Nicole’s research goal is to examine the efficacy of physical therapy interventions to improve strength and athletic performance, specifically in the female population. To achieve this goal, she utilizes clinical and randomized controlled trials that are theory-driven and evidence-based. Ultimately, she intends to refine the delivery of rehabilitation approaches aimed at improving strength and function for the female population.
Nicole focuses her teaching efforts on providing student-centered learning to develop clinical reasoning skills with the ability to perform an examination and evaluation of a non-complex patient. Nicole also teaches a selected topics course to prepare students to successfully complete the National Strength and Conditioning Association's Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist examination.
● OPTA NW District Co-Chair
● Student Affairs Chair
● Faculty Development Committee member
● University Athletics Committee member
● DPT Student Organization Co-Advisor
● PT Wellness Day Faculty Advisor
● PT Day of Service Faculty Advisor
Peer-reviewed publications
- Schroeder N and Anderson S. Guidelines to implement resistance training in the transfemoral and transtibial amputee. ACSM Journal of Health and Fitness. 2023; 27(6): 10-18.
- Schroeder N. Evidence-Based Nutritional Strategies to Enhance Athletic Performance. Strength and Conditioning Journal. Accepted for publication. doi: 10.1519/SSC.0000000000000642.
- Kahle N, Tevald M. Core Muscle Strengthening Improves Balance Performance in Community-dwelling Older Adults: a Pilot Study. Journal of Physical Activity and Aging. (22): 65-73, 2014.
- Kahle N, Gribble P. Core Stability Training in Dynamic Balance Testing Among Young, Healthy Adults. Athletic Training & Sports Health Care. (1): 65-73, 2009.
Peer-reviewed Presentations
- Schroeder N, Bertke D, Jacobs A, Smith K, Stillberger A, Titchener A. Low Back Pain and Hip Rotation Strength in Females. Ohio Physical Therapy Association Fall Conference; September 2024: Columbus Ohio.
- Schroeder, N. Core and Pelvic Floor Strengthening and Female Collegiate Athlete Performance, Low Back Pain, and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction. American Academy of Sports Physical Therapy Annual Meeting; June 13, 2024: Las Vegas, Nevada
- Schroeder, N. A Four-Week Home Yoga Program and the Core Strength and Endurance of Healthy Adults. American Academy of Sports Physical Therapy Annual Meeting; June 13, 2024: Las Vegas, Nevada
- Angela Huber, Nicole Schroeder, Dave Verhoff, Andrew Parsons, Joshua Bohn, Madison Bowman, Abigail Holthaus, Eliza Kirov, Triston Novak, Noah Winslow. Exploring the Opportunities and Barriers of Implementing Health-Focused Physical Therapy Care. APTA Combined Sections Meeting; February 2024: Boston Massachusetts
- Schroeder, N, Butler P, Kramer B, Kramer H, Linder E, Stabler B, Tinnerman J. The Effects of Core and Pelvic Floor Strengthening on Female Athlete Performance, LBP and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction. Ohio Physical Therapy Association Fall Conference; September 2023: Columbus Ohio.
- Huber A, Schroeder N, Verhoff D, Parsons A, Bohn J, Bowman M, Holthaus A, Kirov E, Novak T, Winslow N. Exploring the Opportunities and Barriers of Implementing Health-Focused Physical Therapy Care. Ohio Physical Therapy Association Fall Conference; September 2023: Columbus Ohio.
- Schroeder N. Clinical Reasoning Teaching Strategies in Health Professions Education: A Review. 2023 Innovation Summit for Health Professions Education; June 2023. Virtual.
- Schroeder N. Maintaining Fitness During Pregnancy: A Case Report Analysis. Poster. American Association of Sports Physical Therapy Annual Meeting and Scientific Conference; September 2022: Indianapolis, Ohio.
- Schroeder N, Batchelor S, Marburger C, Reibly M, Verbsky T, Werner P. Poster. The Effects of a Four-Week Home Yoga Program on the Core Strength and Endurance of Healthy Adults. Ohio Physical Therapy Association Fall Conference; September 2022: Columbus, Ohio.
- Schroeder N and Anderson S. Benefits and Considerations of Resistance Training for the Athletic Lower Extremity Amputee. Presentation. Ohio Physical Therapy Association Transform Conference; April 2022: Columbus, Ohio.
- Schroeder N and Wallmann H. A Comparison of Hamstring Musculature Lengthening Duration After Acute Static, Dynamic, and PNF Stretching. Poster. American Physical Therapy Association. Combined Sections Meeting; February 2022: San Antonio, Texas.
- Schroeder N, Davidson M, Hossler T, Karr L, Wright S and Wallmann H. A Comparison of the Duration of Hamstring Musculature Muscle Lengthening After Acute Bouts of Static, Dynamic, and PNF Stretching. Presentation at 2021 Ohio Physical Therapy Association L.E.A.P. Conference; September, 2021: Virtual.
- Schroeder N. Nutrition Fact or Fiction: Providing Evidence-Based Education. Presentation at: 2021 Ohio Physical Therapy Association Transform Conference; April 2021: Virtual
- Schroeder N. Academic dishonesty incidence, procedure adherence and student perceptions: Implications for higher education and clinical practice. Poster presented at: 2021 American Physical Therapy Association. Combined Sections Meeting; February 2021: Virtual
- Schroeder N. Umbilical Mesenchymal Stem Cell Injection and Geriatric Shoulder Pathology Functional Outcomes-A Case Report Analysis. Presentation at: 2021 American Physical Therapy Association. Combined Sections Meeting; February 2021: Virtual
- Schroeder N. Umbilical Mesenchymal Stem Cell Injection: Does the treatment improve function? A Case Report Analysis. Poster presented at: 2020 Ohio Physical Therapy Association L.E.A.P. Conference; September 2020; Virtual.
Continuing education presentations
- Schroeder N. The effects of a four-week home yoga program on the core strength and endurance of healthy adults. The University of Findlay DPT Program Grand Rounds. October 25, 2022.
- Huber A, Schroeder N, Verhoff D. Integrating the Health-Focused Physical Therapy Practice Model to Improve Overall Patient Quality of Lift. Promedica Continuing Education. June 16, 2022.
- Huber A, Schroeder N, Verhoff D. Integrating the Health-Focused Physical Therapy Practice Model to Improve Overall Patient Quality of Life. Promedica Continuing Education. June 9, 2022.
- Schroeder N. Nutrition Fact or Fiction: Providing Evidence-Based Education. Ohio Physical Therapy Association. Northwest District Webinar. May 20, 2021.
- Schroeder N. Nutritional Considerations to Improve Athletic Performance: Providing Evidence-Based Patient Education. Ohio Physical Therapy Association Continuing Education Webinar. Presented April 14, 2020.
Peer-reviewed grant awards
- Schroeder N. Graduate Student Mental Health: Environment Matters. Women in Philanthropy Grant Award. Awarded June 14, 2024.
- Schroeder N, Marburger C, Gearhart S, Reibly M, Verbsky T, Werner P. The effects of a four-week home program on the core endurance and strength of healthy adults. Ohio Physical Therapy Association Research Grant Award. Awarded September 25, 2020.
- Schroeder N. Vertical Force Assessment in the Community. The University of Findlay Enhanced Teaching and Scholarship Grant. Awarded May 2021.