Research Awards, Activities and Events (Last 6 Months)
Awards
Dr. Noelle Moreau
Moreau, N. G., Bjornson, K. B., Hurvitz, P., Mercante, D. (2026, February). Effects of Power Training combined with Interval Treadmill Training on Walking Capacity versus Performance in Cerebral Palsy. Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy, Combined Sections Meeting, APTA, Anaheim, CA.
Dr. Rachel Wellons
Outstanding Alumni Award from the University of Scranton. Scranton, PA.
Publications
Dr. Ngozi Akataobi and Dr. Hao Liu
Liu H. Salem Y, Murphy C, Akotaobi N, Arguello E. Analysis of exercise programs in assisted living facilities – A cross-sectional study. Geriatric Nursing. Accepted, 2025. October 2025.
Presentations
Dr. Katherine Atiyeh and Dr. Hao Liu
Deshotels G, Henssler H, McInnis M, Velez N, Liu H, Atiyeh K. Efficacy of Core Training in Females with Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. APTA Combined Sections Meeting, February 2026. Anaheim, CA.
Dr. Hao Liu
Liu H. Applying Yin-Yang Theory in Tai Chi for Older Adults’ Health and Well-Being. (In: Kauffman T, Wang DM, Liu H, Kang N, Wang BL, Wayne P. East Meets West: Tai Chi and Health Promotion - a 2-hour symposium), at 2025 annual conference of Gerontological Society of America in Boston, MA; Nov 12-15, 2025.
Dr. Thuha Hoang
Lee V, Hoang H. Using health humanities to integrate structural thinking in challenging and uncertain times. Presented at: APTA Educational Leadership Conference; October 18, 2025; Kansas City, MO.
Dr. Rachel Wellons – Award of Best Clinical Poster
Wellons R, Dugas C, Goff L, Hauth E, Gerrets A, Schouest E. Effectiveness of vestibular therapists in instructing the vestibulo ocular reflex X1 exercise. Poster presented at: Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy (ANPT) Annual Conference. October 16-18th 2025.
Dr. Wellons was invited to speak at the 3rd Annual Midwestern Vestibular Rehabilitation Symposium! https://evidenceceu.learnworlds.com/course/3rd-vestibular-symposium-2026
Dr. Ngozi Akotaobi and Dr. Thuha Hoang
Guilbeau E, Robinson K, Galloway J, Henry C, Zeigler L, Akotaobi N, Hoang H. Examining DPT programs’ use of technology for recruitment of underrepresented minority students. Platform presentation at: APTA-Louisiana Fall Meeting; August 22, 2025; Baton Rouge, LA.
Dr. Kevin Giordano
Giordano KA. Common Analytical Mistakes in Strength and Conditioning Research – How to Spot Them, How to Interpret Them, and How to Correct Them. July 2025 National Strength and Conditioning Association Annual Meeting. Kansas City, MO.
