Biography

DPT, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI, 2008.

MS, Kinesiology/Exercise Physiology, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, 2000.

BS, Education/Exercise Science and Pre-Physical Therapy, University of Dayton, OH, 1996.   

Teaching

PSL 311L Physiology Lab for Pre-Health Professionals

Professional Licensure

Physical Therapist, State of Michigan #5501013895

Professional Interests

Providing basic science education with enrichment opportunities for students entering the health professions including Physical and Occupational Therapy, Physician Assistant, Medical, Pharmacy, and Nursing.

Selected Research/Case Study/Presentations

Use of Virtual Reality Technology on Improving Balance and Functional Mobility in an Adolescent with Cerebral Palsy: A Case Report. Zubek, J. PT, MS, DPT, Busik, J. Ph.D, and Proshlyakov, D. PhD. Michigan State University (2018).

Assisted Ambulation in a Resident with Bilateral CVA Who Was Essentially Quadriplegic. With Karen Grossnickle, MS, PT. Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, MI (2008).

Vacuum Assisted Closure in a Patient with a Dehisced and Infected Post Mastectomy Incision. with Gale Capehart, MS, PT. Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, MI (2007).

Evaluation of the PATCH™ Goes to School Program on changing health behaviors of schoolchildren. Ingham Regional Healthcare Foundation and Michigan State University. Dr. James Pivarnik, Research Director and Grant Recipient (2005).