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Faculty Scholarly Activities

Dayle Armstrong

Research Interests

Clinical research: PEDI assessment; balance in children with learning disabilities; pediatric obesity; foot pronation and cruising in children

Educational research: critical thinking

 

Publications

  • Armstrong, D., Redman-Bentley, D., & Gugelchuk, G. (2010). Association of birth factors with subsequent developmental disability: Effectiveness in predicting severity as measured by the PEDI. Developmental Neurorehabilitation,13 (6), 383-389. DOI: 10.3109/17518423.2010.509750

 

Presentations

  • Armstrong, D.C., Redman-Bentley, D., & Wardell, M. (2011, September). Effectiveness of Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory (PEDI) in Measuring Differences in Capability and Performance between Children with Sensori-motor Disorders, Physical Disability and Typically Developing Children. Poster presented at the California Physical Therapy Association Annual Conference, Long Beach, CA
  • Hudson-McKinney, M., Armstrong, D., & Redman-Bentley, D. (2011, March). Preliminary Results of the SUBS Screening Tool to Identify Community-dwelling Elderly Individuals at Risk for Falls. Poster presented at Western University of Health Sciences Research Day.
  • Armstrong, D. (2010). Podcast for Pediatric Physical Therapy http://www.scienceaudio.net/pedpt/201011/pedpt_201011.mp3. Your Clinical Bottom Line is from 35:58-39:35.
  • Hudson-McKinney, M., Armstrong, D., & Redman-Bentley, D. (2010, July). Preliminary Results of the SUBS Screening Tool to Identify Community-dwelling Elderly Individuals at Risk for Falls. Poster presented at Exercise and Physical Activity in Aging Conference: Blending Research and Practice (ExPAAC), Indianapolis, IN
  • Armstrong, D., & Redman-Bentley, D. (2009, February). The Association of Apgar Score and Other Early Indicators with Subsequent Developmental Disability: Effectiveness in Predicting Severity as Measured by the PEDI. Poster presented at the American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting, Las Vegas, NV.

 

Other Scholarly Activities

  • Armstrong, D., & Redman-Bentley, D. (2010). Commentary on reliability of still photography measuring head deviation from midline in infants with congential muscular torticollis. Clinical Bottom Line. Pediatric Physical Therapy, 22 (4), 407.  DOI: 10.1097/PEP.0b013e318fabf12

 

 

Casey Chaney

Research Interests

Clinical research: therapeutic exercise; orthopedics; barefoot running

Educational research: impact of fitness/activity on learning

 

Publications

  • Selkowitz, D., Chaney, C., Stuckey, S. J., & Vlad, G. (2007). The effects of scapular taping on the surface EMG activity of shoulder girdle muscles during upper extremity elevation in individuals with shoulder impingement. J Ortho Sports Phys Ther, 37(11), 694-702.

 

Presentations

  • Allbright, J., & Chaney, C. (2010, October). Physical Therapists' Role in the Management and Prevention of Cycling Related Injuries. Poster presented at the California American Physical Therapy Association Annual Conference, Oakland, CA.

 

 

Roy Guizado

Research Interests

Educational research: interprofessional education; moral decision making

 

Grants

HRSA, Physician Assistant Training in Primary Care, September 2011-2016, $507,754.

 

Other Scholarly Activities

  • Guizado, R., contributing editor to Paola, F. A., Walker, R., & Nixon, L. L. (2010) Medical Ethics and Humanities.  Jones and Bartlett Publishing Company. 
  • Bowlin, S., & Guizado, R. (2010, October). Interprofessional Education: Implementation From Your University to Your Department.  Workshop presented at California Academy of Physician Assistants Annual Conference, Palm Springs, CA
  • Wood, T., & Guizado, R. (2010, October).  Academic Analytics and Outcomes Assessment: An Access Database Example in Physician Assistants Education. Spotlight presentation at California Academy of Physician Assistants Annual Conference, Palm Springs, CA.

 

 

Mary Hudson-McKinney

Research Interests

Clinical research: assessment reliability/validity; vestibular rehabilitation; fall risk and balance control

Educational research: interprofessional training/team based OSCE; use of clicker in PT education

 

Publications

  • Kwan, F., Kaplan, S., Rosario, E., Hudson-McKinney, M., & Redman-Bentley, D. (2012). Comparison of fallers and non-fallers at an inpatient rehabilitation facility: A retrospective review. Rehabilitation Nursing  in press.

 

Presentations

  • Hudson-McKinney, M., Armstrong, D., & Redman-Bentley, D. (2011, March). Preliminary Results of the SUBS Screening Tool to Identify Community-dwelling Elderly Individuals at Risk for Falls. Poster presented at Western University of Health Sciences Research Day.
  • Hudson-McKinney, M., Armstrong, D., & Redman-Bentley, D. (2010, July). Preliminary Results of the SUBS Screening Tool to Identify Community-dwelling Elderly Individuals at Risk for Falls. Poster presented at Exercise and Physical Activity in Aging Conference: Blending Research and Practice (ExPAAC), Indianapolis, IN

 

Other Scholarly Activities

  • Hudson-McKinney, M., Demetrious, M., Copperman, L., & Diangson, L. (2010, July). Living Well with Multiple Sclerosis. Panel member at 10th Annual MS Research Symposium, Santa Ana, CA.

 

 

Donna Redman-Bentley

Research Interests

Clinical research: sensor-motor disorders and learning disability in children; PEDI assessment

Educational research: critical thinking; IPE effectiveness; interprofessional practice

 

Publications

  • Kwan, F., Kaplan, S., Rosario, E., Hudson-McKinney, M., & Redman-Bentley, D. (2012). Comparison of fallers and non-fallers at an inpatient rehabilitation facility: A retrospective review. Rehabilitation Nursing  in press.
  • Hoffman, J., & Redman-Bentley, D. (2012). Comparison of Faculty and Student Attitudes Toward Teamwork and Collaboration in Interprofessional Education. Journal of Interprofessional Care in press.
  • Armstrong, D., Redman-Bentley, D., & Gugelchuk, G. (2010). Association of birth factors with subsequent developmental disability: Effectiveness in predicting severity as measured by the PEDI. Developmental Neurorehabilitation, 13 (6), 383-389. DOI: 10.3109/17518423.2010.509750

 

Presentations

  • Armstrong, D.C., Redman-Bentley, D., & Wardell, M. (2011, September). Effectiveness of Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory (PEDI) in Measuring Differences in Capability and Performance between Children with Sensori-motor Disorders, Physical Disability and Typically Developing Children. Poster presented at the California Physical Therapy Association Annual Conference, Long Beach, CA
  • Hudson-McKinney, M., Armstrong, D., & Redman-Bentley, D. (2011, March). Preliminary Results of the SUBS Screening Tool to Identify Community-dwelling Elderly Individuals at Risk for Falls. Poster presented at Western University of Health Sciences Research Day.
  • Hudson-McKinney, M., Armstrong, D., & Redman-Bentley, D. (2010, July). Preliminary Results of the SUBS Screening Tool to Identify Community-dwelling Elderly Individuals at Risk for Falls. Poster presented at Exercise and Physical Activity in Aging Conference: Blending Research and Practice (ExPAAC), Indianapolis, IN
  • Redman-Bentley, D., & Garner, S. (2010, April). Use of Trained Observers to Assess Student Interaction During a Case-based Interprofessional Group Discussion. Workshop presented at Altogether Better Health 5 International Conference, Sydney, Australia
  • Hoffman, J., Redman-Bentley, D., & Liu, EH. (2009, May) Comparison of Faculty and Student Attitudes Toward Interprofessional Education in Six Healthcare Professional Programs.  Poster presented at Collaborating Across Borders II International Conference, Halifax, Nova Scotia
  • Redman-Bentley, D., & August, R. (2009, May). Qualitative Analysis of Student and Facilitator Responses to a Case-based Approach to Interprofessional Education. Paper presented at Collaborating Across Borders II International Conference,  Halifax, Nova Scotia
  • Redman-Bentley, D., Gugelchuk, G., & Ramirez, J. (2009, February). Four Approaches to a Case-based Interprofessional Education Curriculum: A Randomized Control Trial.  Poster presented at the American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting, Las Vegas, NV.
  • Armstrong, D., & Redman-Bentley, D. (2009, February). The Association of Apgar Score and Other Early Indicators with Subsequent Developmental Disability: Effectiveness in Predicting Severity as Measured by the PEDI. Poster presented at the American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting, Las Vegas, NV.
  • Redman-Bentley, D., Morishita, T., & Boshoven, D. (2008, October).  Rehabilitation of a Bobcat (Felis Rufus) Incapacitated by a Taser Gun. Poster presented at the American Association of Zoo Veterinarians, Los Angeles.

 

Other Scholarly Activities

  • Redman-Bentley, D.  & Wardell, M. (2012). Commentary Bayley Scales of Infant Development Screening Test - Gross Motor Subtest: Efficacy in Determining Need for Services. Clinical Bottom Line. Pediatric Physical Therapy, 24 (1), .
  • Redman-Bentley, D.  & Wardell, M. (2011). Commentary on walking stride rate patterns in children and youth. Clinical Bottom Line. Pediatric Physical Therapy, 23(4), .
  • Armstrong, D., & Redman-Bentley, D. (2010). Commentary on reliability of still photography measuring head deviation from midline in infants with congenital muscular torticollis. Clinical Bottom Line. Pediatric Physical Therapy, 22 (4), 407.  DOI: 10.1097/PEP.0b013e318fabf12
  • Manuscript Reviewer: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Pediatric Physical Therapy
  • Textbook Reviewer: FA Davis; Mosby; Delmar Publishers; Slack Inc.; Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins; Delmar Learning; Milady-Cengage Learning, Inc

 

 

David Selkowitz

Research Interests

Clinical research: musculoskeletal dysfunction; therapeutic exercise, electrotherapy, external supports and assistive devices; biomechanical, functional and quality of life outcomes

 

Publications

  • Selkowitz, D.M. (2010) Electrical stimulation for enhancing strength and related characteristics of human denervated skeletal muscle.  Phys Ther Rev. 15, 327-333. [invited review]
  • Selkowitz, D.M., Rossman, E.G., & Fitzpatrick, S. (2009).  Effect of burst-modulated alternating current carrier frequency on current amplitude required to produce maximally tolerated electrically stimulated quadriceps femoris knee extension torque. Am J Phys Med Rehabil, 88, 973–978.
  • Kulig, K., Beneck, G.J., Selkowitz, D.M., Popovich, J.M. Jr., Ge, T.T., Flanagan, S.P., Poppert, E.M., Yamada, K., Powers, C.M., Azen, S., Winstein, C.J., Gordon, J., Samudrala, S., Chen, T.C., Shamie, N., Khoo, L., Spoonamore, M.J, Wang, J.C., & Physical Therapy Clinical Research Network (PTClinResNet). (2009) The effect of an intensive, progressive exercise program on functional performance in patients post single-level lumbar microdiscectomy. Physical Therapy, 89, 1145-1157.
  • Selkowitz, D., Chaney, C., Stuckey, S. J., & Vlad, G. (2007). The effects of scapular taping on the surface EMG activity of shoulder girdle muscles during upper extremity elevation in individuals with shoulder impingement. J Ortho Sports Phys Ther, 37(11), 694-702.

 

Presentations

  • Selkowitz, D.M., Beneck, G.J., & Powers, C.M. (2011, September). The Influence of Patellofemoral Pain on Hip Muscle Activation During Therapeutic Exercise: A Pilot Study Using Fine-Wire Electrodes. Paper presented at the California Physical Therapy Association Annual Conference, Long Beach, CA
  • Selkowitz, D.M., Beneck, G.J., Powers, C.M. (2011, August) Hip Muscle Activation in Persons with Patellofemoral Pain during Therapeutic Exercise: A Pilot Study Using Fine-Wire Electrodes.  Interactive Poster presented at Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome: Proximal, Local and Distal Factors, An International Research Retreat.  International Patellofemoral Research Consortium, Ghent, Belgium
  • Selkowitz, D.M., Beneck, G.J., Zonca, R., & Powers, C.M. (2010, October) Using Fine-wire Versus Surface Electrodes to Quantify the Apmplitude of the EMG Signal of Hip Musculature During Therapeutic Exercise. Presentation at California American Physical Therapy Association Annual Conference, Oakland, CA.
  • Selkowitz, D.M., Beneck, G.J., Zonca, R., & Powers, C.M. (2010, June). Using Fine-Wire versus Surface Electrodes to Quantify the Amplitude of the Myoelectric Signal of Hip Musculature during Therapeutic Exercise. 
  • Presentation at XVIIIth Congress of the International Society of Electrophysiology and Kinesiology (ISEK), Aalborg, Denmark.
  • Selkowitz, D.M., Beneck, G.J., & Powers, C.M. (2010, February) Difference in EMG Activation Between Superior and Inferior Fibers of Gluteus Maximus During Therapeutic Exercises.  Paper presented at American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting, San Diego, CA
  • Selkowitz, D.M., Beneck, G,J, &  Powers, C.M. (2009, October) Which Exercises Target the Gluteal Muscles While Limiting Activaton of the Tensor Fascia Lata? EMG Assessment Using Fine Wire Electrodes. Presentation at California American Physical Therapy Association Annual Conference, Pasadena, CA.  [AWARD WINNER, BEST RESEARCH PODIUM PRESENTATION]
  • Selkowitz, D.M., Souza, R.B., & Powers, C.M. (2009, October). The Effect of Femoral Strapping on Lower Extremity Kinematics and Pain Response in Females with Patellofemoral Pain.  Poster presented at the California American Physical Therapy Association Annual  Conference, Pasadena, CA
  • Selkowitz, D.M., Souza, R.B., & Powers, C.M. (2009, May). The Effect of Femoral Strapping on Lower Extremity Kinematics and Pain Response in Females with Patellofemoral Pain. Presentation at International Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome Research Retreat, Baltimore, MD.
  • Selkowitz,  D.M. (2009, February).  Electrical Stimulation for Enhancing Strength of Denervated Muscle.  1st Congress of the International Society of Electro-Physical Agents.  Pre-Conference Symposium at the American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting, Las Vegas, NV. [invited]
  • Selkowitz, D.M., Beneck, G.J., & Powers, C.M. (2008, June). The Effects of Various Hip Exercises on the Activation of Hip Musculature: An Investigation Using Indwelling Fine-Wire Electrodes.  Presentation at XVIIth Congress of the International Society for Electrophysiology and Kinesiology (ISEK), Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada
  • Souza, R., Selkowitz, D., & Powers, C. (2007, June). The Effect of Femoral Strapping on Pain Response, Hip Rotation, and Gluteus Maximus Activation in Persons with Patellofemoral Pain. Poster session presented at the XVth International Congress of the World Confederation for Physical Therapy. Vancouver, Canada.
  • Yamada, K., Lewthwaite, R., Popovich, J., Beneck, G., Selkowitz, D., Kulig, K. (2007, February). The Low Back Activity Confidence Scale (LoBACS): Development, Test-Retest Reliability, and Preliminary Validation.  Presentation at the American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting, Boston, MA

 

Other Scholarly Activities

  • Journal Editorial Board Member, World Journal of Orthopedics
  • Journal Manuscript Reviewer: American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Journal of Orthopedic & Sports Physical Therapy, Journal of Neuroengineering and Rehabilitation, Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy, Journal of Sport Rehabilitation, Journal of Applied Biomechanics
  • Abstract Review Committee: California Physical Therapy Association (CPTA), International Society of Electrophysiology and Kinesiology (ISEK), World Confederation for Physical Therapy (WCPT)

 

 

Georgeanne Vlad

Research Interests

Educational research: ethical reasoning, empathy among healthcare professions students, attitudes toward diversity

 

Publications

  • Selkowitz, D., Chaney, C., Stuckey, S. J., & Vlad, G. (2007). The effects of scapular taping on the surface EMG activity of shoulder girdle muscles during upper extremity elevation in individuals with shoulder impingement. J Ortho Sports Phys Ther, 37(11), 694-702.
  • Tsuda, H., Low, S., & Vlad, G. (2007). A Description of Comments Written by Clinical Instructors on the Clinical Performance Instrument. Journal of Physical Therapy Education, 21(1).

 

Presentations

  • Vlad, G., Kovacs, S., Boyton, E., & Sugarman, R. (2012, February). Empathy Among Healthcare Professions Students. Platform presentation at American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting, Chicago, IL.
  • Boyton, E.P., Kovacs, S., & Vlad, G. (2011, October). Measuring Student Empathy Across Nine Health Professions. Podium presentation at the International Conference on Communication in Veterinary Medicine, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada
  • Vlad, G., Kovacs, S., Boyton, E., & Sugarman, R. (2011, September). Empathy Among Healthcare Professions Students. Paper presented at the California Physical Therapy Association Annual Conference, Long Beach, CA
  • Kovacs, S., Gabard, D., Boynton, E., Sugerman, R., & Vlad, G. (2010, March). Measuring Humanism Across Western University's Health Professions in Response to Interprofessional Education. Poster presented at the Lilly Conference on College & University Teaching - West, Pomona, CA.