B.J. Lehecka

B.J. Lehecka, professor in the Department of Physical Therapy, presented multiple lectures for the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) annual conferences.

  • “Butt Science: A Clinical Update on Gluteal Assessment and Rehabilitation” at APTA annual conferences in Alabama, California, Kentucky, Maine, New Mexico, Texas and Oregon in 2026
  • “Hip Fitness for Tennis and Pickleball Athletes” at the APTA annual conferences in Alabama, California, Maine, Massachusetts and New Mexico in 2025

B.J. Lehecka

B.J. Lehecka, professor in the Department of Physical Therapy, published:

The image is a logo for "Shocker Quest," a campus treasure hunt. The design is in black and gold, with the background being white. The logo is centered around a stylized image of a campus building that looks like a clock tower. To the left of the building is a stylized horse statue, and to the right is a tornado. An arched, dotted line connects two stalks of wheat on either side of the central design, passing behind the clock tower and the tornado. The two stalks of wheat are colored gold. Below the main image, the words "Shocker Quest" are written in a large, bold, black font, with a horizontal line drawn beneath it. Below this line, in a smaller font, are the words "A CAMPUS TREASURE HUNT."

Take part in Shocker Quest, a campus treasure hunt

Ready for an exciting campus adventure? The Shocker Quest is a treasure hunt designed to get you outside, exploring campus and learning about its vibrant history and art. The grand prize is collection of local gems, including a WSU mug and multiple passes to some of the best attractions in and around Wichita, including the Sedgwick County Zoo, Tanganyika Wildlife Park, Wichita Art Museum, Kansas Cosmosphere, Exploration Place and Botanica.

Submit your solve to wsudpt@gmail.com by Friday, Aug. 29.

Department of Physical Therapy study featured by AARP

Among “25 Great Ways to Tighten Your Tush” recently published by AARP is the gluteal squeeze exercise. An eight-week study of the exercise performed by Dr. BJ Lehecka, associate professor in the Department of Physical Therapy, and Wichita State Doctor of Physical Therapy students was featured in the publication.

Volunteers are needed for a box jump study

Researchers are looking for participants between the ages of 18 to 30 for a research study. Each participant will be involved in filling out questionnaires, a free pre- and post-intervention DEXA scan, and various muscle testing. Testing will take approximately 45 minutes to one hour. The intervention will be performed three times per week for 12 weeks, with testing every four weeks.

Eligibility requirements: No lower extremity or spine injuries or surgeries in the past six months, no current lower extremity or spine pain; not pregnant, breastfeeding or trying to become pregnant at the time of program; not smoking; not currently involved in any outside powerlifting, sprinting, plyometrics or jumping program. Participants must have access to either WSU main campus (Heskett Center) or WSU Old Town campus.