Kinesiology

Athletic Training Research in Progress

Analysis of the Electrochemical Environment of Osteoarthritic Knees
Jeffrey Driban, Doctoral Dissertation

Lower Extremity Biomechanical Assessment of Overweight and Normal-Weight Children During Normal and Fast Walking Speeds
Sarah Shultz, Doctoral Dissertation

Biomechanical and Anatomical Assessments of Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome
Jennifer Bauer, Master’s Project

Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome Assessment Under Dynamic Conditions
Kelly Ketcham, Master’s Project

Head Kinematics During Soccer Heading in Youth Soccer Players
Shannon Clegg, Master’s Project

Assessment of Certified Athletic Trainers' use of Knee Ligament Index Tests
Michelle Jenkin, Master’s Project

Evaluation of Synovial Fluid for Potential Stratification of Osteoarthritic Knees
Crystal Leopanto, Master’s Project

Relationship of Foot Type and Fatigue to Hip Neuromuscular Control and Lower Extremity Kinetics
Naoya Sato, Master’s Project

An Evaluation of Functional Outcomes Following Three Surgical Approaches for Total Knee Arthroplasties
Driban JB, Bala E, Weiss A, Michaels S, Swanik CB.

Effect of Soccer Heading on Brain Injury Protein Marker Serum Levels
Tierney RT, Mansell J, Driban JB, Higgins M, Faran FJ

Reliability of Noraxon NorAngle Uniaxial Electrogoniometer in Determining Knee Joint Range of Motion During EMG and Kinetic Analysis of Functional Dynamic Task
Tierney RT, Stearne DJ, Torg J
Recent Athletic Training Research

Neuromuscular & Psychological Influences on Range of Motion Recovery in Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Rehabilitation Patients
Kathy Hemsley, Doctoral Dissertation

Neuropsychological Influences on Neuromuscular Activation and Functional Stability
Dani Moffit, Doctoral Dissertation

Effect of a Plyometric Neck Muscle Training on Neck Muscle Activity in Division I Female Soccer Players
Kris Foulke, Master’s Project

Gender Differences in Head-Neck Segment Kinematics & Dynamic Stabilization during Soccer Heading in High School Soccer Players
Emily Markis, Master’s Project

Effect of Plyometric Neck Muscle Training on Head-Neck Segment Kinematics in Division I Female Soccer Players
Kerry Wilbar, Master’s Project

Neuropsychological Influences on Neuromuscular Activation and Functional Stability of the Ankle During Functional Activity
Anne Russ, Master’s Project

Athletic Training Research Grants

National Athletic Trainers’ Association Research and Education Foundation Doctoral Research Grant, Moffit D. Neuropsychological Influences on Neuromuscular Activation and Functional Stability. $2,151.47, Funded.

Mid-Atlantic Athletic Trainers Association Grant. (2005). Caswell S., Tierney R.T., Higgins M., Sitler M.R., Brady J., McHardy K. Study assessing gender differences in head acceleration and dynamic stabilization during soccer heading with and without headgear. $1500, Funded.

Eastern Athletic Trainers’ Association Grant. (2005). Tierney R.T., Higgins M., Sitler M.R., Caswell S., Brady J., McHardy K. Study assessing gender differences in head acceleration and dynamic stabilization during soccer heading with and without headgear. $3997, Funded.

Pennsylvania Athletic Trainers Society, Inc. Grant. (2005). Tierney R.T., Higgins M., Sitler M.R., Caswell S., Brady J., McHardy K. Study assessing gender differences in head acceleration and dynamic stabilization during soccer heading with and without headgear. $2348, Funded.