WesternU conducts interprofessional gait study

Western University of Health Sciences is conducting an interprofessional study to explore walking, balance and visual skills in children ages 7-11. The purpose of the study is to identify specific walking and balance characteristics and visual skills in children with autism and/or sensory issues, as well as children who are developing typically.

Faculty from the Department of Physical Therapy Education in the College of Allied Health Professions (CAHP), the College of Podiatric Medicine, and the College of Optometry are conducting the study.

Each child and parent will come for a one-time visit of about 90 minutes on an upcoming Saturday at The Village@Indian Hill, Building 3, Suite 18, 1450 E. Holt Ave., Pomona, Calif. Participants will receive a $90 stipend.

If you and your child would like to participate in this study, please contact CAHP Associate Dean for Research Donna Redman-Bentley, PT, PhD, at 909-706-8423 or email drbentley@westernu.edu.