William Bandy, PhD, PT, SCS, ATC
Professor

Dr. Bandy received his PhD in physical therapy from Texas Woman’s University. He is a Professor in the department and teaches courses in orthopedics, sports, and research. Dr. Bandy was awarded Sports Specialization Certification by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties in 1987 and was re-certified again in 1997 and 2006. Dr. Bandy has over 30 publications. Additionally, Dr. Bandy volunteered his services to the Olympics in Atlanta in 1996, and he is a former two-term president of the ArPTA. Dr. Bandy has had three textbooks published: Therapeutic Exercise: Implications for Intervention (with Sanders), Joint Range of Motion and Muscle Length Testing (with Reese) and Therapeutic Exercise for the Physical Therapist Assistant (with Sanders). His research interests focus on the measurement and adaptation of the musculoskeletal system. He is currently clinically active with SportsMedicine Plus at Arkansas Children’s Hospital in Little Rock. In 2006, Dr. Bandy was elected to serve on the Board of Directors of the American Physical Therapy Association.

Send E-mail to: billb@uca.edu

Melissa "Misty" Booth, DPT, PT, PCS

Clinical Instructor and Director of Clinical Education

Dr. Booth received both her bachelors and clinical doctorate in physical therapy from the University of Central Arkansas. Dr. Booth serves as the Director of Clinical Education for the Department, whereby she works with clinical instructors and PT students. The Director of Clinical Education administrates clinical affiliation assignments, makes clinical site visits, and performs clinical education assessment. Her academic and research interests are in clinical education and pediatrics and clinical interests are in the areas of pediatrics and spasticity management. Dr. Booth is currently clinically active with Arkansas Children's Hospital in Little Rock.  Dr. Booth is a Board Certified Pediatric Clinical Specialist by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties.

Send E-mail to: mbooth@uca.edu

James Fletcher, PhD, PT, ATC
Assistant Professor

Dr. Fletcher received his PhD in physical therapy from UCA. His BS Ed and ATC education was completed at Missouri State University and MS in Physical Therapy was completed at UCA.  Dr. Fletcher teaches kinesiology, clinical electrophysiology, and musculoskeletal coursework. His academic and research interests are in musculoskeletal physical therapy and in the use of technology in teaching/learning while his clinical interests are in the area of orthopedics and sports physical therapy. Dr. Fletcher is clinically active (since 1998) with Sportsmedicine Plus at the Adolescent Center on the campus of Arkansas Children’s Hospital in Little Rock.  Research Citations.

Send E-mail to: fletcher@uca.edu
View web page: http://faculty.uca.edu/~fletcher

Steven W. Forbush, PT, MS
Assistant Professor

Mr. Forbush received his MS in Physical Therapy from The University of Alabama in Birmingham in 1979.  He was an outpatient clinician and rehabilitation manager for 26 years prior to coming to UCA.  He is nearing completion of his PhD in PT from Nova Southeastern University.  His academic interests are in professional development, musculoskeletal impairment, manual interventions, and differential determination of dysfunctions.  His research interests include treatment of obesity, gait and motor function, and orthopedic clinical interventions for the spine and the extremities.

Send E-mail to:  sforbush@uca.edu

Dr. Garrison received his PhD in Biomedical Engineering from Marquette University with a emphasis on rehabilitation bioengineering. His BS in physical therapy and MS in interdisciplinary studies were both completed at Texas Tech University. As an assistant professor in the department, his teaching interests include gross anatomy, clinical kinesiology and biomechanics. Dr. Garrison’s research is focused on the mechanisms of involuntary motor behaviors and the interaction of the autonomic and motor systems in chronic human spinal cord injury.

Send E-mail to: kgarrison@uca.edu

Hao (Howe) Liu, PhD, PT
Assistant Professor

Dr. Liu received his MS (Neuroanatomy) and MD degrees in China, and PhD (Anatomy) and MPT degrees from the University of Mississippi Medical Center.  As an assistant professor he teaches and serves as course coordinator for Gross Anatomy, Advanced Anatomy (Imaging), and Applied Histology, Pathology, & Physiology. He also teaches courses of Neuroanatomy, Differential Diagnosis, Cardiopulmonary Rehab, and International Study of Physical Therapy. Dr. Liu’s past publications and presentations have been related to neuroscience and clinical Geriatrics, His research interests include the following: (1). Balance improvement in the elderly in nursing homes, (2) Stroke rehab for geriatric patients, (3) Clinical anatomy in Gross Anatomy lab, and (4) Collaboration with Chinese medical rehabilitation professionals in China. Currently, Dr. Liu is clinically active working in long-term care settings.  Research Citations

Send E-mail to: hliu@uca.edu

Twala Maresh, DPT, PT, ATP
Clinical Instructor II and Post-Professional MS & t-DPT Program Coordinator

Dr. Maresh received her clinical doctorate in physical therapy from UCA. As an Instructor in the department, she teaches Administration, Fundamental Skills, Neuromuscular II: Complex, Psychosocial Skills, and Advanced Spinal Cord Injury. Her clinical specialties are inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation, patients with spinal cord injury, amputations, orthotic needs, and wheelchair prescription. Dr. Maresh is also the coordinator of the Post Prfessional DPTprogram.

Send E-mail to: twalam@uca.edu

Margaret McGee, PhD, PT, PCS
Assistant Professor

Dr. McGee received her PhD in physical therapy from UCA as well as her MS degree. As an Instructor in the department, she teaches pathology, pediatric neurology, and cardiopulmonary course work. She is currently working toward completion of a PhD in physical therapy. Ms. McGee is a Board Certified Pediatric Clinical Specialist by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties. Her research interests focus on the influence of hippotherapy on gait and balance measures in children with cerebral palsy. Her clinical specialty is pediatrics and she is currently clinically active at Arkansas Children's Hospital.

Send E-mail to: mmcgee@uca.edu

Myles Quiben, DPT, PT, GCS, NCS
Clinical Instructor I and Assistant Director of Clinical Education

Dr. Quiben received her post professional clinical doctorate from UCA and her BS in Physical Therapy from the University of the Philippines. Dr. Quiben is a Board Certified Geriatric Clinical Specialist by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties. She is NDT-Trained in adult hemiplegia. As an instructor, she is active in neurology, anatomy, selected interventions, kinesiology, fundamental skills, and clinical education. Dr. Quiben serves as the Assistant Director of Clinical Education. She is completing her coursework towards a PhD in Physical Therapy. Clinical/research interests: neuromuscular evaluation & intervention, geriatrics, rehabilitation, health & wellness promotion, and NDT approach. She is clinically active in acute care and rehab settings, and serves as an NDTA Regional Chairperson. Dr. Quiben is a Board Certified Neurologic Clinical Specialist by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties.

Send E-mail to: mquiben@uca.edu

Nancy Reese, PhD, PT
Professor and Department Chairperson

Dr. Reese received her PhD in anatomy from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. As a Professor in the department, she teaches neuroscience and gross anatomy as well as core courses in the PhD program. She has authored two textbooks: Muscle and Sensory Testing and Joint Range of Motion and Muscle Length Testing (with Bandy), both published by WB Saunders Co. Dr. Reese is the chief delegate for the ArPTA. Her research interest is movement restoration following spinal cord injury and her clinical specialty is adult and pediatric neurological rehabilitation.

Send E-mail to: nancyr@uca.edu

Stacey Stephens, MS
Clinical Instructor II and Administrative Clinical and Services Coordinator

Ms. Stephens received her MS degree in health science with an emphasis in community health education and a BA degree in Psychology from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. Ms. Stephens' role includes a variety of administrative, communication/ public relations, and organizational/planning tasks in the Physical Therapy program, particularly in the areas of clinical education and alumni relations.  Research Abstracts

Send E-mail to: staceys@uca.edu

David Taylor, PhD, PT, CSCS
Assistant Professor

Dr. Taylor completed a PhD in physical therapy at the University of Central Arkansas.  While attending Southwest Baptist University, Dr. Taylor completed a BS in chemistry and a Master of Physical Therapy.  Dr. Taylor is recognized as a certified strength and conditioning specialist (CSCS) by the National Strength and Conditioning Association.  As an assistant professor, Dr. Taylor primarily teaches in the areas of therapeutic exercise and therapeutic agents and conducts research in the areas of exercise prescription for people with diabetes and people with orthopedic disorders.

Research Citations.

Send E-mail to: dtaylor@uca.edu

Wen Wang, PhD, MD

Assistant Professor

Dr. Wang received her PhD in Biology with specialization in Physiology & Cell Biology from the University of Kansas and her MS in Clinical Investigation from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. Dr. Wang obtained her MD from Jiangxi Medical College, China and was certified by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates in the U.S. As an assistant professor in the department, Dr. Wang teaches courses in Pathology, Physiology and Anatomy. With her specialization in clinical investigation of diabetes and diabetic complications, Dr. Wang’s research is focused on the prevention and management of diabetic foot and diabetic vascular diseases. Dr. Wang has published her research in the functions of dietary supplement Ginkgo biloba extract in preventing diabetes, diabetic vascular complications and prostate cancer. She has won grant awards from NIH, CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), and the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. 

Send E-mail to:  wwang@uca.edu

Charlotte Yates, PhD, PT, PCS
Assistant Professor

Dr. Yates received her PhD degree in Neurobiology from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and received her MS degree in physical therapy from UCA. Her research interests include spinal cord injury and spasticity management.

As an assistant professor in the department, she is active in pediatric neurology, kinesiology, and wound care. She is a board certified clinical specialist in Pediatric Physical Therapy from the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties. Her clinical interests include pediatrics, adolescent orthopedics, and acute care. She is active clinically at Arkansas Children’s hospital.  Research Abstracts

Send E-mail to: cyates@uca.edu