Meet the Graduate Research Associates!
| Hung-Chun Huang | Jon Akins | Karen Keenan |
| Nicholas Clark | Matthew Darnell | Valerie Williams |
| Nicholas Heebner | Michelle Varnell | Paul Whitehead |
Hung-Chun Huang, PT (a.k.a. Gordon)Status: Doctoral student in Rehabilitation Sciences within the Department of Sports Medicine and Nutrition Anticipated Graduation: 2012 Years at NMRL: 6 (2 as MS Student) Previous Education: MS in Sports Medicine (2008) Current Certifications / Licensures: CPR/AED (2011) Physical Therapy (2006) Previous Experience: Research Assistant (2001-2004) Second lieutenant, Preventive Medicine Officer (2004-2006) Research Interests: - Injury prevention Current Projects: The predictors of Army Combat Readiness Test from laboratory physical fitness tests (Principal Investigator) Accelerometry to evaluate postural control in multiple conditions (Co- Investigator) UPitt Warrior Human Performance Research Initiative Presentations (posters and platform): Huang GH, Lovalekar M, Abt JP, Sell TC, Lephart SM. Interaction of military load carriage and fatigue on postural sway in young, healthy, subjects. Platform session presented at: 2nd International Congress on Soldiers’ Physical Performance; 2011 May 4-7; Jyväskylä, Finland. Huang HC, Nagai T., Deluzio J, Benjaminse A, House AJ, Chu YC, Abt JP, Sell TC, Lephart SM. The relationship among body composition, anaerobic power, lactate threshold and maximal oxygen consumption in male soldiers. Poster session presented at: Annual Meeting and Clinical Symposia of the NATA; 2008 Jun 17-21; St. Louis, MO. Sell TC, House AJ, Huang HC, Abt JP, Lephart SM. A lack of correlation between static and dynamic measures of postural stability. Poster session presented at: ACL Research Retreat, IV – ACL INJURIES: THE GENDER BIAS; 2008 Apr 3-5; Greensboro, NC. Sell TC, Benjaminse A, House AJ, Huang HC, Abt JP, Lephart SM. The effect of fatigue on force sense of the knee. Poster session presented at: 3rd Southeastern Meeting of the American Society of Biomechanics; 2008 Apr 27-29; Birmingham, AL. Sell TC, House AJ, Huang HC, Abt JP, Lephart SM. A lack of correlation between static and dynamic measures of postural stability. Poster session presented at: Annual Meeting and Clinical Symposia of the NATA; 2008 Jun 17-21; St. Louis, MO. Chu YC, Sell TC, Abt JP, Huang GH, Nagai T, Deluzio J, McGrail M, Rowe R, Lephart SM. Knee biomechanics in Air Assault soldiers performing two-legged drop landings with and without visual input. Poster session presented at: ACSM Annual Meeting; 2009 May 27-30; Seattle, WA. Sell TC, Benjaminse A, House AJ, Huang HC, Abt JP, Lephart SM. A lack of peripheral fatigue effects on force sense at the knee. Poster session presented at: ACSM Annual Meeting; 2009 May 27-30; Seattle, WA. Honors / Awards: Freddie H. Fu, MD Graduate Research Award (2008) Research Grant of National Science Council (2003), (top) |
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Jon Akins, MSStatus: Doctoral Student in the Department of Bioengineering Anticipated Graduation: 2012 Years at NMRL: 4 Previous Education: MS in Bioengineering (2008) BS in Mechanical Engineering (2003) Previous Experience: Graduate Student Researcher (2006-08) Research Interests: - Biomechanical and neuromuscular assessments Current Projects: Development and evaluation of instrumented soccer equipment to collect ankle joint kinematics in the field (Dissertation) (Principal Investigator) Postural stability and isokinetic strength do not predict knee valgus angle during a single-leg drop-landing or a single-leg squat in elite male rugby union players (Co- Investigator) Validation of a forward dynamic 3D musculoskeletal model of the lower extremity (Fu Award) (Principal Investigator) Validation of a video-based scapular kinematic measurement protocol (Co- Investigator) Accelerometry to evaluate postural control in multiple conditions (Co- Investigator) Effects of maximal aerobic and anaerobic exercise bouts on heart rate recovery and postural control (Co-investigator) The effects of Kinesio® tape on shoulder proprioception, scapular kinematics, and strength (Co-Investigator) Variation in muscle activation patterns following ankle injection (Co-Investigator) UPitt Warrior Human Performance Research Initiative Publications: 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 (Accepted) 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 Sprots Traumatol Arthrosc 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. Akins JS, Karg PE, Brienza DM. Interface shear and pressure characteristics of wheelchair seat cushions. J Rehabil Res Dev. 2011; 48(3): 225-234. Presentations (posters and platform): 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. 2012 American College of Sports Medicine. May 29 – June 2, 2012; San Francisco, CA. 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 (Poster Presentation). October 12-15, 2011: Hartford, CT 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 (Poster Presentation). EMED Scientific Meeting; August 14, 2010; Providence, RI 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 (Poster Presentation). EMED Scientific Meeting; August 14, 2010; Providence, RI 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 (Platform Presentation). EMED Scientific Meeting; August 14, 2010; Providence, RI Akins JS, Karg PE, Brienza DM. Subcutaneous Buttock Tissue Stresses and Strains using Finite Element Analysis (Platform Presentation). 33rd Annual RESNA Conference, New Orleans, LA, 2009. Akins JS, Karg PE, Brienza DM. Measurement & Analysis of Wheelchair Seat Cushions’ Shear Characteristics (Platform Presentation). 32nd Annual RESNA Conference, Washington DC, 2008. Honors / Awards: Freddie H. Fu, MD Graduate Research Award (2009) (top) |
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Karen Keenan, MA, ATCStatus: Doctoral Student in Rehabilitation Sciences within the Department of Sports Medicine and Nutrition Anticipated Graduation: 2012 Years at NMRL: 4 Previous Education: MA in Physical Education, Exercise, and Sports Science (1995) BS in Physical Education: Athletic Training Concentration (1993) Current Certifications / Licensures: Certified Athletic Trainer (1993) CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider Previous Experience: Athletic Trainer, Clinical Instructor, Lecturer, and Academic Advisor (2005-2008) Athletic Trainer (2004) Gymnastics Coach and Supervisor (2003-2004) Pharmaceutical Sales Representative (2001-2003) Athletic Trainer and Lecturer (2000-2001) Athletic Trainer and Lecturer (1998-2000) Athletic Trainer/ Interim Head Athletic Trainer (1996-1998) Athletic Trainer (1995-1996) Research Interests: - Proprioception of the shoulder and trunk Current Projects: The effect of Kinesio® Tape on shoulder proprioception, scapular kinematics, and strength in subjects with and without subacromial impingement syndrome (Principal Investigator) The relationship between strength, range of motion/flexibility, and posture with shoulder complex injury in intercollegiate baseball and softball players (Co-investigator) Injury Risk Factors for Lower Extremity Injuries in Collegiate Men's and Women's Soccer and Basketball (Co-investigator) Variation in muscle activation patterns following ankle injection (Co-investigator) Joint range of motion and baseball participation history in Taiwanese and American baseball players (Co-investigator) Biomechanical comparisons between adult American and Taiwanese baseball players (Co-investigator) Within trial and between trials reliability of plantar pressure measurements in ambulatory adults using the Emed and Pedar Systems (Principal Investigator) Strength and swing biomechanical characteristics in adult baseball hitters of different swing velocity (Co-investigator) Relationship between functional ankle instability questionnaires and static and dynamic postural stability in previously injured and healthy controls (Co-investigator) The effects of scapular kinematics during arm elevation, glenohumeral range of motion, and shoulder muscle strength on kinematics during baseball throwing (Co-investigator) The Effect of Tart Cherry Juice Blend on Reducing Eccentric Exercise-Induced Muscle Soreness (Co-investigator) Publications: 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 Sprots Traumatol Arthrosc (In Press) 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. Keenan KA, Sell TC, Clark NC, Lephart SM. (2011) Sensorimotor Control: Basic Science. (Book Chapter. In press.) Clark NC, Sell TC, Keenan, KA, Lephart, SM. (2011) Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation. (Book Chapter. In press.) Keenan, KA. Chronic fatigue syndrome. Sports Medicine Update; 1994; 9(3). Presentations (posters and platform): Keenan KA, Chu YC, Pederson JJ, Abt JP, Sell TC, Lovalekar MT, Lephart SM. Kinesio®tape application does not improve shoulder proprioception or strength in healthy, physically active participants. 2012 National Athletic Trainer’s Association Annual Meeting and Clinical Symposia; June 26-29, 2012; St. Louis, MO. Pederson JJ, Abt JP, Keenan KA, Sell TC, Stone DA, Lovalekar MT, Lephart SM. Ankle questionnaires correlate with dynamic postural stability in subjects with functional ankle instability. 2012 National Athletic Trainer’s Association Annual Meeting and Clinical Symposia; June 26-29, 2012; St. Louis, MO Clark NC, Keenan KA, Abt JA, Sell TC, Nagai T, Deluzio JB, Lovalekar MT, McCord LJ, Wirt MD, Lephart SM. Clinically significant side-to-side lower extremity strength asymmetries in US Army 101st Airborne Soldiers. 2012 American College of Sports Medicine. May 29 – June 2, 2012; San Francisco, CA. Keenan KA, Abt JP, Sell TC, Nagai T, House AJ, Deluzio JB, Smalley BW, Lephart SM. Strength differences between male and female Soldiers of the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault). 2011 Annual Meeting and Clinical Symposia of the NATA; June 19-22; New Orleans, LA. Keenan KA, Sell TC, Abt JP, Crawford K, House AJ, Smalley BW, Abt JP, Cardin S, Lephart SM. 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. 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. 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. Stone DA, Abt JP, House AJ, Keenan KA, Pederson JJ, Akins J, Lephart SM. Local anesthetics use following a lateral ankle sprain does not suppress muscle activity. 2010 AOSSM Annual Meeting; July 15-18, 2010; Providence, RI. 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. 2010 Annual Meeting and Clinical Symposia of the NATA; June 22, 2010; Philadelphia, PA. Lovalekar MT, Abt JP, Sell TC, Lephart SM, Keenan K, House AJ, Zimmer AC, Hovey GD. Assessing the validity of self-reported injury history among U.S. military personnel. APHA Annual Meeting; November 7-11, 2009; Philadephia, PA. Abt JP, Sell TC, Nagai T, Deluzio JB, Keenan K, Rowe R, McGrail MA, Cardin S, Lephart SM. Relationship between the Army Physical Fitness Test and laboratory-based physiological and musculoskeletal assessments. 2009 ACSM Annual Meeting; May 27-30, 2009; Seattle, WA. Honors / Awards: Freddie H. Fu, MD Graduate Research Award (2010) School of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences Research Development Fund (2010) Athletic Training Student of the Year (1993) (top) |
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Nicholas Clark, MSc, PG Dip, PT, CSCSStatus: Doctoral Student in Rehabilitation Sciences within the Department of Sports Medicine and Nutrition Anticipated Graduation: 2013 Years at NMRL: 3 Previous Education: Post-Graduate Diploma in Clinical Biomechanics and Applied Diagnostic Imaging (2007) MSc in Manual Therapy and Neuromusculoskeletal BSc in Physiotherapy (1999) BEd in Movement Studies and Physical Education (1996) Current Certifications / Licensures: Specialist Manual Therapist; Manipulation Association of Chartered Physiotherapists (MACP), UK (2002) Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS); National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) (2000) State Registered Physiotherapist; Health Professions Council (HPC), UK (1999) Certified Fitness Instructor and Personal Trainer; YMCA, UK (1992) Previous Experience: Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Lead Clinician and Department Manager (2009) Physiotherapy Outpatients Service Design and Development Consultant (2008) Highly Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist and Master’s Student Principal Clinical Educator (2006-2007) Clinical Specialist Military and Sports Physiotherapist (2005-2006) Lower Limb Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist (2004-2005) Highly Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist (2003-2005) Highly Specialist Haemophilia Physiotherapist (2003) Clinical Director (2002-2009) Team Physiotherapist and England Rugby Academy Physiotherapist (2001-2003) Principal Dance and Sports Physiotherapist (2000-2002) Elderly Care Physiotherapist (1999) Physiotherapist (1999-2001) Research Assistant (1998) Spinal Injuries Unit Physiotherapy Assistant (1995) Research Interests: - Knee proprioception and neuromuscular control Current Projects: Injury Risk Factors for Lower Extremity Injuries in Collegiate Men's and Women's Soccer and Basketball (Co-investigator) The Relationship between Strength, Range of Motion/Flexibility, and Posture with Shoulder Complex Injury in Intercollegiate Baseball and Softball Players (Co- Investigator) UPitt Warrior Human Performance Research Initiative Publications: 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 (Accepted) Clark NC, Sell TC, Keenan, KA, Lephart, SM. (2011) Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation. (Book Chapter. In press.) Keenan KA, Sell TC, Clark NC, Lephart SM. (2011) Sensorimotor Control: Basic Science. (Book Chapter. In press.) Clark N, Herrington L. The Knee. In: Comfort P, Abrahamson E, eds. Sports Rehabilitation and Injury Prevention. 2010. Wiley Publishers; Chichester, England, UK. Hooper D, Morrissey M, Drechsler W, Clark N, Coutts F, McAuliffe T. Gait analysis six and twelve months following anterior cruciate ligament surgery. Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research. 2002; 403: 168-178 Clark N, Gumbrell C, Rana S, Traole C, Morrissey M. Intratetster reliability and measurement error of the adapted crossover hop for distance. Physical Therapy in Sport. 2002; 3: 143-151 Clark N, Gumbrell C, Rana S, Traole C, Morrissey M. The relationship between vertical hop performance and isotonic open and closed kinetic chain muscle strength of the lower limb. Journal of Sports Sciences. 2001; 19: 18-19 Clark NC. Functional performance testing following knee ligament injury. Physical Therapy in Sport. 2001; 2: 91-105 Presentations (posters and platform): Clark N, Keenan K, Abt J, Sell T, Nagai T, Deluzio J, Lovalekar M, McCord L, Wirt M, Lephart S. Clinically Significant Side-to-Side Lower Extremity Strength Asymmetries in US Army 101st Airborne Soldiers. 59th Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine; May 29 – June 2, 2012; San Francisco, CA Clark N. Training the Airborne Tactical Athlete for Enhanced Function and Combat Readiness. United Kingdom Sports and Exercise Medicine (UKSEM) Annual Conference; November 23 – 26, 2011; London, England, UK. Clark N, Strength Training Programme Design in Physiotherapy Practice: What You Need to Know. Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Exercise Therapy (ACPET) 3rd Exercise Therapy Symposium; September 18, 2008; University of Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, England, UK. Clark N. Defining Skeletal Muscle Performance and Essential Variables in Strength Training Programme Design. Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Exercise Therapy (ACPET) 1st Exercise Therapy Symposium; March 9, 2007; University College London, London, UK. Clark N. Clinical Plyometrics in Knee Injury Rehabilitation: Basic Science and Practical Applications. British Association of Sports Rehabilitators and Trainers (BASRaT) Annual Clinical Symposium; November 12, 2006; Birmingham, England, UK. Clark, N. Relationship Between Active Hamstring Stretch Reflex Latency and Functional Knee Stability. 2nd International Conference on Movement Dysfunction; September 23 – 25, 2005; Edinburgh, Scotland, UK. Clark N. Clinical Concepts in Lower Limb Functional Performance Testing. Ministry of Defence Medical Rehabilitation Services Annual Conference. October 15, 2004; Surrey, England, UK. Clark N. Current Evidence for Predictors of Functional Knee Stability Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury. 1st Annual Honors / Awards: Post-Graduate Research Presentation Award (2005); Manipulation Association of Chartered Physiotherapists (MACP) (UK) Physiotherapy Service Development Award (2004); Guy’s & St Thomas’ Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (UK) Post-Graduate Student Research Scholarship (2001); Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) (UK) Undergraduate Student Research Scholarship (1998); Nuffield Foundation (UK) (top) |
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Matthew Darnell, MS, RD, SCCCStatus: Doctoral Student in Rehabilitation Sciences within the Department of Sports Medicine and Nutrition Anticipated Graduation: 2014 Years at NMRL: 3 (1 as MS Student) Previous Education: MS in Clinical Dietetics and Nutrition (2010) BS in Clinical Dietetics and Nutrition (2008) Current Certifications / Licensures: Registered Dietitian (2010) Strength and Conditioning Coach (2009) Food Safety Manager (2008) CPR/AED/First Aid, Professional Rescuer (2005) Previous Experience: Project Coordinator (2011-2012) Graduate Student Researcher (2009-Present) Research Interests: Nutrition and exercise approaches for improved athletic performance, injury prevention, and rehabilitation Current Projects: The Effect of Carbohydrate/Electrolyte Feedings on Postural Stability, Muscle Activation Patterns, and Landing Mechanics (Principal Investigator) UPitt Warrior Human Performance Research Initiative Presentations (posters and platform): Crawford K, Darnell ME, Stapel H, Lovalekar MT, Abt JP, Sell TC, McCord LJ, Wirt MD, Nagai T, Deluzio JB, Lephart SM. Dietary supplemant habits of soldiers of 101st Airborne Division Air Assault. American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting. Abstract accepted and poster presented. May 2012 Darnell ME, Crawford K, Abt JP, Sell TC, Nagai T, House AJ, Deluzio JB, Smalley BW, Lephart SM. Dietary Intake of Army Soldiers in Occupation Specialties Requiring Heavy Physical Demands. American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting. Abstract accepted and poster presented. June 2011 Fleishman K, Crawford K, Darnell ME, Lovalekar MT, Abt JP, Lephart SM. The Effect of Tart Cherry Juice Blend in Reducing Eccentric-Induced Muscle Soreness. American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting. Abstract accepted and poster presented. June 2011 Darnell ME, Crawford K, Abt JP, Sell TC, Nagai T, House AJ, Deluzio JB, Smalley BW, Lephart SM. Dietary Intake of Army Soldiers in Occupation Specialties Requiring Heavy Physical Demands. American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting. Abstract accepted and poster presented. June 2011 Honors / Awards: Carson Graduate Athletic Fellowship (2008-2010) Varsity Letter Winner (2004-2008) (top) |
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Valerie Williams, PT, DPT, MSStatus: Doctoral Student in Rehabilitation Sciences within the Department of Sports Medicine and Nutrition Anticipated Graduation: 2015 Years at NMRL: 1 Previous Education: MS in Health and Rehabilitation Science, Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy (2010) DPT, Physical Therapy (2008) BS in Exercise Science (2005) Current Certifications / Licensures: Physical Therapist (2008) Orthopaedic Certified Specialist (2011) Previous Experience: Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Resident (2008-2010) Senior Physical Therapist (2010-present) Research Interests: - Psychometric properties of sports medicine related clinical tests Publications: Williams VJ, Piva SR, Irrgang JJ, Crossley C, Fitzgerald GK. Comparison of reliability and responsiveness of three patient-reported clinical outcome measures in knee osteoarthritis rehabilitation. Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy. Accepted for publication. August 2010. Williams VJ, House AJ, Mihalik JP, Sell TC, Lephart SM. Movement at the hip, knee and ankle during static balance tasks is positively correlated with postural instability. Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy Supplement CSM 2009 Posters. 2008: 32(4), 153-225. Popchak A, Han J, Williams VJ, Crossley CL. Developing a plan: Addressing the stages of upper-extremity strength and mobility after surgery and injury. Rehab Management. 2008:21(9), 10-13. Altman C, Lynn J, Kelley M, Williams V. Heart rate and RPE responses during a 100-mile trail run. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise Supplement. 2006: 38(5), S492. Williams V, Lynn J, Pierce P. How flexible are the flexibility tests? A comparison using ultramarathon runners. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise Supplement. 2005: 37(5), S98. Lynn JS, Williams VJ, Bednez J. Physiological and psychological responses associated with running a 100-mile ultramarathon race. Medicine & Science in Sports& Exercise Supplement. 2005: 37(5), S49. Presentations (posters and platform): Williams VJ, House AJ, Mihalik JP, Sell TC, Lephart SM. Movement at the hip, knee and ankle during static balance tasks is positively correlated with postural instability. Poster Presentation. 2009 American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting; February 2009; Las Vegas, NV. Vision 2020: Trough student’s eyes. Oral Presentation with 2006-2007 APTA Student Assembly Board of Directors and Nominating Committee member and the Section on Health Policy and Administration. 2007 American Physical Therapy Association National Student Conclave; panel presentation. October 2007; Valley Forge, PA. Williams VJ, McCombs H, Smith T. A variation in the arterial supply to the first and second digits - case report. Poster Presentation. Experimental Biology 2007; April 2007; Washington DC. Williams V, Lynn J, Pierce P. How flexible are the flexibility tests? A comparison using ultramarathon runners. Poster Presentation. 2005 American College of Sports Medicine Annual Conference; June 2005; Nashville, TN. Williams V, Lynn J, Pierce. How flexible are the flexibility tests? A comparison using ultramarathon runners. Oral presentation. 2004 Mid Atlantic Regional Conference of the American College of Sports Medicine; November 2004. Honors / Awards: Mary McMillan Scholarship Award (2008) Outstanding Student Award (2008) Ryan F. Chandler Memorial Scholarship (2007) Outstanding Graduate Student Award (2006-2007) Maggie Meise Graduate Student Scholarship (2006) Outstanding Senior Woman Award (2005) Outstanding Senior Student (2005) Undergraduate Research Award (2004) (top) |
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Nicholas Heebner, MS, ATCStatus: Doctoral Student in Rehabilitation Sciences within the Department of Sports Medicine and Nutrition Anticipated Graduation: 2015 Years at NMRL: 1 Previous Education: MS in Sports Medicine (2012) BS in Kinesiology, Athletic Training (2009) Current Certifications / Licensures: Licensed Athletic Trainer (2012) Certified Athletic Trainer (2009) CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer (2007) Previous Experience: Athletic Trainer, Casual Call (2009 - Present) Graduate Assistantship (2009 - 2011) Research Interests: - Postural stability related to injury and performance Current Projects: Correlation of proximal tibial acceleration with kinematic and kinetic variables during single-leg stop-jump and drop-landings. (Master's Thesis) (Principal Investigator) Accelerometry to evaluate postural control in multiple conditions (Co- Investigator) Variation in muscle activation patterns following ankle injection (Co-Investigator) The relationship between strength, range of motion/flexibility, and posture with shoulder complex injury in intercollegiate baseball and softball players (Co-investigator) Injury Risk Factors for Lower Extremity Injuries in Collegiate Men's and Women's Soccer and Basketball (Co-investigator) The Effect of Carbohydrate/Electrolyte Feedings on Postural Stability, Muscle Activation Patterns, and Landing Mechanics (Co-Investigator) UPitt Warrior Human Performance Research Initiative NMRL Website Manager Honors / Awards: Freddie H. Fu, MD Graduate Research Award (2010) School of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences Research Development Fund (2010) (top) |
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Michelle Varnell, MS, ATCStatus: Doctoral Student in Rehabilitation Sciences within the Department of Sports Medicine and Nutrition Anticipated Graduation: 2015 Years at NMRL: 1 Previous Education: MS in Sports Health Care (2004-2006) BS in Athletic Training (2000-2004) Current Certifications / Licensures: Certified Athletic Trainer (2004) CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer Previous Experience: Research Associate (2007-2011) Head Athletic Trainer (2006-2007) Assistant Athletic Trainer (2004-2006) Research Interests: - Understanding the upper extremity with regards to performance enhancement and injury prevention Current Projects: The Relationship between Strength, Range of Motion/Flexibility, and Posture with Shoulder Complex Injury in Intercollegiate Baseball and Softball Players (Co- Investigator) Variation in Muscle Activation Patterns Following Ankle Injection (Co- Investigator) UPitt Warrior Human Performance Research Initiative Publications: Varnell, M. Bhowmik-Stoker, M. McCamley J. Jacofsky, MC. Campbell, M. Jacofsky DJ. Differences in Ability to Perform Stair Negotiation Based on Total Knee Arthroplasty Surgical Approach. J Knee Surg. 2011; June:(24)2 Presentations (posters and platform): Varnell, M. Jacofsky, MC. Jacofsky, DJ. Surgical Approach Results in Different Strategies at the Hip and Knee during the Performance of Stair Negotiation at Two Years Following TKA. Presented at: 57th Annual Meeting of the Orthopedic Research Society. January 13-16, 2011; Long Beach, CA. Onstot, BR. Johnson, AK. Varnell, M. Jacofsky, MC. Jacofsky, DJ. Functional Differences between BMI groups During Ascent One Year After TKA. Presented at: 57th Annual Meeting of the Orthopedic Research Society. January 13-16, 2011; Long Beach, CA. Varnell, M. McCamley, JD. Jacofsky, MC. Jacofsky DJ. Gait Analysis of Medial and Lateral Osteoarthritis One Year after Total Knee Arthroplasty. Presented at: 57th Annual Meeting of the Orthopedic Research Society. January 13-16, 2011; Long Beach, CA. Varnell M, Jaczynski A, Hansen M, Bay RC, Sauers E. The Relationship Between Upper Body Posture and Scapular Kinematics in Older Adults. Presented at: 61st Annual Meeting and Clinical Symposia of the National Athletic Trainers Association; June 23-25, 2010; Philadelphia, PA Varnell, M. Bhowmik-Stoker, M. Jacofsky, DJ. Jacofsky, MC. The Effect of Total Knee Arthroplasty Approach on the Ability to Perform Stair Descent. Presented at: 56th Annual Meeting of the Orthopedic Research Society. March 6-9, 2010; New Orleans, LA. Varnell, MS. Jaczynski, AM. Hansen, ML. Jacofsky, DJ. The Relationship Between Posture and Scapular Kinematics during the Performance of Activities of Daily Living in Older Adults. Presented at: 56th Annual Meeting of the Orthopedic Research Society. March 6-9, 2010; New Orleans, LA. Varnell, M. Bhowmik-Stoker, M. Jacofsky, DJ. Jacofsky, MC. The Effect of Surgical Approach on Performance of Stair Ascent and Descent at Four Months Following Total Knee Arthroplasty. Presented at: 56th Annual Meeting of the Orthopedic Research Society. March 6-9, 2010; New Orleans, LA. Mahoney, M. Russo, S. Varnell, M. Jaczynski, AM. Jacofsky, DJ, Jacofsky, MC. Lower Extremity EMG During Stair Ascent Following TKA with Four Different Surgical Approaches. Presented at: 56th Annual Meeting of the Orthopedic Research Society. March 6-9, 2010; New Orleans, LA. Varnell, M. Bhowmik-Stoker, M. Jacofsky, DJ. Jacofsky, MC. The Effect of Total Knee Arthroplasty Approach on the Ability to Perform Stair Descent. Podium presented: The 2010 Annual Meeting for the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. New Orleans, LA, 2010 Varnell, M. Boquiren, L. “Gait Analysis” Presentation & Lab. Presented at: The Arizona Athletic Training Association Winter Meeting; High School Session. Phoenix, Arizona, February 2006 Varnell, M. “The Biomechanics of the Shoulder in Softball Pitching” Presented at: The Rocky Mountain Athletic Training Association Conference; Student Session. Broomfield, Colorado, March, 2004 (top) |
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Paul N. Whitehead, MS, CSCStatus: Doctoral Studen in Rehabilitation Sciences within the Department of Sports Medicine and Nutrition Anticipated Graduation: 2016 Years at NMRL: First Year Previous Education: BS in Journalism (2007) MS in Health and Sport Science (2010) Current Certifications / Licensures: Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS); National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) (2010) CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider (2010) Previous Experience: Lab Coordinator (2010-2012) Strength and Conditioning Intern Research Interests: - Injury prevention and performance optimization in athletic and military populations Current Projects: UPitt Warrior Human Performance Research Initiative Publications: Whitehead PN, Schilling BK, Peterson DD, Weiss LW. Possible New Modalities for the Navy Physical Readiness Test. Military Medicine. (In Review) Whitehead PN, Schilling BK, Farney TM, Bloomer RJ. Impact of a Dietary Supplement Containing 1,3-Dimethylamylamine on Blood Pressure and Bloodborne Markers of Health: a 10-Week Intervention Study. Nutrition and Metabolic Insights 2012:5 1-7. Feldmann CR, Weiss LW, Schilling BK, Whitehead PN. Association of drop vertical jump displacement with select performance variables. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 2012 May; 26(5): 1215-25. Farney TM, McCarthy CG, Canale RE, Schilling BK, Whitehead P, Bloomer RJ. Absence of blood oxidative stress in exercise-trained men following supra-physiologic bouts of acute exercise. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 2012 Apr 19. [Epub ahead of print] Presentations (posters and platform): Feldmann CR, Weiss LW, Schilling BK, Whitehead PN. Association of drop vertical jump displacement and select jumping performance. Presented at the National Strength & Conditioning Association 2011 Annual Conference in Las Vegas, NV. Feldmann CR, Weiss LW, Schilling BK, Whitehead PN. Stability reliability and precision of select jumping performance variables and indicies. Presented at the National Strength & Conditioning Association 2011 Annual Conference in Las Vegas, NV. Honors / Awards: Meritorious Achievement Award in Skeletal Muscle Mechanics and Physiology (2012) Graduate Research Assistantship (2010-2012) Senior Journalist of the Year (2007) (top) |
