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

Sweet-Speer R, Palmer P, O’Connell JK. Texas Physical Therapists’ Views Concerning
Unrestricted Direct Access. Texas Physical Therapy Association Annual Conference.
Arlington, TX. October 2001.
Tillman M, Rogers B, O’Connell D, O’Connell JK. The Effects of an Entry Level Master’s Physical
Therapy Program on Dietary and Physiological Measures. American Physical Therapy
Association Combined Sections Meeting, San Antonio, TX. February 2001.
Homan G, Loy K, Partee Q, O’Connell JK, Palmer P. Physical Therapists’ Self-Reported
Cleaning Practices and Examination of Potential Pathogens on Physical Therapy
Equipment in Outpatient Facilities. American Physical Therapy Association Combined
Sections Meeting, San Antonio, TX. February 2001.(*Awarded Best poster of the
Administration Section*)
Sipe B, Joy K, O’Connell D, O’Connell JK. Effects of Blood Glucose and Foot Sensation
on a 6-Minute Walk Distance. American Physical Therapy Association Combined
Sections Meeting, San Antonio, TX. February 2001.
Wilson S, Davis K, O’Connell JK, Garrett ML. Young Adult Women Lack Knowledge of Calcium &
Osteoporosis. American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting, San
Antonio, TX. February 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. American
Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting, San Antonio, TX. February 2001.
Butler K, Harrison JC, O’Connell JK, Palmer P. Chiropractors’ and Physical Therapists’
Perceptions of Competencies in Assessing and Treating Low Back Disorders.. American
Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting, San Antonio, TX. February 2001.
Lees R, O’Connell JK, Palmer P. Stereotypes: Physical Therapists and Athletic Trainers
Characterize Each Other. American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections
Meeting, San Antonio, TX. February 2001.
Daniel B, Newby S, Russell B, O’Connell JK.EMG and Perceived Exertion of Sternocleidomastoid
and Upper Trapezius Muscles while Performing an Abdominal Curl-up with and without an
Assistive Device American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting, San
Antonio, TX. February 2001.
Duke L. Robertson G, O’Connell JK. Garrett ML. A Comparison of Nutrition Knowledge of
Certified Geriatric Specialists and Non-certified Physical Therapists belonging to the Geriatric
Section of the American Physical Therapy Association. American Physical Therapy
Association Combined Sections Meeting, San Antonio, TX. February 2001.
Adams C. Jordan V, O’Connell JK, Roehrig S. The Response of a Contracted Wrist Joint after
Removal of Air Splints in Individuals with Developmental Disabilities: A Pilot Study.
Habilitation Therapies Annual Conference. Austin, TX, October 1999.
Lees R, O’Connell JK, Palmer P. Stereotypes: Physical Therapists and Athletic Trainers
Characterize Each Other. Southwest Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting. July
1999.
Honors and Awards:
Arête Award Recipient for “Civic and Moral Excellence” (October 2001) Hardin-Simmons
University. Presented by Abilene Education Council of Chamber of Commerce.