patients Following a Concussive Event." The article was recently accepted by the Journal of Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy (JOSPT). She also co authored, "Evaluation and Treatment for Concussion/Mild TBI: Clinical Practice Guidelines."
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Dr. Annette Karim will be going to work as the Performing Arts Special Interest Group President with the APTA's Academy of Orthopedic Physical Therapy Strategic Planning and then later to the APTA headquarters to assist in movement science practice validation with the American Board of Physical Therapy Residency and Fellowship Education (ABPTRFE).
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Clinical Fellowship in Movement and Performance
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A Joint Effort to Combine Sports Medicine and
Physical Therapy to the Forefront
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APU has provided Dr. Farwell with the opportunity to join an incredibly dedicated Sports Medicine team where orthopedic and internal medicine physicians with athletic trainers, athletic training students, strength & conditioning professionals, kinesiologists, physical therapists, physical therapy movement science fellows and even psychologists are involved.
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"My dream job, as a physical therapist, was to be able to create a Sports Medicine program where egos did not exist and excellent care for the athletes was the only focus. Thanks to the leadership April Hoy, ATC and now, Ben Fuller, ATC who had the same mind set and now, 5 years later, with the addition of the Movement Science Fellowship program, APU has a Sports Medicine program that is a dream come true."
- Dan Farwell, PT, MS, DPT, SCS
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APU Sports Medicine Staff and Dr. Farwell (far right)
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Other Faculty Publications and Presentations
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Publications
Karim, A.
Y., Ashmore, C., Burris, S., Roddey, T., Ortiz, A., & Olson, S. (2019). Assessment of Countermovement Jump Performance in First Position (Saute`) in Healthy Adults.
Sports health
, 1941738118824569.
Karim, A.
, Lemons, E., Nguyen, H., Mitchell, K., Roddey, T., & Olson, S. (2019). Whole Body Vibration: The Effect of Position and Frequency of Perceived Exertion in Healthy, Active Adults.
Journal of Health Science
. 7:1-7.
Karim, A,
Roddey, T., Mitchell, K., Ortiz, A., & Olson, S. (2019). Immediate effects of Whole Body Vibration on Saute` Height and Balance In Female Professional Dancers: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
Journal of Dance Medicine & Science
, 23(1):3-10.
Karim, A.
(2019). Video Assessment of 1st Position Saute`: A Reliability Study.
Journal of Dance Medicine & Science
(Accepted)
Yohannes AM
. Sobering Reality of Palliative Care Provision for Advanced Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Pol Arch Intern Med. 2019;129(4):222-224. doi: 10.20452/pamw.14820.
Yohannes AM,
Model M, Kunik ME. Psychiatric Collaborative Care for Respiratory Disease. Chest 2019; 155(6):1288-1295. doi: 10.1016/j.chest.2019.02.017.
Yohannes AM
, Dryden S, Hanania NA. The Validity and Responsiveness of the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS-21) in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Chest 2019;155(6):1166-1177. doi: 10.1016/j.chest.2018.12.010..
Yohannes AM.
Nurse-led Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Treatment of Anxiety in COPD. ERJ Open Res. 2018;4(4). pii: 00221-2018.
Conference Papers
Yohannes AM
, Fan V, Nguyen HQ, Pike K, Kohen R. Lack of Association Between the Serotonin Transporter Gene Polymorphism and Depressive Symptoms in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine 2019;199:A2990.
Hoth K, Regan EA, Make BJ, Han MK, Foreman MG, Iyer AS, Bhatt SP, Kim V, Bon JM, Soler X, Kinney GL, Hanania NA, Lowe KE, Holm KE,
Yohannes AM
, Shinozaki G, Fiedorowicz JG, For the COPDGene Investigators. Clinical Markers Associated with Risk of Suicide or Drug Overdose Among Heavy Smokers- A longitudinal Follow-Up Study of the COPDGene Cohort. American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine 2019;199:A7109.
Yohannes AM
, Dryden S, Hanania NA. The Responsiveness of the Manchester COPD Fatigue Scale. Chest 2018;154(4): 984A-985A.
Yohannes AM
, Dryden S, Hanania NA. Effects of Pulmonary Rehabilitation in COPD Patients and Perceived Health Status. Chest 2018;154(4):982A-983A.
Poster Presentations
Poster presentation at PAMA
Annette Karim, DPT, PhD
- Comparisons Between Pirouette Movement Analysis with the Use of Smartphone Applications and 3-D Motion Capture, Annette Karim, DPT, PhD
Health-Related Quality of Life (HQORL) of older women who tap dance as compared to age-matched non-dancers.
Annette Karim
DPT, PhD
Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, CA, United States
Take the lead with ballroom dance techniques as a balance intervention: a case report. Jonathan Mackin SPT,
Annette Karim DPT, PhD
Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, CA, United States
The development of ballet exercises with PNF for a Parkinson’s Disease patient: a case report Christina Del Carmen BA,
Annette Karim DPT, PhD
Azusa Pacific University, Anaheim, CA, United States
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Juliana Cooper '15
Sharp Memorial Hospital
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These days Juliana Cooper is no longer occupied with exams, late nights studying, or clinical rotations. These days, she is occupied with another set of responsibilities; working as a Physical Therapist for one of the busiest hospitals in Southern California!
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"To the current DPT class, never shy away from a challenge! Your career will provide countless opportunities for personal and professional growth, often through working with “difficult” patients and circumstances. Some of my most frustrating patient encounters end up providing the most humbling and motivating moments of my career."
- Juliana Cooper
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Stephanie King '15
Kaiser Permanente
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As a student at APU, Stephanie participated in mission outreach efforts that took her across the world to par take in the enrichment of communities in need. “Throughout my time at APU, I was able to participate in missions trips to Mexico and Kenya. I was fortunate to be a part of the first team to The Living Room in Kenya in 2015 and to return as a leader for the team in 2018–both eye-opening and life-giving experiences I will always cherish.”
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“As a student at APU, I felt cared for, listened to, and encouraged, both personally and professionally. That has had a significant impact on how I treat in that I want people to know that I hear them, care about them, and will come alongside them to help them achieve their goals. To the current students, you are being trained well in more than just the clinical skills. Embrace the holistic approach set before you and you will surely succeed in empowering others.”
- Stephanie King
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Student Run Pro Bono Clinic
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Taking Classroom Learning to the Community
to Enrich the Lives of Others
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Service to the community is a community responsibility that is essential for the health of the public! And in the same way, participating in a Pro Bono clinic is unique to health care providers that is an honor and privilege to hold.
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Support the APU
Doctor of Physical Therapy Program
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Help ensure the high quality of our program by providing awards to deserving students ready to make a positive impact both in their communities and around the world. Your support helps fund high-achieving students who combine academic learning with vital, real-world experience. Your gift of any amount makes a difference in the lives of our students, and helps ensure they benefit from an environment rich with diverse perspectives.
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Here are ways you can support DPT students and
the Department of Physical Therapy
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Top Scholar Award
Alumni and friends have an opportunity to make a powerful difference in the life of a student by supporting the Top Scholar Award. The Top Scholar Award honors second year DPT students who engage in a strong pursuit of academic excellence and scholarly achievement, and demonstrate servant leadership in their local community.
Global Initiative
Our mission to create knowledge and cultivate leaders must be global in scope. We have expanded our international impact through exchanges and partnerships around the world by creating the Global Initiative Fund. The Global Initiative Fund provides a clinical experience where students immerse themselves in a new culture and have the opportunity to utilize their APU DPT program skill set. Past students have serve in Kenya and Vietnam.
Scholarship Fund
The scholarship fund can make every difference in a student’s academic life. APU’s Department of Physical Therapy has a deep commitment to helping all students succeed regardless of their financial circumstances. Scholarships and fellowships also help attract top-achieving students, raising the DPT program’s academic profile and creating a vibrant learning environment that benefits students, partners and the community.
Endowment
Creating an endowment in any monetary commitment is a way you can establish a living legacy in your own name or that of a loved one. Endowment gifts are especially meaningful because they enhance the DPT program by creating permanent funds where the principal of the gift is invested infinitely to generate earnings that support the program. The core of the fund remains invested for long-term growth. When you establish an endowment, you can design it to support scholarships for students, faculty, and enhancements to the program, laboratory, or study.
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Become a Master Clinician and Clinical Affiliate
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Would you like to network with our clinical education team and develop mentorship skills as a clinical instructor while providing students with a quality clinical education? We want to hear from you!
Providing our students with a quality clinical education facility is an important way that you can support the department. As an APU graduate, your connection with the PT Department gives you a unique opportunity to serve as a mentor and assist current DPT students in their educational experience. The Department is continually looking to expand its network of clinical sites nationwide.
Please contact our Directors of Clinical Education, Dr. Wendy Chung at
wchung@apu.edu
or Dr. Grace Matsuda at
gmatsuda@apu.edu
to request more information.
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