Ithaca College

Faculty and students in the Physical Therapy and Exercise Science and Athletic Training Programs had presentations at two conferences over fall break.

At the Educational Leadership Conference in Bellevue, WA:

Megan Hotchkiss and Kayleigh Plumeau gave a 1.5-hour presentation on Growth Mindset: Creating a Foundation for Self-Empathy in Generation Z Physical Therapy Students.

Jill Mayer, Kayleigh Plumeau, Samantha Brown, Frank Micale, and Joe O’Haire presented the poster, College and Community Connect for Cancer Survivors: Exercise Science and Physical Therapy Student Learning. 

At the New York Physical Therapy Association’s Conference in Saratoga, NY:

Laura Gras, Deb King, Josh Tome and Courtney Yehl presented the poster, A Comparison of Two Walking Programs on Balance and Gait in Older Adults who reported Being Fearful of Falling.

Megan Hotchkiss, Chris McNamara, Sam Brown, Kaitlyn Sevilla, and Sarah Fishel presented the poster, Highly Challenging Aquatic Group Exercise Improves Balance in People with Parkinson Disease.