A5022090837- Occupational Health and Performance
- Sports injuries and prevention
- Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
- Knee injuries and reconstruction techniques
- Total Knee Arthroplasty Outcomes
- Shoulder Injury and Treatment
- Innovations in Medical Education
- Sports Performance and Training
- Health Education and Validation
- Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation
- Ergonomics and Musculoskeletal Disorders
- Lower Extremity Biomechanics and Pathologies
- Health Sciences Research and Education
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Healthcare Education and Workforce Issues
- Health Policy Implementation Science
- Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes
- Shoulder and Clavicle Injuries
- Primary Care and Health Outcomes
- Nerve Injury and Rehabilitation
- Metal and Thin Film Mechanics
- Healthcare Systems and Technology
- Healthcare Policy and Management
- Adhesion, Friction, and Surface Interactions
- Health and Medical Research Impacts
University of Pittsburgh
2016-2025
Freddie Mac (United States)
2024
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
2023-2024
University of Kentucky
2016-2023
American College of Surgeons
2018
United States Army Institute of Surgical Research
2016
Compare clinical outcomes of anatomic single-bundle (SB) to double-bundle (DB) anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR). It was hypothesized that DB ACLR would result in better International Knee Documentation Committee Subjective Form (IKDC-SKF) scores and reduced rotatory laxity compared SB ACLR.Active individuals between 14 50 years age presented within 12 months injury were eligible participate. Individuals with prior or surgery either knee, greater than a grade 1 concomitant...
Abstract Introduction In 2021, the Learning Health Systems Rehabilitation Research Network (LeaRRn) developed and administered a needs assessment survey, based on Agency Healthcare Quality's (AHRQ's) original seven domains of learning health systems (LHS) researcher core competencies, to identify knowledge interest in LHS research competencies among rehabilitation researchers. 2022, AHRQ added new healthcare equity justice (HE) domain existing for competencies. Methods LeaRRn utilized...
Although the infection rates for bone-patellar tendon-bone autograft (BTB), hamstring tendon (HT), and allograft have been reported previously, there are limited data available a large cohort of individuals undergoing anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction (ACLR) using quadriceps (QT).The aims this study (1) to compare septic arthritis after primary revision ACLR with QT, BTB, HT, (2) evaluate association between an potential risk factors in single-system analysis.Cohort study;...
To investigate the incidence and risk factors associated with loss of motion after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) during coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic (COVID-19).
Tactical demands of a Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command (MARSOC) Critical Skills Operator (CSO) require high levels physical performance. During combat deployments, teams CSOs are supplemented with enablers who specialize in mission-specific tasks. MARSOC and serve alongside each other extreme environments, often enduring the same demands, but selection process for group is very different. The purpose this observational study was to quantify physical, physiological, dietary...
Abstract Winters, JD, Heebner, NR, Johnson, AK, Poploski, KM, Royer, SD, Nagai, T, Randall, CA, Abt, JP, and Lephart, SM. Altered physical performance following advanced special operations tactical training. J Strength Cond Res 35(7): 1809–1816, 2021—The purpose of this study was to determine how the unique challenges specific military training phases influence overall characteristics. Broad jump, 5-10-5, 300-yd shuttle, percent body fat (%BF), anaerobic power (AP) capacity (AC), maximal...
The Learning Health Systems Rehabilitation Research Network (LeaRRn), an NIH-funded rehabilitation research resource center, aims to advance the capacity of learning health systems (LHSs) within community. A needs assessment survey was administered inform development educational resources. online included 55 items addressing interest in and knowledge 33 LHS core competencies 7 domains additional on respondent characteristics. Recruitment targeting researchers system collaborators conducted...
Military personnel are at an increased risk of shoulder injuries due to training and deployment demands, however, there is a lack information on the tactical athlete's upper extremity profile. Therefore, purpose this study was examine musculoskeletal characteristics, including range motion (ROM), strength, function, relationships between these measures in Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command (MARSOC) without history injury. Participants included 195 full-duty male MARSOC (age:...
Abstract Introduction LeaRRn, an NIH‐funded rehabilitation resource center, is dedicated to developing learning health systems (LHS) research competencies within the community. To appropriately target resources and training opportunities for researchers, we developed pilot tested a survey based on AHRQ LHS core assess needs of researchers interested in research. Methods Survey items were by investigative team iteratively refined with assistance expert panel using two rounds content...
As health care attempts to bridge the gap between evidence and practice, concept of learning system (LHS) is becoming increasingly relevant. LHS integrates with systems data, driving quality outcomes through updates in policy, delivery. In addition, research critically important as there are several initiatives underway increase capacity, expertise, implementation, including stimulate increasing numbers researchers. Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) physicians (physiatrists), nurses,...
The specialized roles of many military personnel require specific skills and high physical demands, placing unique stresses on the shoulders increasing risk injury. As normal dominant/nondominant shoulder asymmetries have been established in personnel, bilateral strength comparisons must be understood context daily demands to monitor patients' progress or readiness return duty.This study aims assess differences explosive force United States Marines with a history dominant nondominant...
Marines must complete an intensive Assessment and Selection (A&S) course before becoming a U.S. Marine Forces Special Operations Command (MARSOC) Raider. Following selection, marines are given training recommendations designed to maintain performance characteristics deemed relevant successfully rigorous 9-month Individualized Training Course (ITC). However, strategies individually implemented by the marine, time between two courses is highly irregular, ranging 2 months 24 based on...
Female Soldiers have a significantly higher rate of injury, specifically low back and lower extremity (LB/LE) injuries, compared to male Soldiers. Despite return full activity following an LE biomechanical asymmetries may persist, likely leading increased risk for recurrent injuries. PURPOSE: To assess musculoskeletal that relate the development injury in female METHODS: 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) Soldiers’ (n=77; age=27.1±5.9) strength (% body weight) biomechanics were collected...
Objectives: Postoperative motion loss is the most common complication following multiple ligament knee injuries (MLKIs). MLKIs are often associated with concomitant musculoskeletal and neurovascular complex surgical treatment; however, factors that increase risk of postoperative remain largely unknown. The purpose this study was to identify predictors MLKI. We hypothesized injury classification (Knee Dislocation [KD] grade), shorter time between surgery would be independent loss. Methods:...
Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command Operators (MARSOC) must possess optimal musculoskeletal and physiological performance characteristics to sustain health fitness, maintain physical readiness. Upholding these can be difficult due age, deployment cycles the related demands of training. PURPOSE: To examine effects age service time on Experienced Entry Level MARSOC Operators. METHODS: A total 37 (Age: 31.8 ± 4.3 years, Height: 176.7 6. cm, Mass: 84.7 10.0 kg, 13.36 4.12 years...
During exercise and sport, physically active individuals often perform movements that require dynamic postural stabilization. Postural stability has been linked to ankle knee injuries examining factors associated with stabilization may provide insight as how poor influences joint loading. PURPOSE: To examine mechanisms during a Forward Jump Single-Leg Landing task (FJSL). METHODS: Dynamic index (DPSI), composite of the anterior-posterior, medial-lateral, vertical ground reaction forces,...
Reducing dynamic joint loading is a key strategy included in injury prevention landing mechanics programs. Previous research has noted the importance of increased knee flexion to reduce vertical ground reaction forces (vGRF), and relationship between strength asymmetry asymmetrical following injury. PURPOSE: To determine if how kinematics at hip, knee, ankle, as well quadriceps contribute vGRF single limb task. METHODS: Thirty-four physically active males (Age: 27.6 ± 4.6yrs; Height: 177.74...
Marines must complete an intensive Assessment and Selection (A&S) course prior to becoming a United States Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command (MARSOC) Raider. Following selection, are given training recommendations designed maintain performance characteristics deemed relevant successfully rigorous nine-month Individualized Training Course (ITC). However, the time between two courses is highly variable strategies individually implemented by Marine. PURPOSE: To evaluate...