Messiah University’s Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) is designed to prepare competent therapists for meaningful careers as practitioners, educators, administrators and consultants in a variety of professional settings including hospitals, clinics, rehabilitation centers, homecare programs, schools and private practices. Our program is a full-time, residential, 110-credit program located in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, 12 miles from the state capital of Harrisburg.

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Submissions from 2023

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In Patients Post-stroke, Is Implantable Peroneal Nerve E-stim More Effective Than Transcutaneous E-stim In Improving Foot Clearance?, Alvyn Abraham, Aurora Bailey, Elizabeth Kue, Garrett March, Vanessa Quintero, Cynthia Tan, and Amy Humphrey

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Effectiveness of Mechanical Versus Manual Traction in Reducing Cervical Radiculopathy Pain and Disability, Kelsey Ader, Nathaniel Apgar, Joel Clabaugh, Cody Frye, Caitlyn Harper, Brian Shenk, and Michael Lehr

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Virtual Reality Therapy for Fall Prevention in Older Adults A Comparative Study to Conventional Exercise, Isaac Bachert, Graham Brugger, Lauren Demaioribus, Nathan Fritz, Johanna Redick, Carder Smith, and Amy Humphrey

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Examining The Effectiveness Of Body-Weight Supported Treadmill Training On Children Under 21 With Cerebral Palsy, Marcus Betzer, Rubin Chavarria, Joel Huck, John Miller, Rony Roman, Summer Schell, and Michael Lehr

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Effectiveness of Behavioral Graded Activity in Decreasing Functional Limitations in Older Adults with Lower Extremity Osteoarthritis, Fatou Dieye, Sarah Durham, Devon Fogel, Anastasia Hester, Steph Kim, Ethan Tucker, and Borko Rodic

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Long-Term Effects of HVLA and Exercise vs. Exercise Alone for Adults with Chronic LBP, Alicia Hagan, Ashley Martincek, Kylee O'Hara, Noah Esbenshade, Stefanie Kent, and Borko Rodic

Submissions from 2022

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Comparison of cervical spine mobilization with exercises to manual therapy at temporomandibular joint, Emil Bagdasarov, Amanda Crecelius, Joseph Hofer, Ruchita Patel, and Borko Rodic

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Investigating the Efficacy of Application of Taping Interventions for Individuals Suffering from Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome, Valerie Brown, Daniel Codrington, Grant Jacobs, Kurtis Kessler, and Borko Rodic

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The Effectiveness of the Functional Movement Screen and Vertical Drop Jump Test as Screenings to Predict Non-Contact ACL Injury, Luke Cable, Bray Jackson, Matt Kirchner, Samantha Slater, and Borko Rodic

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The Effects of Dual Tasks on Balance and Gait in Patients with Parkinson’s Disease: A Critically Appraised Topic, Kathy Dao, Emily Glass, Adrienne Maday, Stephen McLoughlin, and Borko Rodic

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Optimal Treatment for Adhesive Capsulitis: Corticosteroid Injections with Manual Therapy Interventions, Jaceline Dejean, Carrie Mitcheltree, Mariah Purtee, Rachel Shim, and Karl Bergmann

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The Effectiveness of Grade 5 Mobilizations vs. Grade 1-4 Mobilizations on Mechanical Neck Pain: A Clinically Appraised Topic, Andrew J. Eyster, Edgar D. Garcia, Jared W. McCrillis, Sean D. Smith, and Michael E. Lehr

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The Comparison Between Skilled Vestibular Therapy and Neuromuscular Reeducation Following a Mild Traumatic Brain Injury: A Critically Appraised Topic, Justin Jaquette, Robert Snyder, Rachel Sullivan, Paige Waldy, and Michael E. Lehr

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The Effectiveness and Safety of Dry Needling in the Treatment of Lateral Epicondylitis, Courtney Purnell, Josannah Rosario, Jordan Smithberger, Helana Supsic, and Karl Bergmann

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The Effects of Dry Needling and Whole-Body Vibration on Jump Height and Performance in Adults: A Critically Appraised Topic, Tiffany Sam, Sammy Nguyen, Alex Taylor, Tim Miserendino, and Dr. Amy Humphrey