Doctor of Physical Therapy Program News
January 2025
Professor Pablo Burgos, PT, PhD, published "The Importance of Trunk Motion in Wearable Based Infant Spontaneous Movement Analysis" on Jan. 9 in Scientific Reports Journal, part of the Nature Portfolio family of journals.
Assistant Professor Rebecca Dobler, PT, DPT, EdD, recently co-authored "Validity of Biopsychosocial Patient-Reported Outcomes and Their Usefulness to Physical Therapists" in the January issue of Orthopedic Physical Therapy Practice. Students can access the article after they become a member in the Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy (AOPT).
Professors Rebecca Dobler, PT, DPT, EdD, and Ryan Jacobson, PT, DPT, PCS, recently published a first-of-its-kind study on pediatric primary care physical therapy.
Assistant Professor Matthew Klein, PT, DPT, PhD, FAAOMPT, recently published two related articles:
- "Hopping Kinetic Differences in Masters Runners with and without Achilles Tendinopathy" on Jan. 16, 2025, in Sports Biomechanics.
- "Running Biomechanical and Isokinetic Strength Differences in Masters Runners with and without Achilles Tendinopathy" on July 1, 2024, in Sports Biomechanics.
February 2025
George Fox University faculty from the Doctor of Physical Therapy program had several presentations at the APTA Combined Sections Meeting in Houston, Texas, Feb. 13-15, 2025.
APTA Combined Sections Meeting Presentations
Matthew Klein, PT, PhD, et al. "Stop the Guessing Game: Implementing Algorithmic and Criterion Based Functional Performance Testing in Foot-Ankle Injuries" (Educational Session)
Tyler Whited, PT, DPT, (KINS, DPT) presented "Pushing Older Adults to Peak Exertion Using the STS and Wingate Tests" (Platform Presentation). This study also featured contributions from 2025 DPT graduates Tony Huynh, Garrett Cassio, Hannah Weiss and Hannah Quinn.
Lyndsay Stutzenberger, PT, PhD, presented "Floor Transfer Ability in Community-Dwelling Older Adults" (Platform Presentation). This study also featured Tyler Whited (KINS) and Robin Dorociak (DPT).
Christen Johnson, PT, DPT, NCS, presented "Validity of the PROMIS Ability to Participate in Social Roles and Activities in Older Adults" (Platform Presentation). This study also featured Theresa Raudsepp (DPT).
Li-Zandre Philbrook, PT, DPT, presented "Comparing Coach2Move and Conventional Physical Therapy Among Older Adults: A Qualitative Study" (Platform Presentation). This research also featured Tyler Whited (KINS), Lyndsay Stutzenberger (DPT), and Matthew Miller (KINS)
Tess Swake, PT, DPT, OCS, and Gabe Haberly, PhD, CSCS presented "Biomechanics Lab to Clinic: Achilles Tendon Repair with Speedbridge: A Case Report" (Poster)
Jason Brumitt, PT, PhD, SCS, presented "Blood Flow Restriction Cycling Augments Rotator Cuff
Strength: A Randomized Controlled Trial" (Poster)
March 2025
George Fox University faculty from the Doctor of Physical Therapy program had several presentations at the APTA Oregon Annual Conference in Oregon City, Oregon, March 1, 2025.
APTA Oregon Annual Conference Presentations
Pablo Burgos, PT, PhD, presented "Impairment Oriented Training in Neurorehabilitation, an Application in Stroke" (Educational Session)
Becky Dobler, PT, DPT, EdD, presented "Contemporary Approaches to Person-Centered Knee Pain Education" (Educational Session)
Li-Zandre Philbrook, PT, DPT, Tyler Whited, PT, DPT (KINS, DPT) and Matthew Miller, PT, DPT (KINS, DPT) presented "ACL Injury Management: Bridging Evidence and Practice" (Educational Session)
Taryn Conwell, PT, DPT (class of 2025), Kierstyn Ray, PT, DPT (class of 2025), Antonia Duerre, PT, DPT (class of 2025), and faculty Ryan Jacobson, PT, DPT, PCS, presented "First of It’s Kind: Primary Care PT in Pediatrics" (Poster)
Maggie Smith, PT, DPT (class of 2025), Claire Davidson, PT, DPT (class of 2025), Destinee Thomas, PT, DPT, ATC (class of 2025, Taylor Wright, PT, DPT (class of 2025) and faculty Becky Dobler, PT, DPT, EdD, presented "Influences on Peak Effort During 1 Minute Sit and Stand Test" (Poster)