Awards 

1. Moreau, , N. G. Best Platform Abstract Award, Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy, Combined Sections Meeting, APTA, Anaheim, CA. 2026.
   
   
2. Wellons, R. Outstanding Alumni Award from University of Scranton. Scranton, PA.
   
   
3. 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 17, 2025.  The poster received the award for “Best Clinical Poster.” 

Grants 

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. Funding source: LSUHSC-NO School of Allied Health Professions. Funding period: 2025-2026.
   
   
2. Moreau/Bjornson (PI). R01 HD098270-01. NIH / NICHD. Short-Burst Interval Treadmill Training to Improve Community Walking Activity and Mobility in Cerebral Palsy. 06/15/19 – 05/31/26. $2,791,938. Role: PI (35% effort)
   
   
3. Moreau/Simon Peter (PI). WIRP Grant.  LSU Health Sciences Center. Molecular regulation of skeletal muscle function in children with cerebral palsy: implication for therapeutic targets. 10/04/24 – 10/03/26. $99,892. Role: PI. 

Peer-Reviewed Presentations 

1. Moreau, N. G., Bjornson, K. B., Greve, K. (2026, February). “I’ve Got the Power”: A Power-Based Approach for Improving Walking Activity in Cerebral Palsy. Presented as an Educational Session at the Combined Sections Meeting, Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy of the APTA, Anaheim, CA. 
   
   
2. 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. (to be presented) *Best Platform Presentation Award
   
   
3. Deshotels G, Henssler H, McInnis M, Velez N, Liu H, Atiyeh K. (2026, February).Efficacy of Core Training in Females with Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. APTA Combined Sections Meeting, 2026, Anaheim, CA.
   
   
4. Giordano K.A., Wasserberger K.W., Palasiewicz J. (2026, February). Fastball Velocity, Injury Risk, and Performance: A Major League Perspective on the Tommy John Epidemic. APTA Combined Sections Meeting, 2026. Anaheim, CA. February 2026.
   
   
5. Jun H., Kulo V., Burbage A., McBrien S., Hoang T. (2026, April) Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Training for Practicing Health Professional: A Scoping Review. American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, Los Angeles, CA.
   
   
6. Li H., Salem Y., Miller K., Liu H. (2026, February 12-14). Systematic Review: The Impact of Tai Chi on Health in Type 2 Diabetes and Related Conditions. Will be presented at APTA annual conference, Anaheim, CA.
   
   
7. Luo XT, Tu JK, Liu H, Xing JY, Yang JW, Zhang J, Salem Y, Miller K. (2026, February 12-14). Association Between Nonspecific Low Back Pain and Bone Metabolism Abnormalities in Adults Aged 18–40 Years. Will be presented at APTA annual conference, Anaheim, CA.
   
   
8. Salem Y., Liu H. (2026, February 12-14). Aquatic Exercises for Individuals with Parkinson’s Disease: A Systematic Review of Literature. Will be presented at APTA annual conference in Anaheim, CA.
   
   
9. Salem Y., Liu H. (2026, February 12-14). Aquatic Exercise for Children with Cerebral Palsy: A Systematic Review of Literature. Will be presented at APTA annual conference in Anaheim, CA. 

Awards 

1. Liu, H. Outstanding Research and Innovation Award of School of Allied Health Professions, Louisiana State University Health Science Center, April 2025.
   
   
2. Moreau, N. G. Best Platform Abstract Award, Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy, 2025 Combined Sections Meeting, APTA, Houston, TX. February 2025.
   
   
3. Moreau, N. G. Gayle G. Arnold Award for Best Scientific Paper, American Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine Annual Meeting. October 2025.
   
   
4. Moreau, N. G. John P. Maley Award, Academy of Physical Therapy Research of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). July 2025. 

Grants 

1. Giordano KA, Phillips IV P, Hartman M. 2025. Factors Contributing to Shoulder Girdle Compensation in Patients with Rotator Cuff Tears. LSUHSC Wide intramural Research Program.  $166,000.
   
   
2. Giordano KA, Akotaobi N. 2025. Rehabilitation Exercise Muscle Activation Across Resistance Modalities Through a Full Arc of Motion. LSUHSC School of Allied Health Professions Intramural Research Grant.  $10,795.
   
   
3. Moreau/Bjornson (PI). R01 HD098270-01. NIH / NICHD. Short-Burst Interval Treadmill Training to Improve Community Walking Activity and Mobility in Cerebral Palsy. 06/15/19 – 05/31/26. $2,791,938. Role: PI (35% effort).
   
   
4. Moreau (PI). R01 HD091089-01A.NIH / NICHD. Power Training Combined with Interval Treadmill Training to Improve Walking Activity in Cerebral Palsy. 07/04/18 – 06/30/25. $2,530,914. Role: PI (50% effort).
   
   
5. Moreau/Simon Peter (PI). WIRP Grant.  LSU Health Sciences Center. Molecular regulation of skeletal muscle function in children with cerebral palsy: implication for therapeutic targets. 10/04/24 – 10/03/26. $99,892. Role: PI.
   
   
6. PI: Guidry M, Majoue M. Co-investigator: Lopez  L, Walker B, Hoang T, Yu Q. Critical Thinking: A Program Review of Allied Health Students. Funding source: LSUHSC-NO School of Allied Health Professions. 2025-2026.
   
   
7. Liu H, Lord K, Atiyeh K, Booth B, Franc I. Effects of Deep-Breathing Emphasized Progressive Tai Chi Exercise on Multimorbidity in a Senior Living Community – An Exploratory Crossed Randomized Controlled Trial. LSUHSC School of Allied Health Professions Intramural Research Grant. 2025. $11,620. 

Peer-Reviewed Manuscript Publications 

1. Giordano, K., Nebel, A. R., Lerch, B., & Oliver, G. D. (2025). Description and Consistency of In-Game Pitching Kinetics' Relationship With Ball Velocity. International journal of sports medicine, 46(14), 1095–1100. https://doi.org/10.1055/a-2640-8863
   
   
2. Hunnicutt, J. L., Jayanthi, N. A., & Labib, S. A. (2020). Editorial Commentary: Considering Fatigue When Assessing Athletes for Dynamic Knee Valgus: Is This the Next Big Step in Identifying Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury Risk?. Arthroscopy : the journal of arthroscopic & related surgery : official publication of the Arthroscopy Association of North America and the International Arthroscopy Association, 36(1), 223–224. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.arthro.2019.10.002
   
   
3. Liu, H., Salem, Y., Murphy, C., Akotaobi, N., & Arguello, E. (2025). Analysis of exercise programs in assisted living facilities - a cross-sectional study. Geriatric nursing (New York, N.Y.), 66(Pt C), 103685. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gerinurse.2025.103685
   
   
4. Lu, Q. Q., Zhu, P. A., Li, Z. L., Holmes, C., Zhong, Y., Liu, H., Bao, X., & Xie, J. Y. (2025). Efficacy of Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Over the Supplementary Motor Area on Motor Function in Parkinson's Disease: A Meta-analysis. American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation, 104(4), 318–324. https://doi.org/10.1097/PHM.0000000000002593
   
   
5. Pontiff, M. E., Batra, A., Li, L., & Moreau, N. G. (2025). Muscle power is associated with higher levels of walking capacity and self-reported gait performance and physical activity in individuals with cerebral palsy. Frontiers in physiology, 15, 1488905. https://doi.org/10.3389/fphys.2024.1488905
   
   
6. Pontiff, M. E., & Moreau, N. G. (2025). Age-related trajectories of muscle strength and power in individuals with cerebral palsy and the relationship to walking capacity. Gait & posture, 120, 66–71. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2025.03.028
   
   
7. Wasserberger, K. W., & Giordano, K. A. (2025). Ground reaction forces in baseball pitching: temporal associations with pitch velocity among high-velocity pitchers. Sports biomechanics, 24(5), 1464–1478. https://doi.org/10.1080/14763141.2023.2284828. 

Peer-Reviewed Presentations 

1. Atiyeh K., Wellons R.D. (2025, February 13). Effects of dry needling for functional movement disorder: A Case Study. Presented at the American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting, Houston, TX. Poster.
    
2. Baker A., Berggren B., Fluellen E., Kieff J., Liu H. (2025, May 28-31). Bilateral Appearance of The Abductor Digiti Minimi Accessorius Originating from the Palmaris Longus Muscles: A Case Report. 2025 Annual Conference of American Association for Anatomy (AAA), Portland, OR. 
    
3. Giordano K.A., Cheng K.J., Oliver G.D., Wasserberger KW. (2025). Reconciling PULSE/MOTUS Validation and Its Acceptable Applications in Baseball. Major League Baseball Winter Meetings, Orlando, FL.
   
   
4. Giordano K.A. (2025, February). Common Analytical Mistakes in Strength and Conditioning Research – How to Spot Them, How to Interpret Them, and How to Correct Them. 2025 National Strength and Conditioning Association Annual Meeting. Kansas City, MO.
     
5. Guilbeau E., Robinson K., Galloway J., Henry C., Zeigler L., Akotaobi N., Hoang H. (August 22, 2025). Examining DPT programs’ use of technology for recruitment of underrepresented minority students. APTA-Louisiana Fall Meeting, Baton Rouge, LA. Platform presentation. 
   
   
6. Lee V., Hoang H. (2025, October 18). Using health humanities to integrate structural thinking in challenging and uncertain times. APTA Educational Leadership Conference, Kansas City, MO.
   
   
7. Liu H. (2025, November 12-15). Applying Yin-Yang Theory in Tai Chi for Older Adults’ Health and Well-Being. 2025 annual conference of Gerontological Society of America, Boston, MA. (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).
    
8. Lu Q.Q., Zhu P.A., Salem Y., Holmes C., Bao X., Liu H. (2025, February 12-15). Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation over the Supplementary Motor Area in Parkinson's Disease: A Meta-Analysis. 2025 Combined Sections Meetings in Houston, TX.
   
   
9. Liu H., Liu J., Cai X., Atiyeh K. (2025, February). Reliability and Validity of TUG Components Scale in Patients with Stroke. Combined Sections Meeting, APTA, Houston, TX. 
   
   
10. Liu J., Cai X.G., Atiyeh K, Liu H. (2025, February 12-15). Reliability and Validity of TUG Components Scale in Patients with Stroke. 2025 Combined Sections Meetings in Houston, TX.
    
    
11. Moreau, N. G., Gainey, C., Lyman, J., Maitre, N., Moran, T., Carey, P., Kwok, C., Colquitt, G. (2025, October). Fostering Inclusive Participation in Adapted Sports and Exercise Programs for Individuals with Cerebral Palsy: Bridging the Gaps. Presented as a Pre-Conference Course at the American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine 79th Annual Conference, New Orleans, LA.
    
    
12. Moreau, N. G., Bjornson, K. B., Licea, J., Mercante, D. (2025, February). Power Training combined with Interval Treadmill Training to Improve Walking Activity in Cerebral Palsy. Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy, Combined Sections Meeting, APTA, Houston, TX. *Best Platform Presentation Award. 
    
    
13. Moreau, N. G., Bjornson, K. B., Pontiff, M., Licea, J., Mercante, D. (2025, February). Effects of a Power-Based Approach for Improving Walking Activity in Cerebral Palsy on Muscle Performance.  Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy, Combined Sections Meeting, APTA, Houston, TX. 
    
    
14. Moreau, N. G., Licea, J., Bjornson, K. B., Mercante, D. (2025, October). Specificity of Training Effects of a Power-Based Training Program on Rectus Femoris Muscle Architecture in Youth with Cerebral palsy – Comparison to Traditional Approaches. American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine, New Orleans, LA. Top Ten Free Paper Finalist and Gayle G. Arnold Nominee for Best Scientific Paper. 
    
    
15. Moreau, N. G., Bjornson, K. B., Hurvitz, P., Mercante, D. (2025, October). Effects of Power Training combined with Interval Treadmill Training on Walking Capacity versus Performance in Real World Setting in Youth with Cerebral Palsy. American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine, New Orleans, LA. Won Gayle G. Arnold Award for Best Scientific Paper. 
    
    
16. Pontiff, M. E., Batra, A., Li, L., & Moreau, N. G. (2025). Muscle power is associated with higher levels of walking capacity and self-reported gait performance and physical activity in individuals with cerebral palsy. Frontiers in physiology, 15, 1488905. https://doi.org/10.3389/fphys.2024.1488905.
     
17. Wellons R, Dugas C, Goff L, Hauth E, Gerrets A, Schouest E. (2025, October 17). Effectiveness of vestibular therapists in instructing the vestibulo ocular reflex X1 exercise. Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy (ANPT) Annual Conference, Omaha, Nebraska. Poster Presentation. 
    
    
18. Salem Y. Liu H. et al. (2025, February 12-15). Effectiveness of Aquatic Exercise for Individuals with Fibromyalgia: A Systematic Review. 2025 Combined Sections Meeting, Houston, TX. 
    
    
19. Wellons R.D., Duhe S., MacDowell S., Jones R., Schiro, Struble C. (2025, February 13). Cervical Spine Range of Motion, Pain, and Disability in Individuals with Vestibular Dysfunction. American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting, Houston, TX. Poster. 
    
    
20. Wellons R.D. A new way of looking at gait in neurologic populations. (2025, March 28). Brain Injury Association of Louisiana and United Spinal Cord Injury Association of Louisiana 16th Annual Conference. Peer Reviewed Educational Presentation (1.5 hours). 
    
    
21. Wellons R.D., MacDowell S.G. (2025, February). Critical conversations and practical management strategies for patients with persistent postural perceptual dizziness (PPPD). American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting, Houston, TX. Peer Reviewed Educational Presentation (2 hours). 

Awards 

1. Atiyeh, K. Faculty Research Advisor for Best Student Platform Presentation, APTA Louisiana Spring Meeting, Lafayette, LA. 2024. 
   
   
2. Giordano, KA.  Orthopedic Summit and Evolving Techniques. 2024. Award valued at $1000. Las Vegas, NV. 1st Prize Winner. Senior Poster Research Presentation Competition. 
   
   
3. Moreau, N.G. Top 10 Free Paper, American Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine Annual Meeting. 2024. 

Grants 

1. Liu H, Atiyeh K. (2024-2025). Virtual Tai Chi Program for People with Mild to Moderate Parkinson Disease and Their Caregivers in Community with Diversity. Funding: $5,000.00. Funding source: Parking Foundation, Role: PI. Status: Funded.
    
2. Moreau/Simon Peter (PI). 10/04/24 – 10/03/26. Molecular regulation of skeletal muscle function in children with cerebral palsy: implication for therapeutic targets Amount: $99,892. Role: PI. WIRP Grant. LSU Health Sciences Center. 
   
   
3. Moreau (PI). Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy. 12/31/20 – 06/30/24. MicroRNAs as Key Regulators of Gene Expression in Skeletal Muscle of Children with Cerebral Palsy. Amount: $25,000. Role: PI. Research Grant.  
   
   
4. Moreau (PI). 07/04/18 – 06/30/25. (NCE) Power Training Combined with Interval Treadmill Training to Improve Walking Activity in Cerebral Palsy. Amount: $2,530,914. Role: PI (50% effort). R01 HD091089-01A1. 
   
   
5. Moreau/Bjornson (PI) 06/15/19 – 05/31/25. Short-Burst Interval Treadmill Training to Improve Community Walking Activity and Mobility in Cerebral Palsy Amount: $2,791,938. Role: PI (35% effort). R01 HD098270-01. NIH / NICHD. 

Peer-Reviewed Manuscript Publications 

1. Gesing, P., Tornwall, J., Kulo, V., McBrien, S., Hoang, T., Jun, H. J., Burbage, A., Jia, Y., & Cestone, C. (2025). Team science in interdisciplinary health professions education research: a multi-institutional case study. Advances in health sciences education : theory and practice, 30(4), 1123–1141. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10459-024-10393-5. 
   
   
2. Giordano, K., Nebel, A. R., Fava, A., & Oliver, G. D. (2024). Tall and Fall Versus Drop and Drive Strategy in College Baseball Pitchers for Velocity and Elbow Valgus Torque. The American journal of sports medicine, 52(12), 3110–3117. https://doi.org/10.1177/03635465241279406. 
   
   
3. Giordano, K. A., & Wasserberger, K. W. (2024). On discretising continuous data for subgroup analysis in baseball pitching and alternative analytical methodologies. Sports biomechanics, 23(12), 3490–3501. https://doi.org/10.1080/14763141.2024.2377219. 
   
   
4. Giordano, K. A., Cich, M., & Oliver, G. D. (2024). Length-Tension Differences Between Concentric and Eccentric Shoulder Rotation Strength. Journal of strength and conditioning research, 38(2), 253–258. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000004625. 
   
   
5. Giordano, K., Wasserberger, K., & Oliver, G. D. (2024). Altered Cervical Spine Position Results in Decreased Eccentric Shoulder Rotation Strength. International journal of sports medicine, 45(7), 549–555. https://doi.org/10.1055/a-2281-1396
   
   
6. Giordano, K. A., Schmitt, A., Nebel, A., Yanagita, Y., & Oliver, G. D. (2024). Normative In-Game Data for Collegiate Baseball Pitchers Using Markerless Tracking Technology. Orthopaedic journal of sports medicine, 12(10), 23259671241274137. https://doi.org/10.1177/23259671241274137. 
   
   
7. Giordano, K. A., Barrack, A. J., Murrah, W. M., Karduna, A. R., Michener, L. A., & Wasserberger, K. W. (2024). Usage and acceptability of data normalization in baseball pitching. Sports biomechanics, 23(12), 3430–3441. https://doi.org/10.1080/14763141.2024.2302830. 
   
   
8. Liu, W., Piccardi, L., Liu, H., Zhang, L., Liu, C., & Xia, J. (2024). Editorial: Physical exercise and brain health: functional mediators and therapeutic targets focusing on neuroendocrinology. Frontiers in neuroscience, 18, 1415752. https://doi.org/10.3389/fnins.2024.1415752. 
   
   
9. Liu, H., Wiedman, C. M., Lovelace-Chandler, V., Gong, S., & Salem, Y. (2024). Deep Diaphragmatic Breathing-Anatomical and Biomechanical Consideration. Journal of holistic nursing : official journal of the American Holistic Nurses' Association, 42(1), 90–103. https://doi.org/10.1177/08980101221149866. 
   
   
10. Pontiff, M. E., & Moreau, N. G. (2024). Age-Related Differences in Muscle Size and Strength between Individuals with Cerebral Palsy and Individuals with Typical Development. Physical & occupational therapy in pediatrics, 44(4), 572–585. https://doi.org/10.1080/01942638.2023.2287463.
     
11. Pontiff, M. E., Batra, A., Li, L., & Moreau, N. G. (2025). Muscle power is associated with higher levels of walking capacity and self-reported gait performance and physical activity in individuals with cerebral palsy. Frontiers in physiology, 15, 1488905. https://doi.org/10.3389/fphys.2024.1488905. 
    
    
12. Zhu P.A., Li Z.L., Lu Q.Q., Nie Y.Y., Liu H., Kiernan E., Yuan J., Zhang L.J., Bao X. Can cerebellar Theta-Burst Stimulation improve balance function and gait in stroke patients? - A randomized controlled trial. European Journal of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine. 2024 60(30):391-399. http://doi.org/10.23736/S1973-9087.24.08307-2 
    
    
13. Zhao M.M., Chen W.H., Mo X.Y., Yang J.R., Liu H., Shi L.L., Ma H.W., Jiang Z.R., Zhang P.W. Functional network alterations in adult obstructive sleep apnea: A resting-state fNIRS study. Journal of Sleep Research. 2024; 33(2):e14033. doi: 10.1111/jsr.14033. https://doi.org/10.1111/jsr.14033
    

Peer-Reviewed Presentations 

1. Akotaobi N. (2024, October 23-27). Multimodal Management of a Patient Presenting with Autonomic Dysfunction and Cervical Pain with Movement Coordination Dysfunction: A Case Report. AAOMPT Annual Conference 2024, Orlando, FL. 
   
   
2. Arguello E., Stoddard C.A., Liu H. (2024, February 15-17). Effects of Tai Chi on Oxidative Stress – A Systematic Review. 2024 Combined Sections Meeting, Boston, MA. 
   
   
3. Giordano K.A. (2024, September 13-18) Large Sample Normative Data for Strength and Range of Motion in Baseball Pitchers. Orthopedic Summit and Evolving Techniques 2024 Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, NV. 
   
   
4. Giordano K.A., Wasserberger K.W. (2024, February 15-17). Effects of the Nonlinear Relationship between Velocity, Kinetics, and Energy on Baseball Pitching. APTA Combined Sections Meeting. Boston, MA. 
   
   
5. Gundlach L, Herwehe C, Sonneborn M, Atiyeh K, Eason J. (2024, March 22-25). "Complementary, Integrative, Psychological & Multimodal Physical Therapy Treatment for the Management of Dyspareunia & Sexual Dysfunction in Women: A Systematic Review." APTA Louisiana Spring Meeting, Lafayette, LA.  
   
   
6. Liu H, Salem Y, Wellons R, Zhao MM. (2024, October 31– November 3). Abnormal prefrontal functional network in adult obstructive sleep apnea - A resting-state fNIRS study. 2024 Conference of American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine (ACRM), Dallas, TX.
    
7. Moreau, N. G., Bjornson, K. B., Licea, J., Mercante, D. (2024, October). Power Training combined with Interval Treadmill Training to Improve Walking Activity in Cerebral Palsy: A Randomized Controlled Trial. American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine, Quebec City, Canada. Top Ten Free Paper Finalist and Gayle G. Arnold Nominee for Best Scientific Paper. 
   
   
8. Moreau, N. G., Bjornson, K. B., Pontiff, M., Licea, J., Mercante, D. (2024, October). Effects of Power Training combined with Interval Treadmill Training on Muscle Performance in Youth with Cerebral Palsy as Compared to Traditional Approaches: A Randomized Controlled Trial. American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine, Quebec City, Canada.  
   
   
9. Moreau, N. G., Licea, J., Simon Peter, L. (2024, October). Expression of microRNAs and target genes associated with extracellular matrix remodeling and mitochondrial function are improved following intensive exercise training in children with cerebral palsy. American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine, Quebec City, Canada. 
   
   
10. Moreau, N. G. (2024, April 18). Dosing of Clinical Trials: Treatment Fidelity and Beyond. Seattle Children’s Cerebral Palsy Grand Rounds, Seattle, WA
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11. Wellons R.D., Stoskus J. (2024, September 21). PPPD, Vestibular Migraine, and MdDS – Oh My! How to use the Bárány Society Diagnostic Criteria. To be presented at the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy Annual Conference.  Colombus, Ohio. Peer Reviewed Educational Presentation (2 hours). 
    
    
12. Salem Y., Ahmed Samie A.B.C., Liu H., Torres-Panchame R.E., Pottorf O. (2024, February 15-17). Aquatic exercises for individuals with rheumatoid arthritis: a systematic review of literature. 2024 Combined Sections Meeting, Boston, MA. 
    
    
13. Zhu P.A., Bao X., Liu H., Holmes C. (2024, February 15-17). Effects of mind-body exercise on fibromyalgia symptoms – a systematic review and meta-analysis. 2024 Combined Sections Meeting, Boston, MA. 

Awards 

1. Liu, H. FOCUS Spotlight Award, Allen College. Waterloo, IA. April 2023. 

Grants 

1. Liu, H. Dyadic Tele-Tai Chi Qigong Program for People with Parkinson Disease and Their Caregivers Living in Community. Funding: $3,000.00. Funding source: Parking Foundation (2023-2024), Role: PI. Status: Funded. 
   
   
2. Moreau (PI). Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy. 12/31/20 – 06/30/24. MicroRNAs as Key Regulators of Gene Expression in Skeletal Muscle of Children with Cerebral Palsy. Amount: $25,000. Role: PI. Research Grant.  
   
   
3. Duff, Moreau, Friel (PI). Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy. 01/01/20 – 12/31/23. An Individualized Multimodal Intervention for Bone and Muscle Health in Pre Adolescents with Cerebral Palsy: Promoting Healthy Transitions into Adulthood. Amount: $24,763. Role: PI. Planning Grant. 
   
   
4. Moreau (PI). 07/04/18 – 06/30/25. (NCE) Power Training Combined with Interval Treadmill Training to Improve Walking Activity in Cerebral Palsy. Amount: $2,530,914. Role: PI (50% effort). R01 HD091089-01A1. 
   
   
5. Moreau/Bjornson (PI) 06/15/19 – 05/31/25 Short-Burst Interval Treadmill Training to Improve Community Walking Activity and Mobility in Cerebral Palsy Amount: $2,791,938. Role: PI (35% effort). R01 HD098270-01. NIH / NICHD.

Peer-Reviewed Manuscript Publications 

1. Duff, S. V., Kimbel, J. D., Grant-Beuttler, M., Sukal-Moulton, T., Moreau, N. G., & Friel, K. M. (2023). Lifelong Fitness in Ambulatory Children and Adolescents with Cerebral Palsy II: Influencing the Trajectory. Behavioral sciences (Basel, Switzerland), 13(6), 504. https://doi.org/10.3390/bs13060504. 
   
   
2. Hoang, T., Lauderdale, M., Colson, S., & Willis, K. (2023). Exploring the Leadership Paths and Experiences of Underrepresented Minority Physical Therapists. Journal of Best Practices in Health Professions Diversity, 16(1), 55–65. https://www.jstor.org/stable/27306697. 
   
   
3. Li, L., Li, S., Liu, H., Niu, W., & Wang, C. (2023). Editorial: Neural responses for rehabilitation of the elderly: evidence from the micro, meso to macro scale. Frontiers in aging neuroscience, 15, 1208578. https://doi.org/10.3389/fnagi.2023.1208578. 
   
   
4. Liu, H. H., Nichols, C., & Zhang, H. (2023). Understanding Yin-Yang Philosophic Concept Behind Tai Chi Practice. Holistic nursing practice, 37(5), E75–E82. https://doi.org/10.1097/HNP.0000000000000598. 
   
   
5. Liu, H., Salem, Y., & Arguello, E. (2022). BRAIN RESPONSE IN THE ELDERLY AFTER TAI CHI PRACTICE ASSESSED WITH NEUROIMAGING TECHNIQUES: A LITERATURE REVIEW. Innovation in Aging, 6(Suppl 1), 710. https://doi.org/10.1093/geroni/igac059.2595. 
   
   
6. Liu H, Thomas P, Salem Y, Miller K, McGee M. Comparison of gait parameters between walking up and down an incline with a walking device in the elderly people. Geriatric Nursing. 2023; 53:141-145. doi: 10.1016/j.gerinurse.2023.07.014. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gerinurse.2023.07.014 
   
   
7. Moreau, N. G., Friel, K. M., Fuchs, R. K., Dayanidhi, S., Sukal-Moulton, T., Grant-Beuttler, M., Peterson, M. D., Stevenson, R. D., & Duff, S. V. (2023). Lifelong Fitness in Ambulatory Children and Adolescents with Cerebral Palsy I: Key Ingredients for Bone and Muscle Health. Behavioral sciences (Basel, Switzerland), 13(7), 539. https://doi.org/10.3390/bs13070539. 
   
   
8. Pontiff, M., Li, L., & Moreau, N. G. (2023). Reliability, Validity and Minimal Detectable Change of a Power Leg Press Test in Individuals with Cerebral Palsy. Physical & occupational therapy in pediatrics, 43(5), 582–595. https://doi.org/10.1080/01942638.2023.2173039. 
   
   
9. Quan, L., Zhao, Y., Ouyang, C., Ying, D., Xiong, Z., Li, X., Liao, Z., Luo, J., & Liu, H. (2023). The mechanism of chemokine receptor ACKR2 in cognitive impairment in young rats with traumatic brain injury. American journal of translational research, 15(3), 1654–1666. 
   
   
10. Wilkinson, T., Myers, K., Bayliss, J., Gleeson, P., Konecne, J., Lewis, M., Thomas, J., Pientok, C., & Hoang, T. (2023). Facilitators and Barriers to Providing Clinical Education Experiences Through the Lens of Clinical Stakeholders. Journal, physical therapy education, 37(3), 193–201. https://doi.org/10.1097/JTE.0000000000000280. 
    
    
11. Zhang, Y. H., Adamo, D., Liu, H., Wang, Q., Wu, W., Zheng, Y. L., & Wang, X. Q. (2023). Editorial: Inflammatory pain: mechanisms, assessment, and intervention. Frontiers in molecular neuroscience, 16, 1286215. https://doi.org/10.3389/fnmol.2023.1286215. 
    
    
12. Zhu, P. A., Lu, Q. Q., Li, Z. L., Hu, R. L., Xu, S., Brodersen, L., Liu, Y. X., Liu, H., & Bao, X. (2023). Efficacy of Tai Chi on lower limb function of Parkinson's disease patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Frontiers in aging neuroscience, 15, 1096417. https://doi.org/10.3389/fnagi.2023.1096417. 
    
    
13. Zhu, P. A., Xie, J. Y., Liu, H., Wen, Y., Shao, Y. J., & Bao, X. (2023). Efficacy of High-Frequency Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation at 10 Hz in Fibromyalgia: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation, 104(1), 151–159. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apmr.2022.05.006. 

Peer-Reviewed Presentations 

1. Akotaobi, N. (2023, September). T4 Syndrome: Yes, No, Maybe? Incidental or Important Finding in Operational Definition of Syndrome. North American Institute of Orthopedic Manual Therapy: Contemporary Concepts in Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy Webinar Series. Invited Presentation. 
   
   
2. Arrechavala, C., Bob, R., Villa, E., Miller, M., Glenn, C. S., Lewis, A. R., & Hoang, T. ((2023, February 23-25). Underrepresented minority students’ perceptions of success to and through the first-year of a DPT program. APTA, Combined Sections Meeting, San Diego, CA. Accepted. 
   
   
3. Bao X., Liu H., Yoder A., Stroddard C. (2023, February 23-25). The effect of intermittent hypoxia training on migraine: a randomized controlled trial. Presented. 2023 Combined Sections Meeting, San Diego, CA. 
   
   
4. Borgehammar J., Film R., Wenger L., Windsor L., Vickers R., Adams K., Minor K., Akotaobi N., Rivard J., West L. (2023, October 25-29). AAOMPT Diversity Networking Committee. Do Physical Therapy profession demographics match United States Trends. AAOMPT Annual Conference 2023, St. Louis, MO. Poster. 
   
   
5. Giordano K.A., Barrack A., Wasserberger K.W., Murrah W.M., Karduna A., Michener L. (2023, July 12-16). Usage and Acceptability of Data Normalization in Baseball Pitching. 2023 International Society of Biomechanics in Sport Annual Meeting, Milwaukee, WI. 
   
   
6. Habersaat M.J., Lennon O., Giordano K.A. (2023, February 23-25). Effects of Depression Screening on Outcomes in Patients With Neck Pain: a Retrospective Cohort Study. APTA Combined Sections Meeting. 2023. San Diego, CA. 
   
   
7. Moreau, N. G. (2023, October). Micro to Macroscopic: Precision Medicine for Children with Cerebral Palsy. Research Summit VI sponsored by the Academy for Pediatric Physical Therapy, Alexandria, VA. 
   
   
8. Moreau, N. G. (2023, June 12). Addressing Muscle Performance Deficits in Cerebral Palsy: Implications for Exercise Prescription Across the Lifespan. University of Alabama, Birmingham, AL. 
   
   
9. Moreau, N. G. (2023, April 13). Addressing Muscle Performance Deficits in Cerebral Palsy. Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA. 
   
   
10. Moreau, N. G., Heathcock, J. C., Bailes, A. F., Gannotti, M. E. (2023, March 9). Dosing for Pediatric Rehabilitation Session 1: Clinical Trial and Health Service Approaches. C PROGRESS Dosing Webinar 2-part Course (virtual). 
    
    
11. Moreau, N. G., Heathcock, J. C., Bailes, A. F., Gannotti, M. E. (2023, April 4). Dosing for Pediatric Rehabilitation Session 2: Stakeholder and Pragmatic Trial Approaches. C PROGRESS Dosing Webinar 2-part Course (virtual). 
    
    
12. Moreau, N. G. (2023, February 24). Music Meets Muscle: Improving Muscle Outcomes in Cerebral Palsy. Sponsored by Biodex Medical, Combined Sections Meeting, San Diego, CA. February 2023. 
    
    
13. Moreau, N. G., Bjornson, K. F. (2023, February). Moving Beyond the Clinic: Measuring Change in Walking Performance in Daily Life. Educational Course presented at the Combined Sections Meeting, Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy of the APTA, San Diego, CA. 
    
    
14. Nichols C., Holmes C., Bao X., Liu H. (2023, February 23-25). Effect of Electro-Acupuncture for Coma Patients after Traumatic Brain Injury. Presented. 2023 Combined Sections Meeting, San Diego, CA. 
    
    
15. Pina G., Cung B., Liu H. (2023, February 23-25). Effects of Tai Chi on Depression and Anxiety in Older Adults – a Systematic Review. Presented. 2023 Combined Sections Meeting, San Diego, CA. 
    
    
16. Pontiff, M., Moreau, N. G. (2023, September). Muscle Architecture is Predictive of Lower Extremity Power Generation during a Novel Power Leg Press Test in Individuals with Cerebral Palsy. American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine, Chicago, IL. (Senior mentor) 
    
    
17. Pontiff, M., Moreau, N. G. (2023, September). Muscle Power Generation Is Significantly Associated with Higher Levels of Walking Capacity, Activity and Participation in Individuals with Cerebral Palsy. American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine, Chicago, IL. (Senior mentor) 
    
    
18. Pontiff, M., Moreau, N. G. (2023, February). Lower Extremity Muscle Power Is Significantly Related to Muscle Architecture in Individuals with Cerebral Palsy. Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy, Combined Sections Meeting, APTA, San Diego, CA. 
    
    
19. Pontiff, M., Moreau, N. G. (2023, February). Muscle Power Generation Is Associated with Higher Levels of Walking Capacity, Activity and Participation. Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy, Combined Sections Meeting, APTA, San Diego, CA. (Senior mentor). 
    
    
20. Salem Y., Liu H. (2023, June 2-4). Use of Yoga for individuals with Down Syndrome. World Physiotherapy Congress 2023, Dubai. 
    
    
21. Salem Y., Liu H., Ahmed Samie A.B.C., Holmes C., Pottorf O., Ciani G.J. (2023, February 23-25). Aquatic Exercise for People with Spinal Cord Injury: A Systematic Review. Presented. 2023 Combined Sections Meeting, San Diego, CA. 
    
    
22. Thomas P., Salem Y., Liu H. (2023, February 23-25). Effects of Assistive Walking Devices Used to Walking Along an Inclined Surface. Presented. 2023 Combined Sections Meeting, San Diego, CA. 

Awards 

1. Giordano, K.A. 2nd prize winner. Senior poster research presentation competition. Orthopedic Summit and Evolving Techniques. 2022. Award valued at $750. Las Vegas, NV. 
   
   
2. Liu, H. 2022 William Gould Memorial Faculty Award. Texas Physical Therapy Association; October 2022. 
   
   
3. Liu, H. FOCUS Spotlight Award, Allen College. Waterloo, IA. December 2022. 
   
   
4. Moreau, N.G. Chancellor’s Excellence Award, LSUHSC-New Orleans. 2022. 
   
   
5. Moreau, N.G. Scholarship and Innovation Award, LSUHSC School of Allied Health Professions. 2020. 
   
   
6. Pontiff, M., Moreau, N. G. (2022, February). Safety and Feasibility of 1-Repetition Maximum Testing in Children and Adolescents with Cerebral Palsy. Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy, Combined Sections Meeting, APTA, San Antonio, TX. -Best Platform presentation award, APPT, 2022. (Senior mentor) 

Grants 

1. Liu, H. Education and Research Pathway Training Program for DEI Awareness in Healthcare Workforce. Funding: $10,000.00. Funding Resource: 2021 UNTHSC DEI Awareness Grant (2021-2022). Role: Co-PI. Status: Approved. 
   
   
2. Moreau (PI). Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy. 12/31/20 – 06/30/24. MicroRNAs as Key Regulators of Gene Expression in Skeletal Muscle of Children with Cerebral Palsy. Amount: $25,000. Role: PI. Research Grant.  
   
   
3. Duff, Moreau, Friel (PI). Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy. 01/01/20 – 12/31/23. An Individualized Multimodal Intervention for Bone and Muscle Health in Pre Adolescents with Cerebral Palsy: Promoting Healthy Transitions into Adulthood. Amount: $24,763. Role: PI. Planning Grant. 
   
   
4. Moreau (PI). 07/04/18 – 06/30/25. (NCE) Power Training Combined with Interval Treadmill Training to Improve Walking Activity in Cerebral Palsy. Amount: $2,530,914. Role: PI (50% effort). R01 HD091089-01A1. 
   
   
5. Moreau/Bjornson (PI) 06/15/19 – 05/31/25 Short-Burst Interval Treadmill Training to Improve Community Walking Activity and Mobility in Cerebral Palsy Amount: $2,791,938. Role: PI (35% effort). R01 HD098270-01. NIH / NICHD. 

Peer-Reviewed Manuscript Publications 

1. Canham, L., Stephens, L., Colgrove, Y., Greco, J., Mariano, M., Watkins, M., Kiyota, H., McBride, G., Pientok, C., Bayliss, J., Wheeler, E., Gleeson, P., Mitchell, K., McCarthy, C., Schack-Dugre, J., & Hoang, T. (2022). Impact of Pre-admission Observation Hours on Key Physical Therapist Clinical Education Stakeholders: Qualitative Analysis. Journal of Physical Therapy Education, 36(2), 107–114. https://doi.org/10.1097/JTE.0000000000000219
    
2. Giordano, K. A., Wasserberger, K. W., & Oliver, G. D. (2022). Altered Cervical Spine Position Results in Decreased Shoulder Rotation Strength. Clinical orthopaedics and related research, 480(9), 1719–1727. https://doi.org/10.1097/CORR.0000000000002212. 
   
   
3. Jia, Y., Gesing, P., Jun, H. J., Burbage, A. K., Hoang, T., Kulo, V., Cestone, C., McBrien, S., & Tornwall, J. (2023). Exploring the impacts of learning modality changes: Validation of the learning modality change community of inquiry and self-efficacy scales. Education and information technologies, 28(2), 1763–1781. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10639-022-11258-3. 
   
   
4. Li, X., Zhang, H., Lo, W. L. A., Ge, L., Miao, P., Liu, H., Li, L., & Wang, C. (2022). Sling Exercise Can Drive Cortical Representation of the Transversus Abdominis and Multifidus Muscles in Patients With Chronic Low Back Pain. Frontiers in neurology, 13, 904002. https://doi.org/10.3389/fneur.2022.904002. 
   
   
5. Liu H. Miller K., Arguello E. Effects of Ba-Duan-Jin based deep diaphragmatic breathing on multimorbidity – A case report. International Journal of Physiotherapy and Research. 2022; 10(4):4295-4303. https://dx.doi.org/10.16965/ijpr.2022.129. 
   
   
6. Liu H., Salem Y., Aggarwal S. Effects of Tai Chi on Biomarkers and Its Implication to neurorehabilitation – A systematic review. European Journal of Integrative Medicine. 2022. 50:101391. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eujim.2021.101391. 
   
   
7. Liu H., Salem Y., Aggarwal S., Nichols C., Holmes C. (2022). Effects of Tai Chi Practice on Brain as Assessed with Neuroimaging Techniques – A Scoping Review. Ageing Sci Ment Health Stud Volume 6(5): 1–11. https://doi.org/10.31038/ASMHS.2022651. 
   
   
8. Parks, A. G., Murrah, W. H., Weimar, W. H., McHenry, P. A., Bigham, D., Giordano, K., & Sefton, J. M. (2022). Impact of Two Types of Fitness Programs on Soldier Physical Fitness. International journal of exercise science, 15(4), 1326–1346. https://doi.org/10.70252/YBTF2692. 
   
   
9. Salem Y., Ciani G., Elokda A., Hegazy F., Aboelnasr E.A., Liu H. Immediate Effects of Task-Oriented Training on Walking and Balance in Patients with Stroke: A Preliminary Study. Ageing Sci Ment Health Stud. 2022; 6(6): 1-5. https://researchopenworld.com/category/ageing-science-mental-health-studies/ 
   
   
10. Wang, Y., Hu, M., Li, L., Xu, D., Liu, H., Wang, X., & Li, K. (2022). Editorial: Physical exercise for age-related neuromusculoskeletal disorders. Frontiers in aging neuroscience, 14, 1099417. https://doi.org/10.3389/fnagi.2022.1099417. 
    
    
11. Wellons, R. D., Duhe, S. E., MacDowell, S. G., Hodge, A., Oxborough, S., & Levitzky, E. E. (2022). Estimating the minimal clinically important difference for balance and gait outcome measures in individuals with vestibular disorders. Journal of vestibular research : equilibrium & orientation, 32(3), 223–233. https://doi.org/10.3233/VES-201630. 
    
    
12. Wu, W., Jia, J., Li, F., Peng, W., Liu, H., Chen, H., & Shi, Y. (2022). Editorial: Pain-related neural networks and regulation mechanisms. Frontiers in molecular neuroscience, 15, 1051335. https://doi.org/10.3389/fnmol.2022.1051335. 

Peer-Reviewed Presentations 

1. Bao X, Nichols C, Liu H, Salem Y. (2022, February). Therapeutic effect of Fu’s subcutaneous needling for shoulder pain-A Randomized Controlled Trial. Accepted for 2022 APTA Combined Sections Meeting, St Antonio, TX. 
   
2. Durham S.O., Heisterkamp K., Salem Y., Liu H. (2022, February). Aquatic exercise for adults with multiple sclerosis: A systematic review. 2022 APTA Combined Sections Meeting. St Antonio, TX. 
   
   
3. Gannotti, M., Moreau, N. G., Heathcock, J., Bailes, A. (2022, February). Ten Years after Research Summit III: State of the Science on Dosing Research for Children with Cerebral Palsy. Presented at the Research Forum of the Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy, Combined Sections Meeting of the APTA, San Antonio, TX. 
   
   
4. Giordano K.A., Cassidy M.M., Oliver G.D. (2022, July) Comparison of Concentric and Eccentric Contractions in the Frontal and Scapular Plane for Rotational Strength Measurements. National Strength and Conditioning Association Annual Meeting. New Orleans, LA. 
   
   
5. Hoang, T. (2022, March). Clinical education. Promoting Best Practices. Ochsner Health System. 
   
   
6. Hoang, T., Glapion, A., & Saenger-Ormand, S. (2022, July). Clinical education. Promoting Best Practices. Louisiana Children’s Medical Center Healthcare System. Glapion, A.
    
7. Hoang, T., Clawson, P., Garma, C., Joseph, K., Ledet, R., Marino, J., & Shockey M., (2022, April). Doctor of physical therapist program directors’ perceptions of academic accommodations for students with learning disabilities. American Educational Association Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA. 
   
   
8. Liu H., Salem Y., Arguello E. (2022, November). Brain response in the elderly after Tai Chi practice assessed with neuroimaging techniques: A literature review. 2022 Gerontological Society of America annual conference, Indianapolis, IN. 
   
   
9. Liu H, Salem Y. Arguello E, Aggarwal S. (2022, February). Tai Chi Effects on Brain as Assessed By Neuroimaging Techniques - a Systematic Review. Accepted for 2022 APTA Combined Sections Meetings, St Antonio, TX. 
   
   
10. Moreau, N. G. (2022, September). Multi-site Clinical Trials: Treatment Fidelity and Beyond. Presented at the Rehabilitation Clinical Trials: Innovations, Designs and Tribulations MR3 Conference (Virtual). 
    
    
11. Modlesky, C., Bjornson, K., Byrne, R., Ferre, C., Kruer, M., Maitre, N., Moreau, N. G. (2022, September). Establishing a Research Program Focused on Cerebral Palsy or Other Child-Onset Developmental Disabilities: Transitioning from an Early-Stage to an Independent Investigator. Presented as a Pre-Conference Course at the American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine 76th Annual Conference, Las Vegas, NV. 
    
    
12. Salem Y, Liu H, Holmes CF, Elokda AS. Effectiveness of aquatic exercise for individuals with lower back pain: A systematic review of literature. Presented for 2022 APTA Combined Sections Meeting . Feb 2022. St Antonio, TX. 
    
    
13. Shaw ER, Bolstad C, Salem Y, Liu H. Effectiveness of Yoga for individuals with cerebral palsy. Presented for 2022 APTA Combined Sections Meeting. Feb 2022. St Antonio, TX. 
    
    
14. Thayn L, Robichaux S, Liu H, Salem Y. Effectiveness of Task-Oriented Gait Training for Children with Cerebral Palsy. Presented for 2022 APTA Combined Sections Meeting. Feb 2022. St Antonio, TX. 
    
    
15. Wellons R.D. (2022, October 14). The big five: a novel movement-based classification approach to neurorehabilitation education for doctor of physical therapy students. Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy Annual Conference. Minneapolis, MN. Peer Reviewed Educational Presentation (2 hours). 
    
    
16. Wellons R.D., Duhe S.E., MacDowell S.G., Oxborough S., Levitzky E.E., Hood A.J., Watlington P. (2022, October 15). Vestibular rehabilitation delivered via telehealth vs. in-person equally effective at dizziness symptom reduction. Presented at the International Conference for Vestibular Rehabilitation, Minneapolis, MN. 
    
    
17. Wellons R.D., Holmberg J. (2022, February 4). Persistent postural perceptual dizziness: navigating waters of uncertainty. Presented at the American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting, San Antonio, TX. Peer Reviewed Educational Presentation (2 hours). 

Awards 

1. Giordano K.A., Oliver GD. The Effects of Cervical Spine Position on Shoulder Rotation Strength. Orthopedic Summit and Emerging Techniques Annual Meeting. 2021. Las Vegas, NV. Won second prize in senior researcher presentation competition. 
   
   
2. Logsdon L, Kolenovic M, Traina A, Salem Y, Liu H. Tai Chi with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. 2021 APTA Combined Section Meeting. Feb 2021. – received the 2021 Student Research Award of Combined Sections Meeting Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Section. 
   
   
3. Liu, H. Service Commendation of 2021 American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine. For service as the communication officer of Complementary & Integrative Rehab Medicine Networking Group. December 2021. 
   
   
4. Liu, H. Award of Best Scientific Poster in Geriatric Rehabilitation. 2021 (Virtual) Annual Conference of American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine. 
   
   
5. Liu, H. Research Mentor of Recipient of 2021 American Congress of Rehab Medicine.(ACRM) Student’s Scientific Poster Award in Complementary & Integrative Rehab Medicine. Joshua Baker - Effects of Tai Chi on people with sleep dysfunctions
    
6. Liu, H. Research Mentor of the recipient 2021 APTA Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Section Student Research Poster Award (Logsdon L: Tai Chi for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease). 
   
   
7. Liu, H. Fellow of Gerontological Society of America. Approved and Starting in May 2021. 
   
   
8. Liu, H. Faculty Achievement Award (Plaque with cash $2500). University of North Texas Health Science Center (UNTHSC), 2021. 

Grants 

1. Duff, Moreau, N. G, Friel (PI). Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy. 01/01/20 – 12/31/23. An Individualized Multimodal Intervention for Bone and Muscle Health in Pre Adolescents with Cerebral Palsy: Promoting Healthy Transitions into Adulthood. Amount: $24,763. Role: PI. Planning Grant. 
   
   
2. Liu, H. Education and Research Pathway Training Program for DEI Awareness in Healthcare Workforce. Funding: $10,000.00. Funding Resource: 2021 UNTHSC DEI Awareness Grant (2021-2022). Role: Co-PI. Status: Approved. 
   
   
3. Moreau, N. G (PI). Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy. 12/31/20 – 06/30/24. MicroRNAs as Key Regulators of Gene Expression in Skeletal Muscle of Children with Cerebral Palsy. Amount: $25,000. Role: PI. Research Grant.  
   
   
4. Moreau, N. G (PI). 07/04/18 – 06/30/25. (NCE) Power Training Combined with Interval Treadmill Training to Improve Walking Activity in Cerebral Palsy. Amount: $2,530,914. Role: PI (50% effort). R01 HD091089-01A1. 
   
   
5. Moreau, N. G/Bjornson (PI) 06/15/19 – 05/31/25 Short-Burst Interval Treadmill Training to Improve Community Walking Activity and Mobility in Cerebral Palsy Amount: $2,791,938. Role: PI (35% effort). R01 HD098270-01. NIH / NICHD. 
   
   

Peer-Reviewed Manuscript Publications 

1. Bao X, Liu H, Long Y, Tan JW. Therapeutic effect of Fu’s subcutaneous needling for shoulder pain-A Randomized Controlled Trial. Anatomical Record. 2021; 304:2552-2558. https://doi.org/10.1002/ar.24710. 
   
   
2. Ge YJ, Liu H, Wu QW, Chen AJ, Gao ZP, Xing FM, Liu GT. Effects of a Short Eight Tai Chi-Forms for the Pre-frail Elderly People in Senior Living Communities. Journal of Physiotherapy Theory & Practice. June 2021; https://doi.org/10.1080/09593985.2021.1926023. 
   
   
3. Giordano, K., Chaput, M., Anz, A., Braziel, J., Andrews, J., & Oliver, G. D. (2021). Knee Kinetics in Baseball Hitting and Return to Play after ACL Reconstruction. International journal of sports medicine, 42(9), 847–852. https://doi.org/10.1055/a-1236-4102 
   
   
4. Giordano KA, Oliver GD. The Effects of Cervical Spine Position on Shoulder Rotation Strength. Orthopedic Summit and Emerging Techniques Annual Meeting. 2021. Las Vegas, NV. Won second prize in senior researcher presentation competition. 
   
   
5. Li H., Liu H. Exercise Selections for People with Dementia for Prevention and Interventions. Chinese Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders. 2021; 4:156-161. http://doi:10.3969/j.issn.2096-5516.2021.02.014. 
   
   
6. Li, X., Liu, H., Ge, L., Yan, Y., Lo, W. L. A., Li, L., & Wang, C. (2021). Cortical Representations of Transversus Abdominis and Multifidus Muscles Were Discrete in Patients with Chronic Low Back Pain: Evidence Elicited by TMS. Neural plasticity, 2021, 6666024. https://doi.org/10.1155/2021/6666024. 
   
   
7. Li YZ, Liu H, Nichols C, Mason D. Manipulative therapy for genital pain – a clinical case report. Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy. 2021. 30(2):124-131. https://doi.org/10.1080/10669817.2021.1985693. 
   
   
8. Oliver, G. D., Friesen, K. B., Barfield, J. W., Giordano, K. A., Bordelon, N. M., Anz, A. W., Goodlett, M. D., & Andrews, J. R. (2021). Lower Extremity Pain and Pitching Kinematics and Kinetics in Collegiate Softball Pitchers. International journal of sports medicine, 42(6), 544–549. https://doi.org/10.1055/a-1263-0938 
   
   
9. Pontiff ME, Li L, *Moreau NG. (2021). Reliability and Validity of Three Clinical Methods to Assess Lower Extremity Muscle Power. International Journal of Kinesiology & Sports Science., 9(1): 1-8. [Impact Factor: 0.8]. 
   
   
10. Shen YL, Liu H, Duan ZY, Zai Q, Li JH, Chen WH, Yu B. Comparison of teaching anatomy in physical therapy between China and US. Chinese Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. 2021; 43(10):933-935. http://doi:10.3760/cma.j.issn.0254-1424. 
    
    
11. Wang, K., Chen, Y., Huang, S., Liu, H., & Wu, W. (2021). Attention Bias to Pain Words Comes Early and Cognitive Load Matters: Evidence from an ERP Study on Experimental Pain. Neural plasticity, 2021, 9940889. https://doi.org/10.1155/2021/9940889. 
    
    
12. Wasserberger, K. W., Giordano, K. A., de Swart, A., Barfield, J. W., & Oliver, G. D. (2024). Energy generation, absorption, and transfer at the shoulder and elbow in youth baseball pitchers. Sports biomechanics, 23(9), 1160–1175. https://doi.org/10.1080/14763141.2021.1933158. 
    
    
13. Wellons, R. D., Duhe, S. E., MacDowell, S. G., Hodge, A., Oxborough, S., & Levitzky, E. E. (2022). Estimating the minimal clinically important difference for balance and gait outcome measures in individuals with vestibular disorders. Journal of vestibular research : equilibrium & orientation, 32(3), 223–233. https://doi.org/10.3233/VES-201630. 

Peer-Reviewed Presentations 

1. Aggarwal S, Salem Y, Liu H, Ge YJ, Wu QW. (2021, February). Effects of a Short Tai Chi for Pre-Frail Elderly People in Senior Living Communities. 2021 APTA Combined Section Meeting. 
   
   
2. Aggarwal S, Salem Y, Liu H, Mendez A, Quiben M. (2021, April). A meta-analysis and systematic review of the effectiveness of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation in the stroke population. 2021 World Physiotherapy Congress. Virtual presentation. 
   
   
3. Aggarwal S, Salem Y, Liu H, Mendez A, Quiben MC. (2021, February). Effectiveness of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation in the Stroke Population: A Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review. 2021 APTA Combined Section Meeting. 
   
   
4. Aggarwal S, Chen RJ, Wu QW, Salem Y, Liu H. (2021, April). Effect of elastic band exercise in pre-frailty elderly people. 2021 World Physiotherapy Congress. Virtual presentation. 
   
   
5. Adams, T., Davis, C., Hoang, T., & Johnson, N. (2021, September). Recognizing privilege and bias. American Council of Academic Physical Therapy, Leadership Academy. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Consortium. 
   
   
6. Baker J, Liu H, Salem Y. (2021, September 26-29). Effects of Tai Chi on people with sleep dysfunctions – A Systematic Review. Poster presentation. Accepted. 2021 Annual Conference of American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine (ACRM), Dallas, TX. 
   
   
7. Bordelon NM, Wasserberger KW, Downs JL, Friesen KB, Giordano KA, Fava A, Oliver GD. (2021, February). Bilateral Upper Extremity and Pelvis Segment Energy Flow Differences During the Softball Swing. 2021 Southeast American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting. Virtual (COVID). 
   
   
8. Bordelon NM, Wasserberger KW, Downs JL, Friesen KB, Giordano KA, Fava A, Oliver GD. (2021). Bilateral Upper Extremity and Pelvis Segment Energy Flow Differences During the Softball Swing. Southeast American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting. Virtual (COVID). 
   
   
9. Cramer A, Downs JL, Giordano KA, Oliver GD. (2021). Residual Effects of Playing an Overhead Sport on Humeral Retroversion and Range of Motion. 2021 Southeast American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting. Virtual (COVID).
    
10. Donaldson, M, Tillery, M, Akotaobi N. (2021, October 6-10) OMPT Straight Talk: Conversations About Race for Improved Healthcare Outcomes. AAOMPT Annual Conference. Cleveland, OH). Platform Presentation. 
    
    
11. Downs JL, Friesen KB, Giordano KA, Cramer A, Oliver GD. (2021, February). Prior Athletes Report Better Scores on The Musculoskeletal Health Questionnaire Than Non-Prior Athletes. 2021 Southeast American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting. Virtual (COVID). 
    
    
12. Hoang, T., & Saenger-Ormand, S. (2021, October). Clinical education. Exploring the 2 to 1 model. Louisiana Physical Therapy Association District meeting, New Orleans, LA.  
    
    
13. Hoang, T., et al. (2021, April). Why Division I? Testimonials from generations of Division I members. American Educational Association Annual Meeting (virtual). 
    
    
14. Hoang, T. (2021, April). Contextualizing first-year learning communities in physical therapist education: People, places, and spaces. American Educational Association Annual Meeting (virtual).
      
15. Hoang, T. (2021, March). Exploring Experiences of Academic Success in the Third Year of a Physical Therapist Program. Louisiana Educational Research Association, Lafayette, LA. 
    
    
16. Hoang, T. (2021, February). People, places, and spaces: Contextualizing first-year learning communities in physical therapist education. APTA, Combined Sections Meeting (virtual). 
    
    
17. Hollingshead K, Bustos A, Liu H, Salem Y. (2021, April). Effects of animal assisted intervention for individuals with dementia. 2021 World Physiotherapy Congress. Virtual presentation. 
    
    
18. Hollingshead K, Bustos A, Salem Y, Liu H. (2021, February). Effects of Animal assisted interventions for individuals with dementia. 2021 APTA Combined Section Meeting. 
    
    
19. Liu H., Nichols C., Mao H. (2021, September 26-29). Impingement of Small Peripheral Nerves in Upper Extremity: Precision anatomy and Clinical Application. Symposium presentation. Accepted. 2021 Annual Conference of American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine (ACRM), Dallas, TX. 
    
    
20. Liu H., Salem Y., Aggarwal S., Arguello E., Zhan C. (2021, September 26-29). Effects of Tai Chi Practice on Inflammatory Biomarkers – A Systematic Review. 2021 Annual Conference of American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine (ACRM). September 26-29, 2021, Dallas, TX. Poster presentation. Accepted. 
    
    
21. Liu H., Salem Y. (2021, November 10-14). Effects of Tai Chi on Inflammatory Biomarkers and Their Implication for neurorehabilitation – A Systematic Review. Poster presentation. Accepted. 2021 Annual Conference of Gerontological Society of America (GSA), Phoenix, AZ. 
    
    
22. Li YZ, Liu H, Nichols C, Mason D. (2021, February). Manual therapy for idiopathic genital pain – a clinical case report. 2021 APTA Combined Section Meeting. 
    
    
23. Logsdon L., Kolenovic M., Traina A., Salem Y., Liu H. (2021, February). Tai Chi with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. 2021 APTA Combined Section Meeting. Received the 2021 Student Research Award of Combined Sections Meeting Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Section. 
    
    
24. Maddox L., Wasserberger K.W., Giordano K.A., Oliver G.D. (2021). Associations Between a Baseball Pitcher’s Arm Slot and Shoulder Joint Loads. 2021 Southeast American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Virtual (COVID). 
    
    
25. Moreau, N. G., Bjornson, K., Hurvitz, P. (2021, September). An Innovative Approach for Measuring Community Walking Using Combined Accelerometry and GPS. Mini Symposia presented at the American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine 75th Annual Conference (Virtual). 
    
    
26. Oliver G.D., Giordano K.A. The Role of Spinal Manipulation as a Moderator of Cervical Spine Position on Shoulder Rotation Strength. Orthopedic Summit and Emerging Techniques Annual Meeting. 2021. Las Vegas, NV. 
    
    
27. Pontiff, M. & Moreau, N. G. (2021, February). Just OK Is Not OK: Importance of 1 Repetition Maximum Testing for Dosing in Cerebral Palsy. Educational Live Course presented at the Combined Sections Meeting, Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy of the APTA. (Virtual). 
    
    
28. Salem Y., Aggarwal S., Liu H., Elokda A. (2021, October 6-9). Aquatic Exercises for Children with Muscular Dystrophy and Spinal Muscular Atrophy: A Systematic Review. 75th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine. Virtual. 
    
    
29. Salem Y., Liu H. (2021, September 26-29). Complementary and Alternative Therapies in Neurorehabilitation: Principles, Basic Mechanisms, Clinical Selection, and Evidence. Symposium presentation. 2021 Annual Conference of American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine (ACRM), Dallas, TX. Accepted. 
    
    
30. Salem Y, Liu H, Paslay E, Richardson M, Quiben M. (2021, April). Vibration therapy for frail older adults in senior-living community. 2021 World Physiotherapy Congress. Virtual presentation. 
    
    
31. Walls P, Diu P, Liu H, Salem Y. (2021, April). Effectiveness of exoskeleton gait speed in patients with spinal cord injury. 2021 World Physiotherapy Congress. Virtual presentation. 

Awards 

1. Giordano KA, Chaput M, Anz A, Andrews J, Oliver GD. Knee Kinetics in Baseball Hitting and Their Implication for Return to Play After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction. International Journal of Sports Medicine. 2020; 41(8). Won second prize in senior researcher presentation competition. 
   
   
2. Giordano KA. Recipient, NSCA/Vitalyon Foundation Scholarship from the National Strength and Conditioning Association. Awarded $2500 towards conference related fees for the 2021 National NSCA Conference. (2020) 
   
   
3. Liu, H. Intermittent Hypoxia Training: Novel Rehabilitative Therapy for Ischemic Stroke. Funding: $30,000.00. Funding Resource: UNTHSC Applied Research Grant (5/1/19-2/28/21). Role: Co-investigator (PI: Dr. Shi, Xiangrong). Status: Funded. 

Grants 

1. Duff, Moreau, Friel (PI). Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy. 01/01/20 – 12/31/23. An Individualized Multimodal Intervention for Bone and Muscle Health in Pre Adolescents with Cerebral Palsy: Promoting Healthy Transitions into Adulthood. Amount: $24,763. Role: PI. Planning Grant. 
   
   
2. Liu, H. Effect of Combined Vibration Therapy with Regular Exercise for Patients with Multiple Sclerosis in Community. Funding: $20,000.00 (09/01/2017 – 12/31/2020). Grant Source: Institute of Aging and Alzheimer Disease, UNTHSC. Role: PI. Status: Completed. 
   
   
3. Moreau (PI). Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy. 12/31/20 – 06/30/24. MicroRNAs as Key Regulators of Gene Expression in Skeletal Muscle of Children with Cerebral Palsy. Amount: $25,000. Role: PI. Research Grant.  
   
   
4. Moreau (PI). 07/04/18 – 06/30/25. (NCE) Power Training Combined with Interval Treadmill Training to Improve Walking Activity in Cerebral Palsy. Amount: $2,530,914. Role: PI (50% effort). R01 HD091089-01A1. 
   
   
5. Moreau/Bjornson (PI) 06/15/19 – 05/31/25 Short-Burst Interval Treadmill Training to Improve Community Walking Activity and Mobility in Cerebral Palsy Amount: $2,791,938. Role: PI (35% effort). R01 HD098270-01. NIH / NICHD. 

Peer-Reviewed Manuscript Publications 

1. Bao, X., Liu, H., Liu, H. Y., Long, Y., Tan, J. W., & Zhu, Z. M. (2020). The effect of intermittent hypoxia training on migraine: a randomized controlled trial. American journal of translational research, 12(7), 4059–4065. 
   
   
2. Bao, X., Qiu, Q. X., Shao, Y. J., Quiben, M., & Liu, H. (2020). Effect of Sitting Ba-Duan-Jin Exercises on Balance and Quality of Life Among Older Adults: A Preliminary Study. Rehabilitation nursing : the official journal of the Association of Rehabilitation Nurses, 45(5), 271–278. https://doi.org/10.1097/rnj.0000000000000219. 
   
   
3. Bao, X., Luo, J. N., Shao, Y. C., Tang, Z. Q., Liu, H. Y., Liu, H., & Tan, J. W. (2020). Effect of functional electrical stimulation plus body weight-supported treadmill training for gait rehabilitation in patients with poststroke: a retrospective case-matched study. European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine, 56(1), 34–40. https://doi.org/10.23736/S1973-9087.19.05879-9. 
   
   
4. Chen, R., Wu, Q., Wang, D., Li, Z., Liu, H., Liu, G., Cui, Y., & Song, L. (2020). Effects of elastic band exercise on the frailty states in pre-frail elderly people. Physiotherapy theory and practice, 36(9), 1000–1008. https://doi.org/10.1080/09593985.2018.1548673. 
   
   
5. Colquitt, G., Kiely, K., Caciula, M., Li, L., Vogel, R. L., & Moreau, N. G. (2020). Community-Based Upper Extremity Power Training for Youth with Cerebral Palsy: A Pilot Study. Physical & occupational therapy in pediatrics, 40(1), 31–46. https://doi.org/10.1080/01942638.2019.1636924 
   
   
6. Guan, H., Zhao, L., Liu, H., Xie, D., Liu, Y., Zhang, G., Mason, D. C., Zhang, S., Li, Y., & Zhang, H. (2020). Effects of intermittent pressure imitating rolling manipulation in traditional Chinese medicine on ultrastructure and metabolism in injured human skeletal muscle cells. American journal of translational research, 12(1), 248–260. 
   
   
7. Guo, Y., Zhao, Y., Salem, Y., Miller, K., Quiben, M., & Liu, H. (2020). Postural effect on gait characteristics by using rolling walkers. Geriatric nursing (New York, N.Y.), 41(6), 916–920. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gerinurse.2020.06.017. 
   
   
8. Liu H, Salem Y, Zhou JJ, Holmes C, Quiben M. Comparison of trunk and leg sway during single leg standing. International Journal of Physiotherapy and Research. 2020. 8(5): 3602-3608. DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.16965/ijpr.2020.151. 
   
   
9. Li, X., Liu, H., Lin, K. Y., Miao, P., Zhang, B. F., Lu, S. W., Li, L., & Wang, C. H. (2020). Effects of Different Sling Settings on Electromyographic Activities of Selected Trunk Muscles: A Preliminary Research. BioMed research international, 2020, 2945952. https://doi.org/10.1155/2020/2945952. 
   
   
10. Nichols C, Liu ES, Liu H. Complete Adipose Replacement of Bilateral Medial Gastrocnemius Muscle - A Cadaveric Case Report. Academia Anatomica International. 2020; 6(1):62-64. 
    
    
11. Li, X., Lo, W. L. A., Lu, S. W., Liu, H., Lin, K. Y., Lai, J. Y., Li, L., & Wang, C. H. (2020). Trunk muscle activity during pressure feedback monitoring among individuals with and without chronic low Back pain. BMC musculoskeletal disorders, 21(1), 569. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-020-03565-y

Peer-Reviewed Presentations 

1. Brittain A.R., Friesen K.B., Wasserberger K.W., Downs J.L., Giordano K.A., (2020, February). Bordelon NM, Oliver GD. Associations Between Single Leg Squat Stability and Overhead throwing Kinetics in Youth Softball Pitchers. 2020 Southeast American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Jacksonville, Florida. 
   
   
2. Bordelon N.M., Cassidy M.M., Wasserberger K.W., Downs J.L., Friesen K.B., Giordano K.A., Brittain A.R., Oliver G.D. (2020, February). The Effect of Load Magnitude on Muscle Activation During Unilateral Front Racked Dumbbell Carries. 2020 Southeast American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting. Jacksonville, Florida. 
   
   
3. Downs JL, Friesen KB, Wasserberger KW, Giordano KA, Brittian AR, Oliver GD. (2020, February). Association Between Pitching a Simulated Game and Pitching Performance in Youth Softball Pitchers. 2020 Southeast American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Jacksonville, Florida. 
   
   
4. Friesen KB, Downs JL, Wasserberger KW, Giordano KA, Bordelon NM, Brittian AR, Oliver GD. (2020, February). Body Mass Index Affects Kinematic and Kinetic Parameters During the Windmill Softball Pitch. 2020 Southeast American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting. Jacksonville, Florida. 
   
   
5. Giordano K.A., Chaput M., Anz A., Andrews J., Oliver G.D. (2020, August 4-7). Knee Kinetics in Baseball Hitting and Their Implication for Return to Play After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction. American Society of Biomechanics Annual Meeting. 2020. Virtual (COVID-19). 
   
   
6. Giordano KA, K.W. Wasserberger, G.D. Oliver. (2020, February). The Effects of Cervical Positioning and Mobilization on Glenohumeral External Rotation Strength. APTA Combined Sections Meeting. Denver, Colorado.
    
7. Harris, N., Moreau, N. G., Hedgecock, J. B., Roy, M., Prowse, M. (2020, September). Using Implementation Science to Accelerate the Adoption of Evidence-Based Practices for Resistance Training in Cerebral Palsy. Instructional course presented at the American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine (Virtual). 
   
8. Hoang, T. (2020, April). Exploring Pre-admission Observation Hours: Pathways to Physical Therapists Students’ Learning and Professional Development. American Educational Association Annual Meeting, San Francisco, California.  
   
   
9. Hoang, T. (2020, March). Exploring Experiences of Academic Success in the Second Year of Physical Therapist Program. Louisiana Educational Research Association, Lafayette, LA. 
   
   
10. Moreau, N. G., Pontiff, M., Lemon, C. (2020, September). When it Comes to Dosing, Just OK is Not OK – Why We Should Be Doing 1-Repetition Maximum Testing in Children with Cerebral Palsy. Instructional course presented at the American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine (Virtual). 
    
    
11. Salem Y, Aggarwal S, Liu H, Quiben M, Holmes C. (2020, February). Effectiveness of Aquatic Exercises for Individuals with Parkinson’s Disease. APTA Combined Section Meeting, Denver, CO. 
    
    
12. Tran K, Henry Z, Salem Y, Liu H. (2020, February). Virtual Reality Intervention for Parkinson’s Disease: A Systematic Review. APTA Combined Section Meeting, Denver, CO. 
    
    
13. Wasserberger K.W., Downs J.L., Giordano KA, Oliver G.D. (2020, February). Humeral Segment Energy and its Relationship to Clinical Glenohumeral Measures in Youth Baseball Pitchers. 2020 Southeast American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Jacksonville, Florida.