For CSUDH lecturer and physical therapist Jennifer Lučarević, helping people to fulfill their dreams of walking is one of the best perks of the job. So, when she was asked by “The Ellen Show” to help Christi Hoehn—a bilateral amputee—walk unassisted in just six weeks, Lučarević was up for the challenge. Hoehn was being featured by “Next Chapter,” a series on “The Ellen Show” that follows stories about people on the verge of major life changes. Hoehn, who has used a wheelchair for the past 16 years, had set a goal for herself of not only giving her first motivational speech to an audience, but also to walk onto the stage unassisted on her new prosthetic legs. The Ellen Show producers ... Read More
Physical Therapy Experts
Cheatham, Scott W.
Scott W. Cheatham Title: Associate Professor Department: Kinesiology Areas of Expertise Physical Therapy Laws and Ethics, Orthopedic Physical Therapy, Kinesiology, Athletic Training, Strength and Conditioning, and Sports Medicine Professional Background Cheatham is an educator, consultant, and physical therapist. He is a national presenter for various organizations and has authored over 80 peer reviewed publications, textbook chapters, and several home study courses on the topics of orthopedics, health & fitness, and sports medicine. He is the co-editor and contributing author of the textbook titled Orthopedic Management of the Hip and Pelvis. Cheatham's professional ... Read More
