Ongoing Research In The Department of Physical Therapy 

As of February 2026 

 

• Musculoskeletal PT 

1. Liu H, Akotaobi N, MacMaster C. Baker A. Study of Anatomical Variations on Cadavers.  

 

• Pediatric PT 

1. Moreau/Simon Peter (PI). Molecular regulation of skeletal muscle function in children with cerebral palsy: implication for therapeutic targets. 

 

• Neurologic/Vestibular PT 

1. Moreau/Bjornson (PI). Short-Burst Interval Treadmill Training to Improve Community Walking Activity and Mobility in Cerebral Palsy.
   
   
2. Moreau (PI).  Power Training Combined with Interval Treadmill Training to Improve Walking Activity in Cerebral Palsy. 

 

• Sports PT 

1. Giordano KA, Phillips IV P, Hartman M. Factors Contributing to Shoulder Girdle Compensation in Patients with Rotator Cuff Tears.
   
   
2. Giordano KA, Akotaobi N. Rehabilitation Exercise Muscle Activation Across Resistance Modalities Through a Full Arc of Motion. 

 

• PT Education 

1. PI: Guidry M, Majoue M. Co-investigator: Lopez  L, Walker B, Hoang T, Yu Q. Critical Thinking: A Program Review of Allied Health Students. 

 

• Geriatric PT 

1. Liu H, Atiyeh K, Lord, K, Franc I, and Booth B. Effects of Deep-Breathing Emphasized Progressive Tai Chi Exercise on Multimorbidity in a Senior Living Community 
   
   
2. Liu H, Allemand J, Atiyeh K, Wellons R. Exploratory study of progressive Tai Chi training for people with Parkinson disease living in communities.