This collection represents a sample of faculty work from the Graduate Program of Physical Therapy. The faculty is actively involved in research and scholarship in addition to their instructional duties. Recent research projects from the department have dealt with physical therapy intervention for end-stage renal disease, complex regional pain syndrome, women's health, cancer, musician performance-related injuries, general orthopedics, veterinary medicine, and other areas.

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Submissions from 2019

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Motor competency and physical activity in elementary school aged children who participate in nontraditional sports, Courtney Norman, Wesley Geer, and Julia Looper

Submissions from 2014

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One-Year Outcome of Subacromial Corticosteroid Injection Compared With Manual Physical Therapy for the Management of the Unilateral Shoulder Impingement Syndrome A Pragmatic Randomized Trial, Bob Boyles

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Conservative Treatment Of Neuromuscular Scoliosis In Adult Tetraplegia: A Case Report, Jennifer D. Hastings, J. Dickson, L. Tracy, C. Baniewich, and C. Levine

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Integrated Clinical Experiences in a Campus Onsite Clinic: A Self-Contained Model of Physical Therapy Clinical Education, Ann M. Wilson

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Effect of Noncontact LowFrequency Ultrasound on Wound Healing: A Systematic Review, Ann M. Wilson, Emily K. Smith, and Allison Craven

Submissions from 2013

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Latent Modulation of Neuropathic Pain Intensity via Hypothalamus-pituitary-thyroid Axis of Psychogenic Stress, Roger J. Allen

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How Do Toddlers Increase Their Gait Velocity?, Julia Looper and Lynette S. Chandler

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Electrical Currents, Sara Shapiro

Submissions from 2012

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Compensation Allows Recovery Of Functional Independence In People With Severe Motor Impairments Following Spinal Cord Injury, Jennifer D. Hastings, Lisa A. Harvey, Joy A. Bruce, and Martha F. Somers

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Compensation allows recovery of functional independence in people with serious motor impairments following spinal cord injury: a short communication, Jennifer D. Hastings, Lisa A. Harvey, Joy A. Bruce, and Martha F. Somers

Submissions from 2011

Atypical patterns of pain: Pathophysiological origins of pain symptom distributions that differ from traditionally understood anatomical patterns, Roger J. Allen

Relationship of body awareness to the influence of respiratory-based thereapeutic relaxation on electromyographic activity of the upper trapezius, Roger J. Allen, Brittany L. Hodgson, Kelsey B. Wallin, Tonya L. Bennett, and Alison R. Heartman

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Stress-related latency in sensory and affective dimensions of reported pain in patients with fibromyalgia syndrome, Roger J. Allen and Amy S. Moe

Pain distribution quantification using enhanced 'rule-of-nines': reliability and correlations with intensity, sensory, affective, and functional pain measures, Roger J. Allen, Chris Soterakopoulos, Kristina J. Fugere, Willa K. Sorbie, Ariel L. Oksendahl, and Julia Looper

The short-term effects of treating plantar fasciitis with a unique, temporary custom foot orthosis and stretching, Bob Boyles, M. Drake, and C. Bittenbender

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Effectiveness of Manual Physical Therapy in the Treatment of Cervical Radiculopathy: A Systematic Review, Bob Boyles, Patrick Toy, James Mellon Jr, Margaret Hayes, and Bradley Hammer

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Physical Therapist Practice And The Role Of Diagnostic Imaging, Robert E. Boyles, Ira Gorman, Daniel Pinto, and Michael D. Ross

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The Short-term Effects Of Treating Plantar Fasciitis With A Temporary Custom Foot Orthosis And Stretching, Michelle Drake, Caryn Bittenbender, and Robert E. Boyles

Gait Analysis & Treatment Interventions, Jennifer Hastings

Interaction of Posture and Function; A Case Report, Jennifer Hastings

Transfers: How to make them easier, Jennifer Hastings

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The Differences In Self-esteem, Function, And Participation Between Adults With Low Cervical Motor Tetraplegia Who Use Power Or Manual Wheelchairs, Jennifer D. Hastings, Hillary Robins, Yvette Griffiths, and Christina Hamilton

Length of Inpatient Rehabilitation Stay following a C6-C7 SCI and the Effects on Wellness, Function, and Community Participation, Jennifer Hastings, K. C. Gillespie, R. V. Harris, and M. R. Murphy

Pain distribution quantification using enhanced ‘Rule of Nines’: Reliability and correlations with intensity, sensory, affective and functional pain measures, Julia Looper, C. Soterakopoulos, K. J. Fugere, W. K. Sorbie, A. L. Oksendahl, and L. Looper

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A Manual Physical Therapy Approach Versus Subacromial Corticosteroid Injection For Treatment Of Shoulder Impingement Syndrome: A Protocol For A Randomised Clinical Trial, Daniel I. Rhon, Robert E. Boyles, Joshua A. Cleland, and David L. Brown

Submissions from 2010

Assessing body awareness: resources and applications in physical therapy practice, Roger J. Allen and Alison R. Heartman

Respiratory-based therapeutic relaxation effect on electromyographic activity of the upper trapezius, Roger J. Allen, Brittany L. Hodgson, Kelsey B. Wallin, and Tonya L. Bennett

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Stress-related latency in sensory and affective dimensions of reported pain in patients with fibromyalgia syndrome, Roger J. Allen, Amanda Moe, Chelsea Athing, C. Pyle, M. Terao, and E. Luppino

Effects on episodic vertigo intensity of plantar somatosensory input via direct pressure vs. TENS in patients with benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, Roger J. Allen, N. J. Siewert, M. J. Kellow, M. J. Kirchoff, and J. Evans

Temporal relationship between stress and episodic pain flares in patients with fibromyalgia syndrome, Roger J. Allen, N. J. Siewert, M. J. Kellow, M. J. Kirchoff, and J. Evans

Quantitative pain topography assessment: Reliability and functional correlations for patients with fibromyalgia syndrome, Roger J. Allen, K. B. Wallin, A. K. Smith, and C. J. Bittenbender

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Osteochondral lesion of the talus, Bob Boyles and Bradley J. Stockton

Functional mobility and transfers in Spinal Cord Injury- Facilitating learning through optimal teaching, Jennifer Hastings

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Effect Of Treadmill Training And Supramalleolar Orthosis Use On Motor Skill Development In Infants With Down Syndrome: A Randomized Clinical Trial, Julia Looper and Dale A. Ulrich

Submissions from 2009

Neurological symptom review: What we learned and what we know now, Roger J. Allen

Orchialgia due to genitofemoral nerve impingement treated with psoas major stretching: case series, Roger J. Allen

Somatosensory-specific desensitization for treatment of thermal and pressure allodynia in patients with complex regional pain syndrome, Roger J. Allen

Sympathetically modulated vasomotor activity producing atypical patterns of neuropathic pain, Roger J. Allen and V. K. Bhangu

Delayed onset changes in pain topography due to psychogenic stress in patients with fibromyalgia syndrome, Roger J. Allen, C. J. Bittenbender, S. A. Blankenship, A. K. Smith, and K. B. Townson

Comparison of hand acupressure and plantar somatosensation on intensity and duration of calorically induced vertigo, Roger J. Allen, M. E. Hoover, H. L. Collins, and B. D. Neilson

Relationship between delayed episodic pain flares and release of the stress-related hormone thyroxine in a patient with complex regional pain syndrome, Roger J. Allen, C. J. McCann, and S. V. Hazra

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Seating and Wheelchair Prescription, Jennifer D. Hastings and K. Betz

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Maximizing Mobility, Jennifer D. Hastings and E. Field-Fote

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Therapists’ Roles in Pressure Ulcer Management in Persons with Spinal Cord Injury, Jennifer D. Hastings, Marylou Guihan, and Susan L. Garber

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Osteochondral Defect Of The Medial Femoral Condyle, Brett Neilson and Robert E. Boyles

The Immediate Effects Of Thoracic Spine And Rib Manipulation On Subjects With Primary Complaints Of Shoulder Pain, Joseph B. Strunce, Michael J. Walker, Robert E. Boyles, and Brian A. Young

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Responsiveness Of The Neck Disability Index In Patients With Mechanical Neck Disorders, Brian A. Young, Michael J. Walker, Joseph B. Strunce, Robert E. Boyles, Julie M. Whitman, and John D. Childs

Submissions from 2008

Atypical patterns of pain: Pathophysiological origins of newly discovered pain symptom distributions that differ from traditionally understood anatomical patterns, Roger J. Allen

Delayed episodic pain reactions due to perceived psychogenic stress in patients with fibromyalgia syndrome: case series, Roger J. Allen, C. J. Bittenbender, A. K. Smith, K. B. Townson, and S. A. Blankenship

Effect of plantar somatosensory input therapy on perceived vertigo intensity in patients with benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, Roger J. Allen, J. Evans, M. J. Kirchoff, N. J. Siewert, and M. J. Kellow

Age-specific velocities for initiation of neurogenic reciprocal arm swing during normal gait: implications for neurofacilitative gait rehabilitation, Roger J. Allen, G. A. Harada, C. C. Howrath, and J. M. Murphy

Qualitative analysis of physiotherapist’s countertransference reactions to patients, Roger J. Allen, L. R. Koshi, D. M. Dreier, O. A. Ashley, and C. M. Carter

Psychogenic stress and delayed pain increases in patients with complex regional pain syndrome, Roger J. Allen, C. J. McCann, S. V. Hazra, and J. H. Spataro

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The Effectiveness Of Manual Physical Therapy And Exercise For Mechanical Neck Pain A Randomized Clinical Trial, Michael J. Walker, Robert E. Boyles, Brian A. Young, Joseph B. Strunce, Matthew B. Garber, Julie M. Whitman, Gail Deyle, and Robert S. Wainner

Submissions from 2006

Dosing Strategies For Therapeutic Exercise Recommended By Physical Therapists In The Treatment Of Patients With Chronic Pain. (poster Session), A. M. Cegy, Roger Allen, and I. M. Kim

Effect Of Exercise During Dialysis On Fatigue In Individuals With End-stage Renal Disease, Ann Wilson, J. Malahy, A. Read, M. Scialabba, and C. Woodrow

Submissions from 2004

Vasomotor Innervation Fields Of Peripheral Nerves Supplying The Hand: Differences Between Neurovascular And Somatosensory Patterns, Roger Allen, E. M. Jefferson, and L. R. Koshi

Pressure Desensitization Effects On Pressure Tolerance And Function In Patients With Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Roger Allen, C. Wu, G. Horiuchi, J. W. Friends, and K. R. Campbell

Posture Matters, Jennifer D. Hastings

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Paraplegia and the Shoulder, Jennifer D. Hastings and Barry Goldstein

Submissions from 2003

Effects Of Thermal Biofeedback In The Treatment Of Sympathetically Maintained Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Roger Allen, C. M. Cortez, J. W. Friends, and K. E. Miyake

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Wheelchair Configuration and Postural Alignment in Persons with Spinal Cord Injury, Jennifer D. Hastings, Elaine Rogers Fanucchi, and Stephen P. Burns

Treatment Of Individuals With End-stage Renal Disease: An Examination Of Practice Patterns In Washington State, Ann Wilson, S. Joyner, H. Murray, and E. Peterson

Submissions from 2002

Vasomotor Innervation Fields Of The Upper Limb Supplied By The Median, Radial, And Ulnar Nerves... Platform & Poster Presentations For Csm 2003, Roger Allen, E. M. Jefferson, S. M. Hatac, C. M. Carter, and D. M. Dreier

Effects Of Quota-based Exercise On Strength And Function In A Patient With Nemaline Myopathy... Platform & Poster Presentations For Csm 2003, L. R. Koshi, Roger Allen, and C. J. Benson

Submissions from 2001

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Wheelchair Adjustment to Eliminate Shoulder Pain in An Adult with Cerebral Palsy, Jennifer D. Hastings

Submissions from 1998

Seating Setup Contributes to Problems of Aging with SCI, Jennifer D. Hastings

Submissions from 1997

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Rotator Cuff Repairs in Individuals with Paraplegia, Jennifer D. Hastings, Barry Goldstein, and E. M. Escobedo

Submissions from 1993

The Inseam Rule, Jennifer D. Hastings (Young)

Submissions from 1989

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Range of Motion, Jennifer D. Hastings