This page was established to disseminate University of South Dakota Physical Therapy Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) research projects in order to promote:
- Peer-review and professional development of DPT students
- Public dissemination to expand evidence-based practice among PTs in South Dakota and surrounding areas.
Submissions from Class of 2023
Knowledge, Awareness, and Intercultural Communication Effectiveness Among US and Egyptian Student Physical Therapists Following an Educational Intervention, Jordyn Ann Bernstein SPT, Alysa Nichole Gregg SPT, and Jessica Deanne Schmidt SPT
Impact of Perfectionism, Social Media, and Sleep Hygiene, on Stress in Students from Health Professions Programs, Dayton Duane Braley SPT, Madisyn Ann Dingmann SPT, Brooke Elizabeth Grussing SPT, Justin Daniel Heinrichs SPT, and Trystin Renae Nilson SPT
A cross-sectional cohort of the healthy older adult population’s ability with left right judgment task, Cody Jay Davis SPT, Aleesha Kristine Kreutzfeldt SPT, Ali A. Kuca SPT, Whitney Anne Smith SPT, and Bailey Marie Volmer SPT
Correlation of Various Heart Rate Measures and Borg CR10 Ratings within the First Five Minutes of Moderate- and Vigorous-Intensity Exercise, Maia Janae Gabrielson SPT, Maddison Elizabeth Hajek SPT, Kiana Lynn Hoff SPT, Rachel Marie Schmitz SPT, and Jamie Lynn Schweiss SPT
The effects of balance exercises on lower extremity injury prevention: a systematic review, Madason Gene Leif SPT, Bailey James Neises SPT, Zach Thomas Sebern SPT, and Ryan John Hanks SPT
Achilles Tendon Stiffness of Division 1 Track and Field Athletes, Erin Luken SPT, Sydney Gustaf SPT, Jessica Thum, Drew Peters SPT, and Jason Polzin
What’s All the Racket? Comparing Physical Health Outcomes Between Pickleball and Tennis in Older Athletes, Megan Doneen Wilson SPT, Ashley Nicole Meldrum SPT, Austin Jeffrey Buchholz SPT, Andrew David Taverna SPT, and Michael John Olson SPT
Submissions from Class of 2022
The Effectiveness of Conservative Management in Improving the Severity of Pectus Excavatum in Children & Young Adults: A Systematic Review, McKenze Carlson SPT, Emma Kays SPT, Cassidy Pringle SPT, and Kristi Steptoe SPT
Analysis of Perfectionism on Perceived Stress and Sleep Hygiene in Physical Therapy Students, Lindsay Cowman SPT, Trey Furgeson SPT, and JP Noonan SPT
Dry Needling for Relief of Spasticity in Patients with Chronic Stroke: An Evidence Synthesis, Morgan Darner SPT, Tristen Rush SPT, Emily Wald SPT, and Christian Whitesell SPT
The Effects of Tactile Acuity Training on Chronic Low Back Pain: A Systematic Review of the Literature, Paige Drenth SPT, Ty Garrett SPT, Caleb Gunn SPT, and Amy Roby SPT
Effective Interventions to Treat Postpartum Diastasis Recti: A Systematic Review, Michaela Hauer SPT, Cassandra Jones SPT, Mattison Munger SPT, and Cassidy Wethor SPT
The Influence of Cognitive Loading on Landing Mechanics: A Systematic Review, Tyler Havard SPT, Jenny Hofer SPT, Paul Johnson SPT, and Rachael Severson SPT
Applying the Current Acute - to - Chronic Workload Ratio Considerations to Running Related Injury Prevention, Chris James SPT, Colton Johnson SPT, Cailey Roth SPT, and Justine Schroeder SPT
Motivating Older Adults to Participate in Physical Activity, Jenna Mammenga SPT, Deandra Woebke SPT, Kyler Bergeson SPT, and Drew Keuck SPT
Submissions from Class of 2021
The Influence of Hop Width during the Crossover Hop Test, Jon Albright SPT, Barry Ehlers SPT, Taylor Glasoe SPT, and Shanna Selby SPT
Effectiveness of an Injury Prevention Program on Division I Track & Field Runners, Courtney Almendinger SPT, Aaron Lemon SPT, Brooke Ireland SPT, and Anna Sudbeck SPT
Resilience and Burnout: Students vs Practicing Clinicians, Chloe Cornemann SPT, Sydney Giese SPT, Abby Mettler Mettler SPT, and Hannah Wolzen SPT
Competitive Aging Cyclists: Variables Associated with Successful Performance, Alana Hall SPT, Cayla Hirsch SPT, Kelsey Knecht SPT, and Miranda Ristau SPT
The Effects of Congenital Muscular Torticollis on Postural Control Among Four to Six - Year - Old Children, Josh Henderson, SPT; Alyssa Matson SPT; Nicci McGuire SPT; and Brett Steffen SPT
The Effects of Cycling on Bone Health in Senior Athletes, Micah Hettinger SPT, Chesney Nagel SPT, Ember Newman SPT, and Ashley Wilson SPT
A Cross - Sectional Observational Study Testing Reliability and Validity for Tactile Acuity with Grid Localization in Healthy Patients, Molly Horning SPT, Luke Laycock SPT, and Leslie Terwilliger SPT
Knowledge of Pelvic Health Among Undergraduate Students, Taylor Hovaldt SPT, Kelsey Grosshuesch SPT, Erica Thyen SPT, and Lexie Weier SPT