Biography
I came to western North Carolina via a long path that included stops in several areas
of the country before settling in Chapel Hill and completing my graduate degrees.
I currently live in Waynesville with my husband and we spend as much of our free time
as possible hiking, kayaking, and traveling. During basketball season you can find
me cheering on the UNC Tar Heels.<br><br><b>What do you love the most about being
a Catamount?<br> </b><br>I most enjoy the collaborative spirit and enjoyment of the
outdoors. We are all on the same team and work to build our successes and make our
region a better place to live.<br><b> </b><br><b>Experience<br> </b><br>Dr. Schrodt
joined the Department of Physical Therapy in the spring of 2004, bringing her diverse
clinical and academic experiences to WCU. Dr. Schrodt's clinical background focuses
on neuromuscular and geriatric physical therapy across multiple settings. She further
specializes in clinical and community-based balance and fall prevention programs for
older adults and persons with neuromuscular conditions and continues her clinical
practice in the WCU Balance and Fall Prevention Clinic. Dr. Schrodt also has advanced
training in vestibular rehabilitation, stroke rehabilitation, exercise training for
older adults, and clinical and community interventions for persons with Parkinson's
disease.<br><br>Dr. Schrodt is an active contributor to the American Physical Therapy
Association and co-chairs an advanced certification in balance and fall prevention.
Regionally, she is an active member of the North Carolina Fall Prevention Coalition
and the Western North Carolina Fall Prevention Coalition.<br><br>
Teaching Interests
<b>Primary Teaching Responsibilities</b><br>PT 923 Neuromuscular Physical Therapy
I<br>PT 924 Neuromuscular Physical Therapy II<br>PT 945 Physical Therapy for Older
Adults<br>PT 899 Doctoral Project
Research Interests
Dr. Schrodt's research focuses on community-based models and expanding the reach of
exercise programs for older adults and persons with neuromuscular conditions. She
is recently received a grant from the Parkinson’s Foundation to implement curricular
enhancements, community outreach, and exercise program assessment into PT education.
Dr. Schrodt also collaborates with the NC Center for Health and Wellness on a federally
funded grant to embed evidence-based fall prevention programs into clinical delivery
systems.<br><br><b>Recent Publications, Presentations, & Grants </b><br><br>Schrodt
LA (PI), Enhancing Student Learning Through Academic-Community Partnerships. Funded
by Parkinson’s Foundation. $10,000. 2020-2022 (1 year no cost extension due to COVID-19).<br><br>Petrescu-Prahova
M, Kohn M, Leroux B, Steinman L, Fishleder S, Pike M, Kava CM, Belza B, Schrodt L,
Hannon P, Harris J. Building community-clinical linkages between physical therapists
and YMCA associations to increase older adult physical activity. Clinical Trials Communications.
2019;15(Sept 100373). doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conctc.2019.100373.<br><br>Kava
CM, Fishleder S, Steinman L, Petrescu-Prahova M, Schrodt L, Harris JR. Provider-Patient
communication and involvement in physical activity programs among patients receiving
physical therapy services: A qualitative study. J Appl Gerontol. May 2019. <a href="//doi.org/10.1177/0733464819847402">doi.org/10.1177/0733464819847402</a>.<br><br>Schrodt
L, Shubert T, Sidelinker J, Hergott C, Shirley K, Rohrer B, Tripken J, Vincenzo J,
Brach J, Hazan P. Evidence-based programs and your practice: A foundation for value-based
care Part 3: What do I do if my community does not have access to evidence-based programs?
Gerinotes 2019;26(5):28-31.<br><br>Schrodt L, Shubert T, Sidelinker J, Hergott C,
Shirley K, Rohrer B, Tripken J, Vincenzo J, Brach J, Hazan P. Evidence-based programs
and your practice: A foundation for value-based care. Gerinotes 2019;26(4):5-9.<br><br>Shubert
T. Tripken J, Vincenzo J, Schrodt L, Brach J, Hazan P, Hergott C, Sidelinker J. What
are evidence-based programs and why should I care? GeriNotes 2019;26(3): 6-8. <br><br>Shubert
T, Tripken J, Vincenzo J, Sidelinker J, Schrodt L. Clinical-community connections:
effective strategies for improved patient outcomes. Session presented at the Combined
Sections Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association. February 2020; Denver,
CO.<br><br>Schrodt L, Hudson K, Hudson D. STEADI fall risk screenings and spatial-temporal
gait parameters help focus interventions in rural older adults. Poster presented at
the Combined Sections Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association. February
2020; Denver, CO.<br><br>Miller N, Schrodt L, Saccone D. Using a statewide resource
center to support older adults along the continuum of care. Session presented at the
Aging in America Conference (American Society on Aging); April 2019; New Orleans,
LA.