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Ge, Weiqing

Professor and Chair of the Department of Physical Therapy

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Publications

  • Ball MC, Learman K, Rozzi E, Hancock M, Wendland M, Hernandez C, Ge, W. What is Known About NICU Nurse Burnout: A Scoping Review. Advances in Neonatal Care. Publish Ahead of Print, June 29, 2026; https://doi.org/10.1097/ANC.0000000000001387.
  • Dudash S, Ickert E, Ward R, Ge W, Campbell M. Designing an effective fall preparedness and recovery program for older adults: an e-Delphi study. BMC Geriatr. 2026;26(1):465. doi: 10.1186/s12877-026-07203-5. PMID: 41761075; PMCID: PMC13059428.
  • Dudash S, Ickert E, Ge W, Crites H, Duchon C. Advancements in safe fall landing strategies: An updated systematic review. Ann Gerontol Geriatr Res. 2025; 1(2): 1015.
  • Dudash, S., Ge W, Ickert, E., & Landgraff, N. Integrating NIH “Press reset on stress” strategies into DPT curriculum: A quasi-experimental design. Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, 2024; 40, 733–738.
  • Jamin M, Ge W. Attitudes, perceptions, and expectations of a student special interest group in student members of a professional organization in the United States. J Clinical Electrophysiology & Wound Management. 2023;1(1):39-50.
  • Ge W, Ball M, Balog-Bickerstaff N, Kerns L. The Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Doctor of Physical Therapy Students: A National Survey. J Physical Therapy Education. 2023;37(1):38-42.
  • Ge W, Morrell KA, Varrecchia A. Measuring Cervical Rotation During Telehealth. J Allied Health. 2022; 51(1):26–30.
  • Morton RC, Ge W, Kerns L, Rasey J. Addressing Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Health in Physical Therapy Education. J Physical Therapy Education. 2021;35(4): 307–314.
  • Ge W, Schaefer DS, Basile LM. A Randomized Controlled Trial of Power Posing on Timed Up and Go Test. J Allied Health. 2020;49(2):125-128.
  • Boccieri BJ, Gazdik KW, Kerns L, Williams PL, Landgraff NC, Ge W. Severe Pain in Veteran Students. J Allied Health. 2019;48(3):172-180.
  • Li T, Shang Y, Ge W. Optical Technologies for Healthcare and Wellness Applications. J Healthcare Engineering. 2019;2019:1321348.
  • Ge W, Hians B, Sfara A. Noncontact Measurement of the Deformation of Sternal Skin During Shoulder Movements and Upper Extremity Activities Restricted by Sternal Precautions. Physical Therapy. 2018;98(11):911-917.
  • Ge W. Meeting the Challenge of Instructor Shortages: A Blended Teaching and Learning Model for a Neuroscience Course in a Doctor of Physical Therapy Program. J Allied Health. 2018;47(2):103
  • Snyder DD, Bennett TK, Oller JC, Ge W. Controversial Issues in Healthcare Policy: A Survey of Doctor of Physical Therapy Students in a Public University. J Allied Health. 2017;46(4):255–62.
  • Ge W, Sfara A, Hians B. Skin Deformation during Shoulder Movements and Upper Extremity Activities. Clinical Biomechanics. 2017;47:1–6.

Presentations

  • Ge W, Powe N, Rogers R, Mincher J. Training Students for Population Health: Walkability Audits as an Educational Tool. 2026 Society for Public Health Education Annual Conference, Portland, OR, April 22 – 24, 2026.
  • Ge W, Powe N, Rogers R, Mincher J. Active Transportation in College Students: Promoting Safe and Healthy Mobility on Campus. American Physical Therapy Association 2026 Combined Sections Meeting. Anaheim, CA, February 12 –14, 2026.
  • Ge W, Suwana G, Goddard K. Sternoclavicular Joint Space During Unilateral and Bilateral Shoulder Movements. World Physiotherapy Congress 2025, Tokyo, Japan, May 29-31, 2025.
  • Ge W, Powe N, Rogers R, Mincher J. Community Design for Safe and Accessible Physical Activity Pop-up Demonstration in a Disadvantaged Community: A Policy, Systems, and Environmental Approach. World Physiotherapy Congress 2025, Tokyo, Japan, May 29-31, 2025.
  • Koniowsky L, Ge W, O'Dell M, Learman K. Efficacy of Blood Flow Restriction Training in People with Multiple Sclerosis on Walking Speed: A Systematic Review. World Physiotherapy Congress 2025, Tokyo, Japan, May 29-31, 2025.
  • Dudash SJ, Ickert EC, Ward RE, Ge W. Designing an effective fall preparedness and recovery program for older adults: An e-Delphi study. American Physical Therapy Association 2025 Combined Sections Meeting. Houston, TX, February 13-15, 2025.
  • Ge W, Vair T. Sternoclavicular joint space during shoulder range of motion. American Physical Therapy Association 2024 Combined Sections Meeting. Boston, MA, February 15-17, 2024.
  • Ge W, Suwana G, Goddard K, Kerns L. Program selection factors important to Doctor of Physical Therapy students: Are there any racial disparities? American Physical Therapy Association 2024 Combined Sections Meeting Global Health Special Interest Group Reception. Boston, MA, February 15-17, 2024.
  • Ge W, Coalmer M. “Tonight, I'll be eating ...” - demystify thermal modalities using online discussion boards. World Physiotherapy Congress 2023, Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, June 2-4, 2023.
  • Ge W, Ball M, Balog-Bickerstaff N, Kerns L. The perceived physical, psychological, financial, and academic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on DPT students in the United States. World Physiotherapy Congress 2023, Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, June 2-4, 2023.
  • Ge W, Vair T. Sternoclavicular Joint Space during Weightlifting. American Physical Therapy Association 2023 Combined Sections Meeting. San Diego, CA, February 23-25, 2023.
  • Ge W, Glaros M. Could Ultrasound Shear Wave Elastography Change the Way We View Sternal Precautions? American Physical Therapy Association 2022 Combined Sections Meeting. San Antonio, TX, February 2-5, 2022.
  • Ge W, Morrell K, Varrecchia A. Measuring cervical rotation virtually during telehealth. In: World Physiotherapy Congress 2021 Online; 2021:ePoster (PO) number PO-01575. April 9-11, 2021.
  • Jamin M, Ge W. Student members’ attitudes, perceptions, and expectations regarding a student special interest group of a professional organization. In: World Physiotherapy Congress 2021 Online; 2021:ePoster (PO) number PO-01638. April 9-11, 2021.
  • Rasey J, Morton R, Ge W. Attitudes towards physical therapy in veteran students. In: World Physiotherapy Congress 2021 Online; 2021:ePoster (PO) number PO-01578. April 9-11, 2021.
  • Ge W, Sfara S, Parpart J. The Effect of instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization on proprioception at the knee joint. World Confederation for Physical Therapy Congress 2019, Geneva, Switzerland, May 10-13, 2019. 
  • Ge W. Engaging students in a neuroscience course in a Doctor of Physical Therapy program: A blended learning model integrated with TED Talks. World Confederation for Physical Therapy Congress 2019, Geneva, Switzerland, May 10-13, 2019. 
  • Vernick C, Ge W. Attitudes towards complementary and alternative medicine in health and human services students. American Physical Therapy Association 2019 Combined Sections Meeting. Washington, DC, January 23-26, 2019.
  • Ge W, Schaefer D, Basile L. The effects of short-duration high-power posing on timed up and go Test. American Physical Therapy Association 2018 Combined Sections Meeting. New Orleans, LA, February 21-24, 2018.
  • Ge W, Leson C, Vukovic C, Gerez T, Wray E, Osborn J, Kaufman A, Ragozine V. Effects of cupping therapy in treating plantar fasciitis. American Physical Therapy Association 2017 NEXT Conference and Exposition. Boston, MA, June 21-24, 2017.
  • Ge W, Roth E, Sansone A. The effects of instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization on 2-point discrimination and pain threshold. American Physical Therapy Association 2017 Combined Sections Meeting. San Antonio, TX, February 15-18, 2017.
  • Ge W, Hians B, Sfara A. Noncontact measurement of sternal skin strain during shoulder movements and upper extremity activities. American Physical Therapy Association 2016 Combined Sections Meeting. Anaheim, CA, February 17-20, 2016.
  • Snyder DD, Bennett TK, Oller JC, Ge W. Attitudes towards controversial issues in healthcare policies in Doctor of Physical Therapy students. American Physical Therapy Association 2016 Combined Sections Meeting. Anaheim, CA, February 17-20, 2016.
  • Ge W. Integrating technology in cultural competence course: engaging Doctor of Physical Therapy students with active learning strategies. World Confederation for Physical Therapy Congress 2015, Singapore, May 1-4, 2015.
  • Ge W, Sfara A, Hians B. Sternal skin strain during shoulder movements and upper extremity activities. World Confederation for Physical Therapy Congress 2015, Singapore, May 1-4, 2015.
  • Ge W, Wharton, M. A Blended learning model for a neuroscience course in a Doctor of Physical Therapy program. American Physical Therapy Association 2015 Combined Sections Meeting. Indianapolis, IN, February 4-7, 2015.
  • Adams A, Eschman J, Ge W. Integrating acupressure in treating chronic low back pain. American Physical Therapy Association 2014 Combined Sections Meeting. Las Vegas, NV, February 3-6, 2014.
  • Coonce T, Ge W. Treating superior innominate shear with exercise simulating muscle energy technique. American Physical Therapy Association 2014 Combined Sections Meeting. Las Vegas, NV, February 3-6, 2014.
  • Ge W, Learman K. Improved response of the lumbar spine to mechanical perturbation by spinal thrust manipulation. American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy 2013 Annual Conference. Cincinnati, OH, October 16 -20, 2013.
  • Ge W, Learman K. Spinal manipulation therapy as a biomechanical vaccine. American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy 2013 Annual Conference. Cincinnati, OH, October 16 - 20, 2013.
  • Yanek D, Ge W. Comparison of a faciliatory and an inhibitory kinesiotaping technique in treating chronic low back pain. American Physical Therapy Association 2012 Annual Meeting (PT 2012). Tampa, FL, June 6-9, 2012. 
  • Dr. Ronnie Leavitt Award for Leadership in the Promotion of Social Responsibility, American Physical Therapy Association Academy of Leadership and Innovation, 2026
  • World Physiotherapy Outstanding ePoster Presentation Award, World Physiotherapy Congress, 2025
  • Lynda D. Woodruff Award of Excellence in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, American Physical Therapy Association Academy of Clinical Electrophysiology and Wound Management, 2022
  • World Physiotherapy Outstanding Platform Presentation Award, World Physiotherapy Congress, 2021
  • Award of Excellence in Academic Education, American Physical Therapy Association Academy of Clinical Electrophysiology and Wound Management, 2020
  • Semifinalist, Innovation in Interactive Media in Education, Adobe Design Achievement Awards, Adobe Systems Incorporated, 2011
  • Doctor of Physical Therapy, Youngstown State University
  • Postdoctoral Fellow in Biomedical Engineering, Technion-Israel Institute of Technology
  • PhD in Biomedical Engineering, Peking Union Medical College/Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences
  • Cultural humility
  • Musculoskeletal diagnostic ultrasound
  • Biomedical engineering
  • American Physical Therapy Association
  • Ohio Physical Therapy Association
  • Academy of Leadership and Innovation
  • Academy of Clinical Electrophysiology and Wound Management
  • Ohio Licensed Physical Therapist (#013625)
  • Ohio Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers Board
  • Musculoskeletal ultrasound (MSKUS) certification
  • Integrative Dry Needling (IDN) certification
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