Resident Accomplishments
See what our residents, past and present, have been up to.
We are extremely proud of the achievements of our residency graduates and faculty. Our residents and faculty have presented at national conferences, been accepted for research publication and participated in national advocacy efforts for the profession.
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2022-2023 Cohort
- Randy Nava, Capstone project poster presentation CSM 2024: Determining Patient’s Return to Sport Following ACL-R, a Survey of Physical Therapists in the US.
- Ryan Berkey, Capstone project accepted into JOSPT Cases: Efficacy of Plyometric Exercises for Individuals with Symptomatic Knee Osteoarthritis: A Case Series (not yet published)
- Randy Nava – fellowship: Randy has moved on to become a fellow in the University of Pittsburgh Division 1 Sports Physical Therapy Fellowship
- Ryan Berkey – fellowship: Ryan has moved on to become a fellow in Northwestern University’s Fellowship in Advanced Orthopedic Physical Therapy Practice, Research and Education
2021-2022 Cohort
- Jonathan Yu, platform presentation CSM 2023: Impact of Orthopedic Residency Training from a Professional and Clinical Practice Perspective: A Qualitative Study
- Brandi Hosford, poster presentation CSM 2023: Dizziness and Imbalance in Patients Diagnosed with Long-Haul Covid-19 Syndrome: A Preliminary Survey Study
2020-2021 Cohort
- Danny Garcia, poster presentation CSM 2022: Health Literacy and Health Provider Preference Among Older Latinx
2019-2020 Cohort
- Richelle Caya, platform presentation CSM 2021: Potential Referral Barriers for Males with Urinary Incontinence to Pelvic Health Physiotherapists: Preliminary Study
2018-19 cohort
- Gabby Falciano, poster presentation CSM 2020: DPT Students’ Perceived Preparedness and Comfort in Clinical Care of the LGBTQ Population
- Educator Influencer Award from the Physical Therapy Learning Institute
- Social Responsibility Award from the Global Health SIG
2017-18 cohort
- Oliver Rivera, poster presentation CSM 2020 – Relationships Between Wrist and Hand Anthropometric Measures and Injury Risk Among Recreational Rock Climbers
2016-17 cohort
- Evan Liu, poster presentation AAOMPT 2020 Annual Conference: Caregiver Training Utilizing Hands On Techniques in an Effort to Ease Caregiver Burden in the Family of a Child Diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy: Implementation of Clinical Decision Making
- Evan Liu, presentation 2020 Occupational Therapy Association of Oregon Annual Conference: An Evidence-Supported Review of Impairment-based Rehabilitation for the Recovering Upper Extremity
- Carly Babinec and Kelli Baggett, platform presentation CSM 2018: Audiovisual Resources for the Instruction of Thoracic and Lumbar Spinal Thrust Joint Manipulation (TJM) Techniques: a Review of Evidence and Current Resources
- Evan Liu, poster presentation CSM 2018: Lumbar Repositioning Error Increases with a Repeated Spinal Flexion Task in Asymptomatic Individuals
- Evan Liu, platform presentation CSM 2018: Trunk Repositioning Error During a Repeated Flexion Task in Asymptomatic Young Adults
- Carly Babinec, platform presentation AAOMPT 2017 Annual Conference: Audiovisual Resources for the Instruction of Lumbar Spinal Thrust Joint Manipulation (TJM) Techniques: a Review of Evidence and Current Resources
- Kelli Baggett, platform presentation AAOMPT 2017 Annual Conference: Audiovisual Resources for the Instruction of Thoracic Spinal Thrust Joint Manipulation (TJM) Techniques: a Review of Evidence and Current Resources
- Evan Liu, research publication 2017: A Comparison of Static, Dynamic, and Dynamic with Compression Stretching of the Ankle on Ankle Dorsiflexion: Can Compression Assist with Ankle Movement Preparation
2015-16 cohort
- Sean McInerney, poster presentation CSM 2020: Existing Outcome Measures May be Useful in Understanding Lifting Capabilities in Young Adults with Disabilities
- Brian Baranyi, research publication 2019: Ordering of Diagnostic Imaging by Physical Therapists: A 5-Year Retrospective Practice Analysis
- Sean McInerney, poster presentation 2018 Illinois Physical Therapy Association Conference: Video Gait Analysis Used in the ‘Return to Sport’ Decision for an Injured Runner
- Brian Baranyi, poster presentation CSM 2017: The Relationship Between Thoracic and Lumbar Spine Repositioning Error in Asymptomatic Young Adults
- Ryan Cummings, poster presentation CSM 2017: Confidence of Physical Therapists’ Diagnostic Clinical Decision Making – Using Special Tests During a Shoulder Evaluation: a qualitative study
- Sean McInerney, poster presentation CSM 2017: Patient and Therapist Perceptions of Physical Contact Differ Significantly and May Influence Therapeutic Alliance
- Sean McInerney, Musculoskeletal Imaging publication (JOSPT) 2017: Cervical Myelopathy Presenting as Bilateral Upper Extremity Weakness
- Brian Baranyi, panel presentation 2017 Colorado Physical Therapy Association Spring Conference: Direct Ordering of Imaging by Civilian Physical Therapists at Medstar Georgetown University Hospital
2014-15 cohort
- Rich Severin, poster presentation CSM 2020: Predictors of Clinical Decision Making Following Cardiovascular Screening in Outpatient Physical Therapists
- Rich Severin, educational session CSM 2020: Methods in Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Research
- Adam Wielechowski, research publication 2020: Referral patterns for surgical consult in the management of patients with foot drop due to acute lumbar disc herniation: a survey study of physical therapists in the United States
- Adam Wielechowski, Letter to the Editor 2020: Letter to the editor: the evolution of manual therapy education: what are we waiting for?
- Erik Martinez, presentation at American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society Annual Meeting 2019: Achilles Tendinopathy: Return to Sport
- Rich Severin and Adam Wielechowski, research publication 2019: Outpatient Physical Therapist Attitudes Toward and Behaviors in Cardiovascular Disease Screening: A National Survey
- Adam Wielechowski, poster presentation AAOMPT 2017 Annual Conference: Resolution of Chronic Peripartum Lower Extremity Pain with Lumbar Spine Manual Therapy: A Case Report
- Erik Martinez, platform presentation AAOMPT 2017 Annual Conference: Reversal of upper motor neuron signs with non-surgical management of a patient with cervical spondylotic myelopathy: a case report
- Awarded: Best Platform Presentation from Cervicothoracic Group of AAOMPT
- Rich Severin, research publication 2017: Respiratory Muscles and Chemoreflex Sensitivity in Heart Failure: A Breath of Fresh Air
- Adam Wielechowski, poster presentation CSM 2016: Current Decision Making of Physical Therapists in the Management of Patients with Foot Drop Secondary to Nerve Root Compression Compromise Due to Acute Lumbar Disc Herniation: A Survey Study
- Adam Wielechowski, platform presentation AAOMPT 2016 Annual Conference: Current Decision Making of Physical Therapists in the Management of Patients with Foot Drop Secondary to Nerve Root Compression Compromise Due to Acute Lumbar Disc Herniation: A Survey Study
- Rich Severin, poster presentation CSM 2016: The Autonomic Response to Thoracic Spinal Manipulation in Healthy Subjects
