CURRICULUM VITA Brian G. Pietrosimone, PhD, ATCMedicine and Science in Sport and Exercise....

CURRICULUM VITA Brian G. Pietrosimone, PhD, ATC

Office The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Department of Exercise and Sport Science CB 8700, 26C Fetzer Hall Chapel Hill, NC 27599-8700 Ph: (919) 962-3617 Fax: (919)-962-0489 Email: [email protected] Updated: August 05, 2013

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EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND Doctor of Philosophy University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA Curry School of Education Doctor of Philosophy Sports Medicine

Conferred: August 2009 Dissertation: The Effects of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation as a Disinhibitory Modality in Patients with Tibiofemoral Knee Osteoarthritis Master of Education University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA Curry School of Education Athletic Training Conferred: August 2006 Thesis: Joint Angle and Contraction Mode Influence Quadriceps Motor Pool Excitability Bachelor of Science Springfield College, Springfield, MA School of Health Sciences, Physical Education and Recreation Major Area: Athletic Training Conferred: May 2005 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Assistant Professor

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill -College of Arts and Science, Department of Exercise and Sport Science. July 1, 2013- Present

University of Toledo College of Health Science and Human Service, Department of Kinesiology. August 15, 2009 – June 30, 2013 -University of Toledo, College of Medicine Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. December 1, 2012- June 30, 2013 -Co-Director of the Musculoskeletal Health and Movement Science Laboratory;

Summer 2012 – June 30, 2013 -Director of the Joint Injury and Muscle Activation Laboratory; Fall 2009- Spring 2012

Research Coordination Research Assistant. Summer 2008 – Spring 2009 Responsibilities include: Coordination of subject scheduling, ordering of equipment, recruitment of subjects and data collection of all main outcome measures (Motor Neuron Pool Excitability). University of Virginia, Exercise and Sport Injury Laboratory. Fall 2007 – Spring 2008 Responsibilities included: organization of laboratory regulatory documents and assisting in daily operations of clinical research projects (HSR 13476).

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Clinical Experience University of Virginia Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer University of Virginia Varsity Football Fall 2005 – Spring 2007; Spring 2008

TEACHING University of Toledo Undergraduate Courses Taught KINE 1660 Taping and Bracing (Spring 2013) KINE 2610 Lower Extremity Injury Evaluation (Fall 2009- 2011) KINE 2720 Clinical Skills Development II (Spring 2010-2012) KINE 3660 Rehabilitation of Athletic Injuries (Spring 2010-2012) KINE 4900 Lower Extremity Anatomy for Athletic Training (Fall 2010, 2011) KINE 4900 Upper Extremity Anatomy for Athletic Training (Spring 2011, 2012) KINE 4910 Senior Research Project (Summer 2010) Graduate Courses Taught KINE 6990 Independent Study Taping and Bracing (Spring 2013) KINE 6660 Evidence Based Approach to Physical Rehabilitation (Fall 2012) KINE 6930 Anatomical Concepts for Clinical Practice (Fall 2009- 2012) KINE 8930 Kinesiology Seminar (Doctoral Anatomy) (Fall 2009-2012) KINE 8930 Kinesiology Seminar (Readings in Sports Medicine) (Fall 2012) Courses Developed KINE 4900 Anatomy for Athletic Training – Undergraduate (2010) KINE 6930 Anatomical Concepts for Clinical Practice – Graduate (2009) KINE 8930 Kinesiology Seminar (Readings in Sports Medicine) (Fall 2012) University of Virginia Undergraduate Courses EDHS 353 Human Anatomy (Fall 2007, 2008) Graduate Courses EDHS 758 Anatomical Basis of Sports Medicine (Summer 2007, 2008) EDHS 554 Advanced Therapeutic Modalities in Athletic Training (Spring 2008) EDHS 899 Masters Thesis (Fall 2006 – Spring 2009)

PUBLICATIONS Published Refereed Manuscripts 1. Pietrosimone BG, Hammill RR, Saliba EN, Hertel J, Ingersoll CD. Joint Angle and Contraction Mode Influence Quadriceps

Motor Neuron Pool Excitability. American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation.2008;87(2):100-108. 2. Pietrosimone BG, Grindstaff TL, Linens SW, Uczekaj E, Hertel, J. Efficacy of Prophylactic Braces in Prevention of Knee

Ligament Injuries: A Numbers Needed to Treat Analysis. Journal of Athletic Training.2008;43(4):409-415. 3. Pietrosimone BG, Hopkins JT, Ingersoll CD. The Role of Disinhibitory Modalities in Joint Injury Rehabilitation. Athletic

Therapy Today.2008; 13(6): 2-6. 4. Pietrosimone BG, Hart JM, Saliba SA, Hertel J, Ingersoll CD. Immediate Effects of TENS and Focal Knee Joint Cooling on

Quadriceps Activation. Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise. 2009;41(6): 1175-1181. 5. Pietrosimone BG, Ingersoll CD. Focal Knee Joint Cooling Increases Quadriceps Central Activation Ratio in Healthy Subjects.

Journal of Sport Sciences. 2009;27(8):873-879.


6. Pietrosimone BG, Hart JM, Ingersoll CD. The Effect of Focal Knee Joint Cooling on Spectral Properties of Rectus Femoris and

Vastus Lateralis Electromyography. Athletic Training and Sports Health Care. 2009; 1(4): 154-161. 7. Hart JM, Pietrosimone BG, Hertel JN, Ingersoll CD. Quadriceps Inhibition Following Knee Injuries. Journal of Athletic

Training. 2010; 45(1):87-97. 8. Huffman DH, Pietrosimone BG, Grindstaff TL, Hart JM, Saliba SA, Ingersoll CD. Menthol Based Counterirritant Does Not

Facilitate Motor Neuron Pool Excitability. Journal of Sport Rehabilitation. 2010;19(1): 30-40. Corresponding Author. 9. Hart JM, Ko JWK, Konold T, Pietrosimone BG. Sagittal Plane Kinetics following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury: A

Systematic Review. Clinical Biomechanics. 2010;25(4):277-283 10. Pietrosimone BG, Saliba SA, Hart JM, Hertel J, Kerrigan DC, Ingersoll CD. Effects of Disinhibitory Transcutaneous Electrical

Nerve Stimulation on Sagittal Plane External Knee Kinematics and Kinetics in People with Knee Osteoarthritis during Gait: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Clinical Rehabilitation.2011.24(12):986-996.

11. Pietrosimone BG, Saliba SA, Hart JM, Hertel J, Ingersoll CD. Contralateral Effects of Disinhibitory TENS on Quadriceps Function in People with Knee Osteoarthritis Following Unilateral Treatment. North American Journal of Sports Physical Therapy. 2010; 5(3):111

12. Norte GN, Pietrosimone BG, Hart JM, Hertel J, Ingersoll CD. Relationship between Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation and Percutaneous Electrical Stimulation in determining the Quadriceps Central Activation Ratio. American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 2010; 89(12):986-996. Corresponding Author.

13. Gibbons CE, Pietrosimone BG, Hart JM, Saliba SA, Ingersoll CD. Effect of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation on Volitional Quadriceps Activation. Journal of Athletic Training. 2010. 45(6): 570-579. Corresponding Author.

14. Pietrosimone BG, Saliba SA, Hart JM, Hertel J, Kerrigan DC, Ingersoll CD. Effects of TENS and Therapeutic Exercise on Quadriceps Activation. Journal of Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy. 2011.41(1):4-12.

15. Selkow NM, Pietrosimone BG, Saliba SA. Subcutaneous Thigh Fat Assessment: A Comparison of Pinch Calipers to Ultrasound

Imaging. Journal of Athletic Training.2011;46(1):50-54.

16. Huang J, Pietrosimone BG, Ingersoll CD, Weltman A, Saliba S. Sling Exercise and Traditional Warm-up Have Similar Effects on the Velocity and Accuracy of Throwing. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 2011.25 (6):1673-1679.

17. Pietrosimone BG, Hertel J, Ingersoll CD, Hart JM, Ingersoll CD, Saliba SA. Voluntary Quadriceps Activation Deficits in Patients with Tibiofemoral Osteoarthritis: A Meta-Analysis. PM&R. 2011;3(2):153-162.

18. Klykken LM, Pietrosimone BG, Kim KM, Ingersoll CD, Hertel J. Effect of Acute Lateral Ankle Sprain on Motor Neuron Pool Excitability of the Lower Leg Muscles. Journal of Athletic Training. 2011; 46(3) 263-269. Corresponding Author.

19. Aminaka N, Pietrosimone BG, Armstrong CW, Meszaros A, Gribble PA. Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome Alters Neuromuscular Control and Kinetics During Stair Ambulation. Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology. 2011; 21(4):645-651.

20. Davis AG, Pietrosimone BG, Pugh KM, Ingersoll CD, Hart JM. Quadriceps Function Following Aerobic Exercise in ACL Reconstructed Persons Wearing Knee Braces. Journal of Athletic Training. 2011; 46(6):615-620.

21. Pietrosimone BG, Selkow NM, Ingersoll CD, Hart JM, Saliba SA. Electrode Type and Placement Configuration on Quadriceps Activation Evaluation. Journal of Athletic Training. 2011; 46(6):621-628.

22. Pietrosimone BG, McLeod MM, Lepley AS. A Theoretical Framework for Understanding Neuromuscular Response to Lower Extremity Joint Injury. Sports Health: A Multidisciplinary Approach. 2012;4(1):31-34.

23. McLeod MM, Gribble PA, Pfile KR, Pietrosimone BG. Effects of Arthroscopic Partial Meniscectomy on Quadriceps Strength: A Systematic Review. Journal of Sport Rehabilitation. 2012; 21(3):285-95.

24. Gribble PA, Brigle J, Pfile KR, Pietrosimone BG, Webster KA. Intra-rater Reliability of the Functional Movement Screen. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 2012. Epub Ahead of Print.


25. Pietrosimone BG, Saliba SA. Changes in Voluntary Quadriceps Activation Predict Changes in Quadriceps Strength after Therapeutic Exercise in Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis. The Knee. 2012. Epub Ahead of Print.

26. Lepley AS, Gribble PA, Pietrosimone BG. Effects of Electromyographic Biofeedback on Quadriceps Strength: A Systematic Review. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 2012; 26(3): 873-882

27. Pietrosimone BG, Park CM, Gribble PA, Pfile KR, Tevald MA. Inter-Limb Differences in Quadriceps Strength and Volitional Activation. Journal of Sports Sciences.2012;30(5):471-477.

28. Pietrosimone BG, Gribble PA. Effects of Chronic Ankle Instability on Corticomotor Excitability of the Fibularis Longus. Journal of Athletic Training. 2012. 47(6).

29. Hart JM, Kuenze CM, Pietrosimone BG, Ingersoll CD. Quadriceps Function in ACL Deficient Knees Exercising with TENS and Cryotherapy. Clinical Rehabilitation. 2012; 26(11):974-981.

30. Pietrosimone BG, Lepley AS, Ericksen HM, Gribble PA, Levine J. Quadriceps Strength and Croticospinal Excitability as Predictors of Disability Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction. Journal Of Sport Rehabilitation.2013 22(1) 1-6.

31. Terada M, Pietrosimone BG, Gribble PA. Effects of Chronic Ankle Instability on Energy Dissipation in the Lower Extremity. Medicine and Science of Sport and Exercise. Epub Ahead of Print.

32. Lepley AS, Strouse AM, Ericksen HM, Doebel SC, Pfile KR, Gribble PA, Pietrosimone BG. Relationship Between Gluteal Muscle Strength, Corticospinal Excitability and Jump-Landing Biomechanics in Healthy Females. Submitted for consideration to the Journal of Sport Rehabilitation. Epub Ahead of Print.

Accepted Refereed Manuscripts In Press 1. Ericksen HM, Gribble PA, Pfile KR, Pietrosimone BG. Different Modes of Feedback on Peak Vertical Ground Reaction Force

during Jump Landing: A Systematic Review. Journal of Athletic Training.2012. Epub Ahead of Print.

2. Terada M, Pietrosimone BG, Gribble PA. Effectiveness of Therapeutic Interventions on Increasing Ankle Dorsiflexion Following Ankle Sprain: A Systematic Review. Journal of Athletic Training. In Press.

3. Harkey MS, Gribble PA, Pietrosimone BG. Effect of Disinhibitory Modalities on Voluntary Quadriceps Activation: A Systematic Review: Journal of Athletic Training. In Press.

4. Terada M, Pietrosimone BG, Gribble PA. Alterations in Neuromuscular Control at the Knee in Individuals with Chronic Ankle Instability. Journal of Athletic Training. In Press.

Manuscripts Submitted for Publication 1. Luc B, Gribble PA, Pietrosimone BG. Osteoarthritis Prevalence following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A

Systematic Review and Numbers Needed to Treat Analysis.

2. McLeod MM, Gribble PA, Pietrosimone BG. Effects of Chronic Ankle Instability on Corticomotor and Spinal Reflexive Excitability of the Quadriceps and Fibularis Longus.

3. Lepley AS, Bahhur NO, Murray AM, Pietrosimone BG. Quadriceps Corticomotor Excitability Following an Experimental Knee Joint Effusion.

4. Grindstaff TL, Pietrosimone BG, Sauer LD, Kerrigan DC, Patrie JT, Hertel J, Ingersoll CD. Manual therapy directed at the knee or lumbopelvic region does not influence quadriceps spinal reflex excitability.

5. Harkey MS, McLeod MM, Wells A, Gribble PA, Tevald M, Pietrosimone BG. The Effects of an Anterior-to-Posterior Talar Mobilization on Neural Excitability, Dorsiflexion Range of Motion, and Dynamic Balance in Patients with Chronic Ankle Instability.

6. Luc, BA, Lepley, AS, Tevald, MA, Gribble, PA, White, DB, Pietrosimone, BG. Reliability of Corticospinal Excitability in Leg and Thigh Musculature at 14 and 28 Days.

7. Ericksen HM, Thomas AC, Gribble PA, Doebel SC, Pietrosimone BG. Immediate Effects of Real-time Feedback on Jump-landing Biomechanics.

8. Pietrosimone BG, Lepley AS, Ericksen HM, Clements A, Sohn D, Gribble PG. Spinal Reflexive and Corticospinal Excitability Alterations following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction. Submitted to American Journal of Sports Medicine. July 2013.


9. Terada M, Harkey MS, Wells AM, Pietrosimone BG, Gribble PA. The Influence of Ankle Dorsiflexion and Self-Reported

Patient Outcomes on Dynamic Postural Control in Patients with Chronic Ankle Instability. 10. Lepley AS, Ericksen HM, Sohn DH, Pietrosimone BG. Contributions of neural excitability and voluntary activation to

quadriceps muscle strength following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. 11. Pietrosimone BG, Saliba SA, Thomas AC, Ingersoll CD. Relation between Quadriceps Strength and Self-Reported Physical

Activity in People with Knee Osteoarthritis. Published Invited/ Non-Refereed Manuscripts 1. Ingersoll CD, Grindstaff TL, Pietrosimone BG, Hart JM. Neuromuscular Consequences of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury.

Clinics in Sports Medicine.2008; 27:383-404. 2. Pietrosimone BG. Understanding and Treating Arthrogenic Muscle Inhibition. Chinese Journal of Sports Medicine. 2009.

PRESENTATIONS Papers Presented (Peer Reviewed) 1. Aminaka N, Pietrosimone BG, Gribble PA. Altered Hip Adductor – Gluteus Medius Activation Differences and Knee Valgus in

those with Patellofemoral Pain. Presented at the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Annual Meeting and Symposium. Las Vegas, NV. June 25, 2013. Published in the Journal of Athletic Training 48(3).

2. Clements AE, Lepley AS, Ericksen HM, Levine J, Gribble PA, Pietrosimone BG. Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Participants Exhibit Deficits in Quadriceps Strength and Up-Regulation of Corticospinal Excitability. Presented at the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Annual Meeting and Symposium. Las Vegas, NV. June 24, 2013. Published in the Journal of Athletic Training 48(3).

3. Gribble PA, Ford A, Morrell M, Pietrosimone BG. Functional Measures and Body Mass Index as Predictors of Lower Extremity

Injury Among Collegiate Football Players. Presented at the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Annual Meeting and Symposium. Las Vegas, NV. June 24, 2013. Published in the Journal of Athletic Training 48(3).

4. Harkey MS, Wells AM, McLeod MM, Tevald MA, Gribble PA, Pietrosimone BG. Immediate Effects of a Posterior Talar Joint Mobilization on Spinal Reflexive and Corticospinal Excitability in Individuals with Chronic Ankle Instability. Presented at the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Annual Meeting and Symposium. Las Vegas, NV. June 26, 2013. Published in the Journal of Athletic Training 48(3).

5. Lepley AS, Clements AE, Ericksen HM, Levine JW, Gribble PA, Pietrosimone BG. Quadriceps Activation and Spinal-Reflexive Excitability as Predictors of Quadriceps Strength Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction. Presented at the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Annual Meeting and Symposium. Las Vegas, NV. June 26, 2013. Published in the Journal of Athletic Training 48(3).

6. Luc BA, Thomas AC, Driban, J, Pietrosimone BG. Alterations in Biomarkers Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury: A

Systematic Review. Presented at the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Annual Meeting and Symposium. Las Vegas, NV. June 27, 2013. Published in the Journal of Athletic Training 48(3).

7. McLeod MM, Hafner R, Gribble PA, Pietrosimone BG. Effect of Lateral Ankle Sprain on Self-Reported Disability Over a Two-Week Period. Presented at the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Annual Meeting and Symposium. Las Vegas, NV. June 27, 2013. Published in the Journal of Athletic Training 48(3).

8. Murray AM, Lepley AS, Bahhur NO, Thomas AC, Pietrosimone BG. Effects of Arthrogenic Muscle Inhibition on Sagittal Plane Kinetics and Kinematics During Stair Descent. Presented at the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Annual Meeting and Symposium. Las Vegas, NV. June 27, 2013. Published in the Journal of Athletic Training 48(3).


9. Terada M, Thomas AC, Pietrosimone BG, Gribble PA. Preparatory Movement Patterns During a Laboratory Recorded Ankle Sprain. Presented at the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Annual Meeting and Symposium. Las Vegas, NV. June 27, 2013. Published in the Journal of Athletic Training 48(3).

10. Grindstaff TL, Pietrosimone BG. Graded Talocrural Joint Mobilization Does Not Alter Cortical Motor Excitability of the Soleus

in Individuals with Chronic Ankle Instability. Presented at the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Annual Meeting and Symposium. Las Vegas, NV. June 27, 2013. Published in the Journal of Athletic Training 48(3).

11. Harkey MS, McLeod MM, Gribble PA, Pietrosimone BG. Soleus Corticospinal Excitability Predicts Self-Reported Disability in Patients with Chronic Ankle Instability. To be presented at the American College of Sports Medicine. Indianapolis IN, 2013.

12. Luc BA, Lepley AS, Tevald MA, Gribble PA, White D, Pietrosimone BG. Intrarater Reliability of Transcranial Magnetic

Stimulation in Lower Extremity Musculature over Four Weeks. To be presented at the American College of Sports Medicine. Indianapolis IN, 2013.

13. McLeod MM, Hafner R, Gribble PA, Pietrosimone BG. Relationship between Ankle Swelling and Dynamic Stability Following

Acute Lateral Ankle Sprains. To be presented at the American College of Sports Medicine. Indianapolis IN, 2013. 14. Lepley AS, Bahhur NO, Murray AM, Pietrosimone BG. Contributions of Neural Excitability and Voluntary Activation to

Quadriceps Muscle Strength. To be presented at the American College of Sports Medicine. Indianapolis IN, 2013. 15. Tevald, MA, Raschke A, Pietrosimone BG. Magnetic vs. Electrical Stimulation for Voluntary Activation of the Quadriceps. To

be presented at the American College of Sports Medicine. Indianapolis IN, 2013. 16. Terada M, Quinlevan ME, Carey SE, Rullestad EA, Boley HA, Pietrosimone BG, Gribble PA. A Nonlinear Dynamic Measure

for Evaluating Postural Control in Individuals with Chronic Ankle Instability. To be presented at the American College of Sports Medicine. Indianapolis IN, 2013.

17. Pietrosimone BG, Thomas AC, Saliba SA, Ingersoll CD. Relation between Quadriceps Strength and Physical Activity in People

with Knee Osteoarthritis. To be presented at the World Congress on Osteoarthritis. Philadelphia, PA. April 18-21, 2013. 18. Luc, BA, Murray, AM, Pietrosimone, BG, Tevald, MA. Relationship Between Strength, Power, and Function in Older Adults

with Knee Osteoarthritis. To be presented at the World Congress on Osteoarthritis. Philadelphia, PA. April 18-21, 2013. 19. Grindstaff TL, Morton SK, Dolan N, Pietrosimone BG. Graded Talocrural Joint Mobilization does not Alter Lower Extremity

Hoffmann Reflexes in Individuals with Chronic Ankle Instability. Presented at the Combined Section Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association to be held in San Diego, CA January 2013.

20. Murray AM, Lepley AS, Bahhur N, Armstrong CW, Pietrosimone BG. The Relationship of Changes in Voluntary Quadriceps Activation to Changes in Knee Flexion During Gait. Presented at the Combined Section Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association to be held in San Diego, CA January 2013.

21. Gribble PA, Ford A, Harkey M, Luc B, McLeod M, Morrell M, Nelson B, Pfile KR, Pietrosimone BG, Quinlevan M, Stout M, Terada M. Star Excursion Balance Test Predicts Ankle Injuries in American Football Players. To be Presented at the International Ankle Symposium Lexington, Kentucky, October 2012.

22. Doebel SC, Ericksen HM, Lepley AS, Strouse A, Pfile KR, Gribble PA, Pietrosimone BG. Immediate Effects of Real Time

Feedback During Jump-Landing on the Landing Error Scoring System. To be Presented at the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Annual Meeting and Symposium. St Louis, MO. 2012. Published in the Journal of Athletic Training 47(3).

23. Ford A, Gribble PA, Pfile KR, Pietrosimone BG, Ericksen HM, Lepley AS, McLeod MM, Terada M. Star Excursion Balance

Test As a Predictor of Ankle and Knee Injuries in Collegiate Football Athletes. To be Presented at the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Annual Meeting and Symposium. St Louis, MO. 2012. Published in the Journal of Athletic Training 47(3).

24. Hafner R, McLeod MM, Gribble PA, Pietrosimone BG. Ankle Dorsiflexion Predicts Self-Reported Disability in Patients with

Acute Ankle Sprains. To be Presented at the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Annual Meeting and Symposium. St Louis, MO. 2012. Published in the Journal of Athletic Training 47(3).


25. Harkey MS, Gribble PA, Pietrosimone BG. Effects of Therapeutic Modalities on Altering Quadriceps Activation: A Systematic Review. To be Presented at the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Annual Meeting and Symposium. St Louis, MO. 2012. Published in the Journal of Athletic Training 47(3).

26. Itano K, Shinohara J, Gribble PA, Pfile KR, Pietrosimone BG. Five-Toed Socks Do Not Alter Reflex Excitability in Ankle

Stabilizing Muscles. To be Presented at the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Annual Meeting and Symposium. St Louis, MO. 2012. Published in the Journal of Athletic Training 47(3).

27. Lepley AS, Murray AM, Bahhur NO, Gribble PA, Pietrosimone BG. Relationship Between Corticospinal Excitability and

Muscle Activation of the Quadriceps following an Experimental Knee Joint Effusion. To be Presented at the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Annual Meeting and Symposium. St Louis, MO. 2012. Published in the Journal of Athletic Training 47(3).

28. Luc BA, Pfile KR, Gribble PA, Pietrosimone BG. Efficacy of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction in the Prevention of

Knee Osteoarthritis: A Numbers Needed to Treat Analysis. To be Presented at the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Annual Meeting and Symposium. St Louis, MO. 2012. Published in the Journal of Athletic Training 47(3).

29. McLeod MM, Gribble PA, Pietrosimone BG. Evidence of an Integrated Lower Extremity Motor Excitability Relationship to

Ankle Laxity in Patients with Chronic Ankle Instability. To be Presented at the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Annual Meeting and Symposium. St Louis, MO. 2012. Published in the Journal of Athletic Training 47(3).

30. Murray AM, Lepley AS, Bahhur NO, Armstrong CW, Gribble PA, Pietrosimone BG. Changes in Quadriceps Corticospinal

Excitability Correlate with Changes in Knee Flexion Angle during Stair Descent Following an Experimental Knee Joint Effusion. To be Presented at the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Annual Meeting and Symposium. St Louis, MO. 2012. Published in the Journal of Athletic Training 47(3).

31. Shinohara J, Armstrong CW, Pietrosimone BG, Pfile KR, Tevald MA, Gribble PA. Effects of Five-Toed Socks on Dynamic

Postural Control and Subjective Characteristics during Jump-Landing in Individuals with Chronic Ankle Instability. To be Presented at the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Annual Meeting and Symposium. St Louis, MO. 2012. Published in the Journal of Athletic Training 47(3).

32. Strouse AM, Lepley AS, Ericksen HM, Doebel SC, Pfile KR, Gribble PA, Pietrosimone BG. Maximal Gluteal Strength Does

Not Correlate with Jump-Landing Biomechanics. To be Presented at the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Annual Meeting and Symposium. St Louis, MO. 2012. Published in the Journal of Athletic Training 47(3).

33. Terada M, Pfile KR, Pietrosimone BG, Gribble PA. Effects of Chronic Ankle Instability on Energy Dissipation in the Lower

Extremity. To be Presented at the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Annual Meeting and Symposium. St Louis, MO. 2012. Published in the Journal of Athletic Training 47(3).

34. Wells AM, Terada M, Harkey MS, McLeod MM, Pietrosimone BG, Gribble PA. The Influence of Dorsiflexion on Dynamic

Stability in Individuals with Chronic Ankle Instability. To be Presented at the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Annual Meeting and Symposium. St Louis, MO. 2012. Published in the Journal of Athletic Training 47(3).

35. Yniguez SL, Rix J, Armstrong CA, Pietrosimone BG, Gribble PA. The Effects of Fatigue on Plantar Pressure Distribution

During a Jump-landing Task in Participants with Chronic Ankle Instability. To be Presented at the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Annual Meeting and Symposium. St Louis, MO. 2012. Published in the Journal of Athletic Training 47(3).

36. Rix J, Yniguez SL, Armstrong CA, Pietrosimone BG, Gribble PA. Effects of Chronic Ankle Instability and Ankle Bracing on

Plantar Pressure Distribution During Jump-Landing. To be Presented at the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Annual Meeting and Symposium. St Louis, MO. 2012. Published in the Journal of Athletic Training 47(3).

37. Pfile KR, Pietrosimone BG, Gribble PA, Buskirk GE, Meserth SM. Improved Dynamic Balance Following a Lower Extremity

Neuromuscular Control Program in Division I Women’s Basketball Players. To be Presented at the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Annual Meeting and Symposium. St Louis, MO. 2012. Published in the Journal of Athletic Training 47(3).

38. McCaskey DA, Armstrong CW, Pfile KR, Pietrosimone BG, Gribble PA. Effects of Core Stability Training on Dynamic

Postural Control and Global Core Muscular Endurance. To be Presented at the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Annual Meeting and Symposium. St Louis, MO. 2012. Published in the Journal of Athletic Training 47(3).


39. Aminaka N, Pietrosimone BG, Armstrong CW, Gribble PA. Movement Coordination Alterations between the Ankle and Hip during Stair Descent in Patients with Patellofemoral Pain. To be Presented at the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Annual Meeting and Symposium. St Louis, MO. 2012. Published in the Journal of Athletic Training 47(3).

40. Brown M, Pfile KR, Pietrosimone BG, Ericksen HH, Lepley AS, McLeod MM, Terada M, Gribble PA. The Functional

Movement ScreenTM as a Predictor of Ankle and Knee Injuries in Female Collegiate Athletes. To be Presented at the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Annual Meeting and Symposium. St Louis, MO. 2012. Published in the Journal of Athletic Training 47(3).

41. Dahlmann EJ, Hoffman AL, Pfile KR, Pietrosimone BG, Harkey M, Ericksen HH, Lepley AS, Luc B, McLeod MM, Morrell M,

Nelson B, Stout M, Sugiura S, Terada M, Gribble PA. A Comparison of Functional Movement ScreenTM and Star Excursion Balance Test Performance Among Female Collegiate Athletes. To be Presented at the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Annual Meeting and Symposium. St Louis, MO. 2012. Published in the Journal of Athletic Training 47(3).

42. Pietrosimone BG, Saliba SA. Changes in Quadriceps Activation Predicts Changes in Strength After Exercise in Patients with

Knee Osteoarthritis. Presented at the American College of Sports Medicine. May 31, 2012 in San Francisco CA. 43. Lepley AS, Ericksen HM, Levine J, Gribble PA, Pietrosimone BG. Quadriceps strength and corticospinal excitability as

predictors of disability following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. Presented at the American College of Sports Medicine. May 31, 2012 in San Francisco CA.

44. McLeod MM, Pietrosimone BG, Gribble PA. The relationship between ankle laxity and fibularis longus spinal reflex

excitability. Presented at the American College of Sports Medicine. May 31, 2012 in San Francisco CA. 45. Terada M, Pietrosimone BG, Armstrong CW, Gribble PA. Examining biomechanical factors related to anterior cruciate

ligament injury in individuals with chronic ankle instability. Presented at the American College of Sports Medicine. May 31, 2012 in San Francisco CA.

46. Gribble PA, McLeod MM, Pietrosimone BG. Influence of lower extremity kinematics on dynamic stability in patients with

chronic ankle instability. Presented at the American College of Sports Medicine. May 31, 2012 in San Francisco CA. 47. Pietrosimone BG, McLeod MM, Gribble PA. Spinal Reflexive and Corticomotor Fibularis Longus Excitability Predict Self-

Reported Function in Patients with Chronic Ankle Instability. Presented at the 2012 Orthopaedic Research Society Meeting in San Francisco CA.

48. Gribble PA, Pietrosimone BG, McLeod MM. Ankle Joint Laxity Correlates with Self Reported Function in Persons with Chronic

Ankle Instability. Presented at the 2012 Orthopaedic Research Society Meeting in San Francisco CA. 49. McLeod MM, Ko JP, Pietrosimone BG, Schaffner L, Gribble PA. Relationship of Ankle Mechanical Stability to Dynamic

Stability. Submitted to the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Annual Meeting and Symposium. New Orleans, Louisiana. 2011. Published in the Journal of Athletic Training 46(3): S-99.

50. Pietrosimone BG, McLeod MM, Ko JP, Schaffner L, Gribble PA. Effects of Chronic Ankle Instability on Excitability of the

Motor Cortex. Submitted to the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Annual Meeting and Symposium. New Orleans, Louisiana. 2011. Published in the Journal of Athletic Training 46(3): S-182.

51. Aminaka N, Pietrosimone BG, Armstrong CW, Gribble PA. Pain and Associated Neuromuscular Alterations during Stair

Ambulation in those with Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome. Submitted to the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Annual Meeting and Symposium. New Orleans, Louisiana. 2011. Published in the Journal of Athletic Training 46(3): S-37.

52. Brigle J, Pfile KR, Pietrosimone BG, Webster KA, Gribble PA. Intra-rater Reliability of the Functional Movement Screen

Among Certified Athletic Trainers and Athletic Training Students. Submitted to the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Annual Meeting and Symposium. New Orleans, Louisiana. 2011. Published in the Journal of Athletic Training 46(3): S-169.

53. Ericksen HM, Lepley AS , Gribble PA, Pietrosimone BG. Cortical Excitability of the Quadriceps is Decreased is Decreased in

Individuals with Unilateral Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstructions. ***Doctoral Oral Presentation Award Winner***. Submitted to the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Annual Meeting and Symposium. New Orleans, Louisiana. 2011. Published in the Journal of Athletic Training 46(3): S-36.


54. Gribble PA, McLeod M, Ko JP, Pietrosimone BG, Schaffner L. Relationship of Mechanical Laxity and Dynamic Stability to Self-Reported Ankle Disability. Submitted to the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Annual Meeting and Symposium. New Orleans, Louisiana. 2011. Published in the Journal of Athletic Training 46(3): S-100.

55. Lepley AL, Ericksen HM, Gribble PA, Pietrosimone BG. Relationship Between Spinal Reflexive and Cortical Excitability of the

Quadriceps in Individuals with Unilateral Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstructions. Submitted to the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Annual Meeting and Symposium. New Orleans, Louisiana. 2011. Published in the Journal of Athletic Training 46(3): S-107.

56. Park CM, Gribble PA, Pfile KR, Pietrosimone BG. Inter-limb Deficits Between Measures of Quadriceps Strength and Voluntary

Activation do not Correlate. Submitted to the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Annual Meeting and Symposium. New Orleans, Louisiana. 2011.

57. Pfile KR, Pietrosimone BG, Gribble PA, Buskirk GE, McGriff SL. ACL Prevention Program Produces Sustainable Effects in

Jump-Landing Technique in Division I Women’s Basketball Players. Submitted to the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Annual Meeting and Symposium. New Orleans, Louisiana. 2011. Published in the Journal of Athletic Training 46(3): S-66.

58. Sato A, Aminaka N, Pfile KR, Pietrosimone BG, Shinohara J, Webster KA, Gribble PA. The Star Excursion Balance Test as a

Predictor of Lower Extremity Injuries in High School Basketball Players. Submitted to the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Annual Meeting and Symposium. New Orleans, Louisiana. 2011. Published in the Journal of Athletic Training 46(3): S-40.

59. Shinohara J, Armstrong CW, Pietrosimone BG, Pfile KR, Tevald MA, Gribble PA. Effects of Five-Toed Socks with Multiple

Rubber Bits on the Foot Sole on Dynamic Postural Control and Subjective Parameters during Jump and Landing among Healthy Young Adults. Submitted to the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Annual Meeting and Symposium. New Orleans, Louisiana. 2011. Published in the Journal of Athletic Training 46(3): S-168.

60. Terada M, Pietrosimone BG, Armstrong CW, Gribble PA. An Examination of Proximal Tibia Anterior Shear Force and

Neuromuscular and Biomechanical Characteristics in the Lower Extremity during a Vertical Stop- Jump in Individuals with Chronic Ankle Instability. ***Masters' Poster Presentation Award Winner***. Submitted to the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Annual Meeting and Symposium. New Orleans, Louisiana. 2011. Published in the Journal of Athletic Training 46(3): S-120.

61. Webster KA, Pietrosimone BG, Armstrong CW, Gribble PA: Plantar Pressures in Those With and Without Chronic Ankle

Instability While Landing a Lateral Hop. Submitted to the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Annual Meeting and Symposium. New Orleans, Louisiana. 2011. Published in the Journal of Athletic Training 46(3): S-101.

62. Huggins RA, Pietrosimone BG, Saliba SA, Weltman A, Ingersoll CD. The Effect of Sling Exercise Therapy With and Without

Vibration on Quadriceps Activation in Partial Meniscectomy Patients. Submitted to the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Annual Meeting and Symposium. New Orleans, Louisiana. 2011. Published in the Journal of Athletic Training 46(3): S-106.

63. Hart JM, Kuenze CM, Pietrosimone BG, Diduch DR, Miller MD, Carson EW, Hart JA, Ingersoll CD. Quadriceps function in

ACL deficient knees after rehabilitation exercises augmented by TENS and Cryotherapy. Submitted to the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Annual Meeting and Symposium. New Orleans, Louisiana. 2011. Published in the Journal of Athletic Training 46(3): S-103.

64. Pietrosimone BG, Gribble PA. Fibularis Longus Corticomotor Excitability is Altered in Individuals with Chronic Ankle

Instability. Presented at the American College of Sports Medicine. Denver, Colorado. June 4, 2011. 65. Ericksen HM, Gribble PA, Pietrosimone BG. Effects of Feedback on Peak Vertical Ground Reaction Force during Jump

Landing: A Systematic Review. Presented at the American College of Sports Medicine. Denver, Colorado. June 1, 2011. 66. Aminaka N, Pietrosimone BG, Armstrong CW, Gribble PA. Movement Coordination Alteration during Stair Ambulation in

Patients with Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome. Presented at the American College of Sports Medicine. Denver, Colorado. June 1, 2011.

67. Terada M, Gribble PA, Pietrosimone BG. Effectiveness of Therapeutic Interventions on Increasing Ankle Dorsiflexion following

Ankle Sprain: A Systematic Review. Presented at the American College of Sports Medicine. Denver, Colorado. June 4, 2011.


68. Webster KA, Pietrosimone BG, Gribble PA. Preparatory Muscle Activation During a Lateral Hop Before and After Fatigue in Those With and Without Chronic Ankle Instability. Will be presented at the International Foot and Ankle Biomechanics Conference. Seattle, WA. September 16-18, 2010.

69. Pietrosimone BG, Saliba SA, Hart JM, Hertel J, Sauer LD, Kerrigan DC, Ingersoll CD. Effects of Transcutaneous Electrical

Nerve Stimulation on Peak External Knee Flexion Moment and Knee Flexion Angle during Gait in Patients with Tibiofemoral Osteoarthritis. Presented at the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Annual Meeting and Symposium. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. ***Doctoral Poster Presentation Award Winner***. June 23, 2010. Published in the Journal of Athletic Training 45(3): S-75.

70. Gibbons CE, Pietrosimone BG, Hart JM, Saliba SA, Ingersoll CD. Effect of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation on Volitional

Quadriceps Activation. Presented at the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Annual Meeting and Symposium. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. June 24, 2010. Published in the Journal of Athletic Training 45(3): S-91.

71. Klykken LM, Pietrosimone BG, Kim KM, Ingersoll CD, Hertel J. Effect of Acute Lateral Ankle Sprain on Motor Neuron Pool

Excitability of the Lower Leg Muscles. Presented at the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Annual Meeting and Symposium. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. June 23, 2010. Published in the Journal of Athletic Training 45(3): S-13.

72. Norte GN, Pietrosimone BG, Hart JM, Hertel J, Ingersoll CD. Relationship between Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation and

Percutaneous Electrical Stimulation in determining the Quadriceps Central Activation Ratio. Presented at the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Annual Meeting and Symposium. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. June 23, 2010. Published in the Journal of Athletic Training 45(3): S-73.

73. Cattoni SL, Pasquale TR, Pietrosimone BG, Gribble PA. The Influence of Ankle Bracing and Fatigue on Time to Stabilization in

Subjects with Chronic Ankle Instability. Presented at the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Annual Meeting and Symposium. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. June 25, 2010. Published in the Journal of Athletic Training 45(3): S-40.

74. Pollock KM, Sato A, Webster KA, Shinohara J, Aminaka N, Pietrosimone BG, Jackson KR, Gribble PA. The Star Excursion

Balance Test as a Predictor of Lower Extremity Injury in High School Football Players. Presented at the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Annual Meeting and Symposium. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. June 23, 2010. Published in the Journal of Athletic Training 45(3): S-51.

75. Selkow NM, Pietrosimone BG, Hertel J, Saliba SA. Subcutaneous Thigh Fat Assessment: A Comparison of Pinch Calipers to Ultrasound Imaging. Presented at the American College of Sports Medicine, Baltimore Maryland. June 4, 2010. Published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise 42(5): S-443.

76. Pietrosimone BG, Hertel J, Ingersoll CD, Hart JM, Saliba SA. Voluntary Quadriceps Activation Deficits in Patients with Tibiofemoral Osteoarthritis. Presented at the American College of Sports Medicine, Baltimore Maryland. June 3, 2010. Published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise 42(5): S-409.

77. Ingersoll CD, Pietrosimone BG, Saliba SA. Effect of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation on Contralateral Quadriceps Activation in Osteoarthritic Patients. Presented at the American College of Sports Medicine, Baltimore Maryland. June 5, 2010. Published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise 42(5): S-110.

78. Hart JM, Davis AG, Dalton EC, Pietrosimone BG, Pugh K, Jackson KR, Weniger GR, Ingersoll CD. Exercise-related neuromuscular adaptations in active, anterior cruciate ligament reconstructed persons. Podium Presentation. Running Medicine. Charlottesville, VA. April, 2010.

79. Hart JM, Pietrosimone BG, Diduch DR, Miller MD, Carson EW, Hart JA, Ingersoll CD. Improving Quadriceps Function in ACL

Deficient Knees Using TENS and Cryotherapy. Presented at the Virginia Orthopaedic Society Annual Meeting. Charlottesville, VA. May 1, 2010.

80. Pietrosimone BG, Saliba SA, Drewes LK, Hertel J, Ingersoll CD. The Effects of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation on

Quadriceps Activation and Self-Reported Disability in Patients with Tibiofemoral Osteoarthritis. Presented at the American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting. San Diego, CA. February 20, 2010.

81. Saliba SA, Pietrosimone BG, Ingersoll CD. Predicting Self-Reported Function in Patients with Tibiofemoral Osteoarthritis.

Presented at the American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting. San Diego, CA. February 20, 2010.


82. Pietrosimone BG, Hart JM, Saliba SA, Hertel J, Ingersoll CD. Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation and Focal Joint Cooling Immediately Increase Quadriceps Activation in Osteoarthritic Knees. Presented at the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Annual Meeting and Symposium. San Antonio, TX. June 20, 2009.

83. Selkow NM, Pietrosimone BG, Hertel J, Saliba SA. Subcutaneous Fat Thickness Measurement of the Distal Thigh Comparing

Pinch Calipers to Ultrasound Imaging. To be presented at the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Annual Meeting and Symposium. San Antonio, TX. June 18, 2009.

84. Saliba SA, Haung J, Pietrosimone BG, Weltman A, Ingersoll CD. The Immediate Effects of Warm-up with Sling Exercise

Therapy Compared with Traditional Shoulder Exercise on the Velocity and Accuracy of Throwing. To be presented at the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Annual Meeting and Symposium. San Antonio, TX. June 18, 2009.

85. Pietrosimone BG, Gibbons CE, Huggins RA, Saliba SA, Hart JM, Ingersoll CD. The Use of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation

in the Assessment of Quadriceps Activation: A Pilot Study. American College of Sports Medicine. Seattle, Washington. May 28, 2009.

86. Pietrosimone BG, Hart JM, Saliba SF, Hertel J, Ingersoll CD. The Effects of Focal Knee Joint Cooling on Spectral Properties of

Vastus Lateralis Electromyography in Patients with Tibiofemoral Knee Osteoarthritis. Annual Meeting of the Society for Neuroscience. Washington D.C. November 18, 2008.

87. Pietrosimone BG, Hart, JM, Ingersoll CD. Focal Knee Joint Cooling Facilitates Quadriceps Motor Neuron Pool Excitability in

Healthy Subjects. Presented at the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Annual Meeting and Symposium. St. Louis Missouri. June 18, 2008. Published in the Journal of Athletic Training 43(3): S-55.

88. Saliba EN, Pugh KF, Baker A, Pietrosimone BG, Saliba S. Changes in Body Weight Correlate with Changes in Blood Volume

after Football Practice While the Orthostatic Hypertension Test is Not Correlated with Hypovolemia. Presented at the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Annual Meeting and Symposium. St. Louis Missouri. June, 2008. Published in the Journal of Athletic Training 43(3): S-61.

89. Huffman DH, Pietrosimone BG, Grindstaff TL, Hart JM, Saliba SF, Ingersoll CD. A Menthol Counterirritant Does Not Facilitate

The Quadriceps Motor Neuron Pool In Healthy Subjects. Presented at the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Annual Meeting and Symposium, St. Louis Missouri. June 18, 2008. ***Masters' Oral Presentation Award Winner***. Published in the Journal of Athletic Training 43(3): S-55.

90. Pietrosimone BG, Hart JM, Ingersoll. Focal Knee Joint Cooling Facilitates Quadriceps Motor Neuron Pool Excitability in

Healthy Subjects. Eastern Athletic Trainers’ Association Annual Convention. Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. January 12, 2008. 91. Pietrosimone BG, Ingersoll, CD. Focal Knee Joint Cooling Facilitates Volitional Quadriceps Activation. Annual Meeting of the

Society for Neuroscience. San Diego, California. November 5, 2007. 92. Pietrosimone BG, Hammill RR, Saliba EN, Hertel J, Ingersoll CD. Joint Angle and Contraction Mode Influence Quadriceps

Motor Neuron Pool Excitability. Presented at the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Annual Meeting and Symposium. Anaheim, California. June 27, 2007. Published in the Journal of Athletic Training. 42(2): S-64.

93. Pietrosimone BG, MacKnight J, Saliba EN, Hertel J. Use of the Refractory Period in the Treatment of Exercise- Induced

Bronchoconstictions in a Collegiate Football Player: A Case Study. Presented at the Virginia Athletic Trainers’ Association Annual Meeting and Symposium. Charlottesville, Virginia. January 20, 2006.

94. Pietrosimone BG, Grindstaff TL, Linens SW, Uczekaj E, Hertel J. Efficacy of Prophylactic Braces in Prevention of Knee

Ligament Injuries: A Numbers Needed to Treat Analysis. Presented at the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Annual Meeting and Symposium. Atlanta, Georgia. June 15, 2006. Published in the Journal of Athletic Training 41(3): S-56.

Invited /Symposia Scientific Presentations 1. Pietrosimone BG. Neurophysiological Concepts Relevant to Maintenance of Joint Stability. Featured Presentation at the National

Athletic Trainers Association Meeting and Clinical Symposium. Las Vegas, NV. June 27, 2013.


2. Pietrosimone BG. Treating Neuromuscular Dysfunction in Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis. Presented at the Presented at the Virginia Sports Medicine 41st Anniversary Arts and Sciences Conference. Charlottesville, Virginia, June 7, 2013.

3. Pietrosimone BG. Origins of Disability following Lower Extremity Injury: A New Treatment Approach. Department of Exercise and Sport Science University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Chapel Hill, North Carolina. January 17 2013.

4. Pietrosimone BG. Origins of Disability following Lower Extremity Injury: A New Treatment Approach. Sargent College, Boston, University. Boston Massachusetts. December 19 2012.

5. Pietrosimone BG. Origins of Disability following Lower Extremity Injury: A New Treatment Approach. Springfield College Outside Speakers Series. Springfield, Massachusetts. November 15, 2012.

6. Pietrosimone BG. Origins of Disability following Lower Extremity Injury: A New Treatment Approach. University of Connecticut Physical Therapy Grand Rounds. Storrs, Connecticut. November 16, 2012.

7. Pietrosimone BG. Origins of Disability following Lower Extremity Injury: A New Treatment Approach. Merrimack College.

North Andover, Massachusetts. November 19 2012. 8. Gribble PA & Pietrosimone BG. Central Nervous System Alterations Following Chronic Ankle Instability: Mechanisms and

Interventions. Presented at the American College of Sports Medicine. San Francisco CA. 2012. 9. Wilkerson G, Pietrosimone BG, Faltus J. Understanding and Treating Neuromechanical Adaptations Following Joint Injury.

Featured Presentation at the National Athletic Trainers Association Meeting and Clinical Symposium. Saint Louis, MO. 2012. 10. Pietrosimone BG. Intervention Strategies for Knee Injury. Presented at the Presented at the Virginia Sports Medicine 40th

Anniversary Arts and Sciences Conference. Charlottesville, Virginia, June 6, 2012. 11. Pietrosimone BG. Origins of Disability following Lower Extremity Joint Injury. Presented at the 2012 GLATA Winter Meeting

in Wheeling, IL March 14-17. 12. Pietrosimone BG. Understanding Neural Principals Involved in Lower Extremity Joint Injury and Rehabilitation. Will be

Presented at the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Annual Meeting and Symposium. New Orleans, Louisiana. June 21, 2011.

13. Pietrosimone BG. Neuromuscular Implications of Knee Osteoarthritis. Presented at the National Athletic Trainers’ Association

Annual Meeting and Symposium. New Orleans, Louisiana. June 21, 2011. 14. Pietrosimone BG. Neuromuscular Function in Patients with Tibiofemoral Osteoarthritis and Treatment Options for Facilitating

Strength Gains. Featured Presentation at the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Annual Meeting and Symposium. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. June 24, 2010.

15. Pietrosimone BG. Arthrogenic Muscle Inhibition: A Commonly Overlooked Clinical Impairment. Presented at the Virginia

Sports Medicine Arts and Sciences Conference. Charlottesville, Virginia, June 1, 2009. 16. Pietrosimone BG. A New Frontier in Therapeutic Modalities. Presented at the Springfield College Alumni College and

Symposia. Springfield, Massachusetts. April 18, 2009. 17. Pietrosimone BG. Incorporating Evidence Based Practices into Your Clinical Practice. Presented at the Virginia Athletic

Trainers’ Association Annual Meeting and Symposium. Charlottesville, Virginia, January 18, 2009. 18. Pietrosimone BG. The Effect of Cryotherapy and Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation in Treating Arthrogenic Muscle

Inhibition of the Quadriceps. Presented at the Eastern Athletic Trainers’ Association Annual Convention. Boston, Massachusetts. January 10, 2009.

19. Pietrosimone BG. Overview of Arthrogenic Muscle Inhibition. Presented at the Virginia Sports Medicine Arts and Sciences

Conference. Charlottesville, Virginia, June 2, 2008. 20. Pietrosimone BG. Arthrogenic Muscle Inhibition: A Commonly Overlooked Clinical Impairment. Virginia Athletic Trainers’

Association Annual Meeting and Symposium. Charlottesville, Virginia, January 13, 2008.


21. Pietrosimone BG. Arthrogenic Muscle Inhibition: A Closer Look at Rehabilitation of Joint Injury. Springfield College, Alumni

Weekend. Springfield, Massachusetts October 18, 2007. 22. Pietrosimone BG. Fundamental Concepts of Arthrogenic Muscle Inhibition. Presented at the Virginia Sports Medicine Arts and

Sciences Conference, Charlottesville, Virginia, June 5, 2007. 23. Pietrosimone BG. The Effects of Eccentric Training on Decreasing Pain in Chronic Achilles Tendinopathies: Effect Sizes and

Confidence Intervals. Presented at the Virginia Sports Medicine Arts and Sciences Conference. Charlottesville, Virginia. June 6, 2006.

Invited Keynote Addresses 1. Pietrosimone BG. Keynote Address at the Pinkey Newell National Athletic Trainers’ Association Research and Education

Foundation Breakfast, Saint Louis, MO. June 22, 2012. Clinical Workshops/ Laboratory Sessions 2. Pietrosimone BG. Measuring Muscle Inhibition. Conducted at the Virginia Sports Medicine Arts and Sciences Conference.

Charlottesville, Virginia. June 3, 2008. 3. Pietrosimone BG, Kim KM. Measuring Muscle Inhibition. Conducted at the Virginia Sports Medicine Arts and Sciences

Conference. Charlottesville, Virginia. June 2, 2009.

FUNDING ACTIVITIES Extramural Grants Funded Source: Eastern Athletic Trainers’ Association Title: The Effects of Cryotherapy and TENS on Arthrogenic Muscle Inhibition of the Quadriceps PI: Brian G. Pietrosimone, M.Ed, ATC Effort: 12% (PhD Student Stipend) Period: 2008 Amount: 4,000 Description: Determine the immediate effects of cryotherapy and TENS on quadriceps activation, strength and knee pain in patients with knee osteoarthritis. Source: Orthopaedic Section, American Physical Therapy Association, Inc. Title: The Effects of TENS Stimulation as a Disinhibitory Modality in Patients with Tibiofemoral Osteoarthritis PI: Susan Saliba, PhD, PT, ATC Role: Co- Investigator Effort: 30% (PhD Student Stipend) Period: 2008 Amount: $25,000 Description: Determine the effects of TENS during quadriceps rehabilitation and activities of daily living for a 4 week period on measures of muscle activation and gait in subjects with tibiofemoral osteoarthritis. Source: National Athletic Trainers’ Association Research and Education Foundation Doctoral Grant Title: The Effects of TENS as a Disinhibitory Modality in Patients with Tibiofemoral Osteoarthritis PI: Brian G. Pietrosimone, MEd, ATC Effort: No Salary Support Period: Summer 2008 Amount: $2,460 Description: Determine the effects of TENS during quadriceps rehabilitation and activities of daily living for a 4 week period on measures of muscle activation and gait in subjects with tibiofemoral osteoarthritis.


Source: National Athletic Trainers’ Association Research and Education Foundation Masters Grant Title: Effect of Acute Lateral Ankle Sprain on Motor Neuron Pool Excitability of the Lower Leg Muscles. PI: Lindsey Klykken ATC Role: Co-Investigator Effort: No Salary Support Period: Spring 2009 Amount: $1,000 Description: Determine the Effects of Acute Lateral Ankle Sprain on Motor Neuron Pool Excitability of the Soleus, Peroneal Longus, and Anterior Tibialis. Source: Great Lakes Athletic Trainers’ Association Title: The Effects of Knee Injury on Brain Function PI: Adam Lepley MS ATC, Brian G Pietrosimone PhD, ATC (Faculty Advisor) Amount: $1,476.56 Description: Determine how cortical excitability of the quadriceps is affected by knee joint effusion and how changes in cortical excitability influence changes in neuromuscular quadriceps function following an experimental knee joint effusion. Source: National Athletic Trainers’ Association Research and Education Foundation Masters Grant Title: Restoring Neuromuscular Function with Joint Mobilizations. #1104MGP0015 PI: Matthew Harkey ATC, Brian G Pietrosimone PhD, ATC (Faculty Advisor) Period: 06/01/2012 - 06/01/2012 Amount: $1,000 Description: Determine the effect of ankle joint mobilization on corticospinal and spinal reflex excitability in leg muscles in patients with chronic ankle instability. Source: National Athletic Trainers’ Association Research and Education Foundation Masters Grant Title: Discovering the Limits of a Jump-Landing Feedback Intervention PI: Laura Young ATC, Brian G Pietrosimone PhD, ATC (Faculty Advisor) Period: 08/01/2012 - 07/31/2013 Amount: $1,000 Description: Determine the effect of jump-landing feedback on kinetics and kinematics performed during a transfer task (cutting maneuver). Source: National Athletic Trainers’ Association Research and Education Foundation Masters Grant Title: Improving Jump-Landing Biomechanics with Real-Time Feedback PI: Hayley Ericksen MS ATC, Brian G Pietrosimone PhD, ATC (Faculty Advisor) Period: 08/01/2012 - 07/31/2014 Amount: $2,500 Description: Determine the effects of a 4-week Real-Time Jump-Landing feedback intervention on landing biomechanics in females. Source: Great Lakes Athletic Trainers’ Association Title: Understanding the Progression from ACL-Reconstruction to Knee Osteoarthritis PI: Brian G. Pietrosimone PhD ATC Amount: $2,500 Description: Determine if biomarkers of cartilage degradation are altered by improvements in clinical impairments following ACL-Reconstruction. Internal Grants (Funded) Source: University of Toledo Research Fellowship Title: Shifting Paradigms in the Treatment of Knee Osteoarthritis PI: Brian G. Pietrosimone PhD ATC Effort: 11% Amount: $11,981 Description: Evaluate a new rehabilitation paradigm focusing on regaining neural excitability using TENS to improve neuromuscular function and perceived disability in individuals with knee OA.


Source: University of Toledo Interdisciplinary Research Initiation Awards Title: High Velocity Training for Knee Osteoarthritis PI: Michael A. Tevald PhD PT Role: Co-Investigator Effort: 10% Amount: $100,000 Description: The purpose of this study will be to compare the effectiveness of high- and low velocity resistance training for improving pain, function, and quadriceps muscle performance in patients with knee osteoarthritis. Source: University of Toledo Interdisciplinary Research Initiation Awards Title: Spinal and cortical pathway alterations in individuals with chronic ankle instability affecting the ankle and knee PI: Phillip A. Gribble PhD, ATC Effort: 11% Amount: $60,872 Description: Examine ankle and knee joint neuromuscular control alterations originating in the CNS in individuals with CAI using novel laboratory techniques; as well as to correlate these results with established clinical indicators of mechanical and functional instability specific to the ankle. Extramural Grants Pending Source: National Institute of Arthritis, Musculoskeletal and Skin Disease Research (R15 Submission 6-25-2012) Title: Comprehensive Rehabilitation for Treating Knee Osteoarthritis PI: Brian G Pietrosimone PhD, ATC Effort: 36.7% Amount: $294,989 (Direct) Description: Determine if a comprehensive rehabilitation strategy that targets neuromuscular activation deficits using Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) can enhance the effectiveness of previously described therapeutic exercise and aerobic walking rehabilitation interventions in patients with Knee Osteoarthritis. Impact/Priority Score: 24

Source: National Institute of Arthritis, Musculoskeletal and Skin Disease Research (R03 Submission 11-20-2012) Title: The Interaction between Early Joint Breakdown and Function Following ACL Injury PI: Brian G Pietrosimone PhD, ATC Effort: 36.7% Amount: $100,000 (Direct) Description: Determine if biomarkers of cartilage degradation are altered by improvements in clinical impairments before and 6-months post ACL-Reconstruction. Impact/Priority Score: 51 Extramural Grants Submitted Source: National Athletic Trainers’ Association Doctoral Research Grant Title: Examining Neural Alterations as the Origins of Disability in Patients Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction PI: Adam S. Lepley, M.A., ATC, Effort: No Salary Support Period: 2013 Amount: $2,500 Major Goal: Determine differences in quadriceps neural excitability in patients undergoing anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction and the relationship between neural excitability, strength, voluntary activation, biomechanical function and self-reported function. Small Equipment Grants (Funded) Source: EMPI Title: The Effects of TENS as a Disinhibitory Modality in Patients with Tibiofemoral Osteoarthritis PI: Brian G Pietrosimone MEd, ATC Period: 2008 - 2009


Amount: $3,000 (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation Units) Description: Determine the effects of the use of TENS during quadriceps rehabilitation and activities of daily living for a 4 week period on measures of muscle activation and gait in subjects with tibiofemoral osteoarthritis. Extramural Grants (Not Funded) Source: Arthritis Foundation Title: The Neural Genesis of Muscular Dysfunction in Knee Osteoarthritis (Resubmission 8-1-2012) PI: Brian G. Pietrosimone PhD, ATC Effort: 11% Amount: $100,000 Description: Determine the effects of knee osteoarthritis on spinal reflex and cortical level pathways and determine if these pathways can be affected by a 4-week clinical intervention. Impact/Priority Score: 2.1 (1 outstanding – 5 poor scale) Source: National Football League Charities Title: Clinical Tests for Predicting Ankle Injury in Football PI: Phillip A Gribble PhD, ATC Role: Co- Investigator Effort: 20% Amount: $100,000 Description: This proposal seeks to utilize a cost-effective, time-efficient measure to predict ankle injury risk, which is a vital step towards development of a policy to decrease ankle sprains. Source: Arthritis Foundation Title: The Neural Genesis of Muscular Dysfunction in Knee Osteoarthritis (Resubmission) PI: Brian G. Pietrosimone PhD, ATC Effort: 11% Amount: $100,000 Description: Determine the effects of knee osteoarthritis on spinal reflex and cortical level pathways and determine if these pathways can be affected by a 4-week clinical intervention. Impact/Priority Score: 1.90 (1 outstanding – 5 poor scale) Source: National Institute of Arthritis, Musculoskeletal and Skin Disease Research (R15 Resubmission) Title: Improving Neuromuscular Function and Disability in Osteoarthritic Knees. 1R15AR061109-01A1 PI: Brian G Pietrosimone PhD, ATC Effort: 36.7% Amount: $300,000 (Direct) Description: Determine the effects of a 4-week TENS intervention on lower extremity neuromuscular control, physical performance and self-reported disability in people with tibiofemoral osteoarthritis. Impact/Priority Score: 47 Source: National Institute of Arthritis, Musculoskeletal and Skin Disease Research (R03) Title: Origins of Neuromuscular Impairments in Knee Osteoarthritis. 1R03AR062736-01 PI: Brian G Pietrosimone PhD, ATC Effort: 31% Amount: $150,000 (Direct) Description: Determine the effects of tibiofemoral osteoarthritis on influential neuromuscular excitability pathways as well as determine if these pathways can be altered by conventional interventions. Source: National Institute of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (R21) Title: Unlocking the Neural Influence of Manual Therapy. 1R21AT007208-01 PI: Brian G Pietrosimone PhD, ATC Effort: 31% Amount: $275,000 (Direct) Description: Determine the effect of ankle joint mobilization on corticospinal and spinal reflex excitability in leg muscles in patients with chronic ankle instability.


Source: National Institute of Arthritis, Musculoskeletal and Skin Disease Research (R15) Title: Improving Neuromuscular Function and Disability in Osteoarthritic Knees PI: Brian G Pietrosimone PhD, ATC Effort: 36.7% Amount: $300,000 (Direct) Description: Determine the effects of a 4-week TENS intervention on lower extremity neuromuscular control, physical performance and self-reported disability in people with tibiofemoral osteoarthritis. Impact/Priority Score: 30 Source: Arthritis Foundation Title: Restoring Neuromuscular Function in Knee Osteoarthritis PI: Brian G Pietrosimone PhD, ATC Effort: 31% Amount: $200,000 (Direct) Description: Determine the effects of a 4-week TENS intervention on lower extremity neuromuscular control, physical performance and self-reported disability in people with tibiofemoral osteoarthritis. Source: Arthritis Foundation Title: The Neural Genesis of Muscular Dysfunction in Knee Osteoarthritis PI: Brian G. Pietrosimone PhD, ATC Effort: 11% Amount: $100,000 Description: Determine the effects of knee osteoarthritis on spinal reflex and cortical level pathways and determine if these pathways can be affected by a 4-week clinical intervention. Impact/Priority Score: 1.96 (1 outstanding – 5 poor scale) Source: National Athletic Trainers’ Association Research and Education Foundation Doctoral Grant Program Title: Effects of 5-toed socks on Mn-Pool excitability and static postural control in CAI subjects PI: Junji Shinohara, MS, ATC Period: 2009-2010 (academic year) Amount: $2500 (unfunded) Purpose: To examine the influence of a special sport sock, 5-toed socks, on the excitability of the lower extremity motor-neuron pool using H-reflex testing as well as static postural control measured with time-to-boundary in subjects with and without chronic ankle instability. Source: Great Lakes Athletic Trainers’ Association Title: The Effects of Cortical and Spinal Level Excitability on Quadriceps Activation in People with Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstructions PI: Brian G Pietrosimone PhD, ATC Amount: $1,500 Description: Determine the relative contribution of both spinal reflex and cortical excitability on voluntarily activation failure of the quadriceps in participants with anterior cruciate ligament reconstructions and healthy matched controls. Source: National Institute of Arthritis, Musculoskeletal and Skin Disease Research Title: The Relative Contribution of Spinal Reflex Excitability and Cortical Excitability in Modulating Quadriceps Activation Failure Following Knee Joint Injury PI: Brian G Pietrosimone PhD, ATC Effort: 11% Amount: $150,000 (Direct) Description: Determine the relative contribution of both spinal reflex and cortical excitability on voluntarily activation failure of the quadriceps in participants with a history of unilateral meniscectomy and healthy matched controls. Source: EMPI Title: The Effects of TENS as a Disinhibitory Modality in Patients with Tibiofemoral Osteoarthritis PI: Christopher D. Ingersoll, PhD, ATC Role: Co- Investigator Effort: 100% (PhD Student Stipend) Period: 2008


Amount: $49, 941 Description: Determine the effects of TENS during quadriceps rehabilitation and activities of daily living for a 4 week period on measures of muscle activation and gait in subjects with tibiofemoral osteoarthritis. Source: National Athletic Trainers’ Association Research and Education Foundation Doctoral Grant Title: The Effects of Local and Remote Cryotherapy Interventions on Soleus Motor Neuron Pool Facilitation PI: Brian G. Pietrosimone, MEd, ATC Effort: No Salary Support Period: 2007 Amount: $2,500 Description: Determine if soleus motor neuron pool excitability would increase similarly when cooling at different sites throughout the body, as well as investigating the influence of presynaptic and postsynaptic mechanisms on cryotherapy induce motor neuron pool facilitation. Source: Arthritis National Research Foundation Title: Use of Focal Knee Joint Cooling as a Disinhibitory Modality for Inhibited Quadriceps in Patients with Tibiofemoral Knee Osteoarthritis PI: Joseph M. Hart, PhD, ATC Role: Co- Investigator Effort: 100% (PhD Student Stipend) Period: 2008 Amount: $49, 400 Description: Determine the effects of focal knee joint cooling in conjunction with quadriceps rehabilitation for a 2 week period on measures of quadriceps motoneuron pool excitability of and activation in subjects with tibiofemoral osteoarthritis. Source: National Athletic Trainers’ Association Research and Education Foundation Masters Grant Title: The Use of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation in the Assessment of Quadriceps Activation in Healthy Subjects PI: Grant Norte ATC Role: Co-Investigator Effort: No Salary Support Period: Spring 2009 Amount: $1,000 Description: Determine the reliability and validity of using transcranial magnetic stimulation for assessing voluntary activation of the quadriceps muscles. Internal Grants (Not Funded) Source: deArce Memorial Endowment Fund in Support of Medical Research and Development (University of Toledo) Title: Effects of Unilateral Osteoarthritis on Excitability of the Motor Cortex PI: Brian G Pietrosimone PhD, ATC Effort: 11% Amount: $22,658 Description: Determine the effects of tibiofemoral osteoarthritis on cortical excitability. Source: deArce Memorial Endowment Fund in Support of Medical Research and Development (University of Toledo) Title: Neural Origins of Muscle Dysfunction and Physical Disability Following Knee Injury PI: Brian G Pietrosimone PhD, ATC Effort: 11% Amount: $10,960 Description: Determine the effects of decreased quadriceps spinal excitability on voluntary quadriceps activation, strength and neuromuscular control during stair accent. CURRENT SPONSORED RESEARCH FUNDING Source: Histogenics Phase III Clinical Trial Role: Study Coordinator


Description: The objective of this trial is to 1) evaluate the safety and efficacy of NeoCart, in the repair of cartilage defects of the lateral or medial femoral condyle, and 2) compare NeoCart safety and efficacy to microfracture treatment.

CONSULTING ACTIVITIES Source: Creighton University Date: 09/2011 – 09/2012 Description of Consultation: Provide technical support and educate Dr. Terry Grindstaff on Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation on leg motor evoked potentials. Source: National Institute of Health-National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (R21 AT004171-01A1); Pre- and post-synaptic spinal mechanisms with local and distant manual therapies. Date: 8/01/08-3/31/11 Description of Consultation: Responsible for the analysis of all spinal reflex main outcome measures in all participants.

MENTORING Undergraduate Senior Projects 1. Kunisch RW. Effect of Focal joint Cooling on Corticospinal Excitability. Spring 2013. Advisor. (UT) 2. Meyer J. Effects of Jump Landing Feedback on Corticospinal Excitability, Lower Extremity Muscle Strength, Balance and

Vertical Jump. Spring 2013. Advisor. (UT) 3. Lefevre C. Relationship between Gluteal Corticomotor Excitability, Strength and Landing Biomechanics in Females. Spring

2012. Advisor. (UT) 4. Distal A. Knee Effusion and Quadriceps Corticomotor Excitability. Spring 2012. Advisor. (UT) 5. Haley T. Effect of Joint Mobilization on People with Chronic Ankle Instability. Spring 2012. Advisor. (UT) 6. Themelis L. Effect of Joint Mobilization on People with Chronic Ankle Instability. Spring 2012. Advisor. (UT) 7. Staley K. Reliability of Lower Extremity Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation. Spring 2012. Advisor. (UT) 8. Reindel S. Effect of Biofeedback on Jump Landing. Spring 2012. Advisor. (UT) 9. Penrod R. A Comprehensive Review of Lower Extremity Special Tests and Goniometry. Spring 2011. Advisor. (UT) 10. Cugliari B. Neuromuscular Consequences of Knee Joint Injury. Spring 2011. Advisor. (UT) 11. Kath K. A Comprehensive Review of Lower Extremity Special Tests and Goniometry. Spring 2011. Advisor. (UT) 12. Sabbarese C. A Comprehensive Review of Lower Extremity Special Tests and Goniometry. Spring 2011. Advisor. (UT) 13. Almuhummed Y. A Literature Review on Spinal Cord Injuries. Spring 2011. Advisor. (UT) 14. Ko JP. Effect of Chronic Ankle Instability on Cortical Excitability. Spring 2011. Advisor. (UT) 15. Schaffner L. Effect of Chronic Ankle Instability on Cortical Excitability. Spring 2011. Advisor. (UT) 16. Locke J. The Effect of Powerball Training on Forearm Strength. Summer 2010. Advisor. (UT) 17. Luck M. Literature Review on Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation. Summer/Fall 2010. Advisor (UT) 18. Little A. Literature Review on Neonatal Physical Therapy. Summer 2010. Advisor. (UT) 19. Pitts L. Literature Review on TMJ Injuries. Summer 2010. Advisor. (UT) 20. Strauer M. Literature Review on Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease . Summer 2010. Advisor. (UT) 21. Swan V. Literature Review on Rheumatoid Arthritis. Advisor. (UT) 22. Almuhummed, Y. Cervical Spine injuries. Summer/ Fall 2010. Advisor. (UT) 23. Lawrence J. Resting Motor Threshold of the Fibularis Longus between Sides in People with Unilateral Chronic Ankle

Instability. Spring 2010. Advisor. (UT) 24. Gloyeske B. Motor Evoked Potential Amplitude Fibularis Longus between Sides in People with Unilateral Chronic Ankle

Instability. Spring 2010. Advisor. (UT) 25. Musser N. The Effects of Chiropractic Manipulation on Pain in People with Neck Injuries: A Systematic Review. Fall 2009.

Advisor. (UT) 26. Klein R. The Effects of Contraction Mode on Rate of Perceived Exertion during Sub-maximal Contractions in Healthy Subjects.

Fall 2009. Advisor. (UT)

Masters Non-Thesis Projects 1. Gagin L. Strength Assessments following Meniscectomy: A Meta-Analysis. May 2010. Advisor. Masters Thesis Committees


1. Lefevre C. Effects of Jump Landing Feedback on Corticospinal Excitability, Lower Extremity Muscle Strength, Balance and

Vertical Jump. Expected to graduate May 2014. Committee Chair. (UT)

2. Whitney G. Effects of a 3 week EMG Biofeedback Intervention on Corticospinal Excitability and Neuromuscular Activation of the Quadriceps. Expected to graduate May 2014. Committee Chair. (UT)

3. Mayes M. Effects of Acute Lateral Ankle Sprain on Spinal Reflex Excitability and Function Over a 10 Day Period. Expected to graduate May 2014. Committee Chair. (UT)

4. Frissora K. Differences in Two Types of Electrical Stimulation on Evaluation of Voluntary Quadriceps Activation. Expected to graduate May 2014. Committee Chair. (UT)

5. Alfonsi M. Reliability of Motion Capture During Jump Landing, Stair Ascent, Stair Descent, Get Up and Go and level walking gait. Expected to graduate May 2014. Committee Chair. (UT)

6. Wittwer A. Effects of Chronic Ankle Instability on Lower Extremity Frontal-Plane Kinematics and Foot Pressure Distribution during a Dynamic Postural Control Task. Expected to graduate May 2012. Committee Member. (UT)

7. Morrell M. Lower Extremity Injury Predictability of the Functional Movement Screen and the Star Excursion Balance Test. Expected to graduate May 2012. Committee Member. (UT)

8. Stout M. Using the Star Excursion Balance Test as a Predictor of Lower Extremity Injuries In High School Football Players. Expected to graduate May 2012. Committee Member. (UT)

9. Nelson B. Star Excursion Balance Test as a Predictor of Lower Extremity Injury among High School Basketball Athletes. Expected to graduate May 2012. Committee Member. (UT)

10. Wells A. Effects of Joint Mobilization on Ankle Dorsiflexion Range of Motion, Dynamic Postural Control and Self-Reported Function in Individuals with Chronic Ankle Instability. Expected to graduate May 2012. Committee Member. (UT)

11. Doebel S. The Effect of Feedback Training on the Landing Error Scoring System. Expected to graduate May 2012. Committee Member. (UT)

12. Hafner R. Effects of Acute Lateral Ankle Sprain on Spinal Reflex Excitability and Function Over a 10 Day Period. Expected to graduate May 2012. Committee Chair. (UT)

13. Strouse A. Relationship between Gluteal Corticomotor Excitability, Strength and Landing Biomechanics in Females. Expected to graduate May 2012. Committee Chair. (UT)

14. Luc B. Effects of Transcranial Magnetic Stimuli in Conjunction with Exercise on Quadriceps Neuromuscular Function. Expected to graduate May 2012. Committee Chair. (UT)

15. Harkey M. Effects of Talar Joint Mobilizations on Neuromuscular Control of Leg Muscles in People with Chronic Ankle Instability. Expected to graduate May 2012. Committee Chair. (UT)

16. Itano K. Effects of Plantar Tactile Feedback on Motor Neuron Pool Excitability in Leg Muscles. May 2011. Committee Chair. (UT)

17. McCaskey A. The Effects of Core Stability Training on Star Excursion Balance Test and Global Core Muscular Endurance. May 2011. Committee Member. (UT)

18. Rix J. Effects of Chronic Ankle Instability and Ankle Bracing on Plantar Pressure during a Jump Landing Task. May 2011. Committee Member. (UT)

19. Yniguez S. The Effects of Fatigue on Plantar Pressure Distribution in Subjects with Chronic Ankle Instability after a Jump Landing Task. May 2011. Committee Member. (UT)

20. Brown M. The Ability of the Functional Movement Screen in Predicting Injury Rates in Division I Female Athletes. May 2011. Committee Member. (UT)

21. Ford A. Functional Movement Screening as a Predictor of Injury in Collegiate Football Players. May 2011. Committee Member. (UT)

22. Wieczorkowski M. Functional Movement Screening as a Predictor of Injury in High School Basketball Players. May 2010. Committee Member. (UT)

23. Moss JS. An Epidemiology Study of Injury Rates Based on Age and Timing of Injury. May 2010. Committee Member. (UT)


24. Cuson MJ. The Functional Movement Screen as a Predictor of Lower Extremity Injury in Basketball. May 2010. Committee Member. (UT)

25. Brigle J. The Reliability of the Functional Movement Screen. May 2010. Committee Member. (UT)

26. Sato A. The Star Excursion Balance Test: A Predictor of Lower Extremity Injuries in High School Basketball Players. April 12, 2010. Committee Member. (UT)

27. Park CM. Difference in Isokinetic Knee Extension Torque and Quadriceps Central Activation between Leg Deficits. May 2010. Thesis Advisor. (UT)

28. Terada M. An Examination of Proximal Tibia Anterior Shear Force and Neuromuscular Control in Individuals with Chronic Ankle Instability. May 2010. Committee Member. (UT)

29. Pollock K. The Relationship between the Reach Distance on the SEBT and Ankle Injury in High School Football Players. April 9, 2010. Committee Member. (UT)

30. Cattoni S. The Effect of Ankle Braces on Time to Stabilization in People with Chronic Ankle Instability following Fatigue. April 8, 2010. Committee Member. (UT)

31. Klykken L. Effect of Acute Lateral Ankle Sprain on Motor Neuron Pool Excitability of the Lower Leg Muscles. June 26, 2009. Doctoral Student Mentor. (UVA)

32. Norte G. The Use of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation in Assessing Quadriceps Muscle Activation in Healthy Subjects. June 27, 2009. Doctoral Student Mentor. (UVA)

33. Davis A. The Effect of Knee Braces on Quadriceps Central Activation Ratio in People with ACL Reconstructions. June 27, 2009. Doctoral Student Mentor. (UVA)

34. Haung J. The Effects of a Sling-Based Warm up on Throwing Velocity and Accuracy in Baseball Players. July 11, 2008. Doctoral Student Mentor. (UVA)

35. Huggins R. The Effect of Sling- Exercise Therapy With and Without Vibration on Quadriceps Central Activation Ratio. July 11, 2008. Doctoral Student Mentor. (UVA)

36. Gibbons C. The Effects of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation on Volitional Quadriceps Activation in Post – Operative Partial Meniscectomy Patients. July 11, 2008. Doctoral Student Mentor. (UVA)

37. Huffman D. The Effects of Counterirritant Application at the Knee on Quadriceps Motor Neuron Pool Excitability. Completed July 14, 2007. Assistant Doctoral Student Mentor. (UVA)

Competed Doctoral Dissertation Committees 1. Shinohara J. Effects of Five-Toed Socks with Grippers and Ankle Bracing on Dynamic Postural Control, Ankle Joint

Movements, and Subjective Feelings During Jump and Landing in Individuals with Chronic Ankle Instability. Projected Graduation. May 2011. Committee Member. (UT)

2. Webster K. The Effects of Fatigue on Hip Muscles and Foot Pressure in Chronic Ankle Instability and Healthy Subjects. May 2010. Committee Member. (UT)

3. Aminaka N. Assessment of Movement Coordination Variability and Neuromuscular Characteristics during Stair Ambulation in those with and without Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome. May 2010. Committee Member. (UT)

Current Doctoral Student Mentorship Advisor Michelle M. McLeod (Expected Graduation Date Spring 2014) Adam S. Lepley (Expected Graduation Date Spring 2014) Hayley M. Ericksen (Expected Graduation Date Spring 2014) Brittany Luc (Expected Graduation Date Spring 2016) Matthew S Harkey (Expected Graduation Date Spring 2016) Committee Member Masafumi Terada (Expected Graduation Date Spring 2014) Megan E. Quinlevan (Expected Graduation Date Spring 2015) Amanda Murray (Expected Graduation Date Spring 2014)


PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS

1. American College of Sports Medicine, Member, Membership #664793

2. Society For Neuroscience, Certified Student Member, Membership # 100047098.- 2007-2009

3. National Athletic Trainers' Association, Certified Member, Certification # 060502129, Membership #995947

4. Commonwealth of Virginia Board of Medicine, Athletic Training License, License #0126000957

5. Ohio Athletic Trainers Section, Athletic Training License, License #003276

6. American Red Cross CPR/ AED & Sports Safety Training Instructor Certification.- 2006-2009

PROFESSIONAL SERVICE ACTIVITIES Editorial Boards

1. Journal of Sport Rehabilitation (2012 to Present)

2. Journal of Athletic Training (2013 to Present

Manuscript Reviewer

1. Journal of Athletic Training (2006 to present)

2. Athletic Training and Sports Health Care (2008 to present)

3. Muscle and Nerve (2009-Present)

4. Journal of Sport Rehabilitation (2010 to Present)

5. Arthritis Care and Research (2010 to Present)

6. American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (2010- Present)

7. Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise (2010- Present)

8. Journal of Clinical Neurophysiology (2010-Present)

9. Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research (2010-Present)

10. Disability and Rehabilitation (2011-Present)

11. Journal of Musculoskeletal and Neuronal Interactions (2011 – Present)

12. International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation (2012- Present)

13. Journal of Orthopedic Research (2012- Present)

14. American Journal of Sports Medicine (2013- Present)

Grant Reviewer 1. Eastern Athletic Trainers’ Association Grant – 2009

2. National Athletic Trainers’ Association Research and Education Foundation- 2010- Present

Textbook Reviewer 1. Orthopaedic Clinical Examination: An Evidence-Based Approach for Physical Therapists. Authors: Cleland J. Netter

Products: Elsevier – Global Medicine Group. Completed July 2008.

2. Professional Ethics in Athletic Training. Authors: Schlabach GA, Peer KS. Doody Enterprises, Inc. Completed February 2008.

3. Kinesiology: The Skeletal System and Muscle Function. Author: Joseph E. Muscolino. Doody Enterprise, Inc. Completed December 2006.


Other Reviewing Activities

1. Continuing Education Unit Quiz Reviewer- Sports Health: A Multidisciplinary Approach (Fall 2008- Fall 2009) Osteoarthritis Research Society International

1. Abstract Reviewer for the Biomechanics and Gait Category. 2011 World Congress on Osteoarthritis. San Diego CA. National Athletic Trainers’ Association

1. Doctoral Oral Presentation Awards Judge. National Athletic Trainers’ Association Annual Meeting and Symposium. Los Vegas, Nevada 2013.

2. Masters Oral Presentation Awards Judge. National Athletic Trainers’ Association Annual Meeting and Symposium. St Louis, MO 2012.

3. Reviewer of Special Interest Topic Proposals. National Athletic Trainers’ Association Annual Meeting and Symposium. New Orleans, Louisiana. 2011.

4. Undergraduate Poster Awards Judge. National Athletic Trainers’ Association Annual Meeting and Symposium. New Orleans, Louisiana. 2011.

Session Moderation 1. Free Communications Moderator. Non-Mechanical Factors Associated with Injury. National Athletic Trainers’ Association

Annual Meeting and Clinical Symposium in Los Vegas, Nevada. June 27, 2013. 2. Evidence Based Forum Moderator. Central Nervous System Alterations Following Ankle Injury. National Athletic Trainers’

Association Annual Meeting and Clinical Symposium in St Louis, MO. June 28, 2012. 3. Session Moderator. Virginia Sports Medicine Arts and Sciences Conference, Charlottesville, Virginia, June 2, 2008. 4. Free Communications Moderator. National Athletic Trainers’ Association Annual Meeting and Clinical Symposium in

Anaheim, California, “General Medical Case Study Session”, June 27, 2007. INSTITUTIONAL SERVICE ACTIVITIES University of Toledo

1. College of Health Science and Human Service, Technology Fee Committee. (Fall 2011- 2013) 2. College of Health Science and Human Service, Student Grievance Committee. (Fall 2010, Spring 2011- 2013) 3. College of Health Science and Human Service, Department of Kinesiology Tenure Track Faculty Search Committee. (Spring

2011) 4. College of Health Science and Human Service, Department of Kinesiology Scholarship Committee. (Fall 2009) 5. College of Health Science and Human Service, College Honors Program Committee. (Fall 2010 to 2013)

University of Virginia

1. Curry School of Education 2008- 2009. Curry Foundation Annual Fundraising Campaign. Representative of the Human Services Department.

MEDIA INTERVIEWS

1. Biomechanics Magazine – October 2008. 2. Research is a Joint Affair at Musculoskeletal Labs- World Press- University of Toledo- November 2012.

http://wordpress.utoledo.edu/provost/2012/11/01/research-is-joint-affair-at-musculoskeletal-labs/

3. Newly Accredited UT Program has Most Representation at Athletic Training Conference- World Press- University of Toledo- October 2012. http://wordpress.utoledo.edu/provostnewsletter/2012/10/30/newly-accredited-ut-program-has-most-representatives-at-athletic-training-conference/


HONORS AND AWARDS

1. Nominated for the Linda Weber Daniel Outstanding Mentor Award. Ohio Athletic Trainers Association. 2013. 2. Nominated for the Freddie Fu Young Investigator Award. National Athletic Trainers’ Association Research and Education

Foundation. 2013. 3. Nominated for the Freddie Fu Young Investigator Award. National Athletic Trainers’ Association Research and Education

Foundation. 2012. 4. First Annual Athletic Training Professor of the Year. University of Toledo Athletic Training Club. April 17, 2011. 5. Recognized as Outstanding Junior Faculty by University of Toledo President Dr. Lloyd Jacobs. Six Annual Address to the

Community. April 14, 2011. 6. Awarded Membership to the Young Investigator Initiative Bone and Joint Decade Grant Mentorship Program. 2011. 7. Nominated for the David H. Perrin Doctoral Dissertation Award. National Athletic Trainers’ Association Research and

Education Foundation. 2011. 8. Doctoral Student Poster Presentation Award Winner. National Athletic Trainers’ Association Education and Research

Foundation. June 23, 2010. 9. The Graduate Student McCue Society Scholarship. Awarded by The McCue Society. June 6, 2008. 10. David H. Perrin Athletic Training and Sports Medicine Scholarship. Awarded by The Curry School of Education Foundation

at the University of Virginia. April 17, 2008. 11. Finalist for the Eastern Athletic Trainers’ Association Graduate Poster Award. January 12, 2008. 12. Joe and Sally Gieck Doctoral Scholarship Awarded by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Research and Education

Foundation. June 27, 2007. 13. The Graduate Student McCue Society Scholarship. Awarded by The McCue Society. June 8, 2007. 14. Awarded Membership into The McCue Society for recognition of leadership, education and service in sports medicine. June 9,

2006. 15. David H. Perrin Athletic Training and Sports Medicine Scholarship. Awarded by the Curry School of Education Foundation at

the University of Virginia. April 20, 2006. 16. William FX Linskey Memorial Masters Scholarship. Awarded by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Research and

Education Foundation. June 13, 2005. 17. Joseph Abraham Scholarship Award. Awarded by the Eastern Athletic Trainers’ Association. January 8, 2005. 18. Outstanding Major in Athletic Training Award. Awarded by the School of Health, Physical Education and Recreation at

Springfield College. May 2005. 19. Senior Student Athletic Trainer of the Year Award. Awarded by the Springfield College Athletic Training Faculty & Staff.

May 2005

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