Sonia Nicole Young

Western Kentucky University | WKU · Doctor of Physical Therapy Department

Attrition rates for Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programs in the United States across the fields of engineering, life sciences, social sciences, mathematics and physical sciences, and humanities range from 36 – 51%. A qualitative literature review indicates certain factors may impact the PhD student’s success in completing the program and degree. The...

Background and Purpose: To describe the use of sport simulation activities as a form of implicit motor learning training with a geriatric former athlete following a stroke. Case Report: An active 76-year-old former professional male softball player presented to outpatient physical therapy with medical history of right stroke with left hemiparesis 2...

Development of professional behaviors in Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) students is an important part of professional education. The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) has developed the Professionalism in Physical Therapy Core Values Self-Assessment (PPTCV-SA) tool to increase awareness of personal values in practice. The PPTCV-SA has b...

Purpose/Hypothesis: Foot pain is a common complaint among individuals who stand for extended periods of time. Research has found that prefabricated insoles have been effective for increasing postural stability and managing pain. Dr. Scholl’s® has developed a line of general insoles accommodating the need for adaptable measures with their prefabrica...

Background: Foot pain is a non-specific complaint among individuals who stand for extended periods of time. Prefabricated inserts have been effective for increasing balance and managing pain. One manufacturer has developed a line of general inserts for that purpose. The purpose of this study was to examine the effectiveness of a commercially availa...

This correlational research study was conducted to validate externally a previous pilot study that examined the relationship between formative and summative examinations and PANCE scores at one physician assistant (PA) program. The study was expanded to five PA programs to test the hypothesis that PA programs throughout the country could use compre...