The Ability of Young Infants with Spina Bifida to Generate Kicks

Authors

David Chapman PT, PhD, St. Catherine University

Name of Award

Faculty Research & Scholarly Activities Grant

Date Awarded

6-2013

Department/School

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Project Description

David Chapman, Associate Professor in the Physical Therapy - Doctorate program, received a $7,000 Faculty Research & Scholarly Activities Grant to examine the ability of 10 infants with spina bifida to move their legs and kick over four months when they are supine and seated. Leg movements and kicks are important to study because they strengthen the muscles and neural connections needed to walk.

Recommended Citation

Chapman, David PT, PhD, "The Ability of Young Infants with Spina Bifida to Generate Kicks" (2013). Internal Grant Awards. 83.
https://sophia.stkate.edu/internal_awards/83