Research InterestsMy research focuses on the use of yoga and other complementary health practices as a therapeutic intervention for individuals with chronic disease and their caregivers. I also focus on the use of evidence-based practices as a means to reduce falls in older adults. Research PublicationsGibson, B.A, Van Puymbroeck, M., Fruhauf, C.A., Schmid, A.A., & Portz, J. (in press). Yoga For Caregiving Dyads Experiencing Chronic Pain: Protocol Development for Merging Yoga and Self-Management to Develop Skills (MY-Skills) Intervention. International Journal of Yoga.
Thomas, A., Kirschbaum, L., Crowe, B.M., Van Puymbroeck, M., & Schmid, A.A. (June 2021). The integration of yoga in physical therapy clinical practice. Complementary Therapies in Medicine, 59. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ctim.2021.102712
Allison, C.K., Van Puymbroeck, M., Crowe, B.M., Schmid, A.A., & Townsend, J.A. (May 2021). The impact of an autonomy-supportive yoga intervention on individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, 43, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ctcp.2021.101332
Richardson, M., Crowe, B.M., Van Puymbroeck, M., & Hawkins, B.L. (2021). Feasibility of using yoga as problem- and emotion-focused coping for adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. American Therapeutic Recreation Association Annual in Therapeutic Recreation Issue, published in the Therapeutic Recreation Journal, 54(4), 453-468. https://doi.org/10.18666/TRJ-2020-V54-I4-10419
Wiles, A., Van Puymbroeck, M., Crowe, B.M., & Schmid, A.A. (2021). An investigation into the use of yoga in recreational therapy practice. Therapeutic Recreation Journal, 55(1). DOI: https://doi.org/10.18666/TRJ-2021-V55-I1-10145
Mueller, K.E., Van Puymbroeck, M., Crowe, B.M., & Davis, N.J. (2021). Adjustment strategies for older adults transitioning into an assisted living facility. Therapeutic Recreation Journal. Therapeutic Recreation Journal, 55(2), 204-220.
Helsel B.C., Kemper, K.A., Williams, J.E., Truong, K., & Van Puymbroeck M. (2020). Multidimensional risk score to stratify community-dwelling older adults by future fall risk using the Stopping Elderly, Accidents, Deaths, and Injuries (STEADI) framework. Injury Prevention. Epub ahead of print: [16 December 2020]. https://doi:10.1136/injuryprev-2020-044014
Adams, E.V., Van Puymbroeck, M., Hawkins, B.L., & Schmid, A.A. (2020). Perceived psychosocial benefits for individuals with Parkinson’s Disease following therapeutic yoga: A qualitative analysis. OBM Geriatrics, Special Issue on Yoga With Older Adults. doi:10.21926/obm.geriatr.2004144
Adams, E.V., Van Puymbroeck, M., Crowe, B.M., Pury, C.L.S., Schmid, A.A. (2020). Yoga to reduce leisure constraints for residents of assisted living facilities. OBM Geriatrics, Special Issue on Yoga With Older Adults. doi: 10.21926/obm.geriatr.2004135
Walter, A., Van Puymbroeck, M., Bosch, P., & Schmid, A.A. (2020). Stroke and complementary and alternative medicine: A systematic PRISMA review. Disability and Rehabilitation. https://doi.org/10.1080/09638288.2020.1830440.
Santiago Perez, T., Pola, A., Crowe, B.M., Van Puymbroeck, M., & Schmid, A.A. (2020). The emerging healthcare professional: Certified yoga therapist (C-IAYT). Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, 39, May 2020. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ctcp.2020.101147.
Stephens, J., Van Puymbroeck, M., Sample, P., & Schmid, A.A. (2020). Yoga improves balance, mobility, and perceived occupational performance in a pilot sample of adults with chronic brain injury. Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, 40(August). DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ctcp.2020.101172
Walter, A.A., Van Puymbroeck, M., Townsend, J., Linder, S.M., & Schmid, A.A. (2020). Therapeutic yoga is feasible for informal caregivers: A multi-method pilot study. Activities, Adaptation and Aging, 1-17.
Reina, A.M., Adams, E.V., Allison, C.K., Mueller, K.E., Crowe, B.M., Van Puymbroeck, M., Schmid, A.A. (2020). Yoga for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities: A pilot study. International Journal of Yoga, 13(2), 156-159. DOI: https://doi:10.4103/ijoy.IJOY_57_19
Adams, E.V., Van Puymbroeck, M., Torphy, H.S., Helsel, B.C., Kemper, K.A., Dye, C., Schmid, A.A. (2020). Combining education and therapeutic yoga for falls prevention: A pilot study. OBM Geriatrics (Special Issue on Fall Prevention), 4(1):15. DOI:10.21926/obm.geriatr.2001097
Andrews, A.P., Atler, K.E., Portz, J.D., Van Puymbroeck, M., Rose, C.M., & Schmid, A.A. (2020). Occupational therapist's use of yoga in post-stroke care: A descriptive qualitative study. British Journal of Occupational Therapy. https://doi.org/10.1177/0308022620910371
Schmid, A.A., Van Puymbroeck, M., Fruhauf, C.A, Swink, L.A., & Portz, J.D. (2019). Balance and fall rates are associated with chronic pain, and improve with yoga. OBM Geriatrics (Special Issue on Fall Prevention), 3(4):14. DOI:10.21926/obm.geriatr.1904087
Torphy, H.S., Van Puymbroeck,. M., Crowe, B.M., Adams, E.V., Wiles, A., Allison, C.K., & Schmid, A.A. (2020). Yoga for Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: Supporting Engagement and Autonomy. Yoga Therapy Today (Winter), 45-47.
Collins, H., Van Puymbroeck, M., Hawkins, B., & Vidotto, J. (2020). The impact of a sensory garden for people with dementia. Therapeutic Recreation Journal, 54(1), 48-63.
Crowe, B.M., Allison, C.K., Van Puymbroeck, M., Adams, E.V., & Schmid, A.A. (2019). Exploring the physical and psychosocial benefits of yoga for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. American Journal of Recreational Therapy, 18(4), 38-48. DOI: 10.5055/ajrt.2019.0201
Schmid, A. A., Fruhauf, C. A., Van Puymbroeck, M., Bair, M.J ., Portz, J. D. (2019). Yoga for people with chronic pain in a community-based setting: A feasibility and pilot RCT. Journal of Evidence-Based Integrative Medicine, 24 (2515690X19863763).
Mitchell, K.L., Townsend, J.A., Hawkins, B.L., & Van Puymbroeck, M. (2019). A program evaluation of a recreation-based military family camp. American Journal of Recreational Therapy, 18(4), 19-26.
Pering, C. H., Van Puymbroeck, M., Crowe, B. M., & Schmid, A. A. (2019). The influence of yoga on people with traumatic brain injury related to sleep and mood. Open Access Journal of Complementary & Alternative Medicine, 1(4), 67-75. DOI: 10.32474/OAJCAM.2019.01.000120.
Adams, E.V., Van Puymbroeck, M., Walter, A.A., Hawkins, B., Schmid, A., Sharp, J. (2019). Predictors of functional improvements after therapeutic yoga intervention for people with Parkinson’s disease. International Journal of Yoga Therapy. https://doi.org/10.17761/2019-00020
Adams, E.V., Crowe., B.M., Van Puymbroeck, M., Kelly, C.T., & Schmid, A.A. (2019). Yoga as a community-based recreational therapy intervention for older adults: A pilot study. [Special ATRA Annual Issue] Therapeutic Recreation Journal, 53(4), 368-380.
Walter, A.A., Adams, E.V., Van Puymbroeck, M., Crowe, B.M., Urrea-Mendoza, E., Hawkins, B.L., Sharp, J., Woschkolup, K., Revilla, F.J., & Schmid, A.A. (2019). Changes in non-motor symptoms following an 8-week yoga intervention for people with Parkinson’s disease. International Journal of Yoga Therapy, 29. https://doi.org/10.17761/2019-00025
Crowe, B., & Van Puymbroeck, M. (2019). Enhancing problem- and emotion-focused coping through yoga for menopausal women. International Journal of Yoga Therapy, 29. https://doi.org/10.17761/2019-00020
Schmid, A.A., Van Puymbroeck, M., Fruhauf, C., Bair, M.J., & Portz, J.D. (2019). Yoga improves occupational performance, depression, and daily activities for people with chronic pain. Work: A Journal of Prevention, Assessment, & Rehabilitation, 63(2), 181-189.
Danhauer, S.C., Addington, E.L., Cohen, L., Sohl, S.J., Van Puymbroeck, M., Albinati, N.K., Culos-Reed, S.N. (2019). Yoga for symptom management in oncology: A review of the evidence base and future directions for research. Cancer, 125, 1979-1989. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/cncr.31979
Mitchell, K., & Van Puymbroeck, M. (2019). Recreational therapy for dementia-related symptoms in a long-term care setting: A case study. Therapeutic Recreation Journal,53(2),165-174. DOI:10.18666/TRJ-2019-V53-12-8907
Roney, M.A., Sample, P.L., Stallones, L., Van Puymbroeck, M., Schmid, A.A., (2019). The lived experience of individuals with chronic traumatic brain injury: An adapted yoga group intervention. OBJ Integrative and Complementary Medicine, 3(4): 033; doi:10.21926/obm.icm.1804033.Available at http://www.lidsen.com/journals/icm/icm-03-04-033
Walter, A.A., Van Puymbroeck, M., Townsend, J., Linder, S.M., & Schmid, A.A. (2019). Psychological and physical impacts of a therapeutic yoga program for informal caregivers: A mixed methods study. International Journal of Yoga Therapy, 29.
Portz, J.D., Waddington, E., Atler, K.E., Van Puymbroeck, M., Schmid, A.A. (2018). Self-management and yoga for older adults with chronic stroke: A mixed-methods study of physical fitness and physical activity. Clinical Gerontologist, 41(4), 374-381. DOI: 10.1080/07317115.2016.1252453.
Van Puymbroeck, M., Walter, A.A., Hawkins, B.L., Sharp, J., Woschkolup, K., Urrea-Mendoza, E., Revilla, F.J., & Schmid, A.A. (2018). Functional improvements in Parkinson’s disease following a randomized trial of yoga. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, DOI: 10.1155/2018/8516351
Hinsey, K.M., Atler, K.E., Fruhauf, C.A., Bolster, R.A., Van Puymbroeck, M. & Schmid, A.A. (2018). A multi-modal intervention after stroke: The caregiver experience. OBM Integrative and Complementary Medicine. doi:10.21926/obm.icm.1802010.
Bolster, R.A., Atler, K.E., Portz, J., Van Puymbroeck, M., Hinsey, K.M.* & Schmid, A.A. (2018). Yoga and self-management for people with chronic stroke: Effect on community reintegration and perceived activity constraints.American Journal of Recreation Therapy, 17(2). doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.5055/ajrt.2018.0158.
Hawkins, B.L., Van Puymbroeck, M., Walter, A.A., Sharp, J., Woschkolup, K., Urrea-Mendoza, E., Revilla, F.J., & Schmid, A.A. (2018). Perceived activities and participation outcomes of a yoga intervention for individuals with Parkinson’s disease: A mixed methods study. International Journal of Yoga Therapy, 28. doi: 10.1776612018-00018R2.
Van Puymbroeck, M., Atler, K., Portz, J.D., Schmid, A.A. (2018). Multidimensional improvements in health following yoga for individuals with diabetic peripheral neuropathy. International Journal of Yoga Therapy, 28. doi: 10.17761/2018-00027R1.
Walter, A.A., Van Puymbroeck, M., Hawkins, B.L., Woschkolup, K., Urrea-Mendoza, E., Revilla, F.J., & Schmid, A.A. (2017). Perceived benefits from informal caregivers after an 8-Week yoga intervention for people with Parkinson’s disease. American Journal of Recreational Therapy, 16(4), 23-29.
Walter, A.A., Van Puymbroeck, M., Townsend, J., Linder, S.M., & Schmid, A.A. (2017). A systematic review of mind and body complementary health practices for informal caregivers. American Journal of Recreation Therapy. 16(3), 29-35.
Grimm, L.A., Van Puymbroeck, M., Miller, K.K., Fisher, T., Schmid, A.A. (2017). Yoga after traumatic brain injury: Changes in emotional regulation and health-related quality of life in a case study. International Journal of Complementary & Alternative Medicine, 8(1), 00247. doi: 10.15406/ijcam.2017.08.00247
Townsend, J., & Van Puymbroeck, M. (2017). Parental perceptions of changes in family well-being following participation in a camp: Experiences of families with a child with an ASD. Therapeutic Recreation Journal: Special Issue on Autism, 51(2), 143-163.
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Townsend, J., Van Puymbroeck, M., & Zabriskie, R. (2017). The Core and Balance Model of Family Leisure Functioning: A systematic review. Leisure Sciences, 39(5), 436-456.
Bennett, J.L., Piatt, J.A., & Van Puymbroeck, M. (2017). Outcomes of a therapeutic fly fishing program for Veterans with combat-related disabilities: A community-based rehabilitation initiative. Community and Mental Health Journal, 53(7), 756-765. doi: 10.1007/s10597-017-0124-9.
Willis Boslego, L., Phillips, C.E.M., Atler, K., Tracy, B.L., & Van Puymbroeck, M. Schmid, A.A., (2017). Impact of yoga on balance, balance confidence, and occupational performance for adults with diabetic peripheral neuropathy: A pilot study. British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 80(3), 155-162. doi: 10.1177/0308022616680364.
Atler, K., Portz, J.D., Van Puymbroeck, M., & Schmid, A.A. (2017). Participant-perceived outcomes of merging yoga and occupational therapy: Self-management intervention for people post stroke. British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 80(5), 294-301. doi:10.1177/0308022617690536.
Logan, D., & Van Puymbroeck, M. (2017). The effects of exercise on depressive symptoms of individuals with dementia: A pilot study. American Journal of Recreation Therapy, 15(4), 23-28.
Van Puymbroeck, M., Schmid, A.A., Walter, A., & Hawkins, B. (2017). Improving leisure constraints in older adults with a fear of falling through hatha yoga: An acceptability and feasibility study. International Journal of Gerontology and Geriatric Research, 1(1): 007-013. Available at: http://www.scireslit.com/Gerontology/volume1-issue1.php
Austin, D.A., McCormick, B., & Van Puymbroeck, M. (2017). You say recreational therapy or therapeutic recreation: We say recreational therapy and leisure facilitation. Annual in Therapeutic Recreation, 24, 59.
Miller, K.K., Porter, R.E., DeBaun-Sprague, E., Van Puymbroeck, M., & Schmid, A. (2017). Exercise after stroke: patient adherence and beliefs after discharge from rehabilitation. Topics in Stroke Rehabilitation, 24(2), 142-148. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10749357.2016.1200292.
Schmid, A.A., Miller, K.K., Van Puymbroeck, M., & Schalk, N. (2016). Feasibility and results of a case study of yoga to improve physical functioning in people with chronic traumatic brain injury. Disability and Rehabilitation, 38(9), 914-920.
Portz, J.D., Waddington, E., Atler, K., Van Puymbroeck,M., Schmid A.A. (2016). Self-management and yoga for older adults with chronic stroke: A mixed-methods study of physical fitness and physical activity. Clinical Gerontologist, 1-8, doi: 10.1080/07317115.2016.1252453.
Goodwin, B.J., Hawkins, B.L., Townsend, J.A., Van Puymbroeck, M., & Lewis, S. (2016). Therapeutic riding and children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: An application of the theory of self-efficacy. American Journal of Recreation Therapy, 15(4), 41-47.
Phillips, C., Willis, L.A., Van Puymbroeck, M., Tracy, B.L., Sample, P.L., & Schmid, A.A. (2016). Yoga improves functional gait and quality of life for adults with diabetic peripheral neuropathy: A pilot study. Jacobs Journal of Yoga and Natural Medicine, 1(1), 1-7. Available http://yoga.jacobspublishers.com/index.php/j-j-yoga-nat-med-1-1-002.
Schmid, A.A. & Van Puymbroeck, M. (2016). Merging yoga and occupational therapy (MY-OT): A feasibility and pilot study. Complementary Therapies in Medicine, 28(2016), 44-49.
Schmid, A.A. Willis, L.A., Miller, K.K., Van Puymbroeck, M., & Williams, L.S. (2016). Yoga improves multiple quality of life domains for people with chronic stroke. Jacobs Journal of Yoga and Natural Medicine, 1(1):001, 1-6.
Piatt, J.A., Van Puymbroeck, M., Zahl, M., Rosenbluth, J., & Wells, M.S. (2016). Examining how the perception of health can impact participation and autonomy among adults with spinal cord injury. Topics in Spinal Cord Injury, 22(3), 165-172.
Crowe, B.M., Van Puymbroeck, M., & Schmid, A.A. (July 2016). Yoga as coping: A conceptual framework for meaningful participation in yoga. International Journal of Yoga Therapy, 26(1), 123-129. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.17761/1531-2054-26.1.123.
Schmid A.A., Miller, K.K., Van Puymbroeck, M., & Schalk, N. (2016). Feasibility and results of a case study of yoga to improve physical functioning in people with chronic traumatic brain injury. Disability and Rehabilitation, 38(9), 914-920. doi: 10.3109/09638288.2015.1062927
Cordle, J.L., Van Puymbroeck, M., Hawkins, B.L., & Baldwin, E. (2016). The effects of utilizing high element ropes courses as a treatment intervention on self-efficacy. Therapeutic Recreation Journal, 50(1), 75-92.
Altenburger, P.A., Schmid, A.A., Van Puymbroeck, M., & Miller, K.K. (2016). Impact of yoga on postural stability in stroke. International Journal of Neurorehabilitation, 3(1), 1-8. doi:10.4172/2376-0281.1000195.
Van Puymbroeck, M., Miller, K.K., Dickes, L., & Schmid, A.A. (2015). Perceptions of yoga therapy embedded in two inpatient rehabilitation hospitals: Agency perspectives. Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (e-CAM), 2015, Article ID 125969, 7 pages. doi:10.1155/2015/125969.
Schmid, A.A., DeBaun-Sprague, E., Gilles, A.M., Maguire, J.M., Mueller, A.L., Miller, K.K., Van Puymbroeck, M., & Schalk, N. (2015). Yoga influences recovery during inpatient rehabilitation, a pilot study. International Journal of Yoga Therapy, 25(1), 141-152.
Schmid, A.A., Miller, K. K., Van Puymbroeck, M., DeBaun, E., Shively, C., Peterson, E., & Finlayson, M. (2015). Group occupational therapy for fall risk management after stroke: A pilot study. British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 78(10), 653-660.
Crowe, B.M., Van Puymbroeck, M., Linder, S.M., McGuire, F.A., & Watt, P.A. (2015). The effects of yoga participation on women’s quality of life and symptom management during the menopausal transition. Health Care for Women International, 36(10), 1124-1142, available at: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/07399332.2015.1066789.
Van Puymbroeck, M., & Austin, D.R. (2015). The recreational therapy faculty shortage: A crisis for the profession. American Journal of Recreation Therapy, 14(1), 35-42.
Schmid, A.A., Arnold, S.E., Jones, V.A., Ritter, J., Sapp, S.A., & Van Puymbroeck, M. (2015). Fear of falling in people with chronic stroke. The American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 69(3), 1-5. doi:10.5014/ajot.2015.016253.
Van Puymbroeck, M., Allsop, J., Miller, K.K., & Schmid, A. (2015). ICF- based improvements in body structures and function, and activity and participation in chronic stroke following a yoga-based intervention. American Journal of Recreation Therapy, 13(3), 23-33.
Schmid, A.A., Miller, K.K., Van Puymbroeck, M., Sharp, J., DeBaun-Sprague, E. (2014). Yoga leads to multiple physical improvements after stroke, a pilot study. Complementary Therapies in Medicine, 22(6), 994-1000.
Bennett, J. L., Van Puymbroeck, M., Piatt, J. A., & Rydell, R. J. (2014). Veterans’ perceptions of benefits and important program components of a therapeutic fly-fishing program. Therapeutic Recreation Journal, 48(2), 169-187.
Van Puymbroeck, M., Altenberger, P., Combs, S., Miller, K., Kean, J., & Schmid, A.A. (2014). The influence of mood related variables on activity and participation in individuals with chronic stroke. Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation, 30(3), 216-222.
Townsend, J., & Van Puymbroeck, M. (2014). Modification procedures for instruments with adolescents with an autism spectrum disorder: Pilot testing and initial psychometrics. Therapeutic Recreation Journal, 48(1), 15-30.
Townsend, J.A., Hsieh, P.C., Van Puymbroeck, M., Johnston, J.D., Gassman, R.A., Agley, J., Middlestadt, S.E., & YoussefAgha, A.H. (2013). Sense of coherence, perceived stress and health related quality of life in college students. Illuminare: A Student Journal, 11.
Altenburger, P.A., Dierks, T.A., Miller, K.K., Combs, S.A., Van Puymbroeck, M., Kean, J., & Schmid, A.A. (2013). Examination of sustained gait speed during extended walking in individuals with chronic stroke. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 94(12), 2471-2477.
Jamieson, L.M., Ewert, A., & Van Puymbroeck, M. (2013). The relationship of recreation, park, and tourism studies to public health. Health Education Monograph (special issue on Physical Activity and Public Health), 30(1), 40-45.
Walter, A.A., & Van Puymbroeck, M. (2013). Using symbolic interactionism to improve recreational therapy practice for individuals with eating disorders. American Journal of Recreation Therapy, 12(2), 27-32.
Townsend, J., & Van Puymbroeck, M. (2013). Development and evaluation of a family recreation intervention for families with an adolescent with an autism spectrum disorder. American Journal of Recreation Therapy, 11(4), 27-37. DOI: 10.5055/ajrt.2012.0032
Schmid, A.A., Van Puymbroeck, M., Altenberger, P.A., Miller, K.K., Combs, S.A., & Page, S.J. (2013). Balance is associated with quality of life in chronic stroke. Topics in Stroke Rehabilitation, 20(4), 340-346.
Miller, K.K., Combs, S.A., Van Puymbroeck, M., Altenberger, P.A., Kean, J., Dierks, T.A., & Schmid, A.A. (2013). Fatigue and pain: Relationships with physical performance and patient beliefs after stroke. Topics in Stroke Rehabilitation, 20(4), 347-355.
Bodde, A.E., Seo, D-C., Frey, G.C., Van Puymbroeck, M., & Lohrmann, D. (2013). Correlates of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity participation in adults with intellectual disabilities. Health Promotion Practice, 14(5), 663-670.
Van Puymbroeck, M., Burk, B.N, Shinew, K., Kuhlenschmidt, M.C., & Schmid, A.A. (2013). Perceived health benefits from yoga among breast cancer patients. American Journal of Health Promotion, 27(5), 308-315.
Hsieh, P.C., & Van Puymbroeck, M. (2013). Leisure as a means of coping: Experience of Taiwanese parents of adult children with disabilities. Recreation and Society in Africa, Asia & Latin America 4(1), available online: http://criticalvoices.lib.uoguelph.ca/index.php/rasaala/article/view/2714.
Townsend, J.A., & Van Puymbroeck, M. (2013). Understanding the intentions of families with a child with autism to participate in a family recreation program: A pilot study. American Journal of Recreation Therapy, 12(1), 16-22.
Van Puymbroeck, M., Ewert, A.W., Luo, Y., & Frankel, J. (2012). Outward Bound Veterans Program improves sense of coherence. American Journal of Recreation Therapy, 11(3), 17-25. DOI: 10.5055/ajrt.2012.0025
Bodde, A.E., Seo, D-C., Frey, G.C., Van Puymbroeck, M., & Lohrmann, D. (2012). The effect of a designed health education intervention on physical activity knowledge and participation of adults with intellectual disabilities. American Journal of Health Promotion, 26(5), 313-316. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.4278/ajhp.100408-ARB-112
Schmid, A.A., Van Puymbroeck, M., Altenberger, P., Schalk, N., Dierks, T., Miller, K., Damush, T., Bravata, D., & Williams, L. (2012). Post-stroke balance improves with yoga: A pilot study. Stroke, 43(9), 2402-2407. American Heart Association has completed a press release, which has lead to extensive media coverage. (http://stroke.ahajournals.org/content/early/2012/07/24/STROKEAHA.112.658211.full.pdf?ijkey=rTKQzKclzKkLzNx&keytype=ref)
Combs, S.A., Van Puymbroeck, M., Altenburger, P.A., Miller, K.K., Dierks, T.A., & Schmid, A.A. (2012). Is walking faster or walking farther more important to persons with chronic stroke? Disability & Rehabilitation, 35(10), 860-867. https://doi.org/10.3109/09638288.2012.717575
Snethen, G.A., McCormick, B.P., & Van Puymbroeck, M. (2012). Community involvement, planning and coping skills: Pilot outcomes of a recreational therapy intervention for adults with schizophrenia. Disability and Rehabilitation, 34(18), 1575-1584. doi: 10.3109/09638288.2011.650315.
Smith. R., & Van Puymbroeck, M. (2012). Including children with autism spectrum disorders in recreation activities. American Journal of Recreation Therapy, 10(4), 35-42.
Smith, R., Van Puymbroeck, M., & Frey, G. (2012). Active participation and social integration service delivery model for youth with autism spectrum disorders. American Journal of Recreation Therapy, 10(3), 5-18.
Schmid, A.A., Van Puymbroeck, M., Altenburger, P.A., Dierks, T.A., Miller, K.K., Damush, T.M., & Williams, L.S. (2012). Balance and balance self-efficacy are associated with activity and participation after stroke: A cross-sectional study in people with chronic stroke. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 93(6), 1101-1107.
Bodde, A.E., Seo, D-C., Frey, G.C., Lohrmann, D., & Van Puymbroeck, M. (2012). Developing a physical activity education curriculum for adults with intellectual disabilities. Health Promotion Practice, 13(1), 116-123. doi: 10.1177/1524839910381698.
Van Puymbroeck, M., & Lundberg, N. (2011). Introduction to veteran issues, the role of therapeutic recreation. Therapeutic Recreation Journal, 45(4), 265-267.
Schmid A.A., Van Puymbroeck, M., Knies, K., Spangler-Morris, C., Watts, K., Damush, T., & Williams, L.S. (2011). Fear of falling among people who have sustained a stroke: A 6-month longitudinal pilot study. The American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 65(2), 125-132.
Van Puymbroeck, M., Schmid, A.A., Shinew, K., Hsieh, P.C. (2011). Influence of Hatha yoga on physical activity constraints, physical fitness, and body image of breast cancer survivors: A pilot study. International Journal of Yoga Therapy, 21(1), 49-60.
Snethen, G.A., McCormick, B.P., & Van Puymbroeck, M. (2011). Independence through Community Access and Navigation (I-CAN) in adults with Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders: Theoretical & practical foundations [Part I]. American Journal of Recreation Therapy, 10(1), 25-33.
Snethen, G.A., McCormick, B.P., Smith, R., & Van Puymbroeck, M. (2011). Independence through Community Access and Navigation (I-CAN) in adults with Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders: Treatment planning & implementation [Part II]. American Journal of Recreation Therapy, 10(1), 35-45.
Van Puymbroeck, M., Smith, R., & Schmid, A. (2011). Yoga as a means to negotiate physical activity constraints in middle aged and older adults. International Journal on Disability and Human Development, 10(2), 117-121.
Smith, R.L., & Van Puymbroeck, M. (2011). A strengths-based approach to play in children with autism. American Journal of Recreation Therapy, 10(1), 17-24.
Van Puymbroeck, M., Austin, D., & McCormick, B.P. (2011). A rebuttal to Dieser’s rejoinder on hidden curriculum. Therapeutic Recreation Journal, 45(1), 70-74.
Honors and Awards2021 Distinguished Fellow, American Therapeutic Recreation Association
2020 Excellence in Innovation, College of Behavioral, Social, and Health Sciences
2019 Best Research Poster, American Therapeutic Recreation Association
2017-2020 Roy Distinguished Professor in Health Innovation Research, Clemson University
2017-2018 President, American Therapeutic Recreation Association
2016-2017 President's Leadership Institute, Clemson University
2016 Second place poster award, American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine
2016 Ann James Award for best conference presentation, Southeastern Recreational Therapy
Conference
2015 Faculty Scholar, Clemson University School of Health Research
2014 Top Student Research Abstract Award, International Association of Yoga Therapists
2014 Top Research Abstract Award, International Association of Yoga Therapists
2014 Fellow, Institute for the Advancement of Health Care
2013 Faculty Associate, Center for Engaged Aging
2012 Fellow, National Academy of Recreational Therapists
2011 Best Poster, American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine
2011 Associate Fellow, National Academy of Recreational Therapists
2011 Outstanding Young Alumnus, University of Florida, School of Public Health and Health
Professions
2011 Rick Vroman Volunteer Conference Coordinator Award, American Therapeutic Recreation
Association
2010 Trustees Teaching Award, School of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation at Indiana
University
2009 Distinguished Scholar Award, American Therapeutic Recreation Association
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