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NEWSLETTERJuly– December 2018Volume 3:2Department ofRehabilitationSciencesPg. 04Pg.20Pg. 12Pg. 14Department of Rehabilitation SciencesMarieb College of Health & HumanServices10501 FGCU Boulevard SFt. Myers, FL 33965
ContentsVolume 3.2 July to December 201804061012190620FloridaOccupationalTherapy sStudent TrainingSocial MediaFGCU Pride#CollegeColorsDay!cHeart WalkSpotlightFlorida Gulf Coast University Newsletter
Message from the Chair & Program DirectorLooking back on the past 6 months, the Department of RehabilitationSciences has continued to have a presence in the UniversityCommunity and Southwest Florida through all of our programs:Athletic Training, Exercise Science, Occupational Therapy, andPhysical Therapy.Eric Shamus, PT,DPT, PhDChair, Department ofRehabilitationSciencesIn this newsletter, we have a student athlete spotlight. Our website hasspotlights from many other of our alumni.Marieb College ofHealth & HumanServicesThe Athletic Training Program will begin it first class of Master’sstudents summer 2019. This Fall was the last entering class for theBachelor’s degree.Florida Gulf CoastUniversityOur students and faculty have been active in the community andprofession. Our students and faculty have been recognized for theirscholarly achievements. Dr. Sarah Fabrizi received the AOTAJeannette Bair writers award . Many other faculty and studentspresented at local and national conferences.We hope that you enjoy reading about the exciting things happening in ourprograms! We look forward to the upcoming semester and more news to share.3Florida Gulf Coast University Newsletter
Student-Athlete SpotlightMadeline Marck-Sherk Senior Exercise Science Student"I'm from Niagara Falls, Ontario Canada, and I began golfingat the age of 7 and competing at the age of 12. I had alwayswanted to pursue golf in the south in order to play golf allyear round. I have also always been interested in the humanbody and the exercise portion of athletics. Exercise Sciencewas a perfect fit for me, and I have achieved a cumulativeGPA of 3.81 since being in the Exercise Science program. Iwas positioned at NCH Whitaker Wellness as my experientiallearning site for my Fall semester, where I worked with awide variety of clients, including those who had priorshoulder and hip replacements, stroke patients, and highlycompetitive athletes. I was able to create workout regimensfor these clients, as well as teach a variety of classes to thevarious populations within the NCH Healthcare system. Ialso got the opportunity to observe orthopedic surgeries andattend health fairs to promote health and wellness.4Florida Gulf Coast University Newsletter
Student-Athlete SpotlightAs a freshman, I was named all A-SUN Freshman Team,and since then I have had a record two top-10 finishes atthe ASUN Championship, becoming one of 41 players inASUN history to have done so. In my career I have had 14par or better rounds, which is only one short of the FGCUrecord of 15 total par or better rounds as an individual. Asa sophomore I won a tournament individually with scoresof 71, 71, and 70 (-4). The following year I contributed toour team 1st place finish at the same event.I have played in all golf events throughout my collegecareer and contributed to the women's golf team breakingthe record 6 times, 4 times being this last Fall season. Thelast round of the Fall season, the team set the record of (5) with scores of 68, 70, 71, and 74. During the practiceround of this tournament, I got my second hole in onefrom 169 yards. As of November 2018, I am ranked 14th inthe Canadian Order of Merit, out of amateur players in allof Canada.After graduation, I hope to pursue golf or continueschooling at FGCU. Our Spring season begins with ourevent in Lakewood Ranch, Sarasota on February 4th and5th."5Florida Gulf Coast University Newsletter
AwardsWe would like to congratulate the following faculty allfrom the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences forreceiving the Marieb College of Health & Human ServicesFaculty Awards 2018Dr. Russell Hogg:MCHHS Facultysenior teachingawardDr. Sarah Fabrizi:MCHHS Facultyscholarship awardDr. Ed Myers:MCHHS Facultyjunior teaching awardFirst place in the FloridaOccupational TherapyAssociation studentscientific postercompetition!!Occupational TherapyStudents Perspectives ofIntervention Research asPsychosocial FieldworkExperience: A MixedMethods Feasibility StudyNathaniel Blichmann, OTS;Emily Kartiganer, OTS;Juliah Mancia, OTS; KirstinPurdy, OTS; AnnemarieConnor, PhD, OTR/L6Florida Gulf Coast University Newsletter
AwardsCongratulations to Dr. Ellen Donald, PT PhD, for herelection to the position of Director on the Federationof State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT) Board ofDirectors.Congratulations to Dr. EdwinMyer, OTD, OTR/L, ATP, for hiselection as a Floridarepresentative to the AmericanOccupational TherapyAssociation RepresentativeAssembly.7Florida Gulf Coast University Newsletter
AwardsCongratulations! It is our pleasure to share with you that Dr.Sarah Fabrizi has been chosen to receive the AOTA JeannetteBair writer's Award at the 2019 Annual Conference & Expo inNew Orleans, Louisiana. The Jeannette Bair Writer's Award ispresented every year to recognize the author(s) of a featurearticle in OT Practice that inspires occupational therapypractitioners to use their management and leadership skills tocreate better access to occupational therapy services and topromote the profession.Dr. Fabrizi is being recognized as one of the co-authors of thearticle, “Enriching kids’ lives: Addressing the effects of povertyon the health and well-being of school-aged children and theirfamilies,” which appeared in the May 21, 2018, issue of OTPractice.8Florida Gulf Coast University Newsletter
AwardsWe would like to congratulate Dr. Mollie Venglar forreceiving her 25 year pin for APTA membership.We would like to congratulate Dr. Kathy Swanick and BillDryden who received an FPTA award for PT/PTA clinicalteam.9Florida Gulf Coast University Newsletter
VolunteeringFGCU DPT & Exercise Science students volunteered atthe SWFL MDA (Muscular Dystrophy Association) Gala!We love to give back to our community and show oursupport to a wonderful organization. Go Eagles!Our DPT students assisted LeeHealth with the open house oftheir new clinic! A beautifulfacility is now located in BonitaSprings, Fl.10Florida Gulf Coast University Newsletter
VolunteeringPhysical Therapy, Occupational Therapy andExercise Science students volunteered at the Healthand Benefits fair at FGCU!Biodex balance screening, InBody BodyComposition and the Achilles Bone Ultrasonometerwere performed.11Florida Gulf Coast University Newsletter
EventsFGCU graduate fair. The Occupational Therapy andAthletic Training faculty represented the department. TheAthletic Training program advertised the new Master’sdegree in Athletic Training! Thank you to the faculty inattendance. The new banner displays look great.Our Occupation Therapy first year students participatedin the FGCU Ropes Course. Lots of Highs and Lows!12Florida Gulf Coast University Newsletter
Events- Heart WalkFGCU Marieb College of Health & Human Serviceswere represented at the Lee County Heartwalk.Dean Joan Glacken and Exercise Science studentshad over 120 registrants for the Heartwalk.Two of the Exercise Science students lead the yogathat morning. Heart shaped ice pack were handedout.13Florida Gulf Coast University Newsletter
Events- Heart Walk14Florida Gulf Coast University Newsletter
EventsThe junior level Exercise Science students participated inZumba Craze and helped with InBody testing. Over 40students at Zumba Craze downloaded the app and gottested with the InBody!15Florida Gulf Coast University Newsletter
EventsThree of our Doctor of Physical Therapy students,Taylor Millheim, Kenna Valdovinos, Rachel Witkovski,at the Fit2Run store did a presentation and heel bonedensity screenings.16Florida Gulf Coast University Newsletter
EventsMilitary Officer Association of America (MOAA) Lee CoastChapter.The FGCU Veteran Support Committee held its FGCUVeteran’s Luncheon in honor of all FGCU Veterans(Faculty, staff and students). The event is graciouslysponsored by the Bickell family who are dedicatedsupporters of Veteran issues on the FGCU Campus.This year Dr. Belanger, Assistant Professor ofOccupational Therapy and President of the Lee CoastChapter of the Military Officer Association of America(MOAA), in collaboration with President Martinannounced the creation of a 25,000 EndowedScholarship for a Student Veteran at FGCU. Dr.Belanger has worked to provide alternative sources offunding for Veterans who share a desire to contribute toFGCU and want to pursue post graduate degrees.17Florida Gulf Coast University Newsletter
EventsThe Occupational Therapy and the PGA GolfManagement Programs teamed up to conduct researchthat is being featured in the first ever “ResearchRoadshow”. Three teams of unique faculty-studentresearch are being showcased in a “TED-talk” stylepresentation. PGM Senior Thor Parrish, Tara McKenna,(Director of the PGA Golf Management Program), Dr.Maria Colmer (Occupational Therapy), and team of OTGraduate students (Danielle Chini, Amanda Erwin,Karlen Geldmaker, and Katelyn Kidwell) conductedresearch using the technology in PGM swing labs about“Adopting a Less is More” Golf Swing.L-R (ThorParrish, TaraMcKenna, andDr. MariaColmer).The show went on the road to the SWFL Event Centerin Bonita Springs on November 15, 2018 and will beheld Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center in Fort Myers onFebruary 7, 2019.18Florida Gulf Coast University Newsletter
ConferencesFour of our Exercise Sciencestudents and Dr. Craddockattended the NationalStrength and ConditioningConference (NSCA) inIndianapolis. Great way forstudents and faculty to meetand learn.The Physical Therapyprogram had a booth at theFlorida Physical TherapyAssociation AnnualConference in Orlando, Fl.The department providedinformation aboutupcoming continuingeducation events andinformation about thetransitional Doctor ofPhysical Therapy program.19Florida Gulf Coast University Newsletter
Student TrainingAthletic Training students practicing Spinal Boarding on ournew Astroturf and outdoor lab facility.Lots of exciting stuff happening in our college every day!Go Eagles!Lee County EMS taught our AT students about spinalinjuries, cervical spine injuries, and how to transportinjured athletes safely.This is a great place to take graduation pictures!20Florida Gulf Coast University Newsletter
Student TrainingDr. Sillevis and our Doctor of Physical Therapy studentsthey are practicing manual therapy techniques.Contact us about our new FGCU manual therapycertification program!Manual TherapyCertification Program21Florida Gulf Coast University Newsletter
Student TrainingOur OT Students at their best learning splinting and doingclinical check outs.Three of our Anatomy faculty at a training course in Anatomyin Clay. Dr. Peter Reuter, Dr. Valerie Weiss, Dr. Amy Lehigh22Florida Gulf Coast University Newsletter
Student Training – Option 1From Our OT LabsOccupational Therapy, hands on training!23Florida Gulf Coast University Newsletter
Take a peak at how we areencouraging FGCU students to getmoving! A group of ExerciseScience students have beenworking hard to create this videoto promote Exercise is Medicine atFGCU. Give this video a thumbsup to help our video take the lead!If you would like, check out ourdepartment website : Physical Therapy (DPT) Occupational Therapy (MS) Athletic Training (MS) Exercise Science (BS)Clickhere!24Clickhere!Follow us onThank you to all of our studentsfaculty clinical instructors andcommunity partners for makingthis semester so great!Florida Gulf Coast University Newsletter
3 Florida Gulf Coast University Newsletter Message from the Chair & Program Director Looking back on the past 6 months, the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences has continued to have a presence in the University Community and Southwest Florida through all of our programs: Athletic Training, Exercise Science, Occupational Therapy, and
