2021 Research Projects:

Title: Comparing Acute: Chronic Workload Ratios in Recreational Runners.

Students: Yasmine Darrehmane, Kayleigh Kinnelly, Sara Shaw, Ethan Wolff

Advisor: Katherine James.
Presentation: Poster 2021 UMES Graduate Studies Research Symposium

Title: Physical Activity Interventions and Depression Outcome Measures Commonly Used for Individuals with Congestive Heart Failure: A Systematic Review.

Students: Raquel Davis, Annelise Brumbley, Shantell Enonuya

Advisor: Michael Rabel.

Presentation: Poster 2021 UMES Graduate Studies Research Symposium

Title: The Benefits of Incorporating Powerlifting into Exercise Programs: A Narrative Review.

Students: Conor Walsh, Rebecca Johnson, Akanni Salako

Advisor: Michael Rabel.

Presentation: Poster 2021 UMES Graduate Studies Research Symposium 

Title: The Impact of Shoe Wear on Trunk and Lower Extremity Muscle Activation: A Systematic Review.

Students: Kylie Archibald, Evann Slaughter, Margaret Lenz, Miguel Pereyra

Advisor: Michael Rabel. 

Presentation: Poster 2021 UMES Graduate Studies Research Symposium

Title: The Timed Supine to Stand Test in Older Adults: A Systematic Review.

Students: Nicholas Barbely, Shannon Collins, Christopher Kunkel, Alexandria Ramos

Advisor: Dennis Klima. 

Presentation: Poster 2021 UMES Graduate Studies Research Symposium

Title: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Disease Progression: The Usefulness and Limitations of Functional Outcome Measures.

Students: Sheila Amini, Margaret Blount, Emily Hawkins, Paige LeVora, Kevin O’Donoghue, Zach Robertson, Natalie Speth, Chris Tingle, & Sam Yim

Advisors: Dr. Michelle J. Sanfilippo, Dr. Mary E. Layshock and Dr. Leslie P. Keniston

Presentations: Poster 2021 UMES Graduate Studies Research Symposium & Poster APTA CSM February 2021 (Virtual)

Title: The Impact of a One-Day Comprehensive Interdisciplinary Bone Health Workshop on Bone Health Knowledge and Self-efficacy In Physical Therapists. 

Students: Ariana Maxwell, Michelle Poulopoulos, Abbey Sauber, Maria Stratakos
Advisor(s): Cindy H. Gill, Mary Layshock
Presentation(s): 2021 UMES Research Symposium, Poster Presentation; Winner of Graduate Poster contest

Title: Do Physical Therapists in Maryland Know About Myotonic Dystrophy? A Preliminary Analysis.

Students: Czarmaine Andaya, Sydney Deems, Megan Findle

Advisors(s): Mary E. Layshock, PT, DPT, Cindy Holder Gill, PT, DScPT, MEd

Presentations: UMES Graduate Studies University-Wide Research Symposium, April 2021; American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting, February 2021.

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2020 

Title: Determining Optimal Physical Therapy Assessment of Gait and Balance Throughout the ALS Disease Progression.

Students: Emily Farley, Cecilia Silva-Manrique, & Dylan Woodward

Advisor(s): Dr. Michelle Sanfilippo and Dr. Leslie P. Keniston

Title: Assessment of Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome using Musculoskeletal Ultrasonography
Students: Alyson Dillon, Trevor Stephenson, Cara Woods

Advisor: Cindy H. Gill

Title: Assessment of Doctor of Physical Therapy Students’ Empathy for Patients who Experience Dyspnea After Pulmonary Disease Simulation through Restrictive Inspiratory Breathing.

Students: Robin Edwards, Connor Hibbs, Daniel Kramer, Tyler Logan

Advisor: George Steer

Title: Rising from the Floor in Persons with a Transtibial Amputation: A Pilot Study.

Dr. D, Klima, D, Oakley, B, Nicholson, C, Banas, J, and Rothschild, R. 

Advisors: Dennis Klima and Russell Rothschild

Title: Visual Motion Capture and Analysis.
Students: Colin Donovan and Allyson Dover
Advisor: Leslie P. Keniston

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2019

Title: Do Physical Therapists in Maryland Know About Myotonic Dystrophy? A Preliminary Analysis.

Students: Czarmaine Andaya, Sydney Deems, Megan Findle

Advisors(s): Mary E. Layshock, PT, DPT, Cindy Holder Gill, PT, DScPT, MEd

Presentations: Myotonic Dystrophy Foundation Annual Conference, September 2019; UMES Graduate Studies University-Wide Research Symposium

Title: A Postural Stability and Kinematic Sequence Profile of Older Female Golfers
Student Investigators: Kyle Goodwin, Hayley Fake, Drew Jordre, Samantha Phillips, Meaghan Wagner
Advisor: Dr. Katherine James, DPT, and Dr. Michael Rabel, DPT
Poster Presentation: UMES Graduate Studies University-Wide Research Symposium, April 2019

Title: Academic Partnering in a Community-Based Fall Prevention Program: A Mixed Methods Analysis
Student Investigators: Emily Wehland, Aspen Holmes, Jessica Weimert, Nicholas Rhoten
Advisor: Dennis W. Klima, PT MS PhD DPT GCS NCS
Poster Presentation: UMES Graduate Studies University-Wide Research Symposium, April 2019

Title: Assessment of Allied Health Student Empathy after COPD Simulation through Diaphragmatic Inefficiency for Patients who Experience Shortness of Breath
Student Investigators: Catherine Madden, Ashley Meesuk, Nicolas Smith and Emily Vande-Water
Advisor: Dr. George Steer, PhD, RRT
Poster Presentation: UMES Graduate Studies University-Wide Research Symposium, April 2019

Title: Peak Inspiratory Flow Rates in Patients with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Compared to Other Pulmonary Function Values as a Predictor of Disease Progression
Student Investigators: Kelsey Larger, Jenna Lees, Alexis Shay, and Amelia Tarlton
Advisor: Dr. George Steer, PhD, RRT 
Poster Presentation: UMES Graduate Studies University-Wide Research Symposium, April 2019

Title: Physical Features of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Illustrate the Need for Earlier Physical Therapy Assessment and Intervention
Student Investigators: Kristina Hsieh, Meghan Reed, Jasmine Assad, Megan McGowan
Advisor: Michelle Gorman, and Dr. Les Keniston
Poster Presentation: UMES Graduate Studies University-Wide Research Symposium, April 2019

Title: Ultrasound Assessment of the Rectus Abdominis in Collegiate Track Athletes
Student Investigators: Carly Axman, Maggie Holecheck, Natalie Snyder, Jarrell Young
Advisor: Cindy Gill, PT, DScPT
Poster Presentation: UMES Graduate Studies University-Wide Research Symposium, April 2019

Title: Visual Motion Capture and Analysis
Student Investigators: Sarah Woodford, Kenny Gaston, Dan Akkerman, Ariel Richard, Colin Donovan, Allyson Dover
Advisor: Dr. Les Keniston
Poster Presentation: UMES Graduate Studies University-Wide Research Symposium, April 2019  

Title: Visuospatial Hemineglect Virtual Reality Therapeutic Comfort Assessment
Student Investigators: Ted Breeding, Andrea Villaran Zariquiey, Dillon Barnett, Thomas Martin, D'Nique Phillip
Advisor: Dr. Les Keniston
Poster Presentation: UMES Graduate Studies University-Wide Research Symposium, April 2019

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2018

Title: The Probability of Disease Progression and Assistive Device Use in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Student Investigators: Nicole Baker, Hilary Davis, Nahomy Rojas
Advisor: Michelle Gorman, Les Keniston, PhD
Poster Presentation: UMES Graduate Studies University-Wide Research Symposium, April 2018

Title: Real-time Ultrasound Assessment of Articular Cartilage Thickness of the Trochlear Surface
Student Investigators: N Brumfield, J Carson, K Levi-Goerlich, R Whiteley
Advisor: C Gill, DPT
Poster Presentation: UMES Graduate Studies University-Wide Research Symposium, April 2018

Title: Development of an Assessment of Empathy Tool toward the Patient with Breathlessness: a Preliminary Case Report
Student Investigators: Chelsea Chmel, Leigh Hobson, Leland Thomas
Advisor: George Steer, PhD, RRT
Poster Presentation: UMES Graduate Studies University-Wide Research Symposium, April 2018

Title: Strongman and Strongwoman Athletes: Athletic Background, Training Styles, and Injury History
Student Investigators: Andy Deck, Laura Kaufman, Cristina Prince
Advisor: Les Keniston, PhD
Poster Presentation: UMES Graduate Studies University-Wide Research Symposium, April 2018

Title: Functional Mobility Loss and Assistive Device Use in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Student Investigators: Marc McDonald, Gabriella Dejuliis
Advisor: Michelle Gorman, Les Keniston PhD
Poster Presentation: UMES Graduate Studies University-Wide Research Symposium, April 2018

Title: Peak Expiratory Flow Rates in Patients with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Compared to Forced Vital Capacity as Predictors of Disease Progression
Student Investigators: Corey Nininger, Thomas Yoder
Advisor: George Steer, Ph.D, RRT
Poster Presentation: UMES Graduate Studies University-Wide Research Symposium, April 2018

Title: Floor Rise and Locomotion Among Persons with Parkinson’s Disease
Student Investigators: Frank Freijomil, Maurice Oliver, Jeremy Stewart
Advisor: Dennis Klima, PT, PhD, DPT
Poster Presentation: UMES Graduate Studies University-Wide Research Symposium, April 2018

Title: The Influence of the X-Factor on Golf Performance: A Systematic Review
Student Investigators: Taylor Wiedel, Diana Diep, Erica Potts, Paige Thomas
Advisor: Michael Rabel, DPT
Poster Presentation: UMES Graduate Studies University-Wide Research Symposium, April 2018

Title: Student Coaching in a Community-Based Fall Prevention Program on Maryland’s Eastern Shore
Student Investigators: Jesstine Wolfe, Nathan Austin, Katherine Avila, Emily Wehland,  Aspen Holmes, Jessica Weimert, Nicholas Rhoten
Advisor: Dennis Klima, PT, PhD, DPT
Poster Presentation: UMES Graduate Studies University-Wide Research Symposium, April 2018

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2017

Title: Clinical Physical Features of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Illustrates Need for Earlier Physical Therapy Interventions
Student Investigators: Trevor Hirsch, Michelle Brosius
Advisor: Michelle Gorman, PT, DPT, GCS, and Les Keniston, PhD
Poster Presentation: UMES Graduate Studies University-Wide Research Symposium, April 2017

Title: Fear of Falling in Hispanic and African-American Older Adults
Student Investigators: Dan Sullivan, Christopher Novak
Advisor: Dennis W. Klima, PT, MS, PhD, DPT, GCS, NCS
Poster Presentation: UMES Graduate Studies University-Wide Research Symposium, April 2017

Title: Physical Characteristics and Golf Performance in Amateur Male Golfers: A Pilot Study
Student Investigators: Makenzie Worthington, Amauri Smith, Kyle Daugherty, William Dillon
Advisor: Les Keniston, PhD, and Dr. Michael Rabel, PT
Poster Presentation: UMES Graduate Studies University-Wide Research Symposium, April 2017

Title: Physical Characteristics and Golf Performance in Amateur Male Golfers: A Pilot Study
Student Investigators: Makenzie Worthington, Amauri Smith, Kyle Daugherty, William Dillon
Advisor: Les Keniston, PhD, and Dr. Michael Rabel, PT
Poster Presentation: UMES Graduate Studies University-Wide Research Symposium, April 2017

Title: Physical Therapists’ Knowledge, Beliefs and Self-efficacy Regarding Bone Health and Osteoporosis
Student Investigators: Kayla Coad, Molly Gigioli, Kristen Russo, Cassie Wooters
Advisor: Cindy Gill, PT, DScPT
Poster Presentation: UMES Graduate Studies University-Wide Research Symposium, April 2017

Title: Real-time Ultrasound Assessment of the Piriformis During Varying Degrees of Hip Flexion
Student Investigators: Brian Gast, David Gertler, Larry Holland
Advisor: Cindy Gill, PT, DScPT
Poster Presentation: UMES Graduate Studies University-Wide Research Symposium, April 2017

Title: Rising from the Floor in Persons with Parkinson’s Disease
Student Investigators: Karis Crone, James Mundy, Alex Harrington, Derek Stanley
Advisor: Dennis Klima, PT, PhD, GCS, NCS, and Mary DiBartolo, PhD, RN-BC, CNE1
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Poster Presentation: UMES Graduate Studies University-Wide Research Symposium, April 2017  

Title: The LSVT BIG Intervention in Clients with Parkinson’s disease: A Systematic Review
Student Investigators: Brittany Becraft, Patrick Miller
Advisor: Dennis Klima, PT, PhD, DPT, GCS, NCS
Poster Presentation: UMES Graduate Studies University-Wide Research Symposium, April 2017