Nov. 29, 2021
Physical Therapy faculty present at Educational Leadership Conference
Nov. 20, 2021 The Mizzou Department of Physical Therapy wants to highlight the outstanding scholarship by Becky Bliss, Lindsay Holland, Teresa Briedwell, and Jeff Bridges at the APTA’s Educational Leadership Conference this past weekend. Hosted in Atlanta, Georgia, Mizzou DPT faculty shared their scholarship to promote best practices in physical therapy education on the national stage, with presentations including “Utilizing the Master Adaptive Learner Framework in Residency Education: Ground Zero and Beyond” and “Adjustment in DPT Student Self-Regulated Learning Abilities….What it Means to Be a Graduate Learner.” Congratulations to all presenters! See photos from the weekend. …
Nov. 12, 2021
Celebrating National First-Generation Day!
National First-Generation College Celebration Day is a day to celebrate the successes and leadership of first-generation college students and faculty. We are so proud of the following students and faculty and are excited to see what the future holds for you! First-Generation College Students Carly Bailey Major: Health Sciences, Rehabilitation Science emphasis Hometown: Otterville, Missouri “I am grateful for my first-generation status because of the work ethic that I witnessed and that was instilled in me at a very young age. Remember, some life lessons can’t be learned in a lecture in a lecture hall.” Carley Stigall Major: Physical Therapy…
Oct. 6, 2021
Mizzou Motion Analysis Center presents research on international stage
Rose Schauffler The Department of Physical Therapy is pleased to announce that faculty and students from the Mizzou Motion Analysis Center (Mizzou-MAC) were invited to share their research at the 17th International Symposium on Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering and 5th Conference on Imaging and Visualization in September. Virtually hosted from Bonn, Germany, Dr. Trent Guess provided an oral presentation titled, “Opportunities and Challenges in Computational Modelling of the Pediatric Knee.” Outstanding work, Dr. Guess. Additionally, Rose Schauffler, a master’s student in biomedical engineering and team member within the Mizzou-MAC, presented, “Novel Knee Arthrometer Use in Clinical…
Sep. 17, 2021
Telehealth services provide quality pediatric care, MU survey finds
An MU survey finds that telehealth services are able to provide quality pediatric care, and bridge the gap for rural families
Sep. 14, 2021
New Faculty Spotlight: Stephen Ball
Sept. 1, 2021 This piece is part of a series introducing all new faculty members for the academic year 2021–22. Stephen Ball has been a nutrition and exercise physiology professor with MU Extension since 2001. Now, as part of a cohort of several Extension faculty who are joining the School of Health Professions, he will teach and conduct research in the Department of Physical Therapy. Stephen Ball Professor, Physical Therapy What brought you to Mizzou/MU Extension? I grew up in Kirksville, MO and have always been a Tiger fan. I was…
Sep. 14, 2021
New Faculty Spotlight: Kristin Miller
Sept. 8, 2021 This piece is part of a series in which we introduce new faculty members for the 2021-22 academic year. Kristin Miller is part of a cohort of nutrition faculty from MU Extension who are joining the School of Health Professions. Kristin Miller Assistant Extension Professor, Health Sciences and Physical Therapy What brought you to Mizzou? I was born and raised a Mizzou fan since I’m from Ashland, MO. It was a natural choice to want to work for Mizzou and the timing was right for myself and my family. I’ve loved my time as a Tiger so far.
Sep. 14, 2021
New Faculty Spotlight: Rebekah Carpenter
September 13, 2021 This piece is part of a series in which we are introducing all the new faculty members for the academic year 2021-22. Rebekah Carpenter is joining the Department of Physical Therapy as an assistant teaching professor. Rebekah Carpenter Assistant Teaching Professor, Physical Therapy What brought you to Mizzou? The opportunity to develop an entirely new degree program that focuses on preparing students for a career in applied strength and conditioning was one I could not pass up. Creating a program where students will hone a skill set in exercise technique and…
Sep. 2, 2021
Interprofessional Education Day success
Sept. 2, 2021 Last week, more than 300 students from six Health Professions professional programs gathered for Interprofessional Education Day. Students participated in team-building activities and heard from public speakers Lauren and Colleen Murphy. Colleen wrote a book called “Murphys Don’t Quit,” chronicling their family’s story after Lauren suffered severe brain damage in a running accident. Interprofessional education prepares health care professionals to best care for their patients, their colleagues and themselves. The Health Professions Interprofessional Education Initiative, led by Lea Ann Lowery, creates educational experiences for students that meet the unique needs of individual programs, while creating a…
Sep. 2, 2021
2021 faculty promotions
Sept. 2, 2021 Congratulations to faculty who received promotions this month! Health Sciences Claire Altman – Associate Professor Hye Jeong Choi – Associate Professor Botswana Blackburn – Teaching Professor Social Work Hsun-Ta Hsu – Associate Professor Virginia Ramseyer Winter – Associate Professor Aaron Thompson – Professor Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences Elizabeth Kelley – Associate Professor Mili Kuruvilla – Associate Professor Occupational Therapy William Janes – Associate Research Professor Timothy Wolf – Professor Physical Therapy Anita Campbell – Associate Teaching Professor Dana Martin – Teaching Professor…
Aug. 18, 2021
Telehealth helped physical therapists support patients virtually during pandemic, MU study finds
August 18, 2021 Story contact: Brian Consiglio, 573-882-9144, consigliob@missouri.edu As a pediatric physical therapist in Clinton, Missouri, Jessica Luechtefeld was used to a hands-on coaching approach whenever meeting with her patients at their preschools, in their homes or at the Child’s Play Therapy clinic. But the COVID-19 pandemic forced physical therapists like Luechtefeld to cancel in-person sessions and quickly transition to telehealth appointments to continue providing essential care. While the switch to telehealth showcased new opportunities for how critical therapy services can still be delivered virtually, a new study at the University of Missouri found it also exposed some…