Research & Publications

Peer-Reviewed Publications

1. 15

   Waterway T, Beougher J, Butler R, et al. Treatment Guidelines and Decision Tree for Dry Needling Musculoskeletal Conditions: A Consensus Statement. International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy. 2026;21(5):556-567.

2. 14

   Hortz BV, Falsone S. Treating Lateral Epicondylopathy With Dry Needling and Exercise: A Case Series. Journal of Sport Rehabilitation. 2024;33(4):301-306.

3. 13

   Hortz BV, Falsone S. A Multisegmental Approach to Dry Needling Plantar Fasciitis: A Case Study. Journal of Sport Rehabilitation. 2022;31(4):490-494.

4. 12

   Hortz BV, Falsone S, Tulimieri D. Current Athletic Training Educational Preparation for Dry Needling. Journal of Sports Medicine and Allied Health Sciences. 2019;4(3).

5. 11

   Hortz B, Winters E, Grim ML, Petosa RL. Prospective Relationship Between Social Cognitive Variables and Leisure Time Physical Activity. American Journal of Health Education. 2017;48(2):129-135.

6. 10

   Hortz B, Petosa RL, Grim ML, Stevens E. Building Self-efficacy for Exercise Among Rural High School Students: It Takes Ongoing Practice. American Journal of Health Education. 2015;46(6):351-356.

7. 9

   Petosa RL, Hortz B. Flow for Exercise Adherence: Testing an Intrinsic Model of Health Behavior. American Journal of Health Education. 2013;44(5):81-87.

8. 8

   Grim M, Petosa R, Hortz B, Hunt L. Formative Evaluation of MyFit: A Curriculum to Promote Self-Regulation of Physical Activity Among Middle School Students. American Journal of Health Education. 2013;44(2):81-87.

9. 7

   Hortz B, Stevens E, Grim M. Teaching Health Behaviors Through Self-regulation Skill Building. The Virginia Journal. 2011;32(1):4-6.

10. 6

    Grim M, Hortz B, Petosa R. Impact Evaluation of a Pilot Web-Based Intervention to Increase Physical Activity. American Journal of Health Promotion. 2011;25(4):227-230.

11. 5

    Hortz B, Stevens E, Holden B, Petosa RL. Rates of Physical Activity Among Appalachian Adolescents in Ohio. Journal of Rural Health. 2009;25(1):58-61.

12. 4

    Hortz BV, Petosa RL. Social Cognitive Theory Variables Mediation of Moderate Exercise. American Journal of Health Behavior. 2008;32(3):305-314.

13. 3

    Hortz BV, Petosa RL. Impact of the "Planning to be Active" Leisure Time Physical Exercise Program on Rural High School Students. Journal of Adolescent Health. 2006;39(4):530-535.

14. 2

    Petosa RL, Hortz BV, Cardina CE, Suminski RR. Social Cognitive Theory Variables Associated with Physical Activity Among High School Students. International Journal of Sports Medicine. 2005;26:158-163.

15. 1

    Petosa RL, Suminski RR, Hortz BV. Predicting Physical Activity Using Social Cognitive Theory. American Journal of Health Behavior. 2003;27(4):301-310.

Selected Conference Presentations

• Using Stecco's Model for Multisegmental Dry Needling.

  International Fascial Congress, New Orleans, 2025.

• Treatment of Lateral Epicondylitis using Dry Needling: A Case Series.

  MAATA Annual Meeting, 2023.

• Treatment of Plantar Fasciitis using Dry Needling: A Case Study.

  International Journal of Sport Physical Therapy, 2021.

• Planning to Be Active: An Effective Theory-Based Intervention to Increase Physical Activity Among Rural Adolescents.

  Society for Public Health Education, 67th Annual Meeting, 2016.

• Technologies for Research and Education to Promote Exercise Adherence.

  AAHPERD National Convention & Expo, 2013.