UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE ATHLETIC TRAINING/SPORTS MEDICINE RESEARCH LABORATORY UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE ATHLETIC TRAINING/SPORTS MEDICINE RESEARCH LABORATORY The Athletic Training Research Laboratory was established in Fall of 2003 under the guidance of Dr. Thomas Kaminski. Since then, the laboratory has grown to include another faculty member, Dr. Charles Buz Swanik, along with UD Physicians Dr. Geoffrey Gustavsen & Dr. Andrew Reisman and 4 PhD and 11 Masters students providing research opportunities to both undergraduate and graduate students. Collaborative projects have been developed within the University of Delaware including the Division of Intercollegiate Athletics, several State of Delaware interscholastic (high school) sports programs and regional Sports Medicine specialists are involved with current research efforts. The laboratory research group has numerous annual peer-reviewed scientific publications, published abstracts, and a multitude of professional presentations ranging from regional clinical meetings to international sports medicine conferences. The Athletic Training Research Laboratory was established in Fall of 2003 under the guidance of Dr. Thomas Kaminski. Since then, the laboratory has grown to include another faculty member, Dr. Charles Buz Swanik, along with UD Physicians Dr. Geoffrey Gustavsen & Dr. Andrew Reisman and 4 PhD and 11 Masters students providing research opportunities to both undergraduate and graduate students. Collaborative projects have been developed within the University of Delaware including the Division of Intercollegiate Athletics, Departments of Physical Therapy, Mechanical & Chemical Engineering, Student Health Services, and Intramural Athletics and Recreation Services. In addition, several State of Delaware interscholastic (high school) sports programs and regional Sports Medicine specialists are involved with current research efforts. The laboratory research group has numerous annual peer-reviewed scientific publications, published abstracts, and a multitude of professional presentations ranging from regional clinical meetings to international sports medicine conferences. Doctoral Students Charles “Buz” Swanik, PhD, ATC, FNATA Associate Professor Director of BIOMS Geoff Gustavsen, MD Medical Director - AT Research Lab Adjunct Instructor Dept. of KAAP Thomas W. Kaminski, PhD, ATC, FNATA, FACSM Professor Director of Athletic Training Education Jaclyn Caccese KinCom Isokinetic DynamometerBortec Biomedical LTD© EMG System Ankle Arthrometer A variety of testing models and instrument/software platforms are used to advance this research agenda including the study of chronic ankle instability, the role of fatigue with injuries, the neuropsychological effects of purposeful heading in soccer, the neurocognitive and biomechanical factors related to non-contact injuries, including stability, proprioception and muscle stiffness. The laboratory is equipped with unique combination of clinical instruments and technology including a KinCom AP125 Isokinetic Dynamometer, a Bortec 8 channel EMG system, a pneumatically-driven ankle perturbation device, a custom-designed muscle stiffness and proprioception testing device, a pair of computerized neuropsychological testing batteries on 14 laptops for portable testing platforms, and a portable SonoSite Titan musculoskeletal ultrasound imaging unit. A variety of testing models and instrument/software platforms are used to advance this research agenda including the study of chronic ankle instability, the role of fatigue with injuries, the neuropsychological effects of purposeful heading in soccer, the neurocognitive and biomechanical factors related to non-contact injuries, including stability, proprioception and muscle stiffness. The laboratory is equipped with unique combination of clinical instruments and technology including a KinCom AP125 Isokinetic Dynamometer, a Bortec 8 channel EMG system, a pneumatically-driven ankle perturbation device, a custom-designed muscle stiffness and proprioception testing device, a pair of computerized neuropsychological testing batteries on 14 laptops for portable testing platforms, Bortec Biomedical LTD© EMG System for electromyographic studies, and a portable SonoSite Titan musculoskeletal ultrasound imaging unit. 1. Examine injury mechanisms, prevention & rehabilitation strategies in athletes for accelerated return to competition. 2. Apply what is learned from the uniqueness of competitive athletes to improve the health & well-being of all physically active individuals. The primary focus of the laboratory within the domain of Sports Medicine is to study sensorimotor & neurocognitive aspects of musculoskeletal related injury. Andrew Reisman, MD, ATC UD Team Physician ATEP Medical Director Custom-built Muscle Stiffness/Proprioception Testing Device Oscar Rau, ATC Yong Woo An, MS, ATC Brandon Johnson, ATC SonoSite Titan Ultrasound Unit Emily Henderson, ATC Andrea Di Trani, MS, ATC Aaron Struminger, MS, ATC Molly Johnson Kelly McGuire, ATCSean Stryker, ATCShawn Hanlon, ATC Alex Salinas, ATC Kelsey Shonk, ATCAndrew Waer, ATC Packer Larson, CSCS Masters Students