Research Projects & Grants

Internal

  • Effects of a yoga program on hamstring flexibility in recreational basketball players, Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Physical Therapy, (01/2009 - 01/2010) Status: Completed
  • Outcome of reverse shoulder replacement on active range of motion at the glenohumeral joint, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Physical Therapy, (03/2007 - 03/2008) Status: Completed
  • A survey of Southern California Inland Empire veterinarians on their awareness of the role of canine physical therapists, Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Physical Therapy, (02/2007 - 02/2008) Status: Completed
  • An assessment of healthy individuals’ perception of the most effective treatment to decrease knee pain., Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Physical Therapy, (01/2006 - 01/2007) Status: Completed
  • Effects of a balance training program on the fear of falling in the elderly, Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Physical Therapy, (11/2005 - 11/2006) Status: Completed
  • Inhibition of the tensor fascia latae during a external rotated straight leg raise, Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Physical Therapy, (11/2004 - 11/2005) Status: Completed
  • The establishment of norms for plantar-flexor strength in children, ages six and seven, Role: Investigator, LLU School of Allied Health Professionals, (03/2004 - 03/2005) Status: Completed
  • A correlation between abdominal muscle strength and low back pain, Role: Investigator, LLU International Heart Institute, (06/2001 - 06/2002) Status: Completed
  • Normative values for weight-bearing due to body fat composition in women immersed in water at three anatomical landmarks, Role: PI, LLU International Heart Institute, (05/2001 - 05/2002) Status: Completed
  • Parental views and expectations of challenger Little Leaque, Role: Investigator, LLU International Heart Institute, (05/2001 - 05/2002) Status: Completed
  • Reliability and validity of unilateral forward shoulder posture measurements using the suprasternal notch-mid acromion-T1 spinous process distance ratio" technique, Role: PI, LLU School of Allied Health Professionals, (03/2000 - 03/2001) Status: Completed
  • A treatment outcome comparison of physical therapists with and without orthopedic clinical specialist certification in the outpatient orthopedic setting., Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Physical Therapy, Status: Completed

Other Research

  • A Study of Black Seventh-day Adventists\' Adherence to Recommended Physical Activity Levels Based on Socioeconomic Status (07/2007 - 12/2007)