News To Know
Warden Awarded Subcontract from National Space Biomedical Research Institute
Dr. Stuart Warden has been awarded a $330,000 subcontract from the National Space Biomedical Research Institute to collaborate with investigators from the Cleveland Clinic (OH) on their project entitled “Extent, causes, and countermeasures of impaired fracture healing in hypogravity”. Dr. Warden’s role will be to perform studies into the potential of low-intensity pulsed ultrasound therapy as a treatment for broken bones in astronauts.
Fuchs Awarded Grant from National Osteoporosis Foundation
Dr. Robyn Fuchs has been awarded $57,000 from the National Osteoporosis Foundation for her grant entitled “The Role of Periostin in Regulating Bone Size in Response to Anabolic Therapy” where she is the principal investigator. She will evaluate the therapeutic potential of recombinant periostin for the treatment of osteoporosis using a periostin knock out mouse model.
PT Professors & Students Participate in 2008 ACSM Conference
Our department is providing a strong professional showing at the 2008 American College of Sports Medicine Conference during the week of May 28th-31st.
Professor Terry Loghmani has a poster presentation Thursday May 29th, 1:00pm-6:00pm, in session #D22. She will be standing from 2:00pm-3:30pm. The title is Biomechanical and Histological Effects of Instrument-Assisted Cross Fiber Massage on Acute and Long-term Ligament Healing.
Dr. Tracy Dierks is hosting a poster presentation on Thursday May 29th, 1:00pm-6:00pm, in session #D31. He will be standing from 3:30pm-5:00pm. The title is Lower Extremity Alignment and Knee Valgus during Prolonged Running in Runners with Patellofemoral Pain. Dr. Dierks will also be serving as the Chair for a Free Communications/Slide session about Biomechanics on Wednesday May 28th, 3:15pm-5:15pm, at session #B46.
Dr. Stuart Warden has a podium presentation on Friday May 30th, 9:15am-9:30am. It is presentation #870, titled Parathyroid Hormone and Low-Intensity Pulsed Ultrasound Have Additive Beneficial Effects During Fracture Healing. He is lead author and Class of 2009 DPT Students Julie Bond, Sean Hassett, and Johanna Rydberg are coauthors.
Dr. Ashraf Gorgey has a poster presentation titled The Role Of Spasticity In Body Composition And Energy Expenditure After Spinal Cord Injury. It will be held on Thursday May 29th, 1:00pm-6:00pm, in, session #D26.
IU DPT Students Present in Nashville
Several of our DPT students made the Department proud as they not only delivered platform presentations but also hosted poster displays throughout the APTA’s 2008 Combined Sections Meeting (CSM). The topics of their research varied from debates on the treatment of pyoderma gangrenosum to the impact of service learning on student experiences in local and international venues.
The students worked closely under the supervision of Drs. Amy Bayliss, Peter Altenburger, Stuart Warden, and Professor Terry Loghmani, and spent nearly a year on their preparation. Monica Bruder, Bobby Lassiter & Johanna Sneed of the Class of 2008 reported on the treatment of pyoderma gangrenosum; Monica Beaman, Heidi Streeter, Erin Hilles, and Jenny Lyons of the Class of 2008 (with Drs. Lorrie Vreeman & Amy Bayliss) presented on service learning impact on the student experience; and Lauren Peoples, Katrina Malhotra, Jessica Lassiter and Lynn Taylor of the Class of 2008 (with Dr. Amy Bayliss) offered a poster on international service learning.
The student experience was enthusiastic, with many other DPT students hoping to maintain the research and networking momentum at next year’s CSM in Las Vegas.
IU DPT Students Continue Ecuador Mission
Class of 2009 DPT Students including Julie Bond, Erin Bower, Ellie McCammon, and Katie Ranger will be continuing the annual mission trip this June. They hope to become more involved with the international health care system and to provide their physical therapy services to underprivileged children with disabilities. The efforts to raise money have included pizza lunches and raffle sales. If you would like to support their mission or would like more information, please contact the PT Office at bsmither@iupui.edu.
PT Professors Participate in 2008 Moore Symposium
Professor Terry Loghmani and Dr. Amy Bayliss presented a session at the 2008 Edward C. Moore Symposium on Teaching Excellence in February 2008. Their presentation focused on the recently developed Integrated Case Series and family tree created by department faculty and students as a teaching resource for use across the DPT curriculum.
The case series was structured to improve the DPT student learning experience by viewing potential treatments and lifestyle patterns across the lifespan in a full family environment. As with most department teaching resources, it has been specifically designed to fit into any course in the DPT curriculum with the option to be applied as any instructor desires.
Their session was attended by a diverse audience, representing numerous schools and centers on campus including individuals from the Center for Teaching and Learning, the School of Nursing and the School of Medicine. The questions posed to the professors only reinforced the need to continue investigating the impact of the integrated case family.
Dr. Lisa Riolo Named First Ekstam Professor
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The School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences/Department of Physical Therapy is pleased to announce that Dr. Lisa Riolo has been designated as the first Frances C Ekstam Professor. This named professorship recognizes Ms Ekstam's contributions to the Department of Physical Therapy, and was made possible by Dr Patti Evans, a former student of Ms Ekstam.
National Licensure Examination Results
The ultimate pass rate for Indiana University Department of Physical Therapy is 100%. Every student to graduate from the DPT program at Indiana University has passed the national licensure examination. 95% of our graduates have passed the exam the first time they took it. The national average for first-time pass rates among CAPTE accredited schools is 84% and the ultimate pass rate is 85%.