| Title: | Ast Professor of Practice |
| Dept: | Physical Therapy |
| Office: | HS 104 |
| Phone: | 216-687-4598 |
| Email: | m.m.hippler@csuohio.edu |
| Address: | 2121 Euclid Ave. HS 104, Cleveland, OH 44115 |
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DPT, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Cleveland State University, 2010
Diploma, Massage Therapy, Ohio College of Massotherapy, 2005 B.A., Psychology, Gannon University, 2003 | ||||||||
| Brief Bio: | ||
| Dr. Collins joined the full time faculty as an Assistant Professor of Practice in 2021 after serving in a part time role for 6 years. Previously, she worked as the outpatient rehab supervisor at University Hospitals St. John Medical Center. Dr Collins is a Herdman trained vestibular therapist, an ImPACT Trained Physical Therapist for concussion management and has also completed the Allied Team Training for Parkinson's disease. Her practice focus included the neurologically complex patient including individuals with concussion, traumatic brain injury, dizziness, Parkinson's disease, stroke and balance disorders. Dr Collins had an affinity for program development and quality improvement and particularly enjoyed mentoring new hires in her leadership role. She was the site coordinator for clinical education and a credentialed clinical instructor.
Dr Collins supports the neurological aspects of the DPT curriculum and clinical education. Dr Collins is active in both the local and national level of the American Physical Therapy Association and currently serves as the Vice Chair for the Balance & Falls SIG in the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy. Her research interest is in perfectionism, imposter syndrome, population health, dizziness, concussion and balance. | ||
| Creative and Activities: | ||
| Peer-Reviewed National Presentations
2018 Cogswell H, Brant M. "The effects of previous lower extremity musculoskeletal injury on the use of the somatosensory system for postural control in male high school soccer players." APTA Combined Sections Meeting, Poster Presentation, New Orleans. 2017 McMillin A, Brant, M "Occurrence of multi-canal BPPV in severe head trauma from a gunshot wound." APTA Next, Poster Presentation Boston. 2017 Keehan J, Brant M, Gunselman C, Djukic A. "A retrospective data analysis examining variables between genders impacting the physical therapy episode of care during post-concussion treatment in teenage athletes." APTA Next, Poster Presentation Boston. 2015 Brant M, Keehan J, Lanter P." Emphasis of cognitive stimulation as an adjunct to traditional vestibular rehabilitation to facilitate recovery from concussion." APTA Combined Sections Meeting, Poster Presentation, Indianapolis. Peer-Reviewed Local Presentations 2017 Burnett M, Hippler- Brant M. "The Effects of a Community Based Boxing Program on Gait, Balance, and Quality of Life in People with Parkinson's Disease: A Retrospective Analysis". APTA Northeast District Marilyn Mount Case Report Night, Platform Presentation, Cleveland. 2015 Cogswell H, Brant M. "The effects of previous lower extremity musculoskeletal injury on the use of the somatosensory system for postural control in male high school soccer players." APTA Northeast District Marilyn Mount Case Report Night, Poster Presentation, Cleveland. | ||
| Teaching Areas: | ||
| DPT 608 Functional Neuroscience
DPT 654 Theory & Practice III DPT 758 Theory & Practice V DPT 778 Complex Conditions VI (Adult Neuro) DPT 786 Applied II Clinical Education DPT 788 Applied III Clinical Education DPT 872 Complex Conditions VII (SCI, Limb Loss, Vestibular) DPT 686 Applied I Clinical Education DPT 605 Clinical Seminar II DPT 674 Complex Conditions II (Acute Care) | ||
| Professional Affiliations: | ||
| 2010 - Present Member, Ohio Chapter, American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
2021 - Present Member, Education Section 2011 - Present Member, Neurology Section 2022 - Present Vice Chair, Balance and Falls SIG 2016 - 2022 Member, Balance and Falls SIG 2016 - Present Member, Brain Injury SIG 2013 - Present Member, Vestibular Rehabilitation SIG 2011 - 2013 Member, Acute Care Section 2008 - 2010 Student Member, Ohio Chapter, American Physical Therapy Association | ||
| University Service: | ||
| College
2022 Reviewer, Graduate Studies Research Award, Graduate College 2021- 2022 Dissertation Committee Member for DNP Student Department 2022 Member, Ad Hoc Department Bylaws Committee (Spring) 2021- Present Member, Clinical Education Committee 2021- Present Member, Curriculum Committee 2022 - Present Chair, Marketing Committee 2021-2022 Member, Marketing Committee 2021 Member, Ad Hoc ACAPT Honors Society Reviewer 2021-2022 Member, Residency Committee | ||