sarah leissring

* Completed evaluation, examination, and plan of care for patients with orthopedic pathology including: * Post surgical total knee arthroplasty, subacromial decompression, and rotator cuff repair * Chronic rotator cuff tear, low back, cervical, and thoracic back pain, scapular stabilizing musculature weakness, posterior tibialis tendonitis, anterior knee pain, hip pain, ankle fusion, and pediatric calcaneal apophysitis. * Post CVA, motion sensitivity training, BPPV, and Post Concussion Syndrome * Maintained a full outpatient caseload including 3 initial evaluations and 8, 45 minute treatment sessions * Attended a symposium on Orthopedic pathology given by Physical Therapists, physicians, and surgeons.

Gave presentations on the Center for Student Enrichment involving opportunities for volunteer service and leadership across campus and orientations for the Superior Edge Program. Approved peer logs of recorded hours in citizenship, leadership, diversity, and real world opportunities. Co-Chair Leadership Recognition Banquet Planning Committee and assisted Student Leader Fellowship Program in conducting new applicant interviews.

* Coordinated all activities for the Teen Program including job program and in-services. * Responsible for the care of 6 physically disabled girls ages 10-11yrs for 7 weeks. * Implemented PT and OT goal carry over beyond regular therapy schedule for 6 girls.

* Responsible for contacting and scheduling 50 subjects for participation in ACL loading study including 13 camera 3D Motion Analysis and Modeling for ACL strain. Testing also included Isokinetic testing on a Cybex dynamometer. Instructed peers on utilizing Motek Medical Balance Software, Isokinetic dynamometer, and 3D Motion Analysis System. * Instructed peers on utilization of lab equipment * Maintained schedule for lab time reservation across a variety of projects * Assisted with other lab projects as needed and at times without prior notification.

Eau Claire Hoops Club - Eau Claire, WI - October, 2013"

Presidential Harden Scholar","Freshman Research Fellowship","WIldcat Innovation University Scholars Grant - 2010 & 2011","Dean's List for Academic Achievement - 6 semesters","2012 Health Physical Education and Recreation Department Outstanding Graduating Undergraduate","2012 Northern Michigan University Outstanding Student of Any Class"