Bethanie Funderburk has hiked ice-laced mountains in Alaska. Trekked through fields of snow in Canada. Reeled in fish from cold waters in Montana. And climbed rust-colored boulders in Colorado. She’s done it all as a traveling physical therapist. It’s a degree Funderburk earned from Missouri State University in 2017. While a student at MSU, this Nixa … [Read more...] about MSU degree pays off for this Bear
In icy weather, everyone is in danger of slips and falls. But for older adults, dangerous slips and falls can happen anytime – even in their own homes. Dr. Sue Robinson, physical therapy professor at Missouri State University, wants to prevent these falls. “When you fall, you run the risk of never bouncing back,” Robinson said. She uses technology to assess real versus … [Read more...] about Slippery slope: Keeping senior citizens stable
The McQueary College of Health and Human Services (MCHHS) at Missouri State University will host a Multidisciplinary Forum on Nov. 8. It will provide healthcare professionals and students strategies to inspire their clients to adhere to treatment plans that will improve patient health. The forum’s theme, “Helping Clients … Stick to it: Learn how to inspire adherences in your … [Read more...] about Forum highlights ways to better help clients