Department of Physical Therapy

Research Citations

Hao Liu, PhD, PT

Assistant Professor

Publications (Last 5 Years)

Articles:

1. Hardy SG, Spaulding T, Liu H., Nick TG, Pearson RH, Hayes AV, Stokic DS. The effect of transcutaneous electrical stimulation on spinal motor neuron excitability in people without known neuromuscular diseases: the roles of stimulus intensity and location. Physical Therapy. 2002; 82(4):354-63.

2. Zhang F, Richards L, Angel MF, Zhang J, Liu H, et al. Accelerating flap maturation by vascular endothelium growth factor in a rat tube flap model. British Journal of Plastic Surgery. 2002; 55(1):59-63

3. Zhang F, Liu H, Stile F, Lei MP, Pang Y, Beck J, Dorsett-Martin W, Lineaweaver WC. Effect of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor on Rat Achilles Tendon Healing. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 112:1613, 2003.

4.  Liu H, Wellons M. Effect of excessive potassium on muscle strength: A case report. Physical & Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics. 2005, 23:55-66.

5.  Liu H, Fletcher J. Analysis of physicians’ referrals: is further diagnosis needed? Northern American Journal of Sports Physical Therapy. 2006, 1:6-12.

6. Chen J, Liu H, Li ZB, Quiben M. Multivariant analysis of stroke rehabilitation outcomes: a pilot study in Chinese population. Physical & Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics. 2006, 24:1-14.

7.  Prati V, Liu H. Perceptions of college students regarding the current physical therapy profession and professional education process. The Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences & Practice. 2006, 4 (4):1-6.

8. Liu H, Hu XL, Treadwell A. Variation of Extensor Carpi Radialis Muscles: An Anatomical Case Report. Chinese Journal of Clinical Anatomy.  2007, 25(3): 352-354.

9.  Liu H, Zabel R, Prati V. Assessment of dependence on assistive ambulatory devices among older adults: A new tool. International Journal of Therapy and rehabilitation, 2007. 14(9): 419-423.

10.  Liu H, Rainey J, Zabel R, Quiben M, Kehavyov A, Boswell J. Comparison of two exercise programs using the falls efficacy scale, Berg balance scal and ankle dorsiflexor strength in older adults. Physical & Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics, 2007, 27(2):43-52.

11. Liu H, McGee M, Wang W, Persson M. Comparison of Gait Characteristics between Older Rolling Walker Users and Older potential Walker Users. Archives of Gerontology & Geriatrics. 2008 (in press).

National and International Conference Presentations (last 5 years)

1.   Liu H,  Fletcher J. Analysis of physicians’ referrals: is further diagnosis needed? 2004 Combined Section Meeting of American Physical Therapy Association. Feb, 2004. Nashville, TN.

2.  Liu H, Taylor D. Excessive potassium in muscle strength: A case report. 2005 Combined Section Meeting of American Physical Therapy Association. Feb, 2005. New Orleans, LA.

3.  Chen J, Liu H, Li, ZB, Quiben, M. Multivariant analysis of stroke rehabilitation outcomes: a pilot study in Chinese population. 2005 Annual Conference of American Physical Therapy Association. June 2005. Boston, MA.

4.   Prati V, Liu H, Fletcher J. Perception of college students to the current physical therapy profession and professional education. 2005 Annual Conference of American Physical Therapy Association, June 2005. Boston, MA.

5.   Liu H, Quiben M, Chen J, Li ZB. 2005 Conference of Neurodevelopment Treatment Association. Oct, 2005. Houston, TX.

6.   Liu H, McGee M, Quiben M, Treadwell A, Loftin K. Observation of Variation of Extensor Carpi Radialis Muscles: A Case Report. 2006 Combined Section Meeting of American Physical Therapy Association. Feb, 2005. New Orleans, LA.

7.   Liu H, Quiben M, Zabel R, Rainey J, Boswell J, Kehayov, A. Effect of An Exercise Program on Functional Mobility in Older Individuals: A Pilot study. Accepted for 2006 Annual Conference of  American Physical Therapy Association. June, 2006., Orlando, FL.

8.   Jefferson J, Liu H. Analysis of physician’s referrals to pediatric physical therapy: do physical therapist’s practice autonomy? 2006 Annual Conference of American Physical Therapy Association. June, 2006., Orlando, FL.

9.  Liu H, Chen J, Rainey J, Li ZB, Liu J. Length of post-onset time: a predictor of rehabilitation outcome for patients with stroke in Shanghai, China. 27th Annual Meeting of Southern Gerontology Society, 2006. Lexington, KY.

10. Liu H, Skinner R, Arfai A, Yates C, Reese N, Garcia-Rill E. Influence of combined L-Dopa and passive exercise on H-reflex in rats with spinal cord transaction. Presented at 2007 Combined Section Meeting of American Physical Therapy Association. February, 2007. Boston, MA.

11. Dailey M, Liu H, Treadwell A, Hoskinds J. Surface anatomy of radial tunnel: cadaver study. Presented for 2007 Combined Section Meeting of American Physical Therapy Association. February, 2007. Boston, MA.

12. Liu H, Garrison K. Bilateral abductor digital minimi accessorius originating from the Palmaris longus muscles: a case report. Presented for 2007 Combined Section Meeting of American Physical Therapy Association. February, 2007. Boston, MA.

13. Huang M, Liu H, Hardy P, Hayes A, Nick T, Curbow-Wilcox K, Greenwald N, Stokic D. The effect of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation at acupuncture points on spinal motor neuron excitability in people without known neuromuscular diseases. Presented at 2007 Combined Section Meeting of American Physical Therapy Association. February, 2007. Boston, MA.

14.  Liu H, Allen SA, Pratic V. Test and Retest Reliability of Ambulatory Device Dependence Efficacy Scale for Ambulation (ADDESA) for Institutionalized Older Adults. Presented at APTA 2007 annual conference, Denver, CO. June 2007.

15.  Prati V, Liu H. Determining the effect of therapeutic exercise interventions on fracture risks for women older than 65 years old with low bone mass. At 2007 APTA annual conference, Denver, CO. June 2007.

16. Liu H, Zabel R, Quiben M. Falls as a side effect of using assistive ambulatory devices: a preliminary pilot study. Presented at the 4th International Confederation of Physical Therapy, Vancour, Canada. June 2007. Abstract published by Physiotherapy. 2007; 93(S1):S623.

17.  Liu H, McGee M, Pratic V, Garrison K, Fu QY. Comparison of standing balance parameters between older assistive ambulatory device users and non-users. Accepted for presentation at the 56th Conference of Gerontology Society of America at San Francisco (Nov, 2007). Abstract published by Gerontologist. 2007; 47 (S1):354.

18.  Zabel R, Quiben M, Liu H, Charton M. Comparison of raters and measurements of thoracic kyphosis using the flexicurve and tragus-to-wall in women. Will be presented at the 56th Conference of Gerontology Society of America at San Francisco, CA, November, 2007. Abstract published by Gerontologist. 2007; 47 (S1):275.

19.  Zabel R, Quiben Q, Liu H, Charton, M. re-examination of normal values for thoracic curvature in older females based on the index of kyphosis. Accepted for presentation at the 2008 Combined Section Meeting of American Physical Therapy Association at Nashville (Feb 2008).

20. Liu H, McGee M. Effect of Forward-Leaning Posture on Gait Parameters during Ambulation with a Rolling Walker, abstract to be presented at the 29th annual meeting of the Southern Gerontological Society (Atlanta, GA, April, 2008).

21.  Wang Y, Liu H, Cheng LH, Fletcher J. Comparison of Acupuncture and Electroacupuncture Interventions in Older Patients with Stroke. Poster to be presented at the 29th annual meeting of Southern Gerontological Society (Atlanta, GA, April, 2008).

22.  Liu H, Fletcher J, Courtney R, Walter C, Wilkson C, Marshall C, Schultz M, Wang W. Surface Anatomy of Inter-compartmental Forman on Legs: The Cadaver Study. Presented on the 2008 annual conference of Arkansas Physical Therapy Association, Little Rock, AR. April, 2008.

23.  Liu H, Frank A. Strigler A, Stanley G, Persson M, Eaves J. Tai Chi as a Balance Improvement Protocol for Older Adults: A Review, poster to be presented at the 2008 APTA annual conference in San Antonio, TX. June 2008.

24. Liu H, McGee, M, Prati V, Huang M. Gait Characteristics in Older Rolling Walker Users: A Pilot Study. Poster to be presented at the 2008 APTA annual conference in San Antonio, TX. June 2008.

25.  Wang W, Liu H, Lewis S, Persson M. Teaching the Complexity of Patient Compliance Management by Interactive Student-Centered Learning: A Six-Week Pilot Exercise Program for First Year PT Students. Poster to be presented at the 2008 APTA annual conference in San Antonio, TX. June 2008.

Grant-supported, On-going Projects:

1. Title: Depression and fear of falling among the elderly people using Assistive Ambulatory Devices.  Funded by UCA University Research Council Grant (2006-2007). Role: Principal investigator.
2. Title: Effect of Assistive Ambulatory Devices on Balance and Posture in Older Individuals. Funded by UCA University Research Council Grant (2007-2008).  Role: Principal investigator.

Send email to hliu@uca.edu