Dr. Christi Williams, an associate professor in the School of Physical Therapy, and Dr. Stacey Lindsley, adjunct faculty in the School of Physical Therapy, were highlighted last month in the October edition of the APTA magazine. Drs. Williams and Lindsley spent valuable time this summer focused on “finding a better way” to provide objective physical therapy assessments through telehealth methods.
Given that the COVID-19 pandemic placed a halt on formal research studies, Williams and Lindsley performed some pilot testing of a virtual measurement technique with plans to perform a full research study once restrictions are lifted and in-person research studies are allowed to resume.
In the meantime, the APTA magazine published their methodology to provide PT’s across the nation with ideas to improve the objectivity of the assessments they are performing virtually. To read the full article in APTA magazine, click here.
Alumna Madeline Harcrow, OTD, OTR/L, and Associate Professor Dr. Elena Wong Espiritu, OTD, OTR/L, BCPR, co-wrote an article entitled “Occupational Therapy’s Role in Breast Cancer Prehabilitation Protocol Recommendations to Enhance Clients’ Function,” which was published in the October 2020 edition of 
Nashville’s stalwart reputation as the nation’s health care capital grows even stronger today. Belmont University announced this morning its intent to start a new College of Medicine in collaboration with with one of the nation’s leading healthcare providers, HCA Healthcare. HCA Healthcare’s Nashville-based TriStar Health will provide clinical elements in support of Belmont’s plans to pursue 
