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PHYSICAL THERAPY NEWS

UNIVERSITY OF MARY

DECEMBER 2017

PROGRAM DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE Mary Dockter, PT, PhD

I could not believe when I looked at the calendar and

noted that a year had

passed and it was

already time to prepare

our next newsletter –

time flies when you

work in a fast-paced

and ever-changing

environment! I hope

that everyone is able to

slow down a bit over

the holidays to spend

quality time with

family and friends and

reflect on your blessings. Gratitude. That has been my mantra for the year (I

am even considering a tattoo!) as there is so much to

be grateful for. As University of Mary President

Msgr. Shea said in one of his sermons, “live a life of

gratitude or resentment, there is no in-between”. As

hard as it can be some days, this focus can lead to a

much more fulfilling and joyful life. This has been

another incredible year for the University of Mary

and PT Program faculty/staff and students and I am

excited to share a short summary of the many things

that fill me with gratitude.

What a whirlwind of growth and excitement it has

been the past 3 years at the University of Mary! If

you have not returned to campus, do yourself a favor

and take the time to visit. In the past 3 years, a new

freshmen women’s residence hall and fieldhouse

with regulation track were built. This fall the

University dedicated an incredible new facility, the

Lumen Vitae Center, which quickly became a lively

hub full of students, faculty, and staff activity.

Included within is a 24/7 restaurant, coffee shop,

bookstore, ample study and socialization space, and

student services. Immediately adjacent is a gorgeous

grotto – a place for quiet, solitude, and prayer.

Please see Dr. Roller’s exciting news about new

space for the School of Health Sciences, including

the PT program!

Speaking of the grotto, the faculty in the School of

Health Sciences had a once-in-a-lifetime

opportunity this past August. Approximately 50 of

us, including 6 PT faculty, embarked on a 12 day

pilgrimage to Europe entitled “The Dignity of the

Human Person”. We started in Paris for a whirlwind

tour of the city as well as a full-day art history

lesson by the incredible Pascaline de Mesmay, a

renowned art expert. From there we traveled to

Germany where our home base was the St.

Walburga Abbey in Eichstaett, the monastery in

which our own Benedictine Sisters came from. How

special it was for Sr. Nicole, the Prioress at the

Annunciation Monastery and fellow pilgrim, to stay

at the birthplace of her heritage. For the next 3 days,

we had an intense study of WW II (Walking tour of

Munich, visit to Dachau Concentration Camp, and a

tour of Nuremburg for a seminar entitled, Medicine

without Conscience). It is one thing to read about

the unconscionable acts done to people who were

“different”, but it is a whole other level to see it in

person. These were difficult days; however, I think

it gave all of us, as healthcare educators, an

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appreciation and understanding of why ethics must

be taught in tandem with medicine. The last leg of

our pilgrimage was spent in Lourdes, France. This

small, quaint city, located in the foothills of the

Pyrenees Mountains rose to fame after Bernadette

Soubirous, a 14-year-old peasant girl, reported 18

apparitions. These visions were later confirmed to

be the Virgin Mary. Thereafter, Lourdes became

one of the world's most important sites of

pilgrimage and religious tourism, hosting six million

visitors every year from all over the world. Lourdes

is the second most important center of tourism in

France (second to Paris), and the third most

important site of international Catholic pilgrimage

after Rome and the Holy Land. Lourdes represents

the complete opposite of the atrocities committed to

people in WWII. Here, people who are hurting

physically, mentally, emotionally, or spiritually are

held in high esteem and are served with dignity and

respect. We were beyond blessed to spend time with

the Director of the International Medical Bureau, an

independent group who studies supposed “miracles”

and determines if a true cure took place. Our group

took part in a nightly procession of 20,000 people

saying the rosary in every language, the healing

baths, Stations of the Cross, and mass in the grotto.

Our new grotto at the University of Mary contains a

rock from the Lourdes Grotto, the exact location of

one of Bernadette’s apparitions.

So while the faculty were exhausted from a

whirlwind adventure and had only days to prepare

for the fall start date, I believe everyone came back

with a renewed sense of purpose and mission for our

vocation. Our faculty team is another reason I am

beyond grateful. Their continued drive and

dedication inspires me. Two of our faculty, Dr.

Heather Lundeen and Dr. Melissa Taylor, were

promoted to Associate Professor this year. Professor

Jason Hogan is on the home stretch for completion

of his DSc degree and Dr. Jody Eckert embarked on

her EdD this summer.

While the campus and program continue to

encounter change, one thing that remains the same is

our gratitude and pride for our clinical instructors,

including many of whom are alumni of our program.

This fall marked a special event for the PT Program

– we held our first all PT school reunion in October

in special recognition of the 20th anniversary of our

1st graduating class. What an incredible weekend of

fun, food, and fellowship including a wine/cheese

social, tailgating and football game, and special

dinner in the beautiful new Lumen Vitae Center. We

heard many positive comments about a desire to

hold more events in the future, so please update your

alumni information on the University of Mary’s

alumni page and join the University of Mary PT

Students and Alumni Facebook Group for future

announcements.

While there is significant turmoil in the world, and

an uncertainty surrounding the healthcare

environment, there is much to be grateful for. I wish

you all a very blessed holiday season and a joyful

2018. If you get the opportunity, please stop by our

PT department as well as tour the beautiful new

campus facilities. God Bless!

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DEAN’S UPDATE: SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES

Jodi Roller, PT, DPT, EdD

The landscape of

the University of

Mary has changed

drastically in the

past 2 years as

200,000 square feet

of new space has

been built and is

now occupied,

thanks to alumni

and benefactors.

Roer’s Hall, a

freshmen women’s

residence, was dedicated 14 months ago, and

since that time, we have dedicated our new Field

House and most recently, the Lumen Vitae

University Center. As I walk across the campus, I

now see students gathering, visiting, eating, and

enjoying as they occupy the Crow’s Nest

Restaurant, the Student Involvement Center, and

the several niches that were built for student

comfort as they study, sip their Caribou coffee,

and socialize. A tunnel from LVUC leads to a

beautiful grotto honoring the namesake for our

University and providing students with a quiet

place to pray and reflect in the great outdoors.

As a result of the additional space, the School of

Health Sciences (SHS) will finally find a home

where we can all be in one area, learning and

growing with each other in an interprofessional

spirit with interprofessional activities. SHS will

occupy the space from the north end of Casey Hall

(nursing) through the Harold Miller Center’s bottom

floor going west and to include the old Marauder

Cove, bookstore, clinic, exercise room, racket ball

court and into the new Lumen Vitae Center’s

bottom floor. Here, close to 500 students will grow

into professionals with an interprofessional spirit as

well as an autonomous sense of their own

profession. Close to 60 faculty will have offices in

close proximity to their students. Money needs to

be raised, details need to be inserted into the plans,

and many conversations need to take place to make

the vital decisions that need to be made; however,

the overall decision to create a location for SHS in

one place is on its way. The exciting times at

University of Mary continue!

The best of all gifts around any Christmas tree:

the presence of a happy family all wrapped up

in each other.

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CLINICAL EDUCATION UPDATES:

Jody Eckert, PT, DPT, OCS

The University of Mary PT

clinical education program has

undergone significant change

in the past year. The PT faculty

are extremely grateful for our

area clinical education faculty

who have supported our

program by welcoming

students into their clinics as

part of our Integrated Clinical Education

curriculum (ICE). Each semester our students

are fortunate to learn in a variety of settings

during part-time rotations interspersed with their

classroom learning. Students have provided

feedback that they greatly appreciate the ICE

experiences. They are able to apply the

knowledge they receive in the classroom to real-

life clinical situations. The U Mary pro bono

clinic is one of the ICE experiences and serves

the community in the fall and spring semesters.

We welcome your patient referrals for those

clients who may be uninsured or underinsured

for physical therapy care. In the past two years,

the U Mary DPT program has had five students

complete full time clinical experiences at our

clinical site in Peru. Two more students are set

to have a ten week experience beginning

February of 2018. Third year students in our

program now complete two 10 week full time

clinical experiences in the fall and spring

semesters of our program. The first cohort to

have a 10 week clinical began their experiences

fall of 2017. You can expect all third year

clinical requests from our program to be for 10

weeks with the second year experience

continuing to be 8 weeks, and the first year

experience now decreasing to 6 weeks in length.

Clinical assessment through the APTA Physical

Therapy Clinical Performance Instrument (PT

CPI) will continue to be the primary mode used

by clinical instructors (CIs) to provide feedback on

our students during full time rotations. Throughout

the past years many of our CIs have commented that

completion of the PT CPI at mid-term and during

the final week is a timely process that may limit the

number of students they can confirm from our

program for clinical experiences each year. In

response to that feedback, I have begun research to

establish concurrent validity of another tool called

the Assessment of Physiotherapy Practice (APP)

that is two total pages and takes approximately 20

minutes to complete. In order to begin to utilize the

APP for assessment we need to better understand

how it compares to the PT CPI, which is currently

the gold standard in the US. I will be requesting CI

participation in this research in the spring of 2019

with a purpose of validating the APP in comparison

to the PT CPI. If you commit to a student rotation in

spring 2019, I would appreciate your participation in

this research. CI participation would involve

completion of the APP in addition to the PT CPI for

mid- term and final as well as reading through a

training module for the APP. If you don’t commit to

a U Mary student in spring 2019 but are interested in

participating in this research please contact me. I

am hopeful that the results of this study will be

validation of the APP which would allow our

program and others to institute a tool that will take

less time for our CIs to complete while still offering

the valuable feedback we need for student

assessment during clinical rotations.

We could not deliver quality clinical education

without the hard work, commitment and leadership

of the CIs who serve our students each year. If you

are not currently part of our clinical partnerships and

are interested, please reach out to me via email or

phone. I would love to discuss our clinical

education program, objectives and the benefits the U

Mary program offers to CIs and clinical sites.

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Outstanding Clinical

Educators of the Year

Greetings Alumni,

students, clinical

faculty and readers

interested in the U

Mary DPT program!

Each year Lauren

and I sit down and

discuss our exceptional clinical instructors

(CI)s. We have a great group of clinical educators

that we use each year to provide quality learning

opportunities for our students in varied clinical

settings. These CIs have been fantastic in their

service to our program. This year when reviewing

the positive feedback that past students have had on

the teaching and learning opportunities they

experienced, we felt that it was important to

demonstrate our appreciation to two fantastic

clinicians. The Clinical Instructor of the Year

awards for the 2017 academic year are

presented to Ben

Saunders, PT, DPT,

MTC, ACSM EP-C

and Rebecca S.

Dunbar, PT, MPT,

MTC. Ben and

Rebecca, both

UMary alumni, are clinicians at Northgate, PT in

Monument, CO. We recognize how well Ben and

Rebecca work together as a team to educate our U

Mary DPT students. Each year they commit to

multiple clinical placements. The U Mary DPT

program faculty recognize the outstanding work and

commitment Ben and Rebecca have as they

contribute to the education of our students. We are

grateful for their service and also very proud of their

leadership.

Q and A with our Clinical Instructors of the year

Ben Saunders, PT, DPT, MTC, ACSM EP-C What is your educational background? Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from University of Mary (2011); Doctorate of Physical Therapy from

University of Mary (2014); Manual Therapy Certified (MTC) through the University of Saint Augustine;

American College of Sports Medicine Certified Exercise Physiologist (ACSM EP-C); Certified in Blood Flow

Restriction Training through Owens Recovery Science

List five adjectives that describe yourself. Hard-working, Dedicated, Efficient, Practical, Dependable

What interests do you pursue outside of the classroom? I enjoy the outdoor activities Colorado has to offer. My dog, Gracie, and I love to get out on the mountain lakes

and kayak or hit the trails for a hike.

What is your philosophy for clinical education? I believe clinical education should be an ongoing process and should not stop once a student graduates

from their program. I personally still view each day I spend in the clinic as an opportunity to learn and I try to

pass on this concept to our students.

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Describe your teaching style. I try to incorporate classroom learning experiences and how anatomy, physiology, and theories relate to patient

care. Bridging this gap can help solidify some of the foundational sciences and concepts learned in school. I

also try to challenge the students to critically evaluate and think about some of the treatment paradigms and

techniques we so commonly see or use in our profession. If we stay complacent and continue with the status

quo of our clinical reasoning, we will never grow personally or globally within our field.

What do you enjoy most about your work as a PT and what is most rewarding to you as a clinical instructor? I love that I have been given the opportunity to work in a profession that shares my passions for exercise and

overall physical fitness/health with others. The most rewarding aspect of my job is seeing the outcomes in

patients, but more importantly, giving them the self-empowerment and education to understand how to progress

themselves. Likewise, seeing the change in students from nervousness to eagerness for the next challenge as

they make their way towards graduation and beyond makes my job not a job.

What is the greatest success you have had in teaching DPT students? It is difficult to narrow it down to one moment, but I think to hear from past students about their independence

and achievements is evident of success in clinical teaching.

What is the most difficult aspect of teaching DPT students today? I think the most difficult aspect is the transition from classroom to clinic. For me personally, it was learning

that it is rare to have a "textbook" scenario and have an exact answer. Physical therapy students excel

academically and have a strong knowledge base, but this transition from one question one answer can be

challenging, and seeing this change and development of a clinical mindset is always exciting to see.

Describe your best professional development experience. Thus far, the best experience has been the Manual Therapy Certification. It was a difficult week-long

testing process, but was well worth the learning and growth that occurred throughout the program.

What are your five year goals? Continue to pursue certifications and continuing education courses while exploring other areas for

professional development such as management, business ownership, or academic positions.

Rebecca S. Dunbar, PT, MPT, MTC What is your educational background? Degrees: Masters in Physical Therapy from University of Mary 2003, Bachelors of Science University of Mary

2001', and Bachelors of Science from Boston University 1995'.

Certifications: Manual Therapy Certification (MTC) from the University of St. Augustine 2017'; Certification in

HVLA of Spine from Manual Therapy Seminars of CO 2005'.

Continuing Education: Shacklock's Neural Mobilization; Kinetacore Dry Needling, MET of Cervical, Thoracic,

Lumbar, and Pelvis/Sacrum, Comerford's Core Stability, SFMA, and Prescriptive Exercises.

List five adjectives that describe yourself. Disciplined, strategic, independent, intuitive, and open-minded.

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What interests do you pursue outside of the classroom? Running, biking, and kayaking.

What is your philosophy for clinical education? Improve the physical therapy profession by providing hands-on clinical mentorship to future physical therapists.

Describe your teaching style. Teaching by: example, guiding students through questions, and encouraging independent thinking.

What do you enjoy most about your work as a PT and what is most rewarding to you as a clinical instructor? Helping the patient that has not had success previously, and watching a student develop independence.

What is the greatest success you have had in teaching DPT students? Taking students who question their own abilities, and help them become a skilled manual therapist.

What is the most difficult aspect of teaching DPT students today? The business side of physical therapy.

Describe your best professional development experience. Manual Therapy Certification (MTC). It was not an easy experience, but I'm better for it.

What are your five year goals? Continued growth of my private practice, Northgate Physical Therapy, P.C., OCS, and adjunct faculty teaching.

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT QUESTIONS

Brooke Erstad, PT, DPT, WCS

Recipient of 2017 University of Mary Bell Banner Award

Brief Bio

I graduated from the University of Mary in 2003 with a bachelor’s in Exercise Science and a DPT in 2006. I

then received my ABPTS Women’s Health Certified Specialist (WCS) in 2012. Immediately after graduation,

I worked at OSPTI (2006-2008) in Breckenridge, MN before opening Apex Physical Therapy & Wellness

Center (West Fargo, ND) in Oct. 2008 with fellow 2006 UMary DPT classmate Kameron Ihry Hodem. I am

married to my high school sweetheart, Bryan Erstad, and have a son, Blake, and 2 daughters, Brogan &

Bradie Grace. We recently learned of a 4th baby due in May! Life will be very, very busy!

Hobbies outside of work? I enjoy running and trying new workouts when I can get some time to myself, but that’s hard to come by these

days! So, we are very active as a family with bike rides, backyard baseball and football games, and

jog/strolling to parks to play. I also enjoy reading, shopping and decorating, cooking, watching my husband’s

baseball games, and being with my friends and family.

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Current Employer: Apex Physical Therapy & Wellness Center-West Fargo, Jamestown, Lamoure

What is your current position/title? PT, DPT, WCS and co-owner

What are your primary responsibilities? I primarily see patients for pelvic rehabilitation and patients with chronic pain issues. I treat a large variety of

diagnoses in the realm of pelvic rehabilitation among men, women, and children. In addition, I have

ownership/management responsibilities for the marketing, and human resources for all of Apex.

What have been some obstacles you have had to overcome in pursuit of your personal and professional goals? Being a working mom is a challenge every day, but especially so when I was studying for the WCS with a

toddler and another baby on the way. I took the board exam with morning sickness that left me leaving the

room several times! In addition, being a female in a leadership role can occasionally have advantages and

disadvantages with gaining respect from staff members. It has gotten a lot better as I’ve grown my confidence

as a leader, but there are occasionally still times that my male business partner seems to get more respect than

I do.

Greatest professional accomplishment(s)? The success of Apex still blows my mind. I’m very proud of the idea that Kameron and I had to return the

personal experience to healthcare and to actually relate to patients to help them heal. It’s an approach that is

not for everyone, but our patients really appreciate the relationships and trust they build with their therapist.

Best part of your job? I still love helping people feel better. It’s the feeling that hooked me on physical therapy and the rush I get

when I can figure out their pain. I love how broad the scope of practice is so that I can expand my practice

into many different areas. Physical therapy seems to satisfy my need for creativity, competitiveness, and my

joy of helping others.

Why did you choose the UMary PT Program for your studies? Initially, I chose University of Mary to continue my track and field career in my undergraduate years, in hopes

of going to the PT school there. UMary having both programs was really attractive to me. I quickly realized

through the close work of my advisors, Jill Nustad (Ex Science Degree) and Mary Dockter (DPT), that I was

making the best decision for me. My advisors really seemed to care about me and how they could help me

reach my goals. That sort of personal relationship building is very unique and special about the University of

Mary.

Favorite UMary PT memory? I really enjoyed many times in our class that it’s hard to pick one! I feel like so many of our breaks from class

held great conversations and fun times to help us all through the at-times grueling schedule. Our end of the

year class party was very memorable though with everyone (including Mary Dockter) singing karaoke and

dancing the night away.

Do you have any concerns about your current field? What are they? I’m always interested in how legislation regulates our field. I practice in a bit of an alternative realm of PT, so

making sure to keep our practice acts broad in terms of manual therapies, as well as avoiding other professions

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impeding on our practice act. I am very proud that the profession is continuing to push toward looking to

PTs as a primary care practitioner with musculoskeletal conditions. It’s a new idea to most people and we

need to continue to use the privileges given to us by actually using our primary care skills so that we become

the first practitioners thought of by the general public with an orthopedic injury.

Do you have any advice for students interested in the PT field? Currently in DPT Program? Keep an open mind! Physical therapists can practice in so many different areas. I certainly didn’t start out PT

school thinking I was going to be a WCS one day!

Where do you see yourself in 10 years? I sure hope I am still managing a thriving Apex and treating Pelvic Rehabilitation patients. I’d love to keep

learning new skills to help me become better and better. I’d love to keep growing my women’s health team

and begin to possibly assist at women’s health courses or visceral manipulation courses.

What have been some sources of inspiration both in your career and in your life? I’ve been inspired by my parents to love my job. They both have worked a job, but haven’t’ felt fulfillment. I

want more for myself and they helped me realize that. I’ve also been inspired by working mothers. There are

so many directions that you are pulled, but I am so thankful to have been raised by one. I’m inspired by many

of the instructors I’ve had. Their knowledge and dedication to the field gets me so excited to get back to my

practice and try what they’ve taught me. I actually crave continuing education to get that feeling!

PT CLASS UPDATES

Class of 2018 Update

The 3rd year class has been busy this year involved in several activities in the limited amount of time we have

been in Bismarck this year. In August we planned and completed our 3rd year service activities including a 2-

week service-learning trip to Guatemala, Go Baby Go, adaptive golf, and Ministry on the Margins. Kaari

Burbach, Class of 2018,hosted Bismarck’s first PT Pub Night in October, which was a huge success that we

hope continues. Everyone has been busy gathering data for their final dissertations and research projects. With

the new curriculum, we are in the midst of our 3rd clinical experiences and will return to campus in January

for 5 weeks of classes before heading out on our final 10 week clinical experiences prior to graduation in

April 2018.

Jenna Giesick, BS, ATC, SPT

Class of 2018 President

Class of 2019 Update

The past year has been a whirlwind with

many things going on! We finished our first

year of classes followed by our first clinical

experience in July-August. In May, we

coordinated and participated in the second

University of Mary White Coat Ceremony.

It was great to see all 48 students receive

their white coat with such pride for our

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profession and our University. Over this fall semester, we have had many students participate in activities

such as University of Mary Day of Service, National Student Conclave in Portland, Oregon, and the first PT

Pub night held in Bismarck. Throughout the transition from first to second year, we have enjoyed being able

to apply our knowledge to our patients in the clinic and the hands-on labs in our curriculum.

We look forward to our last full semester in the classroom (spring 2018) before we embark on many hours

spent learning in our upcoming clinical experiences in May-June 2018. In giving back to others, we have

Home Run Heroes in the spring and the annual Guatemala service trip in August 2018 which we are eagerly

preparing for. We continue to grow in our leadership and education as we strive to serve those in need.

Kayla Jacobs, SPT

2019 Class President

Class of 2020 Update

The first semester for the class of 2020 has been extremely exciting and eventful. Within the first month of

school, we elected our class officers: JaNae Pahlen and AJ Flemming as our SPTA representatives, Sean

Cometto as our NDPTA representative, and myself as the class president. We have been blessed with a group

of 47 dedicated individuals who each offer a different aspect on life and provide an opportunity to learn

varying life lessons that some may otherwise never experience. A majority of our time outside of the

classroom has been getting to know each other and becoming a closer knit “family” away from most of our

homes. We have also taken advantage of the many volunteer opportunities the Bismarck/Mandan area has to

offer including assistance with Dreams in Motion’s parasport sled hockey event (where we helped individuals

with mobility or vision challenges hit the ice and participate in a few hours of hockey), the Bismarck

marathon, and the University of Mary Day of Service. Lastly, we have been fortunate to partake in our PT

program’s Integrated Clinical Experience (ICE) program, which has allowed us to gain hands-on experience

in physical therapy clinics throughout Bismarck. This aspect of the UMary PT curriculum in particular has

become a favorite among our class because of its unique opportunity to apply what we have learned in the

classroom immediately to “real-life” scenarios. Now, as the semester comes to a close, we look forward to

acing our finals and enjoying a Christmas break with our families at home. Happy Holidays and may God

bless you and your family!

Matthew Gallegos, SPT

2020 Class President

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2017 GUATEMALA SERVICE-LEARNING

EXPERIENCE

Matthew Schumacher, PT, DPT (Class of 2016 – Faculty

Guide)

The University of Mary Physical Therapy Program

has provided the opportunity for students to travel

to Guatemala serving its people in many different

ways for multiple years. This year was no

exception. Mollie Merriam (UMary PT Alumni

Class of 2016), my wife Tasha Schumacher

(UMary OT Alumni Class of 2015), and I (UMary

PT Alumni Class of 2016) had the amazing

opportunity to embark on this journey with twenty-

one 3rd year PT students partnering with BigStone

Therapies and The God’s Child Project. We left on

our venture on August 14th, 2017 and returned back to the states on

August 26th for an approximately two week experience.

During our first week, we were able to treat new and already

established patients in the surrounding communities of San Lucas.

The students enjoyed this so much that we decided to treat for an

additional day making it a total of four days of treatment partnering

with BigStone Therapies. Five or six students were split up every

day into four groups with a PT/OT leading each group. Each group

would see about 5-6 patients per day traveling with a local health

representative and translator. Over the four days of treatment, we

learned a lot about the culture of Guatemala and how fortunate we truly are to live in a world where we

have the resources we do. It was definitely challenging to have to be creative and “think outside the box”

when it came to treatment due to lack of resources/supplies and knowing that this may be the only time

they have the opportunity to be seen by a physical/occupational therapist in the next 6-12 months. Most of

the time, we had to take on the role of being an OT, PT, SLP, and other healthcare disciplines all wrapped

into one.

For the remainder of the trip into the second week, we traveled to Antigua where we partnered with The

God’s Child Project. For three days, we had the opportunity to build a 12’x16′ “home” with nothing but

our hands, shovels, hand tools, and supplies. We also had the opportunity to help out with Hope Haven, an

organization that builds wheelchairs for pediatric patient population with donations and supplies from the

United States. Some students assisted families and their children to be fitted in wheelchairs while others

helped in the warehouse with various tasks including packaging wheelchairs, assembling wheelchair parts,

etc. In addition to these amazing ventures, we had the opportunity to explore the communities seeing

firsthand the Guatemalan culture, zip-line in the mountains around Antigua, boat on Lake Atitlan, visit

Casa Jackson (center for malnourished children), and enjoy evenings with cards, fun, and fellowship with

one another sharing each other’s stories and experiences from that day.

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The two weeks in Guatemala were impactful allowing each and every one of us to expand our knowledge

of healthcare and our roles as servant leaders. The trip really put things into perspective when coming

back into the United States, even as a second time for Mollie and myself. As much as I think each of us

went into the trip wanting to make a world of difference, I think the people of Guatemala had an even

greater impact on us all. I know that I can speak for each and every one of us saying that the trip was an

once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to share our knowledge and skills for those in need. It was definitely a very

humbling experience. I wanted to take time to thank the San Lucas Missions, the God’s Child Project,

BigStone Therapies, the University of Mary, Mary Dockter, and the UMary PT Class of 2018 for making

this all possible. I will forever will cherish this memory with this class and the experiences we shared in

Guatemala together.

I had the opportunity to write every day in my blog during our time down in Guatemala. If you would like

to learn more about the trip, feel free to follow the link and relive the experiences day-to-day during our

time down there. The link is: drmattschumacherdpt.wordpress.com.

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GO BABY GO SERVICE-LEARNING PROJECT Kallee

Oxborrow, SPT (Class of 2018)

In 2006, Cole Galloway initiated an inclusion

movement for children with motor

impairments called Go Baby Go at the

University of Delaware’s Department of

Physical Therapy. This program includes

modifying an electric toy car in any way

necessary for a child with motor or

developmental delays to access their

environment and interact with their peers. Over

the years, the Go Baby Go program has

expanded to numerous universities allowing

each program to make a positive impact in

their communities. The purpose of this service

learning project was for six third year physical

therapy students at the University of Mary to

identify children in the Bismarck/Mandan area

that would benefit from these adapted cars,

collaborate with the UMary engineering

program to design the project, and then to build

and modify the cars.

After selecting two children and deciding to

build a car for the early intervention and

childhood program (BECEP) our focus was

directed to adapting the cars to meet the needs

of each recipient. Plans for modification began

with in person interviewing and phone/email

conversations. Next, a budget was developed

and fundraising began with a goal of $1,000 in

donations. Over a three month period we were

able to raise $2,000 from family, friends, and

businesses kindly donating to our cause.

In July, we began collecting materials and

building a prototype to base our future designs

on with large input from Rodrigo da Costa

Aparecido, a professor with the University of

Mary engineering program. The prototype

design was the platform for the three cars with

small modifications provided to personalize

each car. Specifically, having removable

adductor blocks or changeable seatbelt heights

for the BECEP car, since multiple children

would have access to this model. Other

personalized items included a component to

hold a backpack that contains the feeding

equipment for one child and choosing colors

and characters that the children enjoyed.

After three hard weeks of designing, building,

and fittings we had the great pleasure of giving

these cars to the children. Watching the

children learn to use the hand switch to

accelerate to move on their own will and keep

up with siblings was a beautiful experience that

we all have cherished these past few months.

Many of us are interested in bringing this

program to our future employers to continue to

make an impact in our communities.

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MINISTRY ON THE MARGINS SERVICE PROJECT

Dr. Donald Allen (Faculty Advisor)

Last summer, eleven students worked with

Ministry on the Margins, an organization

started by Sr. Kathleen Atkinson of

Annunciation Monastery, to support men and

women who fall through the cracks during

transitional times, especially during re-entry

into the community from prison. Ministry on

the Margins has support groups, a morning

coffee house, and a food pantry.

We met with Sr. Kathleen to discuss the needs

of Ministry on the Margins. Many of the

families who utilize the food pantry have

children, and often need to bring their children

with them. Our project was developed to

provide services to the children who come with

their parents to the food pantry. Our goals were

for the children to have an enjoyable

experience including physical activities, crafts,

opportunities for social interactions with the

physical therapy students and other children,

providing access to books, and enjoyable

snacks.

We were there for four consecutive Thursdays

from 4 to 7 in July and August, and each

Thursday had its own theme: Army Boot

Camp, Track Meet, Yard Games, and Block

Party. We had different games and activities

each week, along with a craft activity and ice

cream. Students also greeted families as they

arrived at Ministry on the Margins or helped in

the food pantry. We collaborated with MSA

United Way to register children with the Dolly

Parton Imagination Library to receive free

books. The Bismarck Veteran’s Public Library

also donated books for all of the children. For

the last session, Ministry on the Margins

supplied hot dogs and a student brought a

Bounce House for a real block party.

The program was a success and between 17

and 25 children came to each session. We

served more than 7 gallons of ice cream and

150 hot dogs during the block party. We

distributed 50 books donated from the Public

Library, and registered five children for the

Dolly Parton Imagination Library. The

students met some of the people in Bismarck

who are homeless or low-income, and were

able to develop a program to reach to many of

these individuals, particularly children. Our

plan is to continue working with Ministry

on the Margins to support people

ADAPTIVE GOLF PROJECT

Professor Jason Hogan, PT, MPT (Faculty Advisor)

This summer, a group of 8 PT students led the

initial adaptive golf project. The focus of the

project was to provide children with

developmental disabilities the opportunity to

receive guidance by physical therapists to

increase active participation in the sport. Golf

provides a unique opportunity to participate in

an individualized sport but yet be a source of

interaction for the golfers. The golfers

practiced a few sessions with the PT students

before getting together for a group outing at

Schafer Junior Golf Links. The PT students

worked directly on various parts of golfing and

also adapting equipment to meet the unique

abilities of the children. The most enjoyable

part of the group outing for myself was seeing

a family walk the course together or practice

some putting on a green together.

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PHYSICAL THERAPY RESEARCH

Michael Parker, PT, PhD, FACSM (Director of Research)

Research Colloquium will take place on the University of Mary Campus

This Year!

Save the Date: Friday, April 27, 2018 on the University of Mary Campus

The 21h Annual University of Mary School of

Health Sciences Scholarship Colloquium will

be held on Friday, April 27, 2018 on the

University of Mary campus. The Colloquium

will be offered on the campus of the University

of Mary in an environment that will offer many

opportunities for interprofessional

communication among all attendees. The

Colloquium is an interprofessional event

featuring student representatives from the

University of Mary School of Health Sciences

Programs in Athletic Training &

Biomechanics, Bioethics, Exercise Science &

Clinical Exercise Physiology, Occupational

Therapy, Graduate Nursing, Physical Therapy,

Respiratory Therapy, and Speech and

Language Pathology. The purpose of the

Colloquium is to celebrate the scholarship of

discovery as our students’ present current and

new knowledge in their respective field of

study.

Physical Therapy Student Research

Platform presentations of the research

completed by 10 – groups of physical therapy

students will be presented at the 2018

Colloquium. The following are the titles of the

projects to be presented:

The effects of mDGI-specific training versus a core stability program on gait functionality as measured

by the mDGI in persons diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.

Hailey Hudson, Gina Lange, Kelsey Mohl, Ty Parsons, Nicole Stehly, Mark Vander Hulst

Project Committee Chairperson: Dr. Jodi Roller

Factors influencing physical therapists to enter into women's health specialty practice.

Cinque Anderson, Sherry Benson, Dang Le, and Ying Zhang

Project Committee Chairperson: Dr. Mary Dockter

The analysis of the EMG and muscle torque performance in sprint and endurance athletes during a

dynamic isokinetic quadriceps fatigue test

John Reddon, Colby Gomez, Zach Neva, Alec Jacobs, Ray Lopez

Project Committee Chairperson: Dr. Michael Parker

Impact of stretching, graded exercise, and cardiovascular conditioning protocol on patients with

chronic low back pain.

Cole McKeown, Kallee Oxborrow, Sierra Roshau, Cody Schepp, & Sierra Steckler

Project Committee Chairperson: Dr. Jody Eckert

The effects of cervical-thoracic (C7-T1) manipulation on temporomandibular disorder outcome

measures and subjective pain perception.

Levi Peterson, McKenzie McMillan, Jeremiah Johnson, and Jenna Giesick

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Project Committee: Dr. Mary Dockter, Dr. Michael Parker & Steve Churchill, PT

Physical therapy student perceptions of human anatomy education delivery modalities: a comparison of

SynDavers and virtual anatomy to human cadavers.

Jenny Zetocha, Bethany Briggs, Chloe Streeper, Trenda Schwantz, Kaari Burbach

Project Committee Chairperson: Dr. Jodi Roller; Project Committee Member: Dr. Donald Allen

Rapid sideline concussion screening in middle school football athletes.

Tanner Chitwood, Cole Schram, Seth Hosking, Nick Eisenmenger

Project Committee Chairperson: Dr. Robert Schulte

Rules and regulations regarding pitch counts set forth by the National Federation of State High School

Associations.

Anthony Therson, Anthony LaScotte, Mathew Gibbs, Cody Hatfield, and Andrew Moran

Project Committee Chairperson: Dr. Robert Schulte

Parent education on tummy time to prevent plagiocephaly and torticollis.

Jen Dunn, Kelley Hohman, Ashley Olson, Kayla Willer

Chairperson: Dr. Lauren Emmel, Committee Member: Dr. Heather Lundeen

Interrater reliability of physical therapists using the Hruska Adduction Lift Test: A comparison of

novice and expert clinicians.

Julia Jackson, Jason Peng, Damonn Mischke, Collin Zimmerman

Chairperson: Prof. Jason Hogan

The research projects fulfill the scholarly project requirement for the Doctor of Physical Therapy degree.

The research projects were completed with faculty members serving as the student’s research committee

Chairperson.

The students are to be congratulated for their perseverance, sound critical thinking, and the scholarship

they demonstrated during the completion of these projects.

By Michael G. Parker, PhD, PT, FACSM

Professor, Research Director

PT PROGRAM FACULTY SCHOLARSHIP

2017-2018

Dr. Don Allen

Allen D, Carps B, Mayernik N, Micklich S, Rodriguez B, Williams K. Frequency of screening for post-

traumatic stress disorder. Poster presentation at APTA Combined Sections Meeting, February 2017, San

Antonio, TX.

Dr. Mary Dockter

Anderson K, Boissonnault J, Dockter M, Nelson P, Figuers C. New guidelines for women’s health content in professional physical therapist education. Platform presented at WCPT Conference; Oct 2017; South Africa.

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Reisch R, Rutt R, Dockter M, Sanders S. Overactive bladder in female students: Prevalence, risk factors,

and effect on quality of life. J Women’s Health. Sept 2017.

Dr. Jody Eckert

Eckert J, Hauk L, Hoff V, Rygg P, Schulte L, Schwartz S. Patient Perceptions Regarding Quality of Care

and the Patient Experience in a Student-Led Pro-Bono Clinic. Poster presented at Educational

Leadership Conference Oct 2017 in Columbus, OH Oct 13-16, 2017.

Dr. Lauren Emmel

Emmel L. The Effect of Cranial Orthotics on Head Shape in Children with Plagiocephaly. Poster Presentation. Academy of Orthotics and Prosthetics Annual Conference; Chicago, IL. March 2017.

Emmel L, Lundeen H. Limited Resources? Never Fear Community Partners are Here. Unique Strategies to Deliver Entry-Level Pediatric Content. Session APTA Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapists Annual Conference; November 2017; Cincinnati, OH.

Dr. Lundeen

Emmel L, Lundeen H. Limited Resources? Never Fear Community Partners are Here. Unique Strategies to Deliver Entry-Level Pediatric Content. Session APTA Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapists Annual Conference; November 2017; Cincinnati, OH. Lundeen H, Moerchen V. What We Have Done and Where We are Going: Education Summit II and the Journey Toward Excellence in Pediatric Physical Therapy Education. Session Proposal Accepted for : APTA Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapists Annual Conference;

November 2017; Cincinnati, OH.

Moerchen V, Lundeen H. PT Educational Research: Developing a Road Map. Session Proposal Accepted for APTA Combined Sections Meeting Dianne Cherry Forum: February 2018; New Orleans LA

Dr. Schulte

Schulte RA. Surveillance of High School Sports Injury Epidemiology & Prevention of Lower Extremity Injuries. Invited Presenter 2017 NDHSCA Coaches Conference; July 2017, Mandan, ND

Dr. Taylor

Taylor M, Boom W, Flemmer J, Hanson J, Kessel J, Meyer K, Moisan M, Neshem T, Rensvold L,

Roberts E, Witowic T. The Effect of a Multidisciplinary Community-Based Program on Fall Risk and

Balance Confidence in Older Adults. Poster presented APTA Combined Sections Meeting; February

2017; San Antonio, TX.

Taylor M, Chung T, De Lima R, Mitterling A, Ugharadar N, Woitte J. The Effects of Recruitment of Jaw Musculature on Dynamic Postural Control. Poster accepted for APTA Combined Sections Meeting; February 2018; New Orleans, LA.

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Anatomy Refresher Course

University of Mary

February 17, 2018

8:30 to 3:30

PT Department, 26th and Rosser, Bismarck, ND

About: This anatomy refresher course will cover various aspects of neuromusculoskeletal structures and

motor functions/pathologies of the human body. The Syndaver models and Acland Anatomy series will be

used for learning aids.

Audience: Athletic Trainers and Physical Therapists

Course Objectives:

1. Review neuromusculoskeletal axial and appendicular anatomical structures, using the Syndaver and

Acland anatomy series, as they relate to movement and pathology.

2. Synthesize neuromuscular skeletal disorders with the anatomical structures that might be involved.

3. Review the anatomy and kinesiology of the pelvic floor and relate possible dysfunction to the

anatomy.

Instructors:

Donald Allen has a BS in Biology and Religious Studies, Master’s degree in Physical Therapy, and a PhD in

Neuroendocrinology. Dr. Allen is responsible for teaching Human Anatomy and Neuroscience to PT

students. He is co-coordinator of the Service Oriented Learning Experience courses and also teaches Systems

Screening. He has completed continuing education courses in Anatomy and Kinesiology of the Upper and

Lower Extremity, which included cadaver dissection. Dr. Allen has an extensive research background and is

currently conducting research with students in both clinical and educational areas.

Michael Parker has a BS in Physical Therapy and both an MS and PhD in Exercise Physiology and is also a

Fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine (FACSM). Dr. Parker is responsible for teaching

Physiology Foundations, Exercise Physiology, Foundations of Exercise, Physical Agent Modalities and the

major research content in the curriculum. He has been actively involved in research for over 30 years and is

currently involved with research and publishing. Further, Dr. Parker has reviewed articles for the Physical

Therapy Journal, Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy, Journal of Neuro-engineering and

Rehabilitation, and the American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

Jason Hogan received his MPT from the University of Mary in 2003. Mr. Hogan is also University of

Oklahoma completing a DSc in Rehabilitation Sciences with a pediatric emphasis. Mr. Hogan has worked

clinically in the areas of pediatrics, home-health, outpatient, acute care, and geriatrics. Mr. Hogan’s teaching

responsibilities includes Kinesiology and Pathomechanics and co-teaching Systems Screening. Mr. Hogan

has his certification in Postural Restoration.

Schedule:

8:00-8:30 Registration, Coffee and Rolls

8:30 Convene-overview of the day

9:00-11:00 Syndaver and Acland Anatomy review of anatomical structures

11:00-12:00 Cases

12:00-1:00 Lunch (provided)

1:00-2:00 Syndaver and Acland Anatomy review of anatomical structures, including pelvic floor

2:00-3:30 Cases and wrap-up

Because this is a University sponsored event, you can earn up to 6 certified continuing competence hours.

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Cost: This course, breakfast and lunch are all free due the generosity of our sponsor, the Margaret A. Cargill

Foundation.

Classroom size is limited so register early

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REGISTRATION

Please submit the following information to:

Jodi Roller

University of Mary

7500 University Drive

Bismarck, ND 58501

OR email your identifying information to rollerj@umary.edu

Name_______________________________________________________Profession_____________

Email___________________________________________Phone______________________________

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