04/12/2026
Congratulations to all of our platform and poster presenters!
The dedication, innovation, and passion behind each project continue to push our profession forward! We’re proud to celebrate the incredible work shared this year.
Pictured here are our award winners from each presentation category:
🏆 Best Platform Presenters
Walking with Head Turns Increases Gait Instability in Adults with Dynamic Balance Impairments
Joo Hyun Lee, Taryn Jones, Kacee Coast, Prabhakar Chalise, Carl Luchies, Linda J. D’Silva
The Relative Importance of Facilitators of ACL Prevention – A Real-Time Delphi with Mixed-Methods Analysis
Justin Trent, Andrew Biertzer, Brian Culloton, Braden Fiscus, Tyler Gelsomino, Jacob Simon, Grant Thompson
🏆 Best Research Poster – Scientific Inquiry Award
Pelvic Floor Dysfunctions and Physiotherapy Referral
Kisna Patel, Lauren Caughlin, Sami Gholitabar, Melanie Meister, Eileen Coughenour, Audriana Angeles, Sarah Kessler, Neena K. Sharma
🏆 Best Poster – Clinician
Integrating Sleep Health into Outpatient Physical Therapy Practice: Acceptability, Appropriateness, and Feasibility Project
Catherine Siengsukon, Gerard Harker, Thomas Riggs, Kurt Mason, Claude Lamoureux, Tommy Van Towle
🏆 Best Entry-Level DPT Student – Scientific Inquiry Award
Current Usage of Trigger Point Dry Needling in Patients with Generalized Hypermobility: A Descriptive Survey
Nicole Clark, Katlyn Dedmon, Alissa Dundes Schmidt, Adrienne Johnson, Lenisa Tomasini, Chris Kinslow
Incredible work by all! Your contributions are shaping the future of physical therapy, and we’re honored to highlight your impact 💙
