CANDIDATE PROJECT TITLE COMMITTEE CHAIR
Courtney Allen …….……..…..……..…..……………..…..……..…………………..Valerie Herzog, EdD, LAT, ATC Incidence of Concussion in Competitive Skiing and Snowboarding
Nathan Blackhurst ..…..……..…..……………..…..……..…………….Valerie Herzog, EdD, LAT, ATC
A Comparison of Static Stretching Versus
Combined Static and Ballistic
Adrian Eads……..…..……..…..…………………………………Jordan Hamson-Utley, PhD, LAT, ATC
A
Study of Knowledge and Practical Skill Performance in University Students: A
Comparison of Enriched versus Traditional Classroom Instruction
Laramie Francis……..…..……..…..……………..…..……..…………………Valerie Herzog, EdD, LAT, ATC
Epidemiology of Fall-Related Concussions
Among Professional BMX Athletes in the Dew Tour
James Frew……………..……..…..………………………………..……………..….Rodney Hansen, PhD Anatomical Factors Predisposing Physically Active Obese Females to Lower-Leg Injury
Adam Huffield……..…..……..…..……………………..…..…..…..…..………… Brian McGladrey, PhD
The
Effects of Using Resistance Bands on Barbell Squat Technique
Adam Hunsaker……..…..…..…..……………..…..……..…….. Jordan Hamson-Utley, PhD, LAT, ATC
Concussion-related
Biomarkers in a College Football Player with a Subdural Hematoma: a Case study
Micah Moeai……..…..…..…..……………..…..……..…………………………..… Rodney Hansen, PhD Evaluation of Serum Matrix Metalloproteinase 9 to Evaluate Concussions in Division I Collegiate Football Athletes
Garrett Mossbarger……..…..……..…..……………..…..……..………………….Jordan Hamson-Utley, PhD, LAT, ATC An Exploratory
analysis of a Rapid Sideline screening test for Concussion: a comparison of
gender and sport type baselines in college and elite athletes using the
King-Devick Test iPad app
Elizabeth Strawbridge..…….……..…..……..…..……………..…..……..…………Matthew Donahue, PhD, LAT, ATC The Effects of Kinesio Tape on Ankle Range of Motion, Gastrocnemius Strength, Vertical Jump Height, and Functional Performance
Katy Stromswold..…….……..…..……..…..……………..…..………………..Valerie Herzog, EdD, LAT, ATC
An Epidemiological Study of
Injuries Sustained During Professional Freestyle Skiing Superpipe
Jonathan Stroud..…….……..…..……..…..……………..…..……..……….............Rodney Hansen, PhD Evaluation
of Serum C - reactive protein to Evaluate Concussions in Division I Collegiate
Football Athletes
Nathan Zahn..…….……..…..……..…..……………..…..……..………...................Rodney Hansen, PhD Ground Reaction Force and Foot-Strike Differences between Running Shoes and Racing Spikes in Distance Runners
Graduating Class of 2012
CANDIDATE PROJECT TITLE COMMITTEE CHAIR
Tori Bradley …….……..…..……..…..……………..…..……..………Jordan Hamson-Utley, PhD, LAT, ATC
Pectoralis Major Tears: A Comparison Study of Rodeo and Non-Rodeo Athletes
Matthew Brinkerhoff ..…..……..…..……………..…..……..……………..……..….Rodney Hansen, PhD
Identification and Measurement of AB42 in College Football Athletes with Mild Concussion
Tyler Dexter……..…..……..…..……………………………………...…Valerie Herzog, EdD, LAT, ATC
Effect of Holographic Wristbands on Proprioception
Michael McMahon……..…..……..…..……………..…..…………………..…….....Rodney Hansen, PhD
Kinematic Comparison of Running Stride in Personal Racing Flats, Barefoot, and Vibram Five Fingers in Elite Male Runners at Race Pace
Kelli Nelson……………..……..…..………………………………..……………..….Rodney Hansen, PhD
Association of Iron Status and Bone Mineral Density in College Women Track Athletes
Joel Noland……..…..……..…..…………..…..…..…..………… Jordan Hamson-Utley, PhD, LAT, ATC
An investigation of altered neuroproteins in collegiate athletes with self-reported history of concussion
Andrea Pigeon……..…..…..…..……………..…..……..…… ………Timothy Speicher, PhD, LAT, ATC
The Comparison of C-Reactive Protein (CRP) on College-Aged Baseball and Softball Pitchers 24 Hours After Completing a Simulated Game
Kyle Torgerson……..…..…..…..……………..…..……..…… ………Timothy Speicher, PhD, LAT, ATC
The Comparison of C-Reactive Protein (CRP) on College-Aged Baseball and Softball Pitchers 24 Hours After Completing a Simulated Game
Penny Weaver……..…..……..…..……………..…..……..…………………………...............Rodney Hansen, PhD
The Examination of Physiological Biomarkers Associated with Acute Mild Traumatic Brain Injury in College Football Athletes: Identification and Measurement of Biomarker S-100B
Eva Yool..…….……..…..……..…..……………..…..……..………………...Jordan Hamson-Utley, PhD, LAT, ATC
An investigation of concussion-related neuroproteins in collegiate athletes: a comparison of gender differences in high-risk sports
Graduating Class of 2011
Andrew Brockway, The Effects of Video Imagery on Reinforcing Kinetic Learning of a Kenpo Karate Form.
Jordan Hamson-Utley, PhD, ATC, LAT (Committee Chair)
Alex Davis & Adrian Ramon, Implementing a Bilingual Orthopedic Evaluation Teaching & Learning Library to Facilitate Communication between Spanish Speaking Athletes and their Care Givers (Certified Athletic
Trainers) in Ogden Area High Schools, College and Professional Settings.
Jordan Hamson-Utley, PhD, ATC, LAT (Committee Chair)
Presented at 2011 NATA Annual Meeting and Clinical Symposium in New Orleans, LA (June 2011)
Quentin Higgins, Comparison of Strengthening of the Hip Abductors Against Traditional Care in the Treatmets of Iliotibial Band Friction Syndrome in Collegiate Runners.
Rodney Hansen, PhD (Committee Chair)
Anne Morton, Immediate Effect of Sports Massage on Tissue Compliance of the Iliotibial Band, Quadriceps and Gastrocnemius of Competitive Runners.
Tim Speicher, PhD, ATC, LAT, CSCS, PRT (Committee Chair)
Shaun Norton, Bridging the Language Barrier between Portuguese Speaking Athletes and their Health Care Providers During a Orthopedic Evaluation.
Jordan Hamson-Utley, PhD, LAT, ATC (Committee Chair)
Ryan Renkiewicz, A Comparison of Dynamic Stretching and Static Stretching Protocols on Active Flexibility of the Hamstring Muscle Group in a Healthy Collegiate Population.
Valerie Herzog, EdD, LAT, ATC (Committee Chair)
Yuki Sugimoto, A Comparison of Outcomes Between Undergraduate and Entry-Level Masters Athletic Training Education Programs.
Valerie Herzog, EdD, LAT, ATC (Committee Chair)
Presented at 2011 NATA Annual Meeting and Clinical Symposium in New Orleans, LA (June 2011)
Benjamin Szocik, The Effect of Kinesiology Tape on Muscle Activation in the Gastrocnemius.
Valerie Herzog, EdD, LAT, ATC (Committee Chair)
Other Research Presentations
Sugimoto Y, Speicher TE, Renkiewicz R, Morton A, Norton S, Ramon A, Szocik B, Higgins Q, Davis A, Utley J, Herzog V. The Effects of Ankle Ice Immersion on Pain and Single Leg Balance in a Healthy Collegiate Population. Paper presented at: Rocky Mountain Athletic Trainers’ Association Annual Symposium; 2011; Albuquerque, NM.
Graduating Class of 2010
Robert Cox, The Effect of Pointe Shoe Toe Box Shape on Proprioception in Novice Ballet Dancers.
Valerie Herzog, EdD, ATC, LAT (Committee Chair)
Laurie Evans, The Effect of Platform Height on Valgus Knee Motion During a Drop Vertical Jump.
Jordan Hamson-Utley, PhD, LAT, ATC (Committee Chair)
Elizabeth Peart, The Effect of Pitch Count on Injury Rates in Softball Pitchers.
Valerie Herzog, EdD, ATC, LAT (Committee Chair)
Ryan Fowers & Christopher Matich, Land vs. Aquatic Plyometrics: A Comparison of Amortization, Inflammatory Cytokines, and Pain.
David Berry, PhD, LAT, ATC, EMT (Committee Chair)
Candice Henry, The Effect of a Foam Roller Therapy Regimen on Iliotibial Band Length.
Jordan Hamson-Utley, PhD, ATC, LAT (Committee Chair)
Michelle Dawson, The Effect of Imagery and Relaxation Interventions on Salivary Cortisol.
Jordan Hamson-Utley, PhD, LAT, ATC (Committee Chair)
Presented at 2010 NATA Annual Meeting and Clinical Symposium in Philadelphia, PA (June 2010)