Dr. Tom’s Research

Publications
Journals
Koc Jr, T., Bise, C., Neville, C., Carrerira, D., Martin, R., McDonough, C. Clinical Practice Guidelines: Heel Pain-plantar fasciitis: Revision 2023. Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy. 53 (12), CPG1-CPG39. DOI:10.2519/jospt.2023.0303

Martin R., Cibulka, M.T., Bolgla, L., Koc Jr, T., Loudon, J., Manske, R., Weiss, L., Christoforetti, J., Heiderscheit, B. (2022). Clinical Practice Guidelines: Hamstring Strain Injury in Athletes. Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy. 52(3),CPG1 – CPG44. DOI:10.2519/jospt.2022.0301

Ziaks, L., Tucker, J., Koc Jr, T., Hanson, K., Puxted, F. (2022). Measurement of improvement in exercise intolerance testing for suspected dysautonomia in protracted concussion recovery: A Retrospective Pilot Study. Physiotherapy Theory & Practice. DOI: 10.1080/09593985.2022.2121949

Ziaks, L., Tucker, J., Koc Jr, T., Schaefer, A, Hanson, K. (2022). Identifying trends of dysautonomia signs and symptoms associated with protracted concussion recovery during the Buffalo Concussion Treadmill Test: A Retrospective Study. Brain Impairment, 1-10. DOI:10.1017/Brimp.2022.5

Tucker, J., Marshall, T., Beitscher, l., Mueller, K., Coluccio, E., Koc Jr, T. (2022). The Effect of Self-Reported Balance Confidence on Community Integration after Brain Injury: An Observational Study Correlational Study. Brain Impairment, 1-10. DOI:10.1017/Brimp.2022.9

Koc Jr, T, Marshall, T., Tucker, J., Gothhold, S., Hasanovic, R., Durante, C. (2021). Management of a Patient with Cavernous Malformation surgical repair at C7-T3: A Case Report. Rehabilitation Science. 6(4), 53-59. DOI: 10.11648/j.rs.20210604.11

Koc Jr, T., Marshall, T., Tucker, J., Fama, G., Patel, J. (2020). Management of a Patient with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome, A New Perspective for the Physical Therapist: A Case Report. Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation. 7(1), 1-4. DOI: 10.7243/2055-2386-7-1

Koc Jr, T., Phillips, H., DeLuca, D., Kirschgessner, A. (2020). The Intra-rater Reliability of the Clavicular Jump Test (CJT): A Case Control Study. International Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. 8(4), 1-5. DOI: 10.35248/2329-9096.20.08.557

Tucker, J., Beitscher, I., Koc Jr, T., Fama, G., Patel, J., Friedman, H.*. (2020). Creative Therapeutic Interventions for Clinicians to Promote Physical Activity in Older Adults with a History of Brain Injury: A Viewpoint. Physical Therapy Reviews. DOI: 10.1080/10833196.2020.1850164

Koc Jr, T., Durante, M, Marshall, T, Bunales, I.A, Wint, M. (2019). The Immediate Effects of Knee Flexion Range of Motion Following Manual Therapy or Self-Stretching/Active Range of Motion Following a Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Case Report. The Journal of Physical Therapy Science. 31(12), 1002-1005. DOI: 10.1589/jpts.31.1002

Marshall, T., Lacamera, J., Apicella, E.*, Herron, S., Koc Jr, T. (2019). A Home-Based Exercise Program To Improve Neuromuscular And Spatio-Temporal Gait Parameters In A Multiple Myeloma Cancer Survivor With Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy: A Case Report. Journal of Cancer Rehabilitation. 2, 36-43.

Journal Abstracts
Marshall, T., Koc, Jr, T., Holland, B., Goldman, A., Mayerhofer, J., Edelstein, J. Differences & Predictors of Patient-Reported Outcomes of Patients Receiving PT for Low-Back Pain. (2022). Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 103(12), e186-e186. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apmr.2022.08.940

Marshall, T., Koc, Jr, T., Holland, B., Goldman, A., Mayerhofer, J., Edelstein, J. Differences & Predictors of Patient-Reported Outcomes of Patients Receiving PT Post TKA. (2022). Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 103(12), e185-e186. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apmr.2022.08.939

Martin, R., Cibulka M., Bolgla L., Koc Jr T., Loudon J., Manske R., Weiss L., Christoforetti J.,. Heiderscheit, B. (2021). Hamstring Strain Injury: Clinical Practical Guidelines linked to the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health from the Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy and American Academy of Sports Physical Therapy of the American Physical Therapy Association. International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy (IJSPT). 16(6), 20-21.

Professional Presentations (Symposiums)
Marshall, T., Goldman, A., Osipow, J., Ranieri, M., Koc Jr, T. Efficacy of Remote Therapeutic Monitoring (RTM) implemented across a large network outpatient physical therapy clinics on patient outcomes & care delivery. American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine (ACRM), October 30 – November 2, 2023

Martin R., Cibulka, M.T., Bolgla, L., Koc Jr, T., Loudon, J., Manske, R., Weiss, L., Heiderscheit, B. 2022. Clinical Practice Guideline for Hamstring Strain Injury in Athletes. American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting in February 23, 2023

Ziaks, L., Koc Jr, T. Emerging Strategies for the Physical Therapist to Identify and Manage Dysautonomia. American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting in February 23, 2023

Platform Presentations
Gentile, J., Koc Jr, T., Gay, S.*., Autera, M.*. Stress Urinary Incontinence and its Incidence in the High Level Athlete: What a Sports Physical Therapist Needs to Know. American Academy of Sports Physical Therapy. Presentation dates: September 23-25, 2021.

Ziaks, L., Tucker, J., Koc Jr, T., Hanson, K., Dowdell, M.*., Giorello, G.*. A Novel Approach to Integrative Concussion Rehabilitation: A Pilot Study. American Physical Therapy Association: Combined Sections Meeting. Boston, MA. February 16, 2024

Poster Presentations
Koc, Jr, T., Grachan, J., Holan, G. Supernumerary Head of the Biceps Brachii Muscle: A Cadaveric Case Report and Physical Therapy Applications. American Physical Therapy Association: Combined Sections Meeting. Boston, MA. February 15, 2024

Koc Jr, T., Turner, S., Mendoza, T., MacDonald, C., Hammerich, A. A focused scoping review to determine need and presentation of a new management algorithm for clinical decision making in cervical thrust manipulations. Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy (AAOMPT) Conference. St. Louis, MO on October 25, 2023.

Ziaks, L., Tucker, J., Koc Jr, T., Hanson, K., Dowdell, M.*., Giorello, G.*. The Role of Autonomic Dysfunction in Psychogenic Nonepileptic Seizure Resulting in Concussion: A Case Study. American Physical Therapy Association: Combined Sections Meeting. Boston, MA. February 17, 2024

Enriquez, C., Oniyide, M., Lee, J., Koc Jr, T., Rommer, N., Notarmaso, M.*. Identifying Barriers and Opportunities for Prevention and Treatment of Chronic Neck Pain. American Physical Therapy Association: Combined Sections Meeting. Boston, MA. February 16, 2024

Ziaks, L., Tucker, J., Koc Jr, T., Hanson, K., Puxted, F.*, Dowdell, M.*. Assessing improvement in exercise intolerance due to suspected dysautonomia in protracted concussion recovery. American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting. San Diego, CA. February 23, 2023.
Award 3rd Place Poster Presentation by the Brain Injury Special Interest Group

Lee, J., Enriquez, C., Gentile, J., Koc Jr, T., Tucker, J., Ochoa, S.*. Exploring Student Perceptions of Technology-Assisted Learning Experience in Gait Cycle. Educational Leadership Conference, American Physical Therapy Association & American Council of Academic Physical Therapy. Milwaukee, WI. October 28, 2022

Koc Jr, T., Marshall, T., Tucker, J., Modica, T., Palma, C., Risner, A., Gothhold, S.*, Hasanovic, R.*. Correlations between AMPAC scores and the demographics, comorbidities, and discharge dispositions among patients with COVID-19. American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting. Austin, TX. February 3, 2022

Marshall, T., Koc, Jr, T., Holland, B., Goldman, A., Mayerhofer, J., Edelstein, J. Differences & Predictors of Patient-Reported Outcomes of Patients Receiving PT for Low-Back Pain. American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine (ACRM), November 8, 2022, Chicago, IL

Marshall, T., Koc, Jr, T., Holland, B., Goldman, A., Mayerhofer, J., Edelstein, J. Differences & Predictors of Patient-Reported Outcomes of Patients Receiving PT Post TKA. American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine (ACRM), November 8, 2022, Chicago, IL

Ziaks, L., Tucker, J., Brown, L., Farr, D., Koc Jr, T., Tiziani, M.*, Puxted, F.*. Injury and Recovery Rates in High School Athletes with Concussion using a Comprehensive Concussion Baseline Testing Program. American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting. Virtual. June 2021

Ziaks, Lauren, Tucker, J., Hanson, K., Koc Jr, T., Schaefer, A.*. Introducing Potential Signs of Dysautonomia during the on Buffalo Concussion Treadmill Test in an Expanded Concussion Population. American Physical Therapy Association: Combined Sections Meeting. February 2021.

Wynarczuk, K.D., Koc Jr, T., Gentile, J. Using Progressive Interviews to Enhance DPT Students’ Understanding of the Lived Experiences of Individuals with Disability. American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Combined Sections Meeting (CSM). Presented February 14, 2020 Denver, CO.

Koc Jr, T., Phillips, H., DeLuca, D., Kirschgessner, A. Abstract: The Intra-rater Reliability of the Clavicular Jump Test. Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy (AAOMPT) Conference. Orland, FL on October 25, 2019.