Kent A. Chambers PhD - SACS - Hardin-Simmons University

Flores N, Flores R, Palmer P, O’Connell DG. Grip Strength and Performance-Related Injury in
University Music Majors (Piano, Brass, Woodwinds, and Strings. APTA Combined Sections
Meeting, Hand Rehabilitation Section, San Antonio, TX, 2001.
Fulenwider J, English A, Gould WR, O’Connell DG. A Comparison of Tissue Tension Palpation
Skills in Physical Therapists vs. Physical Therapy Students, APTA Combined Sections
Meeting, Research Section, San Antonio, TX, 2001.
Holman S, O’Connell JK, O’Connell DG. The Accuracy of Foot-Flat and Heel-Off Unilateral
Partial Weightbearing During Bilateral Upright Stance at Three Target Levels, APTA
Combined Sections Meeting, Geriatrics Section, San Antonio, TX, 2001.
Irwin DH, Seagler TR, O’Connell DG, Roehrig SM. Accuracy of Estimating a Partial
Weightbearing Status While Utilizing A Wheeled Walker in Different Gait Patterns. APTA
Combined Sections Meeting, Geriatrics Section, San Antonio, TX, 2001.
McKaskle M, Egizio C, O’Connell DG, Garrett ML. The Relationship Between Wheelchair Dash
Power Output, Isometric Force and Upper Body Muscle Mass in those with Spinal Cord
Injuries. APTA Combined Sections Meeting, Research Section, San Antonio, TX, 2001.
McQueary DA, Newton DS, O’Connell DG. The HSU Power Test: Reliability and Validity in Older
Athletes and Community Dwellers. APTA Combined Sections Meeting, Geriatrics
Section, San Antonio, TX 2001.
Sipe B, Joy K., White F, O’Connell JK, O’Connell DG. The Relationship Between HbA1C,
Sensory Nerve Integrity and 6-Minute Walk Distance in those with Diabetes. APTA Combined
Sections Meeting, Research Section, San Antonio, TX, 2001.
Wenning P, O’Connell DG. Plantar Stresses Induced by Inclined Surfaces During Standing.
14 th Annual National Meeting of the Performing Medical Arts Society, Aspen, CO, June,
1999.
Ellison B, O’Connell DG, O’Connell JK. Ergometer Usage in Physical Therapy Clinics Part 1:
Physical Therapist’s Knowledge of Ergometer Operation and Calibration Procedures.
Combined Sections Meeting, American Physical Therapy Association, Seattle, WA,
February 1999.
O’Connell DG, Ellison B, O’Connell JK. Ergometer Usage in Physical Therapy Clinics Part 2:
A Physiological and Mechanical Calibration Survey of Ergometers Found in Physical
Therapy Clinics. Combined Sections Meeting, American Physical Therapy Association,
Seattle, WA, February 1999.
Morales Z, Owen S, O’Connell DG. Grunting (Vocal Disinhibition) Does Not Increase Force
Output During the Dead Lift in College Athletes or Non-Athletes. Combined Sections
Meeting, American Physical Therapy Association, Seattle, WA, February 1999.
O’Connell DG, King SD, McKeever RD. Grunting Does Not Increase Force Output During the
Dead Lift In Power Lifters Or Athletes. Combined Sections Meeting, American Physical
Therapy Association, Seattle, WA, February 1999.
Honors and Awards:
• 2003 Shelton-Lacewell Endowed Chair for Physical Therapy (June, 2003)
• 2002 Distinguished Service Award, American Heart Association of Texas
(May, 2002)