WWU students invited as conference presenters

This year’s Adventist Association of Movement Professionals (AAMP) Conference included virtual presentations by Walla Walla University senior exercise majors Maleah Moses and Alden Wilfley who spoke to an audience of knowledgeable professionals and peers.

Moses’ presentation “Virtual Reality in Physical Therapy” focused on how VR makes physical therapy more immersive and engaging. She said the conference was invaluable for her overall professional development and post-graduation plans to start the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at the University of Texas Medical Branch.

Wilfley also appreciated the opportunity to delve into a topic that interested him and benefited his future education in orthotics and prosthetics. His presentation “Running Specific Prostheses: Advantage or Disadvantage?” discussed if prostheses provided an edge in running.

“Both Maleah and Alden are smart, curious, motivated, and just really nice people. They are everything we work to foster in the next generation of professionals making a difference in the world,” said Rodd Strobel, health and physical education department chair.

To learn more about the health and physical education department, visit wallawalla.edu/HPE.