Dr. Peggy Trueblood

Educational Background

Ph.D., Physiological Sciences, University of California, Los Angeles, California 1995

M.S., Kinesiology, University of California, Los Angeles, California 1991

M.S., Physical Therapy & Neurological Disorders, University of Southern California 1985

B.S., Physical Therapy, College of St. Scholastic, 1979

B.S., Physical Therapy, Wartburg College, 1979

Professional Employment

Fall 2004 - Present California State University, Fresno
Department of Physical Therapy
Department Chair & Professor

August 1998 - Present California State University, Fresno
Department of Physical Therapy
Professor

January 1995 - June 1998 California State University, Fresno
Department of Physical Therapy
Associate Professor

August 1989 - January 1995 Department of Public Healths, PT Option, Northridge, Ca
Associate Professor

1985 - 1989 Department of Public Healths, PT Option,
Northridge, Ca
Assistant Professor

Courses Taught

PHTH 227 - Applied Neurosciences in Physical Therapy

PHTH 228 - Management of Neurology Disorders in Physical Therapy I

PHTH 254 - Clinical Learning I

PHTH 255 - Clinical Learning II

Advanced PT Research: Data Analysis and Presentation

Advanced PT Research: Problem Formulation and Method

Scholarly Activities

Peer-Reviewed Publications

Trueblood PR, Cornell N, Rowe C, Halmos T, Curtis K, Halmos T, Curtis KR, Tyner T. The Effect of a University-Based Individualized Balance Retraining Class on Self-Reported Balance Problems in People with and without a Neurological Diagnosis. Submitted to Neurology for Physical Therapy February 2004
Rubenstein LZ, Trueblood PR: Gait and Balance Assessment in Older Persons. Annals of Long-Term Care, 12(2) February 2004; pp 39-45
Trueblood PR: Mobility Problems in Eldercare at Home, AGS Foundation for Health in Aging, January 2003

Non-Peer Reviewed Publications

Trueblood, PR "Effects of a University-Based Balance Retraining Class in Persons with Balance Disorders", ADVANCE for Providers of Post-Acute Care, June 2001
Mobility Problems in Eldercare at Home, An FHA Resource for Families Giving Care at Home. The American Geriatrics Society, Foundation for Health in Aging. Published in January 2000 on web site: www.healthinagin.ord/eldercare
Trueblood, PR and Rubenstein, LZ (1991) Assessment of Instability and Gait in Elderly Persons. Comprehensive Therapy 17(8): 20-29

Publications (Abstracts)

Trueblood PR, Tyner T, Wubenhorst N, Silva K, Bradley J, DeMesa J, Ramey N, Norrdin D, Riggs K, Piper N, Cummings U: The Effects of an Eight Week Fallproof ™ Class Comparing High and Low Functioning Participants; California Chapter American Physical Therapy Association Annual Conference Program October 2004
Trueblood PR: Implementation of a Physical Therapy Student/Client Program for Promoting Clinical Decisions in Stroke Rehabilitation. Center for Enhancement and Learning Conference, CSUF, September 2000
Trueblood PR, Rowe C, Cornell N, Halmos T, Mohr C, Marsh K: The Effects of a University-Based Individualized Balance Retaining Class Implemented by Graduate Physical Therapy Students on Self Reported Balance Problems of the Geriatric and Neurologic Patient. California Chapter American Physical Therapy Association Annual Conference Program October 2000.

Scientific & Professional Publications/Presentations (Peer-Reviewed)

Lecturer: Partial Body Weight Supported Treadmill Training: Theory and Clinical Applications for Patients with Neurological Disorders; TX, November 6, 2004.
Lecturer: "Developing Group-Based Fall Risk Reduction Programs for Seniors at Risk for Falling"; 2004 Annual APTA Conference; Chicago, Illinois, July 2, 2004.
Lecturer: "Fall prevention Among Elders: Clinics, Programs, and Other Resources"; Sierra Resource Center, Fresno, CA, March 26, 2004.

Scientific & Professional Publications/Presentations (Peer-Reviewed)

Invited Lecturer: "Fall Prevention and Balance Disorders"; Tulare, CA July 14, 2004.
Invited Lecturer: "Balance in Seniors"; San Joaquin Executive Club; San Joaquin Country Club, Fresno, Ca May 20, 2004
Class Lecturer: "Physical Functional Assessment for Fall Risk" for Gerontology 100 (internet video for on-line course) Spring 2004.

Grant Activities

Spring 2004: CHHS Faculty Research Support Funds ($750) for "The Effects of an 8-week Group Structured Balance and Mobility Class."

Spring 2004: CHHS Faculty Research Support Funds ($750) for "The Effects of an 8-week Group Structured Balance and Moblity Class."

June 2003: CSUF State Research ($5000) for "The Effeect of an 8-week Group Structured Balance and Mobility Class in Seniors at Risk for Falls."

May 2000: New College for Instructional Innovation Grant for (3 units released time) for "Implementation of a Physical Therapy Student/Client Program for Promoting Clinical Decisions in Stroke Rehabilitatioin."

July 1999. CSUF State Research ($5000) for "The Incidence of Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) for People over the age of 65."

Research Activities

The Assessment and Treatment of Patients with Balance and Mobility Disorders. Ongoing research in the area of balance and gait in the elderly and stroke patient, as well as the healthy older person. Current Project: "Comparison Between High and Low Functioning Community-Dwelling Older Adults Following an Eight-week Fallproof™ Balance and Mobility Class"
New Strategies for Restoration of Gait in the Post-Acute Stroke Patient. Research project developed to: 1) demonstrate improved coordination of gait in the stroke patient during partial body weight treadmill walking as opposed to walking on level ground and 2) determine the optimal treatment protocol to transfer this improved coordination from the treadmill to their level ground walking pattern.

Consultative and Advisory Positions

Title/Position	Organization	Year
Vice Chair	Geriatric Education and Research Center, CSUF	1995 - 1998
Research Physical Therapy Consultant	Geriatrics Research and Education Center, VAMC, Sepulveda, Ca	1990 - 1994
Physical Therapy Consultant	Mobility Dysfunction Clinic, VAMC, Sepulveda, Ca	1993 - 1995

Scientific/Professional Honorary Societies

Title/Position	Organization	Year
Representative to Assembly of Representatives	Research Special Interest Group, CPTA	Current
San Joaquin Valley District, CPTA	Representative (alternate) to Assembly of Representatives	Current
San Joaquin Valley District, CPTA	Representative to Assemble of Representatives	Two 3 yr terms

Continuing Education Workshops Conducted/Organized

Institution or Sponsor	Location	Topic
APTA National Conference	Chicago, Il June 2004	"Implementing Balance and Mobility Group-based Programs in Elders at Risk for Falling".
Mobility Research, Tempe, Az	Mesa, Ca March 31/April 1, 2001	"Partial Weight Bearing Gait and Balance Therapy"
Mobility Research, Tempe, Az	Davenport, Ia July 27, 28, 2001	"Partial Weight Bearing Gait and Balance Therapy"

University, Community, and Professional Service

University-wide Services

Chairmanship	Member	Dates
	Senator: University Academic Senate	Fall 2004 - current
	University Search Committee for the National Board of Visitors, Office of the President; University Campaign	Fall 2003
Prospect Subcommittee; University Campaign		Fall 2002 - current
	Honors Convocation Planning Committee	Fall 96 - current

College of Health and Human Services

Chairmanship	Member	Dates
	College of Health and Human Services Interdisciplinary Planning Team for Institute for Healthy Aging, CSUF	Spring 2004 - current
College of Health and Human Services Personnel Committee
	Research Subcommittee	Fall 1996 - 2003
	Undergraduate Curriculum Committee	Fall 1996 - Spring 99

Physical Therapy Department Services

Chairmanship	Member	Dates
DPT Task Force Committee		Fall 2003 - current
	Search Committee	Spring 2003
	Admissions Committee	Fall 2003 - current
Graduate Coordinator		Feb 2002 - current
	Committee for Academic Review	Fall 2002 - current

Awards or other Forms of Recognition

Nov 3, 2003	Nominated for Section on Geriatrics Research Award
May 2003	CSUF Provost Award for Faculty Service
March 2003	Nominated for the Wang Family Service
Fall 2003	Featured Article "The Gait, Balance and Mobility Center at Fresno State" in the Bulldog Power Fresno State Magazine; pp 15-16
May 24, 2002	Keynote Speaker, Graduation Ceremony, Department of Physical Therapy, CSUF

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