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Dr. Lois A Stickley

  • Associate Professor - Department of Physical Therapy

Biography and education

Dr. Stickley earned a bachelor's degree in physical therapy from Texas Woman's University in 1982, a master's degree in Health Sciences Instruction from TWU in 1987, and PhD in Adult Education from Texas Tech University in 2002.

Teaching Interests

Research Interests

  • Mohan, Ranjini (Co-Principal), Stickley, Lois (Co-Principal). “The Name is on the Tip of My Tongue!”: The Effects Physical Fitness on Neural Correlates of Face Naming, Texas State University Research Enhancement Program, Texas State University, $15763. (Funded: January 2019 - December 2020). Grant.
  • Stickley, Lois (Principal), Seechrist, D. (Co-Principal), Taylor, L. (Co-Principal), Gilbert, K. (Co-Principal), Domenech, M. (Co-Principal). Sex and Gender-Based Curriculum Project, Laura W. Bush Institute for WomenÂ's Health, Private / Foundation / Corporate, $25000. (Submitted: August 1, 2013, Funded: August 1, 2013 - August 1, 2014). Grant.
  • Stickley, Lois (Principal), Potter, J. (Principal). Measuring Critical Thinking in Physical Therapy Students, Institutional (Higher Ed), $1825. (Submitted: 2012). Grant.
  • Wilkinson, J. (Principal), Stickley, Lois (Co-Principal). Motivating Women for Physical Activity at the Worksite (FitnessWorks for Women), Laura W. Bush Institute for WomenÂ's Health Collaborative Seed Grant Program, Private / Foundation / Corporate, $9900. (Submitted: February 1, 2010, Funded: February 1, 2010 - May 1, 2015). Grant.
  • McClure, S. (Principal), Stickley, Lois (Co-Principal), Percent Contribution: %0.05. Development of the West Texas Geriatric Education Center, Health Resources and Services Administration, Bureau of Health Professions within the US Department of Health and Human Services, Federal, $203503. (Submitted: 2010, Funded: January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2015). Grant.
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  • Stickley, L. A., Bezner, J. R., & Spivey, S. S. (2019). Development and Validation of the Self-Efficacy of Student Physical Therapist Outcomes (SESPTO) Survey. Journal of Physical Therapy Education, 33(4), 325–334. https://doi.org/10.1097/JTE.0000000000000111
  • Stickley, L. A., & Tufano, V. (2025). The lived experiences of Black, Indigenous, people of color in physical therapy. Physiotherapy Theory and Practice, 1–13. https://doi.org/10.1080/09593985.2025.2544978
  • Stickley, L. A., & Tufano, V. E. (2025). The Lived Experiences of Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) in Physical Therapy. International Journal of Physical Therapy.
  • Stickley, L. A., & Okere, S. D. (2025). Self-Efficacy of Physical Therapist Student Outcomes: changes over a three-year curriculum. Physiotherapy Theory and Practice, 41(6), 1135–11453. https://doi.org/doi.org/10.1080/09593985.2024.2394843
  • Stickley, L. A. (2025). A Brief but Spectacular Take on Reflection in Student Physical Therapists. Journal of Physical Therapy Education, 39(1), 49–53. https://doi.org/DOI: 10.1097/JTE.0000000000000363
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  • Award / Honor Recipient: Outstanding Faculty member in Scholarship, Department of Physical Therapy. May 2024
  • Award / Honor Recipient: Outstanding Faculty Member in Service, Department of Physical Therapy, Texas State University. May 2019
  • Award / Honor Recipient: Jeanette Winfree Award, Texas Physical Therapy Association. October 2018
  • Award / Honor Recipient: Outstanding Faculty Member in Service, TSU Department of Physical Therapy. May 2018
  • Award / Honor Recipient: College of Health Professions Dean's Teaching Award, Texas State University, College of Health Professions. August 26, 2016
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    College Review Committee

  3. Co-Chair

    Doctor of Science in Health Science Program Proposal

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    Faculty Senate

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    Facility Use Committee

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