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Jonathan S. Akins, MS
Department of Bioengineering, Swanson School of Engineering
Neuromuscular Research Laboratory, Department of Sports Medicine and Nutrition, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences

Publications

Refereed Articles

  1. Akins JS, Longo PF, Bertoni M, Clark NC, Galanti G, Sell TC, Lephart SM. Postural stability and isokinetic strength do not predict knee valgus angle during single-leg drop-landing or single-leg squat in elite male rugby union players. Isokinet Exerc Sci. 2013; 21(1): 37-46. (citation)
  2. Chu Y, Akins JS, Lovalekar M, Tashman S, Lephart SM, Sell TC. Validation of a Video-Based Motion Analysis Technique in 3-D Dynamic Scapular Kinematic Measurements. J Biomech. 2012; 45(14): 2462-2466. (citation)
  3. Akins JS, Keenan KA, Sell TC, Abt JP, Lephart SM. Reliability and descriptive statistics of dynamic geometric measurements in a healthy population. Gait Posture. 2012; 35(1): 167-169. (pdf 311KB)
  4. Stone DA, Abt JP, House AJ, Akins JS, Pederson JJ, Keenan KA, Lephart SM. Local anesthetics use following a lateral ankle sprain does not suppress muscle activity. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2012; (DOI: 10.1007/s00167-012-1984-8). (pdf 311 KB)
  5. Akins JS, Karg PE, Brienza DM. Interface shear and pressure characteristics of wheelchair seat cushions. J Rehabil Res Dev. 2011; 48(3): 225-234. (pdf 857 KB)

 

Conference Proceedings

  1. Akins JS, Karg PE, Brienza DM. Subcutaneous Buttock Tissue Stresses and Strains using Finite Element Analysis. Proceedings 33rd Annual RESNA Conference, New Orleans, LA, 2009. (URL)
  1. Akins JS, Karg PE, Brienza DM. Measurement & Analysis of Wheelchair Seat Cushions’ Shear Characteristics. Proceedings 32nd Annual RESNA Conference, Washington DC, 2008. (URL)

 

Published Abstracts

  1. Keenan KA, Akins JS, Varnell MS, Abt JP, Sell TC, Lovalekar MT, Lephart SM. Kinesiology Taping Does Not Improve Shoulder Proprioception, Shoulder Strength, or Scapular Kinematics in Healthy or Shoulder Impingement Subjects: A Preliminary Report. National Athletic Trainers’ Association Annual Meeting; June 24-27, 2013; Las Vegas, NV.
  2. Sell TC, Heebner NH, Akins JS, Turcheck M, Lephart SM. Validation of 3D Accelerometry to Measure Static and Dynamic Postural Stability. The American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting; January 21-24, 2013; San Diego, CA.
  3. Allison KF, Akins JS, Sell TC, Abt JP, Lovalekar MT, Crawford K, Lephart SM. Heart Rate and Postural Stability Recovery are Similar after Aerobic and Anaerobic Exercise. American College of Sports Medicine. May 29 - June 2, 2012: San Francisco, CA.
  4. Akins JS and Sell TC. Validation Study of a Lower Extremity Musculoskeletal Model for Drop Landing and Stop Jump Tasks. Proceedings of the 2011 BMES Annual Meeting. October 12-15, 2011: Hartford, CT (pdf 64KB)
  5. Sell TC, Chu Y, Akins JS, Lovalekar M T, Tashman S, Lephart SM. Validation of Scapular Kinematics utilizing Video-Based Motion Analysis.  57th Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society. January 13-16, 2011; Long Beach, CA
  6. Keenan KA, Akins JS, Dugan B, Abt JP, Sell TC, Lephart SM. Optimal number of trials required to obtain reliable plantar pressure measurements utilizing a two-step approach. Presented at: 61st Annual Meeting and Clinical Symposia of the National Athletic Trainers Association; June 22, 2010; Philadelphia, PA (pdf 43 KB)
  1. House AJ, Abt JP, Stone DA, Akins JS, Pederson JJ, Keenan KA, Lephart SM. Injection of the Lateral Ankle Ligaments with Local Anesthetics Does Not Inhibit Muscle Activity. Presented at: 61st Annual Meeting and Clinical Symposia of the National Athletic Trainers Association; June 22, 2010; Philadelphia, PA

  1. Sell TC, House AJ, Akins JS, Opp AR, Lephart SM.  Significant correlation between tibial acceleration and proximal anterior tibia shear force across increasing jump distance. Presented at: 57th Annual Meeting and World Congress on Exercise Is Medicine; June 2, 2010; Baltimore, MD
  1. Akins JS, Keenan KA, Dugan BP, Francis M, Abt JP, Sell TC, Lephart SM. Comparison of plantar pressure measurements obtained during barefoot and shod conditions. Presented at: EMED Scientific Meeting; August 14, 2010; Providence, RI (pdf 101KB)
  1. Akins JS, Keenan KA, Dugan BP, Francis M, Abt JP, Sell TC, Lephart SM. Reliability of in-sole plantar pressure using simple and detailed masks of the forefoot, midfoot, and hindfoot. Presented at: EMED Scientific Meeting; August 14, 2010; Providence, RI (pdf 100 KB)
  1. Keenan KA, Akins JS, Dugan BP, Francis M, Abt JP, Sell TC, Lephart SM. Reliability of dynamic foot geometry assessment using a pedobarographic platform and a two-step approach. Presented at: EMED Scientific Meeting; August 14, 2010; Providence, RI (pdf 17KB)

 

Other Publications

  1. Taylor J and Akins JS. Technology of the Buckling Pin. Valve Magazine. 2005 (pdf 392KB)

 

Biography


I am actively searching for research and development positions in industry and post- doctoral opportunities. I studied mechanical engineering at Oklahoma State University and began my engineering career with Rupture Pin Tech- nology. After a few years, I found myself wanting to devote my career to improving the quality of people's lives. Bioengineering was the fit I was looking for and have since completed my MS in Bioengineering at the University of Pittsburgh with a concentration in rehabilitation engineering. I will complete my PhD in Bioengineering this year with a concentration in biomechanics.

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