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Research & Outreach
Current Research Support
Physical Therapy Department
Connie A. Blow, PT, MS
School of Health Professions 09/01/2006-06/30/2008
Roger S. Williams Research Fund $12,750
“Effects of Treadmill Speed and Incline on Gait Parameters in Young Children with Hemiplegia”
The purpose of the project is to gather preliminary data on the impact of treadmill training on children ages 3-10 with motor impairments resulting in an atypical gait pattern as a result of a congenital or acquired stroke. Specifically, the impact of treadmill speed, percent of treadmill incline and un-weighting of the body on gait deficits due to hemiplegia will be explored.
Role: PI
Marybeth Brown, PT, PhD, FACSM, FAPTA
Osteogenesis Imperfecta Foundation, Inc. 10/01/2007-09/30/2008
OI Foundation and Children’s Brittle Bone Foundation (PI: C. Phillips) $60,000
“Myostatin Inhibition: A Potential Therapeutic Strategy to Enhance Bone Quality and Strength”
The major goal of the project is to exploit the power of myostatin deficiency to increase muscle mass, which will translate into improving bone architecture and strength in the oim mouse.
Role: Co-PI
MU Office of Research 07/01/2007-06/30/2008
Research Board Grant $28,600
“Estrogen Receptor Function in Male & Female Skeletal Muscle”
The overall objective of the project is to further understand the mechanisms of E2 action on skeletal muscle in both male and females.
Role: PI
University of Missouri 11/01/2007-10/31/2008
Spinal Cord Injuries Research Program $100,000
“Estrogen Therapy as a Rehabilitation Aid in Females with SCI”
This project will help determine if E2 should become an accepted standard of rehabilitation care for women recovering from SCI.
Role: PI
School of Health Professions 01/01/2008-12/31/2008
Catalyst Fund $2,156
“Which Estrogen Receptors Mediate Muscle Function”
The overall objective of the project is to identify the estrogen receptor in skeletal muscle, in both male and female mice, that mediates muscle function.
Role: PI
Erin Alice Dannecker, PhD, ATC
NIH/NIAMS 09/01/2004-08/31/2009
K01 AR050146 $625,855
“Measures and Mechanisms of Muscle Pain in Humans”
Program of training and research in the physiology, mechanisms, and neuromuscular effects of exercise-induced muscle pain in humans.
Role: PI
Inger and Jens Bruun Foundation 10/01/2007-9/30/2009
International Association for the Study of Pain $15,000
“Sex Differences in Central Inhibitory Processes of Experimental Muscle Pain”
The proposed studies will build upon the investigators’ previous work by using an experimental muscle pain model – glutamate injection – to examine sex differences in diffuse noxious inhibitory controls and exercise-induced analgesia.
Role: PI
US Bone and Joint Decade 03/01/2007-08/31/2008
Young Clinical Investigator Workshop Program
“Appraising the Pain of Knee Osteoarthritis”
This project will evaluate a novel knee OA pain assessment protocol that administers multidimensional pain scales during naturally-occurring activities and performance-based tests with knee position, weight bearing/non-weight bearing, static/dynamic movement, and movement intensity controlled.
Role: PI
School of Health Professions 03/01/2008-02/28/2009
Catalyst Fund $2,200
“Individual Differences in the Mechanisms of Pain Control”
This study tests for sex differences in two internal mechanisms of pain control – diffuse noxious inhibitory controls and exercise-induced analgesia.
Role: PI
Kyle Gibson, PT, PhD, OCS
US Department of Education 10/01/2003-09/30/2008
Missouri Arthritis Rehabilitation Research and Training Center
(MARRTC) (Proj Director: M. Minor)
“Exercise and Physical Fitness for Persons with Knee Osteoarthritis”
The main goal of this project is to conduct research, dissemination, and training activities to improve the care of people with arthritis and build capacity in the professional arena regarding arthritis rehabilitation.
Role: Co-Investigator
American College of Rheumatology Foundation 01/01/2006-12/31/2008
New Investigator Award (PI: S. Sayers)
“High Speed Resistance Training in Older Men and Women with Knee Osteoarthritis”
The major goal of this project is to examine high velocity training in older men and women with knee
osteoarthritis to determine its impact on measures of functional performance, pain, and disability.
Role: Co-Investigator
Jeff Krug, PT
School of Health Professions 01/01/2008-02/28/2008
Catalyst Fund $1,482
“Integrating Cultural Competencies into a PT Curriculum: Cultural Awareness through Conversation Hours”
The purpose of participating at the American Physical Therapy Association Combined Section Meeting is to present a poster to offer a unique perspective on integration of cultural competence as defined by the APTA into a graduate physical therapy education program.
Role: PI
Jan McElroy, PT, MS, PCS
Department of Health and Human Services 07/01/2001-06/30/2008
Health Resources and Services Administration
“TIPS for Kids Training Grant”
This project trains professionals from health and health-related disciplines in interdisciplinary skills and processes, knowledge of related disciplines and leadership skills.
Role: Discipline Coordinator
Marian Minor, PT, PhD
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services 07/01/2000-06/30/2008
Regional Arthritis Center $240,000
“Reducing the Burden of Arthritis and Other Rheumatic Conditions”
The main goals of this project are to inform Missourians about osteoporosis risk factors, prevention and maintenance of bone density and to empower people to take a proactive role with their health care providers.
Role: PI
US Department of Education 10/01/2003-09/30/2008
Missouri Arthritis Rehabilitation Research and Training Center $708,397
(MARRTC) (PI: J. Parker)
“Exercise and Physical Fitness for Persons with Knee Osteoarthritis”
The main goal of this project is to conduct research, dissemination, and training activities to improve the care of people with arthritis and build capacity in the professional arena regarding arthritis rehabilitation.
Role: Co-PI and Project Director
RAND Corporation Foundation 09/01/2006-08/31/2008
Health Care Research Grant
“Building Interdisciplinary Geriatric Health Care Research Centers Initiative”
The primary goal of this project is to promote interdisciplinary research with a special focus on development of innovative clinical and health services interventions for older adults.
Role: Steering Committee
School of Health Professions 09/01/2007-05/31/2008
Undergraduate Research Mentorship Program
“The Relationship on Aging, Activity and Health in rural South Africa: A Comparison of Narratives from Three Age Groups”
Collaborate, mentor and supervise undergraduate student on joint research project.
Role: Mentor
Stephen P. Sayers, PhD
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation 01/01/2007-12/31/2008
Active Living Research Program $205,504
“Evaluation of an ALbD Community Intervention in Columbia, MO.”
The primary goal of this project is to evaluate how effectively an ALbD community intervention
has promoted partnerships and community awareness, developed programs to improve
physical activity, influenced public policy and fostered physical projects in the community.
Role: PI
HealthSouth Corporation 11/01/2005-04/30/2008
AutoAmbulatorä Project $190,313
“The Effect of Gait Training to Improve Mobility in Acute Stroke Survivors Using the AutoAmbulatorä.
The primary goal of this project is determine whether robotic, gait assisted training will improve mobility in acute stroke survivors compared to conventional overground therapy
Role: PI
American College of Rheumatology Foundation 01/01/2006-12/31/2008
New Investigator Award $100,000
“High Speed Resistance Training in Older Men and Women with Knee Osteoarthritis”
The major goal of this project is to examine high velocity training in older men and women with knee
osteoarthritis to determine its impact on measures of functional performance, pain, and disability.
Role: PI
Arthritis Foundation 01/01/2005-12/31/2008
New Investigator Award $100,000
“Treatment of Knee Osteoarthritis with High Velocity Resistance Training”
The major goal of this project is to examine high velocity training in older men and women with knee
osteoarthritis to determine its impact on measures of pain, stiffness, and functional performance.
Role: PI
American College of Sports Medicine Foundation 07/01/2005-06/30/2008
Research Endowment Grant $10,000
“The Effect of Velocity Training in Functionally Limited Elderly”
The major goal of this project is to examine high velocity resistance training in functionally limited older men and women to determine its impact on measures of functional performance and disability.
Role: PI
MU Office of Research 08/01/2004-07/31/2008
Research Council Grant $6,360
“High Speed Resistance Training in Older Men and Women”
The major goal of this project is to examine high velocity resistance training in functionally limited older men and women to determine its impact on measures of bone mineral density.
Role: PI
School of Health Professions 09/01/2007-05/31/2008
Undergraduate Research Mentorship Program
“High Resistance Training in Older Men and Women”
Collaborate, mentor and supervise undergraduate student on joint research project.
Role: Mentor
Karen Wingert, RN, MA, DPT
NIH/NINR 01/01/2007-06/30/2010
R01 NR010293 (PI: J. Armer)
“Long-Term Breast Cancer Treatment Effects: Limb Changes”
The primary goal of this project is to describe the incidence, prevalence and related symptoms of lymphedema (LE) among persons diagnosed with breast cancer in a predominantly rural Midwestern state and to examine the long-term effects of post-breast cancer treatment, including limb swelling, on psychosocial adjustment and functional health status.
Role: Co-PI