The College of Life Sciences

Mitchell, Ulrike

Exercise Sciences

Email: Rike_mitchell@byu.edu

268  SFH
Provo, UT 84602
(801) 422-3344

Assistant Professor

 Education
  • PHD, EXERCISE SCIENCE, (Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation), BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY, 2005
  • MS PHYSICAL THERAPY, PHYSICAL THERAPY, UNIVERSITY OF ST. AUGUSTINE FOR HEALTH SCIENCES, FLORIDA, 2000
  • BS (equivalent), PHYSICAL THERAPY, KRANKENGYMNASTIKSCHULE HESSISCH LICHTENAU, GERMANY, 1987
  • BA (equivalent), FRENCH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION, UNIVERSITY OF HEIDELBERG, GERMANY, 1984
 Experience

Academic - Post-Secondary
  • Adjunct faculty, Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions, 2010-Present

Professional
  • On-line course facilitator, University of St. Augustine, 2006-Present
  • Adjunct faculty, Utah State University, 2008-2008
  • Staff physical therapist, Gentiva Home Health, 2007-2008
  • Staff Physical Therapist, In multiple settings in Germany, Texas and Utah , 1987-2008
  • Director of Physical Therapy, In Nederland, El Paso and Plano (all Texas) for the county hospital, RCSA and Rehab Specialists , 1992-1997

 Courses Taught

Fall 2011
  • EXSC 400: Func Anat & Kines (incl lab) Section 001, 002, 003
  • EXSC 460: Ortho Impairments & Ther Exer Section 001
  • EXSC 497R: Undergrad Research & Study Section 005
  • EXSC 797R: Individual Research & Study Section 002
Summer 2011
  • EXSC 497R: Undergrad Research & Study Section 002
Spring 2011
  • EXSC 400: Functnl Anatomy & Kinesiology Section 001
  • EXSC 460: Ortho Impairments & Ther Exer Section 002
  • EXSC 497R: Undergrad Research & Study Section 002
Winter 2011
  • EXSC 400: Functnl Anatomy & Kinesiology Section 001
  • EXSC 460: Ortho Impairments & Ther Exer Section 002

Selected Publications
Journal Article

Mitchell, U.  "Non-drug related aspect of treating Ekbom Disease, formerly known as Restless Legs Syndrome."  Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment.  Ed. Roger M. Pinder.  Vol. 7 (2011): 251-257.  <website>

Mitchell, U., Johnson, A., Myrer, J.  "Comparison of two infra red devices in their effectiveness in reducing symptoms associated with RLS."  Physiotherapy Theory and Practice.  5th ed.  Vol. 27.5 (2011): 352-359. 

Mitchell, U., Myrer, J., Johnson, A., Hilton, S.  "Restless Legs Syndrome and Near-Infrared Light Treatment: an alternative treatment option."  Physiotherapy Theory and Practice.  5th ed.  Vol. 27.5 (2011): 345-351. 

Abstract

Johnson, A., Nagel, A., Mitchell, U.  "Preliminary cross-cultural comparison of young women's core strength in Ghana, Africa, and Utah, USA."  World Physical Therapy Congress 2011, Amsterdam, Netherlands June 2011.  Jun. 2011.  <website>