Combined Sections Meeting 2015
Pre-Conference Courses
Tuesday, February 3
LAMP Institute for Leadership in Physical Therapy 101: Personal Leadership Development: The Catalyst for Leading Within, Day 1
John Corcoran, PT, DPT, MS, Cert. MDT; Jennifer Green-Wilson, PT,Ed.D., MBA; Deborah Kucera, PT; Amy Lafko, Pt, MS; Debora Miller, PT, MBA, FACHE
LAMP Institute for Leadership in Physical Therapy 201: Advanced Leadership Development: The Catalyst for Leading Others, Day 1
John Corcoran, PT, DPT, MS, Cert. MDT; Jennifer Green-Wilson, PT,Ed.D., MBA; Deborah Kucera, PT; Amy Lafko, Pt, MS; Debora Miller, PT, MBA, FACHE
Comprehensive Concussion Management: "Need to Know" Information for Physical Therapists
Presenter: Airelle Giordano, PT, DPT, OCS, SCS; Kim Gottshall, PhD, PT, ATC; Karen Lambert, PT, MPT, DPT, NCS; Nicole Miranda, DPT; Anne Mucha PT, DPT, MS, NCS
Wednesday, February 4
LAMP Institute for Leadership in Physical Therapy 201: Personal Leadership Development: The Catalyst for Leading Within, Day 2
John Corcoran, PT, DPT, MS, Cert. MDT; Jennifer Green-Wilson, PT,Ed.D., MBA; Deborah Kucera, PT; Amy Lafko, Pt, MS; Debora Miller, PT, MBA, FACHE
LAMP Institute for Leadership in Physical Therapy 201: Advanced Leadership Development: The Catalyst for Leading Others, Day 1
John Corcoran, PT, DPT, MS, Cert. MDT; Jennifer Green-Wilson, PT,Ed.D., MBA; Deborah Kucera, PT; Amy Lafko, Pt, MS; Debora Miller, PT, MBA, FACHE
Comprehensive Concussion Management: "Need to Know" Information for Physical Therapists
Presenter: Airelle Giordano, PT, DPT, OCS, SCS; Kim Gottshall, PhD, PT, ATC; Karen Lambert, PT, MPT, DPT, NCS; Nicole Miranda, DPT; Anne Mucha PT, DPT, MS, NCS
Conference Proceedings
Thursday, February 5
Educational Sessions 11:00 – 1:00
Preparing to Face Into the Storm
Speakers: Gerard Brennan, PhD James Irrgang, PT, PhD ATC, FAPTA Alan Jette, PT, PhD Stephen McDavitt, PT, DPT, MS, FAAOMPT
Poster Sessions 1:00 – 3:00
TITLE: Intra-session reliability and concurrent validity of a hand-held dynamometer for assessment of quadriceps strength;
AUTHORS: Andrew M. Evans, SPT; J. Anthony Sinacore, SPT, ATC; James Irrgang, PT, PhD, ATC, FAPTA; Andrew Lynch, PT, PhD
PRESENTERS: Andrew M. Evans, SPT; J. Anthony Sinacore, SPT, ATC
TITLE: Content Analysis of the Patient Reported Outcome Measurement Information System (PROMIS) Pain Interference and Physical Function Item Banks for Individuals with Knee Joint Conditions
AUTHORS; Andrew Lynch, PT, PhD; Nathan Dodds, BS; Lan Yu, PhD; Paul Pilkonis, PhD; James Irrgang, PT, PhD, ATC, FAPTA
PRESENTER; Andrew Lynch, PT, PhD
TITLE: Physical Activity in Adults with Arthritis and its Contribution to Health Outcomes
AUTHORS: Samannaaz S Khoja, PT, MS; Gustavo J. Almeida, PT, MS; Mary Chester Wasko MD, MSc; Sara R. Piva, PT, PhD
PRESENTER: Samannaaz S. Khoja, PT, MS
TITLE: Investigation of parameters used to test quadriceps muscle power using isokinetic dynamometer in arthritis
AUTHORS: Maria Beatriz Catelani, PT, MS; Samannaaz S Khoja, PT, MS; Gustavo J. Almeida, PT, MS; Sara R. Piva, PT, PhD
PRESENTER: Maria Beatriz Catelani, PT, MS
TITLE: Development of an educational program for non-professional staff in assisted living facilities and personal care homes on fall risk and fall prevention
AUTHORS: Mary Marchetti, PhD; Jennifer Brach, PhD, PT; Nicholas Castle, PhD; Mark Redfern,PhD; Stephanie Studenski, MD; Susan Whitney, PT, DPT, PhD, NCS, ATC, FAPTA
PRESENTER: Mary Marchetti, PhD
TITLE: Results of an Educational Program Developed for Non-Professional Staff in Assisted Living Facilities and Personal Care Homes on Fall Risk and Fall Prevention
AUTHORS: Mary Marchetti, PhD; Jennifer Brach, PhD, PT; Nicholas Castle, PhD; Mark Redfern,PhD; Stephanie Studenski, MD; Susan Whitney, PT, DPT, PhD, NCS, ATC, FAPTA
PRESENTER: Mary Marchetti, PhD
TITLE: Learning difficulties in concussed children
AUTHORS: Alkathiry AA PT, PhD;Sparto PJ PhD, PT;Mucha A PT, DPT, MS, NCS; Shuman V, Pavlou M, Susan Whitney, PT, DPT, PhD, NCS, ATC, FAPTA
PRESENTER: Alkathiry AA, PT PhD
University of Pittsburgh Alumni Function
Location: Rock Bottom Brewery
Time: 6:30 – 8:30
Friday, February 6
Educational Sessions: 11:00 – 1:00
The Effect of Lower Extremity Dysfunction on Pelvic Pain and Incontinence
Speakers: Susan Clinton, PT, DScPT, COMT, OCS, WCS, FAAOMPT; Catherine Vargo, PT, DPT, OCS; Jessica Bayer PT WCS CLT-LANA
Sponsor: Section on Women’s Health
Orthopedic Section Platform Presentations: 11:00 – 1:00
Association of pain location with symptoms, functional limitations, and knee related quality of life in patients with knee pain: data from the Osteoarthritis Initiative
Authors: Shawn Farrokhi, PT, PhD; Sara Piva, PT, PhD; G. Kelley Fitzgerald, PT, PhD , FAPTA; C. Kent Kwoh, MD
Presenter: Shawn Farrokhi, PT, PhD
Knee Joint Contact Mechanics during Downhill Gait and its Relationship with Varus/Valgus Motion and Muscle Strength in Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis
Authors: Shawn Farrokhi, PT, PhD; G. Kelley Fitzgerald, PT, PhD , FAPTA; Scott Tashman, PhD
Presenter: Shawn Farrokhi, PT, PhD
Sports Section Platform Presentations: 11:00 – 1:00
Comparison of One-Repetition Maximum Leg Extension and Leg Press to Isometric Dynamometry to Identify Clinically Meaningful Deficits in Quadriceps Strength
Authors: Andrew Lynch, PT, PhD; J. Anthony Sinacore, SPT, ATC; Andrew M. Evans, SPT; Brittany N. Patterson, PT, DPT, SCS; Richard Joreitz, PT, ATC; James J. Irrgang, PT, PhD, ATC, FAPTA
Presenter: Andrew Lynch, PT, PhD
Education Section Platform Presentations: 11:00 – 1:00
A new model of knowledge translation for physical therapy clinicians who work in skilled nursing facilities: a case study
Authors: Victoria Hornyak, PT, DPT, GCS; Jessie VanSwearingen, PT, PhD, FAPTA
Presenter: Victoria Hornyak, PT, DPT, GCS
Home Health Section Platform Presentations: 3:00 – 5:00
Results of an Educational Program Developed for Non-Professional Staff in Assisted LivingFacilities and Personal Care Homes on Fall Risk and Fall Prevention
Authors: Mary Marchetti, PhD; Jennifer Brach, PhD, PT; Nicholas Castle, PhD; Mark Redfern,PhD; Stephanie Studenski, MD; Susan Whitney, PT, DPT, PhD, NCS, ATC, FAPTA
Presenter: Mary Marchetti, PhD
Poster Presentations 1:00 – 3:00
TITLE: The Vestibular Head Impulse Test (vHIT) in Persons with Concussion
AUTHORS: Alshehri MM, Sparto PJ,Mucha A, Furman JM, Whitney SL
PRESENTER: Alshehri MM
TITLE: A Conceptual Framework for the Progression of Balance Exercises in Persons with Balance and Vestibular Disorders
AUTHORS: Klatt B, Carender W, Lin CC, Fuhaid S, Kinnaird CR, Sienko; KH, Whitney SL
PRESENTER: Klatt B
TITLE: Balance and Vestibular Rehabilitation Quality Improvement
AUTHORS: ALMohiza MA, Sparto PJ, Marchetti GF, Delitto A, Furman JM, Whitney SL
PRESENTER: ALMohiza MA
TITLE: Balance Accelerometry in Residents of Long Term Care Facilities
AUTHORS:Alqahtani B; Sparto PJ; Huppert T; Greenspan S; Sejdic E; Ferchak M
PRESENTER: Alqahtani B
Orthopedic Section Awards: 7:30 – 9:00
Location: JW Marriott
Room: Grand Ballroom 5
Please plan to attend the Section Awards to support Dr. James J. Irrgang, PT, PhD, ATC, FAPTA, as he accepts the Paris Award and gives the annual Paris Lecture.
Saturday, February 7
Platform Presentations 8-10
Evaluation and Treatment of Visual Dysfunction Following Concussion: Concepts for Vestibular Physical Therapists
Presenter: Anne Mucha PT, DPT, MS, NCS; Nathan Steinhafel MS, OD, FAAO
Implementation of an Interprofessional Mobility Program in the Medical ICU
Authors: Barbara Schiavone, PT, Julie A. Lanphere, DO, Bryan J. McVerry, MD, Craig D. Moreland, PT, MS, Kimberly A. Welk, DPT, Andrea L. Hergenroeder, PT, PhD, CCS
Presenter: Barbara Schiavone, PT
Reliability of Physical Activity Measures During Free-living in Individuals with knee osteoarthritis
Authors: Gustavo J. Almeida, PT, MS; James J Irrgang, PT, PhD, ATC, FAPTA; Sara R. Piva, PT, PhD
Presenter: Gustavo Almeida, PT, MS
Poster Presentations 8:00 – 10:00
Poster Presentations 1-3
TITLE: Biomechanical and Clinical Correlates of Self-reported Knee Pain during Gait in Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis
AUTHORS: Megan O'Connell DPT; Shawn Farrokhi PT, PhD; G. Kelley Fitzgerald PT, PhD, FAPTA
PRESENTER: Megan O'Connell DPT
TITLE: Gait and functional improvements in older people with heart failure receiving home based rehabilitation
AUTHORS: Asiri FY, Marchetti GF, Ellis J, Otis L, Sparto PJ, Watzlaf V, Whitney SL
PRESENTER: Asiri FY