EDUCATION

• Doctor of Physical Therapy, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

• Bachelor of Science, Biology, Health Sciences, Wisconsin Lutheran College

BACKGROUND

After practicing physical therapy full time and serving Wisconsin Lutheran College as an adjunct professor for one year, I received a divine call to join the faculty in 2022. I love sharing my passion for science and the liberal arts education in a Christian atmosphere, appreciating God’s creation daily as I practice physical therapy and teach. Other areas of interest include spending time with my fiancé, Jason, as well as traveling and enjoying sports, music, and art. 

TEACHING

• BIO 202 - Introduction to Biology
• BIO 225 - Anatomy and Physiology
• BIO 355 - Pathophysiology
• BIO 365 - Muscle Physiology
• SPE 310 - Motor and Learning Development
• SPE 325 - Exercise Physiology
• SPE 415 - Anatomical Kinesiology
• SPE 425 - Biomechanics and Kinesiology
• SPE 490 - Sport and Exercise Science Internship

RESEARCH INTERESTS

• High intensity gait training post stroke and traumatic brain injury (TBI)
• The influence of neurologic stimuli during coma recovery
• Best practice for treatment during progression of coma/TBI recovery
• Measures of fall prediction and treatment/education for fall prevention
• Improvement of neuroplasticity in ataxic movement

SCHOLARLY WORKS

Publication

• Wang, Y., Bartels, H.M., Nelson, L.D., (2020). A systematic review of ASL magnetic resonance perfusion imaging in mild TBI. Neuropsychology Review. doi:10.1007/s11065-020-09451-7

Presentations

• Bartels, H., (2023). Next Steps for Improving Recovery Post Neurotrauma; High Intensity Gait Training. Presented at the Neurotrauma Symposium, Brookfield, Wisconsin.
• Nelson, L.D., Ristow, G.L., Nader, M.A., Bartels, H., Wild, A., Furger, R., DeRoon-Cassini, T.A., (2018). How should TBI symptoms be assessed? Comparing traditional self-report instruments to a novel structured interview. Presented at the Association for Psychological Sciences 2018 Conference, San Francisco, California

SERVICE

• Praise band vocalist, St. Marcus Lutheran Church, Milwaukee
• Hallwaves, Froedtert Hospital

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

• American Physical Therapy Association
• American College of Sports Medicine