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- Martha Walker
- Associate Professor
- School of Physical Therapy
- 3118 Health Sciences Bldg
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Norfolk,
VA
23529
- 757-683-3309
- mlwalker@odu.edu
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Education
- Virginia Commonwealth University,
2005
- Major: Health Related Sciences
- Degree: Ph. D.
- Virginia Commonwealth University,
1987
- Major: Physical Therapy, Biomechanics
- Degree: M.S.
- University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center,
1979
- Major: Physical Therapy
- Degree: B.S.
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Licensures and Certifications
- License to Practice as a Physical Therapist
- Sponsoring Organization: Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Health Professions
- Date Obtained: 1983-12-29
- Expiration Date: 2010-12-31
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Articles
- Schwitzer, A., Duggan, M. H., Nelson, E., Walker, M., and Laughlin, J. T. Describing dislocated workers' college adjustment.. Community College Journal of Research & Practice
- Van Lunen, B. L., Cortes, N., Tracy, A., Walker, M., Maria, P., and James, O. (2011). Immediate effects of a heel-pain orthosis and an augmented low dye taping on plantar pressures and pain in subjects with plantar
fasciitis. Clinical Journal of Sports Medicine, 21 (6), (pp. 474-479).
- Nordsiden, L., Van Lunen, B. L., Walker, M., Cortes, N., Pasquale, M., and Onate, J. A. (2010). The effect of 3 foot pads on plantar pressure of pes planus foot type. Journal of Sport Rehabilitation, 19 (1), (pp. 71-85).
- Walker, M., Ringleb, S. I., Maihafer, G., Walker, R., Crouch, J. R., Van Lunen, B. L., and Morrison, S. (2010). Virtual reality-enhanced partial body weight-supported treadmill training post stroke: feasibility and effectiveness in 6
subjects. Arch Phys Med Rehabil, 91, (pp. 115-122).
- Cosaboom-FitzSimons, M., Tolle, S. L., Darby, M. M., and Walker, M. (2008). Effects of 5 different finger rest positions on arm muscle activity during scaling by dental hygiene students. J. Dental Hygiene, 82 (4), (pp. 1-10).
- Walker, M., Austin, A., Banke, G., Foxx, S., Gaetano, L., Gardner, L., McElhiney, J., Morris, K., and Penn, L. (2007). Reference Group Data for the Functional Gait Assessment. Physical Therapy, 87, (pp. 1468-1477).
- Hawn, C., Tolle, S. L., Darby, M. M., and Walker, M. (2006). Effects of universal verses rotating ultrasonic inserts on wrist movement and scaling efficiency in dental hygienists. Int J Dent Hygiene, 4 (1),
- Hanrahan, S., Van Lunen, B. L., Tamburello, M. T., and Walker, M. (2005). The Short-Term Effects of Joint Mobilizations on Acute Mechanical Low Back Dysfunction in Collegiate Athletes. J Athl Train, 40 (2), (pp. 88-93).
- Jamali, B. E., Walker, M., Hoke, B., and Echternach, J. (2004). Windlass Taping Technique for Symptomatic Relief of Plantar Fasciitis. Journal of Sport Rehabilitation, 13 (3), (pp. 228-243).
- Wrisley, Walker, M., Echternach, and Strasnick (2003). Reliability of the Dynamic Gait Index. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 84 (10), (pp. 1528-1533).
- Walker, M., Sussman, D., Tamburello, M. T., Van Lunen, B. L., Dowling, E. A., and Jamali, B. E. (2003). Relationship between Maxium Strength and Relative Endurance for the Empty Can Exercise. Journal of Sport Rehabilitation, 12 (1), (pp. 31-38).
- Sussman, D., Walker, M., and Alrowayeh, H. (2000). Patellofemoral Joint Compressive Forces During Backward and Forward Running at the Same Speed. Journal of Musculoskeletal Research, 4 (2), (pp. 107-118).
- Walker, M., and Fan, H. (1998). Relationship Between Foot Pressure Pattern and Foot Type. Foot and Ankle International, 19 (6), (pp. 379-383).
- Cowand, J., Wrisley, D., Walker, M., Strasnick, B., and Jacobson, J. (1998). Efficacy of Vestibular Rehabilitation. Otolaryngology Head Neck Surg, 118 (1), (pp. 49-54).
- DiVeta, J., Walker, M., and Skibinski (1990). The Relationship between Scapular Abduction and Middle Trapezius Muscle Performance. Physical Therapy, 70 (8), (pp. 470-479).
- Riddle, D., Finucane, S., Rothstein, J., and Walker, M. (1989). Intra-session and Inter-session Reliablity of Hand-held Dynamometer Measurements Taken on Brain Damages Patients. Physical Therapy, 69 (3), (pp. 182-194).
- Finucane, S., Walker, M., Rothstein, J., and Lamb, R. (1988). Reliability of Isometric Muscle Testing of Knee Flexor and Extensor Muscles in Patients with Connective Tissue Disease. Physical Therapy, 68 (3), (pp. 338-343).
- Walker, M., Rothstein, J., Finucane, S., and Lamb, R. (1987). Lumbar Lordosis, Pelvic Tilt and Abdominal Muscle Performance. Physical Therapy, 67 (4), (pp. 512-516).
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Presentations
- Five Steps to Conducting Clinical Research
- Conference Name: ADR
- Sponsoring Organization: ADR
- Location: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
- Date: March, 2012
- Authors/Presenters:
Walker, M. Presenter & Author
- Basic Biomechanical Concepts for Physical Therapists
- Conference Name: Universidad Catolica
- Sponsoring Organization: Universidad Catolica
- Location: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
- Date: March, 2012
- Authors/Presenters:
Walker, M. Presenter & Author
- Ergonomics for Physical Therapists
- Conference Name: Universidad Catolica
- Sponsoring Organization: Universidad Catolica
- Location: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
- Date: March, 2012
- Authors/Presenters:
Walker, M. Presenter & Author
- Gait fundamentals and Assessment
- Conference Name: VPTA
- Sponsoring Organization: VPTA
- Location: Richmond, Virginia
- Date: April 17, 2010
- Authors/Presenters:
Walker, M. Presenter & Author
- Virtual Reality in Stroke Rehabilitation
- Conference Name:
- Location: Roanoke, Virginia
- Date: October, 2007
- Authors/Presenters:
Walker, M.
Maihafer
Crouch
Tierney
Ringleb
Van Lunen
Zirges
DeLeo
Shelton
Walker
Garcia
- 8-Week Hip Abduction Strength Training Program in Femal Collegiate Soccer Players: BTE SPEED vs. Cuff-Weight DAPRE Approaches
- Conference Name:
- Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
- Date: June, 2007
- Authors/Presenters:
Onate, J.
Johnson, K.
Baucom, D.
Harrison, S.
Walker, M.
- Functional Gait Assessment: Reliability and Normative Data
- Conference Name:
- Location: Reston, Virginia
- Date: October, 2006
- Authors/Presenters:
Walker, M.
- Association Between Payment Source and Discharge Disposition After Stroke
- Conference Name:
- Location: Norfolk, Virginia
- Date: April, 2006
- Authors/Presenters:
Walker, M.
- Association Between Payment Source and Discharge Disposition After Stroke
- Conference Name:
- Location: Philadelphia
- Date: December, 2005
- Authors/Presenters:
Walker, M.
- Functional Gait Assessment: Reliability and Normative Data, preliminary results
- Conference Name:
- Location: Norfolk, Virginia
- Date: April, 2004
- Authors/Presenters:
Walker, M.
- Developing a Motion Analysis Laboratory: A Collaborative Effort Between Physical Thearpy and Electrical and Computer Engineering
- Conference Name:
- Location: Milwaukee
- Date: February, 1996
- Authors/Presenters:
Walker, M.
- Reliability of a Photographic Method of Describing Posture
- Conference Name:
- Location: Williamsburg, Virginia
- Date: April, 1989
- Authors/Presenters:
Walker, M.
- Current Issues in Isokinetic Testing
- Conference Name:
- Location: Norfolk, Virginia
- Date: March, 1989
- Authors/Presenters:
Walker, M.
- Lumbar Lordosis, Pelvic Tilt and Abdominal Muscle Performance
- Conference Name:
- Location: Chicago
- Date: June, 1986
- Authors/Presenters:
Walker, M.
- Lumbar Lordosis, Pelvic Tilt and Abdominal Muscle Performance
- Conference Name:
- Location: Richmond
- Date: April, 1986
- Authors/Presenters:
Walker, M.
- Lumbar Lordosis, Pelvic Tilt and Abdominal Muscle Performance
- Conference Name:
- Date: March, 1986
- Authors/Presenters:
Walker, M.
- Reliability of a New Isometric Measurement Device
- Conference Name:
- Location: Williamsburg, Virginia
- Date: March, 1985
- Authors/Presenters:
Walker, M.
- 2002: Cranium, Science and Reason in Hampton Roads
- 2006: John L. Echternach Research Award
- 2007: John L. Echternach Research Award
- Member, Alpha Eta Society
- Member, Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
- Rose Excellence in Research Award for Excellence in Othopaedic Physical Therapy Research
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Contracts, Grants and Sponsored Research