Research

Aug. 18, 2020

PT students present at National Strength and Conditioning Association Conference

The Department of Physical Therapy wants to highlight the work of multiple physical therapy students who recently presented their research at the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) national conference. Although the 2020 NSCA pivoted to a virtual format this year, the Department of Physical Therapy was well represented with presentations by Abbie Moore (Class of 2021), Enoch Yee (Class of 2022), and Cal Lawanson (Class of 2021). Cal Lawanson’s project titled, “Differences in Lateral Step-down Test Sagittal Plane Kinematics in Clients with a History of Lateral Ankle Sprain: Utilizing a Portable Motion Sensor,” focuses on using portable motion…

July 30, 2020

Physical Therapy faculty secure funding for interdisciplinary projects

July 30, 2020 The Department of Physical Therapy is proud to announce faculty members, Drs. Trent Guess and Becky Bliss as grant recipients of the 2020 Coulter Biomedical Accelerator Program. Since 2012, the Coulter Biomedical Accelerator Program has awarded grants to help promising medical discoveries transition from laboratory research to commercial investment and direct patient care. Specifically, Drs. Guess and Bliss will act as co-primary investigators on the development of the Mizzou Point-of-Care Assessment System (Mizzou-PASS). Aiming to address deficits in medical providers’ ability to complete multi-dimensional point-of-care concussion assessments, the Mizzou-PASS will measure postural control, motion analysis, and reaction…

July 21, 2020

Weightlifting with lighter weights at faster speeds can improve mobility and cardiovascular health for older adults, MU researcher finds

Stephen Sayers has been exploring the effectiveness of low weight, high-speed weightlifting on muscle performance and function in older adults.