Biomechanics Laboratory

Department of Health and Human Development

Research

Research

Research Lab

Neuromechanics Laboratory

 Applied Biomechanics Laboratory

 

Graduate Student Research in Biomechanics

 

  • Benjamin Brock, 2008: Effects of high and low velocity eccentric muscle actions on caloric expenditure and delayed onset muscle soreness.
  • Wren McLaughlin, 2007: Exercise on an elliptical trainer: a lower extremity kinematic and kinetic comparison of ramp settings.
  • Rachelle Bouma, 2006: Effectiveness of elliptical training on an anterior cruciate ligament rehabilitation exercise program.
  • Andrew Lawson, 2006: A kinematic and kinetic analysis of the forces and torques on the knee joint by the elliptical trainer at three ramp settings.
  • Zaida Fune-Polk, 2005: Effect of high resistance weight training on anthropometric measures in older adults.
  • Deborah Henrichs, 2005: A biomechanical comparison of ground reaction force and wrist hyperextension during the front and back handspring in gymnastics.
  • Bethany Frazier, 2004: The effect of high resistance weight training on reported pain in older adults.
  • Melissa Hardin, 2004: The effect of a modified implement training protocol on throwing velocity.
  • Bethany Pendergrast, 2004: The effect of high resistance weight training on reported pain in older adults.
  • Ryan Rodriguez, 2004: Comparison of quadriceps femoris muscle activity on an elliptical cross trainer and a treadmill in patients with patellofemoral pain.
  • Katrina Vogel, 2003: Lower extremity strength difference between college-aged and mature adult women.
  • Rebecca Olin, 2002: Effects of a progressive, pedometer-monitored walking program on the health and function of inactive older adults.
  • David Suprak, 2002: The effect of unilateral resistance training on cross-education in the untrained limb.
  • Mike Bahn, 2001: A kinematic and electromyographic study of the slide-board stride.
  • Shari-Rae Miller, 2001: The effect of aerobic shoe wear on the kinetic parameters of a grapevine maneuver.
  • Ben Stern, 2001: The effect of age on isokinetic strength of the lower extremity.
  • Nicole Niemann-Carr, 2000: Effects of resistance training on the ground reaction forces during gait termination in older adults.
  • Christina Marshall, 1999: Biomechanical characteristics of the healthy and ACL-reconstructed female knee.
  • Joe Bolewicz, 1998: Kinematic characteristics of wheelchair propulsion techniques used by paraplegic individuals.
  • Movakel Sargizi, 1998: Effects of high resistance weight training on sit to stand ability in older adults.
  • Christine Backmann, 1997: The effect of treadmill compliance and foot type on electromyography of selected lower extremity muscles during running.
  • Brian Bosworth, 1997: The effect of forearm position on electromyography of the elbow flexors during rowing.
  • John Turney, 1997: The effect of different high resistance training protocols on strength improvements.
  • Katherine Gunter, 1996: Effects of heavy resistance training on overground walking and stairclimbing ability in mature adults.
  • Robert Hastings, 1996: The effect of bilateral versus unilateral resistance training on antagonist coactivation.
  • Debra Cummings-Whittaker, 1993: The relationship between flexibility and selected physical and muscular endurance measurements.
  • Kevin Giboney, 1993: Strength training and accuracy in golf.
  • Tony Pechthalt, 1993: Comparison of three methods of ankle stabilization.
  • Cari Campbell, 1992: The effect of patellofemoral pain on isometric knee extension torque.
  • Dan Donahue, 1992: The effects of different weight training programs on quadricep electromyography activity and endurance during cycle ergometry.
  • Alfred Price, 1992: The relationship between upper extremity strength and bat velocity of professional baseball players.
  • Kevin Quinn, 1991: The relationship between physical characteristics and the relative height of a plyometric depth jump.
  • Chris Hartmann, 1990: Predicting the performance of female college volleyball players.
  • Jim Hosek, 1990: The Effect of speed training on reaction time in junior college baseball players.
  • Virginia Marshall-Frye, 1990: The effects of two types of training programs on hip range of motion.
  • Michael Oesch, 1990: Biomechanical and physiological alterations of running.
  • Brad Peterson, 1990: The effect of the vastus medialis muscle on knee extension and patella position.
  • Vauhn Wittman, 1989: Biomechanical analysis of the overarm and sidearm throw.
  • Kim Brown, 1988: The effect of maternal lumbar curvature on fetal position.
  • Arne Engevik, 1988: The effects of prolonged low to moderate intensity (passive) static stretching upon the attainment of greater flexibility.
  • Philip Schot, 1986: A biomechanical analysis of four sprint start positions.
  • Steve Swanson, 1985: The short-term effects of two different strength training methods on muscular development.
  • Wayne Colman, 1971: A cinematographical study of the correlation between body lean and speed of seventh grade boys during a thirty-yard segment of a seventy-yard sprint.
  • Douglas McClary, 1969: A comparison of weight training and conditioning exercises in the development of upper-arm and shoulder-girdle strength of tenth grade boys.
  • John Stark, 1969: A study to determine the effect of two hand grips and hand size on accuracy and distance in throwing a forward pass with a football.
  • Donald Huston, 1967: The effect of weight vests on the jumping performance, agility, and endurance of college basketball players.
  • Robert Payne, 1967: An experimental study designed to measure the effectiveness of two different sprint start positions used by eighth grade boys.