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Mizzou DPT at the 2023 APTA Combined Sections Meeting


Feb. 13, 2023


By Brad Willis

Following the exceptional efforts of students, alumni, clinical partners, and faculty, Mizzou DPT is headed to the 2023 Combined Sections Meeting of the APTA with over a dozen presentations. Notably, the Combined Sections Meeting is the physical therapy profession’s largest event, promoting excellence in research to improve the lives of others.

Please see below for a list of presentations by current students (italicized), alumni, clinical partners, and faculty, underscoring Mizzou DPT’s growing presence on the national stage.

If you are attending the conference, appreciate that the dates, times, and locations are subject to change pending unique circumstances. Utilizing the CSM 2023 app to confirm times/locations while attending the conference is recommended. Congratulations to all presenters!

Wednesday (2/22/2023)

Presentation Title: Sport-Related Concussion: Integrating Optimal Interventions Across the Rehabilitation Spectrum

  • Authors: Ortega CA, Lee BJ, Bliss RA, Hugentobler JA, Ortega K
  • Section: Educational Pre-Conference
  • Presentation Format: 1-Day Preconference Course
  • Location: San Diego Convention Center, Room 30A
  • Time: 8:00am – 5:00pm

Thursday (2/23/2023)

Presentation Title: Addressing Health Literacy in Physical Therapy Education: Developing Competence in Current and Future Physical Therapists

  • Authors: Zappin R, Briedwell TA, Martin DE, Stephens K, Hudson S
  • Section: Education
  • Presentation Format: Session ID# ED-13904
  • Location: Hilton Bayfront, Indigo AE (Level Two)
  • Time: 11:00 am -1:00 pm

Presentation Title: DPT Student Changes in Self-Directed Learning Across a Traditional Entry-Level Program

  • Authors: Getz E, Bliss R, Langerwerf L, Young J
  • Section: Education
  • Presentation Format: Platform
  • Location: San Diego Convention Center – Platform Theater 4 (Upper Level)
  • Time: 11:00am – 1:00pm

Presentation Title: Changes in DPT Student Professional Behaviors During COVID: Results of a National Survey

  • Authors: Lambert MD, Bliss RA, Bridges J, Johnson KN
  • Section: Education
  • Presentation Format: Poster / Poster Number 1121
  • Location: San Diego Convention Center, Exhibit Hall
  • Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm

Presentation Title: Unintended Consequences of Student Preparedness for Graduate Learning: What Can We Learn from COVID-19 Pandemic

  • Authors: Bliss RA, Briedwell TA, Bridges J
  • Section: Education
  • Presentation Format: Poster / Poster Number 1075
  • Location: San Diego Convention Center, Exhibit Hall
  • Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm

Presentation Title: Adjustment of DPT Student Learning Strategies Across the 1st year of Didactic Education

  • Authors: Briedwell TA, Bliss RA, Bridges J
  • Section: Education
  • Presentation Format: Poster / Poster Number 1083
  • Location: San Diego Convention Center, Exhibit Hall
  • Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm

Presentation Title: Examining Food Security Among Physical Therapy Students: Implications for Targeted Support Strategies

  • Authors: Duncan BS, Willis BW
  • Section: Education
  • Presentation Format: Poster Number 1096
  • Location: San Diego Convention Center, Exhibit Hall
  • Time: 1:00-3:00 pm

Friday (2/24/2023)

Presentation Title: Balance Interventions for Cerebral Palsy GMFCS Levels III-V across the Lifespan: A Systematic Review

  • Authors: Hall JB, Tiffany NN, Stevens EM, Burris EK
  • Section: Pediatrics
  • Presentation Format: Poster / Poster Number 2300
  • Location: San Diego Convention Center, Exhibit Hall
  • Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm

Presentation Title: Physical Therapy in the Emergency Department: Patient Perceptions of Treatment and Outcomes

  • Authors: Korte LL, Olive M, Stilley J
  • Section: Orthopaedics
  • Presentation Format: Poster / Poster Number 2185
  • Location: San Diego Convention Center, Exhibit Hall
  • Time: 1:00-3:00 pm

Presentation Title: Association of Scores on the Concussion Clinical Profile Screening Tool with Clinical Trajectory Objective Measures

  • Authors: Bliss RA, Webb JO, Biles P, Stock K, Fields C, Noel M, Chakraborty S
  • Section: Neurology
  • Presentation Format: Poster / Poster Number 2019
  • Location: San Diego Convention Center, Exhibit Hall
  • Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm

Presentation Title: Common Concussion Clinical Trajectories: Utilization of the Concussion Clinical Profile Screening Tool to Guide Practice

  • Authors: Stock K, Fields C, Bliss RA
  • Section: Neurology
  • Presentation Format: Poster / Poster Number 2034
  • Location: San Diego Convention Center, Exhibit Hall
  • Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm

Presentation Title: Relationships Between Computerized Posturography Outcomes & Functional Balance Assessments in Patients with Parkinson’s Disease

  • Authors: Doctor EM, Kanaley J, Bliss RA
  • Section: Neurology
  • Presentation Format: Poster / Poster Number 2005
  • Location: San Diego Convention Center, Exhibit Hall
  • Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm

Presentation Title: Concussion Self-Efficacy in Screening, Examination, and Intervention: Knowledge Translation Approach

  • Authors: Bliss RA, Fangman A, Hood EA, Gutierrez ML, Kochick VL, Heick JD, Chatiwala N, Rapalli P
  • Section: Neurology
  • Presentation Format: Poster / Poster Number 2023
  • Location: San Diego Convention Center
  • Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm

Presentation Title: More Than a Headache: Concussion in Older Adults

  • Authors: Bliss RA, Coilek CH
  • Section: Geriatrics & Neurology
  • Presentation Format: Educational Session
  • Location: San Diego Convention Center, 30ABC (Upper Level)
  • Time: 3:00pm – 5:00pm

Saturday (2/25/2023)

Presentation Title: Actualizing Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity for the Health Professions: An Implementation Framework

  • Authors: Campbell AS, Fishel SC, Jeno SH, VanHoose L
  • Section: Leadership & Innovation
  • Presentation Format: Session ID# LI-14332
  • Location: San Diego Convention Center – Room 31ABC (Upper Level)
  • Time: 8:00am – 10:00am

Presentation Title: A Clinical Service-Learning Experience Is Associated with Decreased Perceptions of Ageism Among Physical Therapy Students

  • Authors: Prost EL, Abbott CC, Duncan BS, Fandrey KR, Willis BW
  • Section: Geriatrics
  • Presentation Format: Poster / Poster Number 3088
  • Location: San Diego Convention Center, Exhibit Hall
  • Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm

Featured in this post

Carmen Abbott

Carmen Abbott

Adjunct Faculty

Rebecca Bliss

Rebecca Bliss

Associate Teaching Professor

Jeff Bridges

Jeff Bridges

Assistant Teaching Professor

Teresa Briedwell

Teresa Briedwell

Associate Department Chair and Teaching Professor

Anita Campbell

Anita Campbell

Associate Teaching Professor

Katie Fandrey

Katie Fandrey

Assistant Teaching Professor

Jamie Hall

Jamie Hall

Associate Teaching Professor

Dana Martin

Dana Martin

Teaching Professor

Evan Prost

Evan Prost

Associate Adjunct Professor

Kelly Stephens

Kelly Stephens

Associate Teaching Professor

Brad Willis

Brad W. Willis

Associate Teaching Professor and Director of Scholarly Activity