Three local residents in the graduate program in the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at Misericordia University presented their capstone research projects at the third annual Student Research Symposium: Current Research in Physical Therapy. Amanda Mackey from McAdoo, Mallory Loughman of Tamaqua and Andrew Tucker of Lansford were part of the 45 students who will receive their doctorate degrees at the sixth annual Misericordia University Winter Commencement Ceremony.

The student researchers presented their work before an audience of clinical instructors on subjects that focused on musculoskeletal and neuromuscular disorders.Each participant earned continuing education credits forthe symposium.