Dr. Brent Harper
Associate Professor
Physical Therapy, Crean College of Health and Behavioral Sciences
Office Location: Rinker Health Science Campus 9401-203
Phone: (714) 744-7620
Email: brharper@chapman.edu
- Education:
- Southern College, Bachelor of Arts
Loma Linda University, Bachelor of Science
Southern College, Bachelor of Science
Loma Linda University, Master of Physical Therapy
Western University of Health Sciences, Doctor of Physical Therapy
Andrews University, Doctor of Science
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Recent Creative, Scholarly Work and Publications
- Harper, B.A., Smith, J.A. (2024). Measuring Acute Influences of Two Soft Tissue Interventions. Presented as a poster presentation at the California Physical Therapy Association (CPTA) Annual Meeting, Anaheim, CA (09/21/24) (State Presentation).
- Harper, BA., Okuda, K., Siyufy, A., Vogel, C. (2024). Understanding the Influence of Fear and Postural Control on Chronic Ankle Instability. Presented as a poster presentation at the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Combined Sections Meeting (CSM), Orthopaedic Section (Ankle & Foot), in Boston, MA (02/16/24) (National Presentation).
- Harper, BA., Okuda, K., Siyufy, A., Vogel, C. (2024). Informing Clinical Practice: Does Sex Explain Differences in Balance and Fear in Chronic Ankle Instability? Presented as a poster presentation at the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Combined Sections Meeting (CSM), Orthopaedic Section (Performing Arts), in Boston, (02/15/24) (National Presentation).
- 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).
- 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., 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)
- 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).