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ATRA SoCal : 2026 Session Description
October 17–19, 2026
The Embassy Suites, Brea, California
2026 ATRA Annual Conference – Session Descriptions
October 17–19, 2026 | Brea, CA
The following is the Session Descriptions for the 2026 ATRA Annual Conference in Brea, CA. All sessions, times, and presenter information have been confirmed, though final adjustments may occur due to unforeseen circumstances onsite.
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A Randomized Controlled Trial of a Hybrid Community-to-Home Recreational Therapy Balance Intervention for Individuals with Parkinson's Disease Residing in Rural and Small-City Communities of Oklahoma
Session Description
Supervised therapy produces temporary gains. Discharge guarantees decay. This research poster presents a randomized controlled trial evaluating a home maintenance program for adults with Parkinson's disease. The protocol combines a printed manual with weekly telephone check-ins. It follows a 12-week community balance intervention. The minimal-dose design prevents functional collapse. Data prove the home-training group preserved gait velocity and quality of life. Controls deteriorated. Attendees will learn to implement low-cost maintenance protocols in rural areas.
Learning Outcomes
1. Identify three spatiotemporal gait metrics (velocity, cadence, step length) and specific quality-of-life domains (PDQ-39) vulnerable to rapid decay following the cessation of supervised recreational therapy. 2. Formulate a 12-week minimal-dose home maintenance protocol—utilizing printed manuals and weekly tele-health check-ins—adaptable for rural populations with Parkinson’s disease. 3. Evaluate the clinical efficacy of maintenance interventions by interpreting non-parametric effect sizes (Cliff's delta, rank-biserial r) to distinguish functional preservation from physical regression.
Practice Area: Select ALL that Apply
Older Adults
Physical Rehabilitation and Medicine
Research
Target Audience
New Graduates/New Professionals
Educators/Researchers
Primary Presenter
![[photo]](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/df9a4d299d48ed0aff385a358aa34396.png?d=https://proposalspace.com/images/no_photo.png&r=PG&s=50 "Jungyu Lee, Oklahoma State University - Stillwater")
Jungyu Lee, Oklahoma State University - Stillwater
Biographical Information
Dr. Jungyu Lee, PhD, CTRS/L, ATRIC, serves as postdoctoral fellow at Oklahoma State University. His APDA-funded research evaluates community-based recreational therapy balance programs for individuals with Parkinson's disease across rural Oklahoma.
Co-Presenter/Panelists
![[photo]](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/1b3107ee277e84509edab39a0f984f14.png?d=https://proposalspace.com/images/no_photo.png&r=PG&s=50 "Dr. Tim Passmore, CTRS/L, FDRT, Oklahoma State University")
Dr. Tim Passmore, CTRS/L, FDRT, Oklahoma State University
Credentials
EdD, CTRS/L, FDRT
Biographical Information
Dr. Tim Passmore, EdD, CTRS/L, FDRT, is an interim head, professor at Oklahoma State University. His APDA-funded research evaluates community-based recreational therapy balance programs for individuals with Parkinson's disease across rural Oklahoma.
![[photo]](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/ff3ee6057463bd5e3d721d84e290f527.png?d=https://proposalspace.com/images/no_photo.png&r=PG&s=50 "Ho Han, Oklahoma State University - Stillwater")
Ho Han, Oklahoma State University - Stillwater
Credentials
PhD
Biographical Information
Dr. Ho Han, PhD, is an associate professor at Oklahoma State University. His APDA-funded research evaluates community-based recreational therapy balance programs for individuals with Parkinson's disease across rural Oklahoma.
![[photo]](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/c5e04bd218d5efd6452da8e9176ef4d9.png?d=https://proposalspace.com/images/no_photo.png&r=PG&s=50 "Morgan S Carr, Oklahoma State University - Stillwater")
Morgan S Carr, Oklahoma State University - Stillwater
Credentials
MS student
Biographical Information
Morgan S Carr is a MS student at Oklahoma State University researching recreational therapy interventions for Parkinson's disease. Her work targets balance, gait, and psychosocial outcomes in underserved rural populations.
![[photo]](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/e6561d759ad31d177e45be310d5cfe32.png?d=https://proposalspace.com/images/no_photo.png&r=PG&s=50 "Reed Holt, Oklahoma State University - Stillwater")
Reed Holt, Oklahoma State University - Stillwater
Credentials
MS, CTRS/L
Biographical Information
Reed Holt is a Ph.D. candidate at Oklahoma State University researching recreational therapy interventions for Parkinson's disease.
![[photo]](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/49f7820a18d538cf5696d85049b0f713.png?d=https://proposalspace.com/images/no_photo.png&r=PG&s=50 "Chase Decker, Oklahoma State University - Stillwater")
Chase Decker, Oklahoma State University - Stillwater
Credentials
MS student
Biographical Information
Chase Decker is a MS student at Oklahoma State University researching recreational therapy interventions for Parkinson's disease.