Research Exhibition Guide: Photos

Ashlee Sheibley

Does physical activity reduce stress and anxiety in adults with obsessive-compulsive disorder?

Kathryn Kincer

Short vs Long Term Effects of BPA

Karlee Powell

Does Virtual Reality improve the ability to perform ADLs for adults who have suffered from a CVA?

Thalia Garcia-Amaya

Does pet therapy decrease anxiety in children?

John Hower, Madison Lamarca, Keegan Woolley

Dynamic vs. Plyometric Warm-Ups Regarding Power Output

Laney Swartz

How can mindfulness help reduce anxiety in children?

Ashley Rothfus

Does equine-therapy help build trust in Veterans?

Miranda Fortenbaugh

Does virtual reality help improve social participation in children with ASD?

Chloe Bomberger

Emotional Regulation in Neurodiverse Children

Emily Hess

Does Telehealth Therapy Interventions Effectively Decrease Inattentive Behavior in Children With ADHD?

Katie Gegenheimer

Does gardening help alleviate symptoms of anxiety and depression in mental health patients?

Rachel Palaro

Can animal assisted therapy (AAT) reduce anxiety in adults with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)?

Kaili Thomas

How physical activity effects veterans with PTSD

Susan Harper, Ryan Yeager, Rileigh Devine, Chloe Cole

Techniques to increase ROM

Marie McGahan

Does art therapy increase skills needed for social integration in adults with substance abuse disorders?

Nicole Verbecken, Jayna Detweiler, Taesha Green, Lisa Small

Burnout in Medical Profession

Jenna Hackart

Anxiety and CBD created by Heather Engle, Jenna Hackart, Crystal Ferrante

Kerrigan McCardell

Does virtual reality exposure therapy decrease anxiety in adults?

Colin Hoy

In patients with insomnia, does music therapy improve the quality of sleep?

Ellyn Weaver

In children with ASD, can aquatic therapy improve their social behavioral performance?

Johnathan Rabon: Debunking COVID-19 myths [Tied for Best Poster]

Isabelle Cruz: Does mindfulness meditation therapy help adolescents reduce anxiety? [Tied for Best Poster]

essika Shuller & Kaycee Wright: Do mental hospitals treat mental illness? [Audience pick for Best Poster]

Margaux Large, Rachel Loboda, & Dominique Thomas-McClurkin: Muscle explosiveness with standing broad jump: Open chain vs closed chain exercise program

Patrick Navin & David To: Effects of static stretching on muscle strength

Dayna Gossage: The use of dry needling in occupational therapy to help veterans decrease dependence on opiods

Alexa Twigg: Do fidget tools help children with ADHD increase their concentration in school?

Brianna Soltis: How does music therapy increase social skills in children with autism?

Holly Willing, Marissa Rabold, & Lindsay Humes: The effect of diaphragmatic breathing on muscle

Hunter Wray & Brittanie Silk (not in attendance): How knowledge of weight being lifted affects amount of weight able to be lifted.

Katt Fischer: Holistic treatment of hypothyroidism

Suzanna Saylor: Do therapy swings increase body awareness in children with autism?

Rachel Layton: Autism, anxiety and animal assisted therapy

Emily Brocht, Danielle Gleim, Ashlyn Bornman: Fit vs non-fit effects on balance

Harleigh Church: Does virtual reality therapy help to reduce phantom limb pain in amputees?

Alexandra Paparo: How does horticultural occupational therapy affect physical rehabilitation of patients post-stroke?

Shannon Martin, Kasey Wire, & Lauren Leshko: Kinesio-taping compared to Ace wrap in improving performance of the knee

Amy Alcantara: Does art therapy decrease anxiety in geriatrics dementia patients?

Danielle Malcolm: Do weighted blankets improve the sleep participation in children with autism?

Kodi Haymes, Kris Davis, & Melissa Chase: Wearable technology and physical activity: Is there a positive correlation?

Olivia Monday: Does play-based intervention enhance social skills for children with ADHD?

Catherine Rivera: Is plant medicine safer than NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs)?

2019 1st place winner Rachel Chopka

2019 2nd place winner Shannon Assman

2019 3rd place winner Samantha Feldman

2019 Audience Favorite winners - The Knightly News: Paul Miller, Dylan Kleintop, Brian Christiana, Parker Rose, & Christian Fulp

2nd Place and Audience Favorite--Social Media Echo Chamber, Knightly News Media Club

3rd Place--Abraham's Lincoln's person view on slavery through his life, Kateryna Popik

Audience Favorite--Are task-oriented intervention techniques more likely to decrease stereotypical behaviors relating to spatial awareness deficits in children with autism than classroom modification? Saodat Azizova & Raven Miller

Our amazing faculty and staff judges

1st Place--Sensory Stimulation in Reducing Anxiety, Megan Gump & Elisabeth Eakins

Librarians

Rebecca Munteanu

Research topic: Are sensory interventions effective at decreasing undesirable behaviors in persons with developmental delays?

Venue: Capital Blue Cross Theater

Posters

Professor Rutt with Taylor Presby

Professor Rutt with Hope Harlacher and Jackie Brandt

Dr. Wolfe and Dr. Patterson

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Judges with Ashley Youngman

Samantha Donmoyer, Hannah Kidwell, JoAnna Schuster, and Harley Wilson

Research topic: Which better helps endurance - Yoga or Crossfit?

(Not pictured: Samantha Donmoyer and JoAnna Schuster)

Michelle Cramer, Amanda Harris, Keziah Heisey, and Julia Mongeau

Research topic: Multiple Sclerosis 

(Not pictured: Michelle Cramer and Amanda Harris)

Lauren Hull (pictured right)

Research topic: What are the most effective occupational therapy interventions to decrease childhood obesity?

(Pictured with Hayley Willier, left)

Alexandra Reider

Research topic: How effective are manual therapy techniques including massage therapy in improving posture and neck mobility for infants with torticollis?

Megan Campbell

Research topic: Occupational Therapy and College Anxiety

Media Club

Research topic: How Communication Helps Non-Profit Organizations

Hope Harlacher

Research topic: Is rhythmic auditory stimulation effective in functional mobility for clients with Parkinson's disease?

Olivia Hettinger and Megan Leister

Research topic: How can a parent who is grieving benefit from group therapy when their child is diagnosed with autism?

Hayley Willier

Research topic: What is the effectiveness of sensory stimulation to improve arousal and alertness in patients in a coma?

Professor Adebanjo

Samantha Donmoyer, Hannah Kidwell, JoAnna Schuster, and Harley Wilson

Research topic: Shaking Palsy- Parkinson's Disease

(Not pictured: Hannah Kidwell and Harley Wilson)

Diana Holoma

Research topic: Do one on one sessions help in practicing stress relieving techniques, aide in reducing caregiver burden?

Jacob Franks, Matt Guise, Jarrett Hoy, and Nathan Murtorff

Research topic: Depth drop height affect on vertical jump performance

(Not pictured: Matt Guise and Jarrett Hoy)

Audience Favorite: Angelina Stillman

Research topic: How music effects the body.

3rd Place: Ashley Youngman

Research topic: How does mirror therapy effect the motor function of upper extremities in patients who have had a stroke?

2nd Place (tied): Johnathan Noss

Research topic: The Effect of Riparian Buffers on Stream Health

(Pictured with Professor Anne Bizup)

2nd Place (tied): Michelle Cramer, Amanda Harris, Keziah Heisey, and Julia Mongeau

Research topic: The effects of strength training vs balance training on functional balance

1st Place: Hanna Hinkle, Melissa Keckler, Kayla Kreeger, and Michelle Yeager

Research topic: A Study of the Correlation between Spinal Pain and the Impact of an Axial Load Produced by Backpacks in College Students

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3rd Place