Dr. Brent Harper

Dr. Brent Harper

Associate Professor
Crean College of Health and Behavioral Sciences; Physical Therapy
Office Location: Rinker Health Science Campus 9401-203
Phone: (714) 744-7620
Website: brharper@chapman.edu
Education:
Southern College, Bachelor of Arts
Southern College, Bachelor of Science
Loma Linda University, Bachelor of Science
Loma Linda University, Master of Physical Therapy
Western University of Health Sciences, Doctor of Physical Therapy
Andrews University, Doctor of Science

Recent Creative, Scholarly Work and Publications

Piper, E., Lu, D., Reese, H., Weber, N., Harper, B., Glass, S., Aron, A. (2023). Utility of Screening in Identifying Risk Characteristics for Ankle Injuries in Young Gymnasts. Presented as a poster presentation at the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Combined Sections Meeting (CSM), Orthopaedic Section, in San Diego, CA (02/24/23) (National Presentation).
Harper, B. (2023). Relationship of dysfunctional breathing pattern’s and functional movement performance and differences between sexes. Presented as a e-poster presentation at the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) 70th Annual Meeting in Denver, C) (06/03/23) (International Presentation).
Vogel, C.N., Harper, B.A., Charbonneau, A.N., Schirle, E.E., Grant-Beuttler, M., Brechter, J.H. (2023). Intra-and-inter-rater reliability of doctor of physical therapy students during a breathing assessment simulating a telehealth environment. Presented as an oral presentation at the California Physical Therapy Association (CPTA) Annual Meeting, Long Beach, CA (10/07/23) (State Presentation)
Harper, B.A, Funke, J., Kang, A., Kielty, N., Tran, D., Vogel, C., John, E., Brechter, JH. (2023). Dynamic Balance Performance Predictors: Relative Grip Strength, Dysfunctional Breathing, and Sex. Presented as a poster presentation at the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Combined Sections Meeting (CSM), Orthopaedics Section (Performing Arts), in San Diego, CA (02/25/23) (National Presentation).
Harper, B.A., Charles, M., Farris, J., Franco, T., Galvan, A., Henning, D., Spivak C., Vogel, C., John, E., Brechter, J. (2023). Chronic Ankle Instability: Kinesiophobia’s Influence on dynamic postural control performance in individuals without pain. Presented as a poster presentation at the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Combined Sections Meeting (CSM), Sports Section (Foot & Ankle), in San Diego, CA (02/24/23) (National Presentation).
Miner, D., Harper, B. (2023). Combined Neurocognitive and Exercise Tolerance Testing Improves Objectivity of Buffalo Concussion Treadmill Test. Journal of sport rehabilitation, 1–7. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1123/jsr.2022-0354
Harper, B.A., Aron, A., Soangra, R. (2023). Soccer Heading Drills and Concussion-related Deficits in High School Female Athletes. Journal of Physical Education and Sport. 23(5),1207-1220. doi:10.7752/jpes.2023.05150
Harper, B., Parker, P., Steele, M. (2023). The Efficacy of Manual Therapy on HRV in Those with Long-Standing Neck Pain: A Systematic Review. Scandinavian Journal of Pain. https://doi.org/10.1515/sjpain-2023-0006
Harper, B., Aron, A. (2023). Novice Inter-Rater Reliability on the Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA) After a 4-Hour Training Session. International Journal of Sport Physical Therapy.18(4):940-948. doi:10.26603/001c.82173
Velázquez, K.J.P., Harper, B. (2023). Predictors of Success in the National Physical Therapy Examination for Hispanic Doctor of Physical Therapy Students. Journal of Physical Therapy Education. 37(3):243-249. doi: 10.1097/JTE.0000000000000294
Harper, B. Shiraishi, M., Soangra, R. (2023). A Portable and Reliable Tool for On-Site Physical Reaction Time (RT) Measurement. Invention Disclosure. 3(100013), ISN 2772-4441. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.inv.2023.1000013
Harper, B.A., Bailey, L.J., Jones, M.N., Bradley, J. Integrating glenohumeral range of motion with dynamic postural control for early detection of elbow injury risk in collegiate baseball pitchers: A preliminary prospective case series. Journal of Physical Education and Sport. 23(10), 2794-2803. DOI:10.7752/jpes.2023.10319
Aron, A., Harper, B., Glass, S., Piper. E., Lu, D., Reese, H., Weber, N. (2022). Relationship between hip abduction strength and dynamic balance in female gymnasts. Medicine & Science in Sports Exercise, Volume 54(9S):376. doi:10.1249/01.mss.0000879784.71440.97.
Miner, D., Harper, B., Westbrook, G., Holloway, D., Wynings, C. (2022). Combined Neurocognitive and Exercise Tolerance Testing for Individuals with History of Concussion- Preliminary Data. Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy, Vol.46(1), 2022.
Farris, J., Charles, M., Franco, T., Galvan, A., Henning, D., Spivak, C., Vogel, C., John, E., Brechter, J., Harper, B.A. Can Relative Grip Strength be Used as a Balance Performance Assessment? Presented as an oral presentation at the California Physical Therapy Association (CPTA) Annual Meeting, Anaheim, CA (09/25/22) (State Presentation)
Lu, D., Aron, A., Weber, N., Reese, H., Piper, E., Harper, B. (2022). History of leg injury is not related to indices of ankle health in female gymnasts. Medicine & Science in Sports Exercise, Volume 54(9S):165, doi:10.1249/01/msss.0000877100.60632.7a.
Kung, A., Ireland, M., Thompson, D., Karim, A., Harper, B.A. (2022). Examining Dual-Task vs. Single-Task Impact on Gait Velocity and Reaction Time in Determining Concussion Care. Presented as a poster presentation at the California Physical Therapy Association (CPTA) Annual Meeting, Anaheim, CA (09/25/22) (State Presentation)
Vogel, C., Jones, M., Kim, D., Kim, J., Vargas, E., John, E., Brechter, J., Harper, B.A. (2022). Does the Type of Grip Strength Equipment Used Matter in the Clinic? Presented as a poster presentation at the California Physical Therapy Association (CPTA) Annual Meeting, Anaheim, CA (09/25/22) (State Presentation)
Buckham, K., Williams, C.P., Harper, B.A. Blood Flow Restriction, Strength, and Power Training in the Management of Chronic Ankle Instability in a Recreational Runner. Presented as a poster presentation at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists (AAOMPT) Conference, San Diego, CA. (10/28/22). (National Presentation)
Steinbeck, L., Harper, B., (2022). Persistent Dizziness Utilizing a Novel Manual Therapy Assessment and Treatment Approach: A Pragmatic Case Series. 6th International Fascia Research Congress in Montreal, Canada (09/11-13/22). (International Conference).
Kolb, W., Caughron, J., Harper, B., Cunningham, S., Rapp, L., Wassinger, C. (2022). Development of the Pre-Professional Pain Education survey (3-PES) for assessment of healthcare education pain curricula. Presented as a poster presentation at the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Combined Sections Meeting (CSM), Education Section, in San Antonio, TX (02/05/22) (National Presentation).
Harper, B., Siyufy, A., Huth, R., Chiu, Y-P., Aron, A. (2022). National Physical Therapy Examination Success Predictors in Doctor of Physical Therapy Applicants. Presented as a poster presentation at the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Combined Sections Meeting (CSM), Education Section, in San Antonio, TX (02/05/2022). Also presented online due to COVID. (National Presentation).
Harper, B., Jagger, K., Glass, S. (2022). Center of Pressure Velocity and Motor Control Strategies Vary During MSEBT and YBT-LQ. Medicine & Science in Sports Exercise, Volume 54(9S):46-47. doi: 10.1249/01.mss.0000875612.08219.02. Presented as a poster presentation at the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) 69th Annual Meeting in San Diego, CA (06/01/22) (International Presentation).
Miner, D., Harper, B. A., Glass, S., Martin, B., Polizotto, M., Hearl, S. M., & Turner, E. (2022). Test-Retest Reliability of Postural Control Assessment on Biodex BioSway™. BioMed Research International, 2022, 7959830.
Harper, B.A., Miner, D., Parcetich, K. Price, J. (2022). Heart Rate Variability as a Reliable Biomarker Following Concussion: A Critically Appraised Topic. Journal of Sport Rehabilitation. 31(7), 954-961. https://doi.org/10.1123/jsr.2021-0422
Harper, B. Shiraishi, M., Soangra, R. (2022). Reliability and Validity of Inertial Sensor Assisted Reaction Time Measurement Tools among Healthy Young Adults. Sensors 2022. 22:(21), 8555. https://doi.org/10.3390/s22218555
Harper, B., Aron, A. (2021). Preliminary Exploration of Movement Metrics for Collegiate Female Softball Athletes. Medicine & Science in Sports Exercise, Volume 53(8S):389
Harper, B., Miner, D., Glass, S. (2021). Subtle Multi-System Deficits in Neurocom and ImPACT in Individuals with History of Concussion. Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy, 45(1)54-66. doi: 10.1097/NPT.0000000000000342.
Harper, B., Miner, D., Glass, S. (2021). Characterized Data for Head-Shake Sensory Interaction and Balance Protocol on the Biodex Biosway. Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy, 45(1)54-66. doi: 10.1097/NPT.0000000000000342.
Miner, D., Harper, B., Glass, S., Turner, E., Martin, B., Polizotto, M., Hearl, S. (2021). Test-Retest Reliability of Head-Shake Sensory Interaction and Balance on Biodex Biosway for Postural Control Assessment. Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy, 45(1)54-66. doi: 10.1097/NPT.0000000000000342.
Harper, B. and Glass, S. Item- and Composite-level Reliability of Functional Movement Screen™ Scores Following Condensed Training. International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy, 16(4):1016-1024.
Aron, A. Harper, B., Andrews, R., Stanley, A., Boggs, E., Wilson, O. (2021). The Effect of Whole-Body Fatigue on King-Devick Test and Balance. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport.2:1-7 Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1080/02701367.2021.1921103
Harper, B., Aron, A., John, E. (2021). The Role of Pre-Season Health Characteristics As Injury Risk Factors in Female Adolescent Soccer Players. Journal of Physical Therapy Science, 33(5):429-443.
Harper B. (2020). Identifying the Educational Needs of 9th and 10th Grade High School Students Regarding Concussion. Medicine & Science in Sports Exercise, Volume 52(7S):954. doi: 10.1249/01.mss.0000685920.53437.f5 https://journals.lww.com/acsm-msse/Fulltext/2020/07001/Identifying_The_Educational_Needs_Of_9Th_And_10Th.2823.aspx
Aron A, Miner DG, Harper B, Dudding A, Humphries A, Lawrence S, McDermott B. (2020). The Head Shake Sensory Organization Test and Screening Individuals with Self-Reported History of Concussion. Medicine & Science in Sports Exercise, 52(7S):536. doi: 10.1249/01.mss.0000680028.34447.f1 https://journals.lww.com/acsm-msse/Fulltext/2020/07001/The_Head_Shake_Sensory_Organization_Test_And.1609.aspx
Husdson M, Migliarese K, Wagnon T, Jagger K, Aron A, Glass S, Harper B. (2020). The Relationship Between Perception of Ankle Instability and Dynamic Balance in Individuals with a History of Ankle Sprains. Medicine & Science in Sports Exercise, 52(7S):95-96. doi: 10.1249/01.mss.0000671080.44384.04 https://journals.lww.com/acsm-msse/Fulltext/2020/07001/The_Relationship_Between_Perception_Of_Ankle.286.aspx
Miner, D. Harper, B.A., Case, C., McDermott, B., Humphries, A.G., Dudding, A., Lawrence, S. (2020). Screening Individuals with History of Concussion: Single vs. Double Cluster Testing-Preliminary Data. Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy, 44(1):106–118. doi: 10.1097/NPT.0000000000000302.
Jagger K, Frazier A, Aron A, Harper B. (2020). Scoring performance variations between the Y balance test, a modified Y balance test, and the modified star excursion balance Test. International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy, 5(1):34-41.
Miner, D.G., Harper, B.A., Glass, S.M. (2020). Validity of Postural Sway Assessment on the Biodex Biosway™ Compared to the Neurocom Smart Equitest. Journal of Sport Rehabilitation. Advance online publication. 10.1123/jsr.2020-0227.
Harper, B., Miner, D., Vaughan, H. (2020) Proposing a New Algorithm for Premanipulative Testing in Physical Therapy Practice. Journal of Physical Therapy Science. 32(11):775-783.
Malloy B, Aron A, Furrow D, Cook H, Smoot E, Cash L, Jagger K, Harper B. (2019). Relationship Between Balance And Anterior Talofibular Ligament And Superior Extensor Ankle Retinaculum Thickness. Medicine & Science in Sports Exercise, 51(6S):353. doi: 10.1249/01.mss.0000561568.98061.03 https://journals.lww.com/acsm-msse/Fulltext/2019/06001/Relationship_Between_Balance_And_Anterior.1077.aspx
Harper B, Aron A, Jagger K, Zimmerman A, Repass V, Maguire J, Lesko C, Van Nut G. (2019). Using King-Devick and CTSIB-M Scores to Assess Effect of Soccer Heading Drill on Adolescent Female Soccer Players. Journal of Orthopaedic Sports Physical Therapy, 49(1):CSM154–CSM208 doi: 10.2519/jospt.2019.49.1.CSM154.
Malloy B, Furrow D, Cook H, Smoot E, Cash L, Aron A, Jagger K, Harper B. (2019). Anterior Talofibular Ligament and Superior Extensor Ankle Retinaculum Thicknesses: Relationship with Balance. Journal of Korean Foot Ankle Society, 23(4):173-182.
Harper B, Aron A, Steinbeck L. (2019). Fascial Manipulation vs. Standard Physical Therapy Practice to Low Back Pain Diagnoses: A Pragmatic Study. Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapy, 23:115-121.
Harper, B, Aron A, Siyufy A. (2018). Adolescent and Collegiate Knowledge and Behavior Regarding Concussion. Medicine & Science in Sports Exercise, 50(5S):826. doi: 10.1249/01.mss.0000538721.18927.e7 https://journals.lww.com/acsm-msse/Fulltext/2018/05001/Adolescent_and_Collegiate_Knowledge_and_Behavior.2730.aspx
Aron, A, Andrews R, Boggs E, Stanley A, Wilson O, Harper, B. (2018). Fatigue Influence on King-Devick Test. Medicine & Science in Sports Exercise, 50(5S):474. doi: 10.1249/01.mss.0000536641.50563.3a https://journals.lww.com/acsm-msse/Fulltext/2018/05001/Fatigue_Influence_On_King_devick_Test__1962_Board.1559.aspx
Harper B, Mickle A, Castleberry J, Siyufy A, Aron A, Cox K. (2018). Feasibility Assessment of the Reebok CHECKLIGHT™ and King-Devick Tests as Screening Tools in Youth Football. Journal of Sports Medicine and Allied Health Sciences. 2018:4(2): https://scholarworks.bgsu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1111&context=jsmahs.
Harper B, Cox K, Mickle A, Siyufy A, Holshouser C, Aron A. (2017). Adolescent Behavior Regarding Concussion. Medicine & Science in Sports Exercise, 49(5S):712. doi: 10.1249/01.mss.0000518892.45317.ad https://journals.lww.com/acsm-msse/Fulltext/2017/05001/Adolescent_Behavior_Regarding_Concussion__2535.2087.aspx
Holshouser C, Harper B, Leake B. (2017). Risk Factor Metrics for Adolescent Female Soccer Injury and Concussive Events. Medicine & Science in Sports Exercise, 49(5S):547. doi: 10.1249/01.mss.0000518417.82740.a4 https://journals.lww.com/acsm-msse/Fulltext/2017/05001/Risk_Factor_Metrics_for_Adolescent_Female_Soccer.1612.aspx
Boswell S, Siyufy A, Harper B. (2017). The Effect of Dry Cupping and Exercise on Low Back Pain and Range of Motion: A Case Study. Journal Orthopaedic Sports Physical Therapy. 2017;47(1):A67-A68. https://www.jospt.org/doi/pdf/10.2519/jospt.2017.47.1.A58
Harper B, Jagger K, Aron A, Steinbeck L, Stecco A. (2017). A commentary review of the cost effectiveness of manual therapies for neck and low back pain. Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapy, 21(3):684-691.
Harper B, Steinbeck L, Aron A, Heldman C. (2016). A pragmatic study addressing fascial access points in thickened connective tissue on those with low back pain: preliminary data. Manual Therapy, 25:e105-e106. doi: 10.1016/j.math.2016.05.187
Harper B, Steinberger K, Shifflett J, Hyatt MC, Boswell S, Lail C, Holshouser C, Jagger K, Aron A. (2016). Baseball Pitcher Internal and External Rotational Range of Motion as an Injury Risk Indicator. Medicine & Science in Sports Exercise, 48(5S):38. doi:10.1249/01.mss.0000485125.79709.ff https://journals.lww.com/acsm-msse/Fulltext/2016/05001/Baseball_Pitcher_Shoulder_Internal_and_External.119.aspx

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