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School of Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Sciences

Research

Publications

Peterson L, Haladay DE. The use of Pilates-based exercise in the treatment of a 24-year-old patient with persistent low back pain after following transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion. Physiotherapy Theory and Practice. 2018; Jun 26:1-8. doi: 10.1080/09593985.2018.1488905. [Epub ahead of print].  
 
Bradley B, Haladay DE. The effects of a laser-guided postural reeducation program on pain, neck AROM, and functional improvement in a 75-year-old patient with cervical dystonia. Physiotherapy Theory and Practice. 2018; Jun 25:1-8. doi: 10.1080/09593985.2018.1488904. [Epub ahead of print].  

Haladay DE, Denegar CR, Miller SJ, Challis J. An electromyographic and kinetic analysis of two abdominal muscle performance tests. Physiotherapy Theory and Practice. 2015; 31(8):587-593.  
 
Haladay DE, Denegar CR, Miller SJ, Challis J. Responsiveness of the double limb lowering test and lower abdominal muscle progression to core stabilization exercise programs in healthy adults: a pilot study. J Strength Cond Res. 2014; 28(7):1920-7.  

Haladay DE, Miller SJ, Challis JH, Denegar CR. Quality of systematic reviews on specific spinal stabilization exercise for chronic low back pain. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2013; 43(4):242-250.                

Haladay DE, Blorstad A, McBrier NM, Denegar CR, Legenerich E. Back pain among health care workers in Pennsylvania 2002-2006, WORK: A Journal of Prevention, Assessment & Rehabilitation. 2012; 41(1):93-98.  

Blorstad A, Perry K, Haladay D. The diagnostic accuracy of joint line tenderness for assessing meniscal tears: a systematic review with meta-analysis. Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Practice. 2011; 23(2):76-82.  

Vela LI, Haladay DE, Denegar C. Clinical assessment of low-back-pain treatment outcomes in athletes. J Sport Rehabilitation. 2011; 20, 74-88.

Hardwick D, Bryden A, Kubec G, Kilgore K. Factors associated with upper extremity contractures after cervical spinal cord injury: A pilot study. The journal of spinal cord medicine. : 1-10, 2017. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28580861

Hardwick DD, Lang CE. Scapular and humeral movement patterns of people with stroke during range-of-motion exercises. Journal of neurologic physical therapy : JNPT. 35(1): 18-25, 2011. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21475080

Hardwick DD, Lang CE. Scapula and humeral movement patterns and their relationship with pain: A preliminary investigation. Int J Ther Rehabil. 2011;18(4):210-220.

Bland MD, Beebe JA, Hardwick DD, Lang CE. Restricted active range of motion at the elbow, forearm, wrist, or fingers decreases hand function. J Hand Ther. 2008;21(3):268-74.

Hardwick DD, Beebe JA, Mcdonnell MK, Lang CE. A comparison of serratus anterior muscle activation during a wall slide exercise and other traditional exercises. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2006;36(12):903-10.

Carey SL, Lura DJ, Highsmith MJ. Differences in myoelectric and body-powered upper-limb prostheses: Systematic Literature Review. J Rehabil Res Dev. 2015; 52(3):247-262.  

Raschke SU, Orendurff MS, Mattie JL, Kenyon DE, Jones OY, Moe D, Winder L, Wong AS, Moreno-Hernandez A, Highsmith MJ, J Sanderson D, Kobyashi T. Biomechanical Characteristics, Patient Preference and Activity Level with Different Prosthetic Feet: A Randomized Double Blind Trial with Laboratory and Community Testing. J Biomech. 2015; 48(1):146-152.  

Lura DJ, Wernke MM, Carey SL, Kahle JT, Miro RM, Highsmith MJ. Differences in knee flexion between the Genium and C-Leg microprocessor Knees while walking on level ground and ramps. Clin Biomech. 2015; 30(2):175-181. ‡=2.071  

Miro RM, Young WH, Dedrick RF, Highsmith MJ. Predictors of Success on the American Board for Certification’s Prosthetics Certification Examination. Pros Orth Int, 41(1), 95-100, 2017. DOI:  10.1177/0309364616637953.  

Highsmith MJ, Cummings S, Highsmith JT. Furunculosis in a Transtibial Amputee. Phys Med Rehabil Int. 2014;1(3):4.

Kahle JT and Highsmith MJ. Transfemoral Interfaces with Vacuum Assisted Suspension Comparison of Gait, Balance and Subjective Analysis: Ischial Containment versus Brimless. Gait Posture. 2014; 40:315-320. ‡=2.123

Carey SL, Wernke MM, Lura DJ, Kahle JT, Dubey RV, Highsmith MJ. Golf Hand Prosthesis Performance of Transradial Amputees. Prosthet Orthot Int.2015; 39(3):244-249. ‡=0.950

Hart-Hughes S, Latlief GA, Phillips SL, Groer S, Highsmith MJ. A Review of Clinical Outcome Assessment Instruments for Gait, Balance and Fall Risk in Persons with Lower Extremity Amputation. Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation. 2014; 30(1):70-76. ‡=0.136

Kahle JT and Highsmith MJ. Transfemoral Interfaces with Vacuum Assisted Suspension Comparison of Skeletal Kinematics, Pressure and Preference: Ischial Containment versus Brimless. J Rehabil Res Dev. 2013;50(9):1241-52. ‡=1.779

Mengelkoch LJ, Kahle JT, Highsmith MJ. Energy Costs & Performance of Transtibial Amputees and Non-amputees during Walking and Running. Int J Sports Med, 2014;35(14):1-6.  

Mengelkoch  LJ, Highsmith MJ, Morris, ML. Comparison of the metabolic demands of dance performance using three mobility devices for a dancer with spinal cord injury and an able-bodied dancer. Medical Problems of Performing Artists. 2014; in press:161-165.  

Lewandowski AL, Bodkin DW, Noe SA, Orriola JJ, Michael JW, Kahle JT, Highsmith MJ. Energy Consumption, Ambulatory Prognosis and Individualized Technical Solutions for Persons with Bilateral Transfemoral Amputations:  A Literature Review. Technol Innov. 2014; 15:317-324.

Carroll MK, Toelle CA, Kim SK, Ambler SB and Highsmith MJ. The Effect of the WalkAide Functional Electrical Stimulation Unit on Gait Asymmetry in a Child with Cerebral Palsy. A Case Report. Technol Innov. 2014; 15:287-292.

Kahle JT, Orriola JJ, Johnston W, Highsmith MJ. The Effects of Vacuum-Assisted Suspension on Residual Limb Physiology, Wound Healing, and Function: A Systematic Review. Technol Innov. 2014; 15:333-341.  

Highsmith MJ, Kahle JT, Shepard NT, Kaufman KR. The Effects of the C-Leg Knee Prosthesis on Sensory Dependency and Falls During Sensory Organization Testing. Technol Innov. 2014; 15:343-347.  

Highsmith MJ, Kahle JT, Miro RM, Lura DJ, Dubey RV, Carey SL, Quillen WS, Mengelkoch LJ. Perceived Differences Between the Genium and the C-Leg Microprocessor Prosthetic Knees in Prosthetic-Related Function and Quality of Life. Technol Innov. 2014; 15:369-375.  

Wernke M, Lura DJ, Carey SL, Highsmith MJ. Technical Note: Design and Performance of a Push-Up Device for Above-Elbow Amputees. Technol Innov. 2014; 15:297-300.  

Highsmith MJ, Kahle JT, Lura DJ, Lewandowski AL, Quillen WS, Kim HS. Stair Ascent and Ramp Gait Training with the Genium Knee. Technol Innov. 2014; 15:349-358.  

Highsmith MJ, Kahle JT, Lura DJ, Dubey RV, Carey SL, Quillen WS and Mengelkoch LJ. Short and Mid-Distance Walking and Posturography with a Novel Microprocessor Knee. Technol Innov. 2014; 15:359-368.  

Highsmith MJ, Kahle JT, Lura DJ, Mengelkoch  LJ. Transtibial Amputee Energy Expenditure During Vertical Ice Climbing and Snowshoeing. Technol Innov. 2014; 15:311-315.  

Lura DJ and Highsmith MJ. Technical Note: On the Design of Manually Adjustable Ankle Units for Variable Terrain. Technol Innov. 2014; 15:293-296.

Highsmith MJ, Kahle JT, Miro RM, Mengelkoch LJ. Ramp Descent Performance with the C-Leg and Interrater Reliability of the Hill Assessment Index. Prosthet Orthot Int.2013; 37(5):362-368. ‡=0.950
 
Miro RM, Lewandowski AL, Kahle JT, Mengelkoch LJ, Boone DA, Highsmith MJ. Bibliometric Analysis of Articles Published from 2009 through 2011 in JPO, Journal of the American Academy of Orthotists & Prosthetists. J Prosthet Orthot (submitted 2012). ‡=0.62  

Highsmith MJ, Kahle JT, Quillen WS, Mengelkoch LJ. Spatiotemporal Parameters and Step Activity of a Specialized Stepping Pattern used by a Transtibial Amputee During a Denali Mountaineering Expedition. J Prosthet Orthot. 2012; 24(3):153-7. ‡=0.62  

Latlief G, Elnitsky C, Hart-Hughes S, Phillips SL, Adams-Koss L, Kent R, Highsmith MJ. Patient Safety in the Rehabilitation of the Adult with an Amputation. Phys Med Rehabil Clin N Am. 2012;23(2):377-92. ‡=1.4  

Highsmith MJ, Kahle JT, Lewandowski AL, Kim SH, Mengelkoch LJ. A Method for Training Step-Over-Step Stair Descent Gait with Stance Yielding Prosthetic Knees. A Technical Note. J Prosthet Orthot. 2012; 24(1):10-15. ‡=0.62  

Morris ML, De Laurentis KJ, Carey SL, Sundarrao S, Dubey RV, Highsmith MJ, Mengelkoch LJ, McQueen ME. Dance and Engineering Link to Produce a Novel Mobility Device. Technol Innov. 2011;13:213-24.  

Highsmith MJ, Kahle JT, Carey SL, Lura DJ, Dubey RV, Csavina KR, Quillen WS. Kinetic Asymmetry in Transfemoral Amputees while Performing Sit to Stand and Stand to Sit Movements. Gait Posture. 2011;34(1):86-91. ‡=2.123  

Highsmith MJ, Kahle JT, Bongiorni DR, Sutton BS, Groer S, Kaufman KR. Safety, energy efficiency, and cost efficacy of the C-Leg for transfemoral amputees: A review of the literature. Prosthet Orthot Int.2010; 34(4):362-377. ‡=0.950  

Highsmith MJ, Kahle JT, Carey SL, Lura DJ, Dubey RV, Quillen WS. Kinetic differences using a Power Knee and C-Leg while sitting down and standing up: A Case Report. J Prosthet Orthot.2010;22(4):237-243. ‡=0.62  

Chimento J, Highsmith MJ, Crane NB. 3D printed tooling for thermoforming of medical devices. Rapid Prototyping Journal. 2011;17(5):387-392. ‡=1.023

Ramirez IA, Lusk CP, Dubey RV, Highsmith MJ, Maitland ME. Crossed four-bar mechanism for improved prosthetic grasp. Journal of Rehabilitation, Research and Development. 2010;46(8):1011-1020.† ‡=1.779  

Highsmith MJ, Schulz BW, Hart-Hughes S, Latlief GA, Phillips SL. Differences in the Spatiotemporal Parameters of Transtibial and Transfemoral Amputee Gait. J Prosthet Orthot. 2010;22(1):26-30. ‡=0.62  

Lemaire ED, Highsmith MJ, Kaphingst W. Prosthetic and Orthotic Resources for Communicating in the Global Village. Guest Editorial. Journal of Rehabilitation, Research and Development. 2009;46(7):xiii-xxi. ‡=1.779  

Highsmith MJ, Carey SL*, Koelsch KW, Lusk CP, Maitland ME. Design and fabrication of a passive-function, cylindrical grasp terminal device. Prosthet Orthot Int 2009;33(4):391-8.† ‡=0.950  

Highsmith MJ, Kahle JT, Fox JL, Shaw KL, Quillen WS, Mengelkoch LJ. Metabolic demands of rock climbing in transfemoral amputees. Int J Sports Med, 2009;31(1):38-43. ‡=2.433  

Carey SL*, Dubey RV, Bauer GS, Highsmith MJ. Kinematic comparison of myoelectric and body powered prostheses while performing common activities. Prosthet Orthot Int 2009;33(2):115-22. ‡=0.950  

Highsmith MJ, Kahle JT, Fox JL, Shaw KL. Case Report: Decreased heart rate in a geriatric client following physical therapy intervention and accommodation with the C-Leg. J Prosthet Orthot. 2009;21(1):43-47. ‡=0.62  

Kahle JT, Highsmith MJ. Barriers limiting the geriatric client from accessing orthotic care. Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation. 2008;24(4):332-6. ‡=0.136  

Highsmith MJ. Barriers to the provision of prosthetic services in the geriatric population. Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation. 2008;24(4):325-31. ‡=0.136  

Carey SL*, Highsmith MJ, Maitland ME, Dubey RV. Compensatory Movements of Transradial Prosthesis Users During Common Tasks. Clinical Biomechanics. 2008;23(9):1128-35. ‡=2.071

Kahle JT, Highsmith MJ, Hubbard S. Comparison of Non-Microprocessor Prosthetic Knee Mechanisms and the C-Leg in the PEQ,  Stumbles and Falls,  Walking Tests, Stair Descent, and Knee Preference. Journal of Rehabilitation, Research and Development. 2008;45(1):1-13. ‡=1.779  

Highsmith JT, Highsmith MJ.  Common Skin Pathologies in LE Prosthesis Users.  Review Article. The Journal of the American Academy of Physicians Assistants 2007;20(11):33-37. ‡=0.09  

Highsmith MJ, Kahle JT, Hoover RM. Shuttle Lock Release Modification of a Trans-Tibial Prosthesis with an Obese Client: Technical Note. Prosthet Orthot Int 2007;31(3):287-91.† ‡=0.950  

Highsmith MJ, Carey SL*, Koelsch KW, Lusk CP, Maitland ME. Kinematic Evaluation of Terminal Devices for Kayaking with Upper Extremity Amputation. J ProsthetOrthot 2007;19(3):84-90.† ‡=0.62  

Holloway JM, Long TM, Biasini F. Relationships between gross motor skills and social function in young boys with autism spectrum disorder. Pediatric physical therapy: the official publication of the Section on Pediatrics of the American Physical Therapy Association. 30(3): 184-190, 2018. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29727358  

Holloway JM, Long T, Biasini F. Concurrent validity of two standardized measures of gross motor function in young children with autism spectrum disorder. Physical and occupational therapy in pediatrics. Apr2 : 1-11, 2018. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29608120  

Kim SH, Pohl PS (2000). Ipsilateral muscle strength after stroke. Physical Therapy Reviews, 5, 171-174. Impact Factor:n/a

Liu W, Kim SH, Long JT, Pohl PS, Duncan PW (2003). Anticipatory postural adjustments and the onset of compensatory stepping reactions. Neuroscience Letter, 336(1): 1-4

Kim SH, Pohl PS, Luchies CW, Stylianou AP, Won Y (2003). Ipsilateral deficits of targeted movements after stroke. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 84: 719-724.

Pohl PS, Filion DL, Kim SH (2003). Effects of practice and unpredictable distractors on planning and executing aiming after stroke. Neurorehabilitation & Neural Repair, 17: 93-100.

Liu W, McIntire K, Kim SH, Zhang J, Dascalos S, Lyons KE, Pahwa R (2005). Quantitative assessments of the effect of bilateral subthalamic stimulation on multiple aspects of sensorimotor function for patients with Parkinson’s disease. Parkinsonism & Related   Disorders, 11(8): 503-508.

Liu W, McIntire K, Kim SH, Zhang J, Dascalos S, Lyons KE, Pahwa R (2006). Bilateral subthalamic stimulation improves gait initiation in patients with Parkinson’s disease. Gait & Posture, 23(4): 492-498.

Banala SK, Kim SH, Agrawal SK, Scholz JP (2009). Robot assisted gait training with active leg exoskeleton (ALEX). IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering, 17(1): 2-8.

Kim SH, Banala SK, Brackbill EA, Agrawal SK, Krishnamoorthy V, Scholz JP (2010). Robot-assisted modifications of gait in healthy individuals. Experimental Brain Research, 202(4): 809-824.

Banala SK, Agrawal SK, Kim SH, Scholz JP (2010). Novel gait adaptation and neuro-motor training results using an active leg exoskeleton (ALEX). IEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics, 15(2): 216-225.

Liu W, Mukherjee M, Kim SH, Liu H, Natarajan P, Agah A (2011). Developing a sensory-enhanced robot-aided motor training programme. International Journal of Mechatronics and Automation, 1: 236-243.

Highsmith MJ, Kahle JT, Lewandowski AL, Kim SH, Mengelkoch LJ (2012). A method for training step-over-step stair descent gait with stance yielding prosthetic knees: A technical note. Journal of Prosthetics & Orthotics, 24(1): 10-15.

Shin H, Son J, Kim S (2013). Relationship between ankle proprioception and driving performance during simulator driving in post-stroke drivers: A pilot study results. The Japanese Journal of Ergonomics, 49: S479-S482.

Kim SH, Reed KB (2013). Robot-assisted balance training for gait modification. IEEE Int Conf Rehabil Robot. 2013:1-4.

Highsmith MJ, Kahle JT, Lura DJ, Lewandowski AL, WS Quillen, Kim SH (2014). Stair ascent and ramp gait training with the Genium knee. Technology and Innovation, 15: 349-358.

Carroll MK, Toelle CA, Kim SH, Ambler SB, Highsmith MJ (2014). The effect of the Walkaide Functional Electrical Stimulation unit on gait asymmetry in a child with cerebral palsy: a case report. Technology and Innovation, 15: 287-292.

Lambert CS, Philpot RM, Engberg ME, Johns BE, Kim SH, Wecker W (2014). Temporospatial Gait Analysis and the Cumulative Gait Index (CGI): Translational tools to assess impairments exhibited by rats with olivocerebellar Ataxia. Behav Brain Res.274: 334-343.

Srivastava S, Kao P-C, Kim SH, Stegall P, Zanotto D, Higginson J, Agrawal S, Scholz JP (2015). Assist-as-needed robot-aided gait training improves walking function in individuals following stroke. IEEE Trans
Neural Syst Rehabil Eng. 23(6): 956-963.

Zesiewicz TA, Kim SH, Sullivan KL, Stephenson J, Jahan I, Ward C, Shimberg WR, Vu T, Gooch C (2014). Treatment of neurodegenerative ataxias with Intravenous Immune Globulin. Journal of Neurology Research, 4(4): 97-100.

Stephenson J, Zesiewicz T, Gooch C, Wecker L, Sullivan K, Jahan I, Kim S. Gait and balance in adults with Friedreich’s Ataxia (2015). Gait & Posture, 41(2): 603-607.

Kang S, Hwang S, Klein AB, Kim SH (2015). Effects of multicomponent exercise training on physical fitness of elderly women. J Phys Ther Sci,27(3):911-915.

Shin HK, Byeon EJ, Kim SH (2015). Effects of seat surface inclination on respiration and speech production in children with spastic cerebral palsy. J Physiol Anthropol. 34:17

Jain SK, Sankar R, Kim S, Cho S, Ra I (2015). Mobility pattern classification for a bed activity monitoring system. International Journal of Smart Home,9(6): 183-192.

Highsmith MJ, Lura, Derek J, Carey SL, Mengelkoch LJ, Kim SH, Quillen WS, Kahle JT, Miro RM (2016). Correlations between residual limb length and joint moments during sitting and standing movements in transfemoral amputees. Prosthet Orthot Int. 40(4):522-527

Highsmith MJ, Quillen WS, Kahle JT, Kim SH, Miro RM, Lura DJ, Carey SL, Wernke MM. Differences in Military Obstacle Course Performance Between Three Energy-Storing and Shock-Adapting Prosthetic Feet in High-Functioning Transtibial Amputees: A Double-Blind, Randomized Control Trial (2016). Military Medicine. 181(S4):45-54.

Zesiewicz T, Stephenson J, Kim S, Farmer J, Sullivan K, Jahan I, Huang Y, Salemi J, Shaw J, Gooch C. Objective Measures Determine Longitudinal Gait and Balance Decline in Friedreich’s Ataxia (2017). Gait Posture. 55:25-30.

Kim SH, Huizenga DE, Handzic I, Ditwiler RE, Lazinski M, Ramakrishnan T, Bozeman A, Rose DZ, Reed KB (2018). Relearning functional and symmetric walking after stroke using a wearable device: a pilot study. in Review

Mercuris K, Stephenson J. Ch. 15: Approaches to Neurologic Rehabilitation. In: Fell D, Lunnen KY, Rauk RP, eds. Lifespan Neurorehabilitation: A Patient-Centered Approach from Examination to Interventions and Outcomes. Philadelphia, PA, FA Davis Co.; 2017.

Zesiewicz T*, Stephenson J*, Kim S, Sullivan K, Jahan I, Huang Y, Salemi J, Wecker L, Shaw J, Gooch C. Longitudinal Gait and Balance Decline in Friedreich’s Ataxia: A Pilot Study. Gait & Posture. 2017;55:25-30.*share first authorship.

Stephenson J, Zesiewicz T, Gooch C, Wecker L, Sullivan, K, Jahan I, Kim, S.Gait and Balance in Adults with Friedreich’s Ataxia. Gait & Posture. 2015;41:603-607.

Zesiewicz T, Kim SH, Sullivan K, Stephenson J, Jahan I, Perlman S, Shaw J, Vu T, Gooch C. Treatment of Neurodegenerative Ataxias with Intravenous Immune Globulin(IVIG). J Neurol Res. 2014;4(4):97-100. 

Stephenson J, Maitland M, Beckstead J, Anemaet W. Locomotor Training on a Treadmill Compared with PNF Training in Adults with Chronic Stroke. Technology & Innovation. 2014;15: 325-332.

Edwards I, Jones M, Thacker M, Swisher LL.  The moral experience of the patient with chronic pain:  Bridging the gap between first and third person ethics. Pain Medicine. 2014; 15: 364–378. (2014 impact factor: 2.339; 5-year impact factor: 2.645)  

Swisher LL. Invited commentary on “Badmouthing of Health Professionals.” Journal of Physical Therapy Education. 2013;27(2):23-24. (journal is refereed, but not indexed)  

Jones M, van Kessel G, Swisher LL, Beckstead J, Edwards I.  Cognitive maps and the structure of observed learning outcome assessment of physiotherapy students’ ethical reasoning knowledge. Assessment and Evaluation in Higher Education. 2013. DOI:10.1080/02602938.2013.772951. (2014 impact factor: 0.84; 5-year impact factor: .000)  

Swisher LL, van Kessel G, Jones M, Beckstead J, Edwards I. Evaluating moral reasoning outcomes in physical therapy ethics education: stage, schema, phase, or type? Phys Ther Rev. 2012;17(3):167-175. DOI 10.1179/1743288X12Y.0000000011. (journal is refereed, but not indexed).  

Edwards I, van Kessel G, Jones M, Beckstead J, Swisher LL. The development of moral judgment and organization of ethical knowledge in final year physiotherapy students. Phys Ther Rev. 2012;17(3):157-166. DOI 10.1179/1743288X12Y.0000000001. (journal is refereed, but not indexed)  

Edwards I, Delany CM, Townsend AF, Swisher LL. New perspectives on the theory of justice:  implications for physical therapy ethics and clinical practice. Phys Ther. 2011. 91:1642–1652. DOI: 10.2522/ptj.20100351.10. (2014 impact factor: 2.526; 5-year impact factor: 3.786; impact factor category rank: 8/62)  

Edwards I, Delany CM, Townsend AF, Swisher LL. Moral agency as enacted Justice: a clinical and ethical decision making framework for responding to health inequities and social injustice. Phys Ther. 2011;91:1653–1663. DOI: 10.2522/ptj.20100351.20. (2014 impact factor: 2.526; 5-year impact factor: 3.786; impact factor category rank: 8/62)  

Swisher LL.  Invited commentary on “Understanding the lived experiences of patients: the application of a phenomenological approach to ethics.” Phys Ther. 2010;90. DOI: 10.2522/ptj.20090348.ic. (2014 impact factor: 2.526; 5-year impact factor: 3.786; impact factor category rank: 8/62) Swisher LL. Moral reasoning among physical therapists:  results of the Defining Issues Test. Physiotherapy Research International. 2010;15(2):69-79, DOI: 10.1002/pri.482. (journal is refereed, but not indexed).  

Swisher LL, Hiller P. The revised APTA Code of Ethics for the physical therapist and Standards of Ethical Conduct for the Physical Therapist Assistant: theory, purpose, process and significance. Phys Ther. 2010;90(5):803-824, DOI: 10.2522/ptj.20090373. (2014 impact factor: 2.526; 5-year impact factor: 3.786; impact factor category rank: 8/62)  

Swisher LL, Woodard LJ, Quillen WS, Monroe ADH.  Centralized and decentralized organizational models of interprofessional education for physical therapy and medical students. Journal of Physical Therapy Education. 2009;24(1):12-18. (journal is refereed, but not indexed).  

Swisher LL, Nyland JA, Klossner D, Beckstead J. Ethical issues in Athletic Training:  A descriptive foundational study. Athl Ther Today. 2009;14(2):3-9.  (2012 impact factor: 0.119; 5-year impact factor: 0.19)  

Swisher LL, Beckstead JW, Bebeau MJ.  Factor analysis as a tool for survey analysis using a professional role orientation inventory as an example. Phys Ther. 2004;84(9):784-799. (impact factor: 2.526; 5-year impact factor: 3.786; impact factor category rank: 8/62)   Rizzo AM and Swisher LL.  Comparing the SSMS and DIT-2 as measures of moral reasoning in public administration. Journal of Public Administration Research and Theory. 2004;14(3):335-348. (impact factor: 2.833; 5-year impact factor: 3.574)  

Swisher LL.  A retrospective analysis of ethics knowledge in Physical Therapy (1970-2000). Phys Ther.  2002;82:692-706. (2014 impact factor: 2.526; 5-year impact factor: 3.786; impact factor category rank: 8/62)   Swisher LL, Rizzo AM, and Marley MA. Moral reasoning among public administrators:  does one size fit all?  Public Integrity. 2001; III (1), Winter: 53-68. (journal is refereed, but not indexed).    

Mabey, R., Mohr, P., Ingram, D., Mohr, T., Swisher LL. Physical Therapist Student Use of Social Media and Perceptions of Professional Behaviors Regarding Social Media Postings. Journal of Physical Therapy Education. 2019. https://journals.lww.com/jopte/Abstract/publishedonlinefirst/Physical_Therapist_Student_Use_of_Social_Media_and.99938.aspx#pdf-link

Teran-Yengle P, Cole KJ, Yack HJ. Short and long-term effects of gait retraining using real-time biofeedback to reduce knee hyperextension pattern in young women. Gait & posture. 50: 185-189, 2016. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27637090Segal

Segal NA, Glass NA, Teran-Yengle P, Singh B, Wallace RB, Yack HJ. Intensive Gait Training for Older Adults with Symptomatic Knee Osteoarthritis. American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation. 94(10 Suppl 1) : 848-58, 2015. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25768068

Segal NA, Boyer ER, Teran-Yengle P, Glass NA, Hillstrom HJ, Yack HJ. Pregnancy leads to lasting changes in foot structure. American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation. 92(3) : 232-40, 2013. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23117270

Teran-Yengle P, Birkhofer R, Weber MA, Patton K, Thatcher E, Yack HJ. Efficacy of gait training with real-time biofeedback in correcting knee hyperextension patterns in young women. The Journal of orthopaedic and sports physical therapy. 41(12) : 948-52, 2011. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22030469