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Director of the UofSC Rehab Lab and Clinical Associate Professor at the University of South Carolina Physical Therapy program. Dr. Flach is a Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy (NCS) and Multiple Sclerosis Clinical Specialist (MSCS). She is also recognized as a Parkinson's Foundation Physical Therapy Faculty Scholar.
Research interests are focused on the role of physical activity in gait and balance for individuals living with Multiple Sclerosis and Parkinson’s Disease.
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Director of the UofSC Rehab Lab and Clinical Assistant Professor in the Physical Therapy Program. Dr. Regan is a Board-Certified Clinical Specialist and Orthopedic Physical Therapy (OCS). She received her PhD in Exercise Science from the University of South Carolina in 2020 and has been on faculty teaching orthopedics, therapeutic exercise, and wellness and health promotion to Doctor of Physical Therapy students since.
Dr. Regan’s research focus is at the intersection of physical rehabilitation and community wellness. She would like to build opportunities for people with mobility impairments to increase physical activity and health.
Meghan O'Farrell
Graduate Research Assistant
Pursuing a Doctorate in Physical Therapy
Meghan is a second-year DPT student interested in working in the inpatient setting upon graduation. Meghan loves working with both the pediatric and geriatric populations. When asked why she enjoys physical therapy, Meghan stated that she loves getting to connect with her patients and help them achieve goals that are meaningful to them.
Jordyn Mattison
Graduate Research Assistant
Pursuing a Doctorate in Physical Therapy
Jordyn is a Second-year DPT student interested in trauma or inpatient rehab. She is considering working in a hospital or inpatient setting one day. Jordyn wants to be an acute care physical therapist because she wants to help patients through the worst days of their lives.
Aastha Arora
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Aastha is a Sophomore at the University of South Carolina Honors College, who hopes to attend medical school and graduate with an M.D. Aastha enjoys being a part of the lab team and getting to know participants over time.
Michael Davis
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Michael is an undergraduate student planning to pursue a doctorate in physical therapy after graduation. His favorite part about working in the lab is getting to interact with participants as he learns more about their impairments and how to help them make improvements.
Morgan Poirier
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Anitta Johns
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Anitta John is a freshman at the University of South Carolina, pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Public Health who aspires to become a physician one day, where she can engage, contribute and be part of her patient's recovery. Anitta stated that her favorite aspect of working in the laboratory is the interaction with the participants; she also mentioned that it gave her amazing opportunities to collaborate with outstanding academic mentors.
UofSC Rehab Lab Alumni
Research Assistants
Emily Good B.S. Public Health
Ryan Long B.S. Exercise Science
Mary Vu Student PT 2022-2023
Ellie Campbell Student PT 2021-2023
Emily Delaney 2021-2022
Montana Swanson 2022-2023
Amy Reyner PT,DPT 2021-2023
Rebecca Schmidt PT, DPT 2020-2021
Rachel Balzer PT, DPT 2019-2021
Jessica Fourspring PT, DPT 2019
Prentis Waters PT, DPT- 2018-2019
DPT Student Projects
1. Alex Hartsell (2020-present). 5 Time Sit-to Stand and Sit-to-Stand Muscle Power in Persons with Multiple Sclerosis.
2. Kristian Suarez (2020-present). 5 Time Sit-to Stand and Sit-to-Stand Muscle Power in Persons with Multiple Sclerosis.
3. Baylee Bridgers (2020-present). Determining the relationship between backwards walking speed and falls in people living with Multiple Sclerosis.
4. Morgan Bookstaver (2020- present). Determining the relationship between backwards walking speed and falls in people living with Multiple Sclerosis.
5. Elise Baron (2020- present). Determining the relationship between backwards walking speed and falls in people living with Multiple Sclerosis.
6. Rachel Balzer (2019-2021) Determining Fallers and Non-Fallers in People Living with Multiple Sclerosis.
7. Kiersten Addy (2019-2021)Determining Fallers and Non-Fallers in People Living with Multiple Sclerosis.
8. Meghan Santaniello (2019-2021) Determining Fallers and Non-Fallers in People Living with Multiple Sclerosis.
9. Jessica Fourspring (2018- 2020) A qualitative analysis of participant experience and perceived outcomes in the Rock Steady Boxing program for Parkinson’s Disease.
10. Olivia Burnitz (2018- 2020) A qualitative analysis of participant experience and perceived outcomes in the Rock Steady Boxing program for Parkinson’s Disease.
11. Lauren Sustar (2018- 2020) A qualitative analysis of participant experience and perceived outcomes in the Rock Steady Boxing program for Parkinson’s Disease.
12. Jessica Russell (2018- 2019)- Evaluating the Participant Experience of the PWR!Moves program for those with Parkinson’s Disease. A Qualitative Study.
13. William P. Waters (2018- 2019)- Evaluating the Participant Experience of the PWR!Moves program for those with Parkinson’s Disease. A Qualitative Study.
2. Kristian Suarez (2020-present). 5 Time Sit-to Stand and Sit-to-Stand Muscle Power in Persons with Multiple Sclerosis.
3. Baylee Bridgers (2020-present). Determining the relationship between backwards walking speed and falls in people living with Multiple Sclerosis.
4. Morgan Bookstaver (2020- present). Determining the relationship between backwards walking speed and falls in people living with Multiple Sclerosis.
5. Elise Baron (2020- present). Determining the relationship between backwards walking speed and falls in people living with Multiple Sclerosis.
6. Rachel Balzer (2019-2021) Determining Fallers and Non-Fallers in People Living with Multiple Sclerosis.
7. Kiersten Addy (2019-2021)Determining Fallers and Non-Fallers in People Living with Multiple Sclerosis.
8. Meghan Santaniello (2019-2021) Determining Fallers and Non-Fallers in People Living with Multiple Sclerosis.
9. Jessica Fourspring (2018- 2020) A qualitative analysis of participant experience and perceived outcomes in the Rock Steady Boxing program for Parkinson’s Disease.
10. Olivia Burnitz (2018- 2020) A qualitative analysis of participant experience and perceived outcomes in the Rock Steady Boxing program for Parkinson’s Disease.
11. Lauren Sustar (2018- 2020) A qualitative analysis of participant experience and perceived outcomes in the Rock Steady Boxing program for Parkinson’s Disease.
12. Jessica Russell (2018- 2019)- Evaluating the Participant Experience of the PWR!Moves program for those with Parkinson’s Disease. A Qualitative Study.
13. William P. Waters (2018- 2019)- Evaluating the Participant Experience of the PWR!Moves program for those with Parkinson’s Disease. A Qualitative Study.
Undergraduate Student Projects
1. Emily Good (2022-2023). Determining rate of functional decline in people living with Parkinson’s disease based on time since diagnosis.
2. Ryan Long (2022-2023). Differences in the 5 time Sit-to-Stand Test Between Tremor Dominant (TD) and Postural Instability/Gait Difficulty (PIGD) Parkinson’s Disease. South Carolina Honors College Thesis.
3. Jessica Spurling (2019- 2020). Developing a Framework for Implementing Cognitive Behavior Strategies into Physical Therapy Sessions to Increase Physical Activity in Individuals Living with Chronic Neurologic Conditions. South Carolina Honors College Thesis.
4. Connor Wilson (2017-2018). Self-Reported Physical Activity Levels in Persons with Parkinson’s Disease and Their Care Partners with Recent History of Falls and Time Since Diagnosis.
5. Tara Suhs (2018). Research Assistant- Longitudinal Assessment of Motor and Non-motor Symptoms in PD.
2. Ryan Long (2022-2023). Differences in the 5 time Sit-to-Stand Test Between Tremor Dominant (TD) and Postural Instability/Gait Difficulty (PIGD) Parkinson’s Disease. South Carolina Honors College Thesis.
3. Jessica Spurling (2019- 2020). Developing a Framework for Implementing Cognitive Behavior Strategies into Physical Therapy Sessions to Increase Physical Activity in Individuals Living with Chronic Neurologic Conditions. South Carolina Honors College Thesis.
4. Connor Wilson (2017-2018). Self-Reported Physical Activity Levels in Persons with Parkinson’s Disease and Their Care Partners with Recent History of Falls and Time Since Diagnosis.
5. Tara Suhs (2018). Research Assistant- Longitudinal Assessment of Motor and Non-motor Symptoms in PD.