Courses that I teach

• Fall 2012
• PT608 Physical Therapist/Patient Professional Interactions
• PT244 Adult Neurologic Evaluation and Intervention II

Publications

Groppe M, Mattern-Baxter K, Davenport TE. 2012.  Passive Stretching and its Effect on Spasticity and Range of Motion in Children with Cerebral Palsy: A Systematic Review.Journal of Student Physical Therapy Research. 5(1):11-22

Valentin-Gudiol M, Mattern-Baxter K, Girabent-Farrés M, Bagur-Calafat C, Hadders-Algra M, Angulo-Barroso RMaria. 2011. Treadmill interventions with partial body weight support in children under six years of age at risk of neuromotor delay. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews . Issue 12 . Art. No.: CD009242. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD009242.pub2

Assaly S, Davenport TE, Mattern-Baxter  K. 2011. Effectiveness of Neuromuscular Conditioning to Prevent Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries in Female Athletes: A Critical Synthesis of Literature. Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Practice. 23(3):140-146

McKeough M, Mattern-Baxter K, Barakatt E. 2010. The effects of a computer-based learning module on students’ knowledge of the anatomy and clinical examination of the dorsal column-medial lemniscal system.  Journal of Allied Health. 39 (3): 156-164(9)

Mattern-Baxter K. 2010.  Locomotor Treadmill Training in Cerebral Palsy. Orthopedic Nursing; 29(3):169-173

Mattern-Baxter K, Bellamy S, Mansoor J. 2009.  Effects of Intensive Locomotor Treadmill Training on Young Children with Cerebral Palsy. Pediatr Phys Ther; 21(4): 308-318 

Mattern-Baxter K. 2009.  Effects of Partial Body Weight Supported Treadmill Training on Children with Cerebral Palsy. Pediatr Phys Ther; 21(1): 12-22 

Abstracts

Mattern-Baxter K, McNeil S, Mansoor JK. 2012. Effects of home-based, intensive, short-term locomotor treadmill training on gross motor function in young children with cerebral palsy. Pediatr Phys Ther; 24(1): 90-91. Platform presentation Combined Sections Meeting 2012, Chicago, IL

Mattern Baxter K, Moore M, Davenport TE. 2012. An exercise-based injury prevention program reduces injury rates and costs in urban firefighters. Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy; 42(1): A69. Poster presentation Combined Sections Meeting 2012, Chicago, IL

Assaly SG, Davenport TE, Mattern Baxter K. 2012. Effectiveness of neuromuscular conditioning to prevent anterior cruciate ligament injuries in female athletes. Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy; 42(1): A110. Poster presentation Combined Sections Meeting 2012, Chicago, IL

Mattern-Baxter K, Mansoor JK. Short-Term and Long-Term Effects of Intensive Treadmill Training on Toddlers and Preschoolers with Cerebral Palsy. Abstract published in conference proceedings, podium presentation at World Congress for Physical Therapy, Amsterdam, Netherlands, 2011 

Mattern-Baxter K, McNeil S, Mansoor JK. Is intensive Therapy using a Therasuit™ System Effective in Children with Cerebral Palsy with Different Levels of Function? A Retrospective Study. Abstract published in conference proceedings, poster presentation at World Congress for Physical Therapy, Amsterdam, Netherlands, 2011; poster presentation at California Physical Therapy Association Annual Conference, Oakland, CA, 2010.

McKeough M, Mattern-Baxter K, Barakatt E. The effects of a computer-based learning module on students’ knowledge of the anatomy and clinical examination of the dorsal column-medial lemniscal system.  Abstract published in conference proceedings, podium presentation; APTA Combined Sections Meeting, Las Vegas 2009

Mattern-Baxter K, Bellamy S, Mansoor J. The effects of intensive treadmill training on toddlers and preschoolers with cerebral palsy. Abstract published in conference proceedings, podium presentation at California Physical Therapy Association Annual Conference, Pasadena, CA 2009; podium presentation at California Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting, San Diego, CA, 2010.

Research Projects/Interests

• Locomotor treadmill training in children with cerebral palsy
• Interventions in children with neuromotor delay
• Use of technology in the classroom

Professional Associations

• American Physical Therapy Association, Pediatric Section Member, Research Committee Member
• California Physical Therapy Association, Special Interest Research Group Secretary
• Steering Committee, Pediatric Special Interest Group, Sacramento, CA

Personal Life

I have an active family with three boys - two of them in college. In my spare time, I enjoy running with husband and two dogs. I also take pleasure in reading and I read at least one non-scientific book per month. In addition, I love to travel and regularly visit my family in my native Germany.

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