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Presentations

Invited Presentations:

  • Are You Content with Your Content? Rebel Grad Slam Workshop, Graduate College, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, September 2015.
  • The Rebel “STEM” Academy:  Bringing Students to the Science. American Society of Biomechanics Annual Meeting, Columbus, OH, August 2015.
  • A Technique to Determine Plantar Tissue Stiffness During Locomotion: Implications for Detection of Diabetic Plantar Ulceration, VA-UNLV Research Day, Veteran’s Administration Hospital, North Las Vegas, NV, May 2015.
  • Younger and Older:  Development and Implementation of Novel Technology for Measuring and Improving Functional Movement Across the Lifespan. UNLV Gala Celebration, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, April 2015.
  • A Technique to Determine Plantar Tissue Stiffness During Locomotion: Implications for Detection of Diabetic Plantar Ulceration, UNLV Gala Celebration, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, April 2015.
  • Toward the Development of a Smart Orthotic to Address Diabetic Neuropathy: The Scientific Pathway. UNLV’s Third Annual STEM Summit, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, January 2015.
  • Find Your Passion – Live Your Dreams. UNLV Creates, 2014, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, August 2014.
  • Foot Strike, Forces and Function: The Minimalist Debate. Brown Bag Lunch Speaker; School of Nursing and School of Allied Health Sciences, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, May 2013.
  • Foot Strike and Forces: The Minimalist Debate. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, TX, April 2013.
  • Load Accommodation Strategies During Running: Effects of Footwear Type and Foot Strike Pattern. Noraxon Research Symposium Fall 2012, Las Vegas, NV, November 2012.
  • Does “Less Shoe” Reduce Running Injuries? (The Minimalist Debate). Nevada Academy of Family Physicians 23rd Annual Summer Continued Medical Education Meeting, Las Vegas, NV, August 2012.
  • Exergames as Scientific Tools: Applications (and Limitations). Southwest Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Reno, Nevada, October 2011.
  • Too Much Exercise? Biomechanics of Walking the Injury Tight Rope. Southwest Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, San Diego, California, November 2008.
  • I Run, I Jump, I Hurt: Biomechanical Implications of Impact Activities. Southwest Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, San Diego, California, November 2007.

 

Peer Reviewed Presentations:

  • Ryan-Wenger, N.A. and Dufek, J.S.  Biomechanical analysis of head impact in pediatric patient falls. Sigma Theta Tau International Biennial Convention, Las Vegas, NV, November 2015.
  • Wiegand, K., Freedman Silvernail, J. and Dufek, J.S. Changes in spring kinetics and kinematics following static or dynamic stretching. Southwest Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Costa Mesa, CA, October 2015.
  • Roper, J.L., Harding, E., Doerfler, D., Dexter, J.G., Kravitz, L., Dufek, J.S. and Mermier, C.M. The effects of changing footstrike pattern on running economy. Southwest Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Costa Mesa, CA, October 2015.
  • Eggleston, J. D., Harry, J. R., Hickman, R.A. and Dufek, J. S. A comparative evaluation of gait between children with autism and typically developing matched controls: Insight gained via single subject design. Southwest Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Costa Mesa, CA, October 2015.
  • Bradley, S., Wiegand, K., Miller, K., Dufek, J.S. and Freedman Silvernail, J. Quadriceps and hamstring strength: A relationship to number of competitive years on the cross-country team. Southwest Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Costa Mesa, CA, October 2015.
  • Nordin, Andrew D. and Dufek, J.S. Loading patterns vary by direction, footwear, and foot strike in running. American Society of Biomechanics Annual Meeting, Columbus, OH, August 2015.
  • Nordin, Andrew D. and Dufek, J.S. Subject-specific landing strategies identify changes in movement control. American Society of Biomechanics Annual Meeting, Columbus, OH, August 2015.
  • Dufek, J.S. Ryan-Wenger, N.A., Prado, A. and Coupé, A. The relationship between head acceleration and heart rate variability: A possible diagnostic tool for head injury severity. American Society of Biomechanics Annual Meeting, Columbus, OH, August 2015.
  • DeBarardinis, J., Trabia, M.B., Samson, D. and Dufek, J.S.  Dynamic reliability and validity of pressure-measuring insoles. American Society of Biomechanics Annual Meeting, Columbus, OH, August 2015.
  • DeVita, P., Davis, B., Dufek, J.S., McNitt-Gray, J. and Tracy, B. Let’s get younger: Educational outreach in biomechanics for 6th to 12th grade students. Symposium Proposal. American Society of Biomechanics Annual Meeting, Columbus, OH, August 2015.
  • DeBerardinis, J., Trabia, M.B., Samson, D. and Dufek, J.S. Effect of walking speed on the validity of pressure-measuring insoles. Clinical Translational Research – Infrastructure Network Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, NV, June 2015.
  • Nordin, A.D. and Dufek, J.S. Joint-specific kinetic adjustments following landing height manipulations. American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, May 2015.
  • Kumanchik, J.E., McNeal, J.R. and Dufek, J.S. Recovery from spinal shrinkage: A comparison of four supine unloading positions. American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, May 2015.
  • Harry, R., Hickman, R., Lee, S-P., Morris, B. and Dufek, J.S. Effects of dual-tasking on stability during walking in children with cerebral palsy. American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, May 2015.
  • Freedman Silvernail, J., Nordin, A.D. and Dufek, J.S. Alterations in movement coordination due to increasing landing height. American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, May 2015.
  • Dufek, J.S., Nordin, A.D., James, C.R. and Bates, B.T. Does landing strategy change with increased mechanical task demands? American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, May 2015.
  • Bartel, K., Coupé, A. and Dufek, J.S. Proportionality of resistance band tension and corresponding muscle activity while using a novel exercise device. American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, May 2015.
  • Bailey, J.P., Mercer, J.A. and Dufek, J.S. A comprehensive kinematic analysis of a 15km training run. American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, May 2015.
  • Jensen, D., Hickman, R., Navalta, J., Mercer, J.A. and Dufek, J.S. A comparative evaluation of the effects of incline on kinematics and muscle function during backward walking. Annual Meeting of the South Central American Society of Biomechanics, Fort Worth, TX, March 2015.
  • Lee, S-P., Hickman, R., Dufek, J.S. and Schuerman, S. Influence of procedural factors on the performance of Timed Up and Go test in community-dwelling older adults. American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting, Indianapolis, IN, February 2015.
  • Samson, D., DeBerardinis, J., Trabia, M.B. and Dufek, J.S. Methodology for evaluating heel deformation utilizing a variable sized cursor scan. Southwest Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Costa Mesa, CA, October 2014.
  • Harry, R., Hickman, R., Lee, S-P., Morris, B. and Dufek, J.S. Effects of dual-tasking on spatio-temporal gait parameters in children with cerebral palsy. Southwest Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Costa Mesa, CA, October 2014.
  • DeBerardinis, J., Samson, D. Trabia, M.B. and Dufek, J.S. Determination of heel deformation using a two-camera system. Southwest Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Costa Mesa, CA, October 2014.
  • Bartel, K., Coupé, A. and Dufek, J.S. Relationship between resistance band tension and muscle activity during use of a hip exercise device. Southwest Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Costa Mesa, CA, October 2014.
  • Bailey, J.P., Mercer, J.A. and Dufek, J.S. A comprehensive kinematic analysis of a 15km training run. Southwest Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Costa Mesa, CA, October 2014.
  • Nordin, A.D., Bailey, J.P., Dufek, J.S. and Mercer, J.A. A novel approach to characterizing 3D impact kinetics during foot-strike manipulations in running. International Calgary Running Symposium, Calgary, Canada, August 2014.
  • Nordin, A.D. and Dufek, J.S. Associating kinematic and kinetic synergies with movement control strategies in drop landing. World Congress of Biomechanics, Boston, MA, July 2014.
  • James, C.R., Atkins, L.T., Dufek, J.S., Bates, B.T. and Yang, H.S. Prediction of calcaneal bone stiffness index from biomechanical function and accommodation variables obtained during weighted walking. World Congress of Biomechanics, Boston, MA, July 2014.
  • Hickman, R., Dufek, J.S., Morris, B. and Lee, S-P. Serious games: Novel, large amplitude movement physical therapy intervention and rehabilitation game for children with cerebral palsy. Clinical Translational Research – Infrastructure Network Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, NV, June 2014.
  • Bailey, J.P., Nordin, A.D. and Dufek, J.S. Effects of stride length perturbations on anterior-posterior force components during the stance phase of walking. American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL, May 2014.
  • Nordin, A.D., Bailey, J.P. and Dufek, J.S. Implications of increased lower extremity movement variability on fall susceptibility at increased stride lengths during locomotion. 2013 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, San Diego, CA, November 2013.
  • Nordin, A.D. and Dufek, J.S. Investigating lower extremity functioning via frontal plane movement variability asymmetries during landing. Society for Neuroscience Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, November 2013.
  • Wilson, J.N., Nordin, A.D. and Dufek, J.S. Do landing strategies vary with increased system energy? Southwest Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Newport Beach, CA, October 2013.
  • Nordin, A.D., Castro, S.B., Dufek, J.S. and Mercer, J.A. Changes in impact kinetics with altered foot strike patterns in running. Southwest Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Newport Beach, CA, October 2013.
  • Jensen, D.B., Mefferd, K., Rietjens, R., Santo, A. and Dufek, J.S. Mechanical efficiency of the standard versus a modified YMCA 3 minute step test. Southwest Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Newport Beach, CA, October 2013.
  • Holt, J.L., Nordin, A.D. and Dufek, J.S. Effects of added mass and horizontal displacement on landing strategies. Southwest Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Newport Beach, CA, October 2013.
  • Coupé, A. Montes, A. and Dufek, J.S. Effect of simulated obesity on the double support phase of gait. Southwest Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Newport Beach, CA, October 2013.
  • Bailey, J.P., Nordin, A.D. and Dufek, J.S. Effects of stride length perturbations on anterior-posterior force components during the stance phase of walking. Southwest Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Newport Beach, CA, October 2013.
  • Nordin, A.D. and Dufek, J.S. Gender differences in frontal plane lower extremity kinetic variability during landing. American Society of Biomechanics Annual Meeting, Omaha, NE, September 2013.
  • Nordin, A.D., Bailey, J.P. and Dufek, J.S. Variations in leg stiffness and lower extremity range of motion variability from stride length perturbations during gait. American Society of Biomechanics Annual Meeting, Omaha, NE, September 2013.
  • Dufek, J.S., Ryan-Wenger, N.A. and Mefferd, K.C. Quantifying head injury severity following pediatric patient falls. American Society of Biomechanics Annual Meeting, Omaha, NE, September 2013.
  • Bates, B.T., James, C.R. and Dufek, J.S. Experimental design influence on detection of performance differences. American Society of Biomechanics Annual Meeting, Omaha, NE, September 2013.
  • Bailey, J.P., Nordin, A.D. and Dufek, J.S. Step length perturbations alter variations in center of mass horizontal velocity. American Society of Biomechanics Annual Meeting, Omaha, NE, September 2013.
  • Atkins, L.T., Dufek, J.S., Bates, B.T. and James, C.R. Prediction of load accommodation strategies during walking from lower extremity kinematic variables. American Society of Biomechanics Annual Meeting, Omaha, NE, September 2013.
  • Wilson, J.N., Nordin, A.D. and Dufek, J.S. Landing strategy patterns at selected bodyweight percentages. Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program, Las Vegas, NV, August 2013.
  • Holt, J.L., Nordin, A.D. and Dufek, J.S.  Effects of added mass and horizontal displacement on landing strategies. Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program, Las Vegas, NV, August 2013.
  • Nordin, A.D. and Dufek, J.S. Examining lower extremity range of motion and movement variability changes due to focus of attention during landing.Progress in Motor Control, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, July 2013.
  • Santo, A.S., Allen, S.K., Dufek, J.S., Hafen, P.S., Jarrett, M.S., Moschella, K., Rietjens, R., Navalta, J.W. Tandy, R. and Barkley, J.E. Interactive video gaming: Do we feel like we are exercising? American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Indianapolis, IN, May 2013.
  • Jarrett, M.S., Allen, S.K., Barkley, J.E., Dufek, J.S., Hafen, P.S., Moschella, K., Navalta, J.W., Rietjens, R., Tandy, R. and Santo, A.S. Interactive video gaming maintains VO2 and HR at current recommended exercise intensities for cardiovascular fitness. American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Indianapolis, IN, May 2013.
  • Horsch, S.E. and Dufek, J.S. Effects of shoe outsole design and incline on walking biomechanics. American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Indianapolis, IN, May 2013.
  • Allen, S.K., Barkley, J.E., Dufek, J.S., Hafen, P.S., Jarrett, M.S., Moschella, K., Navalta, J.W., Rietjens, R., Tandy, R. and Santo, A.S. Physically interactive video games increase VO2 above resting metabolic rate. American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Indianapolis, IN, May 2013.
  • Nordin, A.D. and Dufek, J.S. Continuous variability assessment of vertical ground reaction forces during landing. International Symposium, Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering, Salt Lake City, UT, April 2013.
  • Mefferd, K.C., Ryan-Wenger-N.A. and Dufek, J.S. Biomechanical analysis of infant fall impacts using HIC to predict injury severity. International Symposium, Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering, Salt Lake City, UT, April 2013.
  • Delgado, T.A., Kubera-Shelton, E., Robb, R.R., Hickman, R., Dufek, J.S. and Wallmann, H.W.  Effects of footstrike on low back posture, shock attenuation, and comfort. Combined Sections Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association, San Diego, CA, January 2013.
  • Nordin, A.D. and Dufek, J.S. Knee joint moment variability during landing for females. Noraxon Research Symposium Fall 2012, Las Vegas, NV, November 2012.
  • Mefferd, K.C., Ryan-Wenger, N.A. and Dufek, J.S. Biomechanical analysis of infant fall impacts using HIC to predict injury severity. Noraxon Research Symposium Fall 2012, Las Vegas, NV, November 2012.
  • Ryan-Wenger, N.A. and Dufek, J.S. Interdisciplinary momentary confluence of events model for the study of pediatric patient falls and fall-related injuries. 19th Annual Pediatric Nursing Conference, Akron, OH, October 2012.
  • Nordin, A.D. and Dufek, J.S. Examining lower extremity joint range of motion variability during landing. Southwest Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Newport Beach, CA, October 2012.
  • Jarrett, M., Hafen, P., Moschella, K., Barkley, J., Dufek, J.S., Navalta, J., Tandy, R., and Santo, A.S. Interactive video gaming: Beneficial to health or just fun? Southwest Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Newport Beach, CA, October 2012.
  • Horsch, S.E. and Dufek, J.S. Does footwear matter when walking on an incline? Southwest Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Newport Beach, CA, October 2012.
  • Bailey, J.P., Nordin, A.D, Lee, D. and Dufek, J.S.  Kinematic effects of stride length perturbations on system COM horizontal velocity during locomotion. Southwest Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Newport Beach, CA, October 2012.
  • Ryan-Wenger, N.A. and Dufek, J.S. An interdisciplinary momentary confluence of events model to explain, minimize, and prevent hospital patient falls and fall-related injuries. State of the Science Congress on Nursing Research, Washington, DC, September 2012.
  • Mefferd, K., Ryan-Wenger, N.A. and Dufek, J.S.  Biomechanical analysis of infant fall impacts and modern approaches to assess future injury potential. Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program, Las Vegas, NV, August 2012.
  • Comanescu, T., Nordin, A.D., Bailey, J., Dufek, J.S, and Lee, D.  Influence of step length manipulations on the frequency components of ground reaction force- Do dynamic oscillations change with step length? Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program, Las Vegas, NV, August 2012.
  • Bailey, J., Nordin, A., Lee, D. and Dufek, J.S.  The effects of altering stride length on center of mass vertical and horizontal position during walking. Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program, Las Vegas, NV, August 2012.
  • Atkins, L.T., Dufek, J.S. and James, C.R. Evaluation and classification of load accommodation strategies during walking with extremity-carried weights: A pilot study. American Society of Biomechanics Annual Meeting, Gainesville, FL, August 2012.
  • Nordin, A.D. and Dufek, J.S. Kinetic variability during walking in casual footwear as a function of speed. Canadian Society for Biomechanics Biannual Meeting, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada, June 2012.
  • Hickman, R., Dufek, J.S., Kuiken, A., Blahovec, A., McClellan, R., Mears, J. and Riggins, H. Feasibility and effects on gait of large amplitude movement training in children with CP. American Physical Therapy Association Annual Meeting, Tampa, FL, June 2012.
  • McClellan, J.R., Dufek, J.S., and Hickman, R. Effectiveness of a novel physical therapy technique on improving gait characteristics among children with cerebral palsy. American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA, May 2012.
  • Dufek, J.S., Aldridge, J.M., Mercer, J.A., and Gouws, P-L.  Does backward walking enhance gait or balance performance in older adults? American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA, May 2012.
  • McClellan, J.R. and Dufek, J.S. Are shock characteristics at impact influenced by midsole hardness during running? Rocky Mountain Regional American Society of Biomechanics Meeting, Boise, ID, April 2012.
  • McClellan, J.R., Dufek, J.S., Hickman, R., Blahovec, A., Kuiken, A., Mears, J. and Riggins, H. Dual-task performance among children with cerebral palsy following a novel physical therapy intervention. Southwest Regional American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Reno, NV, October 2011.
  • Horsch, S.E., Dixon, L.M., Hanson, B.D., Hamilton, K.S., Reikowsky, L.K., Williams, A., Cook, M. and Dufek, J.S. The influence of static, dynamic, and active-isolated stretching on vertical jump performance. Southwest Regional American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Reno, NV, October 2011.
  • Dufek, J.S., Santo, A. and Klug, N. Interactive gaming and ACSM Exercise Guidelines (invited; session organizer). Southwest Regional American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Reno, NV, October 2011.
  • Dufek, J.S., Mercer, J.A., Currie, R., Gouws, P-L., Candela, L., Gutierrez, A.P., and Putney, L.G. Effects of obesity on symmetry and spatio-temporal characteristics of adolescent gait. American Society of Biomechanics Annual Meeting, Long Beach, CA, August, 2011.
  • Santo, A., DeMattei, M. Roper, J., Dufek, J.S. and Mercer, J.A. Skecher Shape-Ups do not increase the metabolic cost of walking. American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Denver, CO, May 2011.
  • Roper, J.L., DeMattei, M., Santo, A., Dufek, J.S. and Mercer, J.A. Lower extremity muscle activity while walking in shape-up shoes. American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Denver, CO, May 2011.
  • Candela, L.C., Gutierrez, A., Dufek, J.S., Mercer, J.A. and Putney, L. Modifying the Diabetes Prevention Program to a school setting. Western Institute for Nursing Communicating Nursing Research Annual Conference, Las Vegas, NV, April 2011.
  • McClellan, J.R. and Dufek, J.S.  The effect of shoe choice on variability in walking. 2011 Intermountain Graduate Research Symposium., Logan, UT, March 2011.
  • Liebenberg, J.N., Dufek, J.S. and Gouws, P-L. Kinetics at front foot contact of cricket bowling during a 10-over spell. 4th World Congress of Science and Medicine in Cricket, Chandigarh, India, March 2011.
  • McClellan, J.R., Forrest, D.M., Neumann, E.S. and Dufek, J.S. Effects of a custom orthopedic brace on balance characteristics for Charcot-Marie-Tooth patients. Southwest Regional American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, October 2010.
  • Currie, R. Gouws, P-L., Gutierrez, A., Candela, L. and Dufek, J.S. Effects of speed and gender on spatio-temporal characteristics of walking in overweight/obese vs normal weight middle- and high school aged children. Southwest Regional American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, October 2010.
  • Applequist, B., Mercer, J.A. and Dufek, J.S. A pilot study of shock attenuation and body locale. Southwest Regional American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, October 2010.
  • Dufek, J.S., House, A.J., Mangus, B.C., Mercer, J.A. and Melcher, G.G. Effects of backward walking as a modality for low back pain reduction in athletes. XXVIII International Symposium on Biomechanics in Sports, Marquette, MI, July 2010.
  • Liebenberg, J., Scharf, J., Forest, D., Dufek, J.S., & Mercer, J.A. Muscle activity during running at reduced body weight. Southwest Regional American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, October 2009.
  • Gouws, P-L., Applequist, B.J. Liebenberg, J. & Dufek, J.S. Variability of lower extremity function in a runner presenting with knee joint pain: A case study. Southwest Regional American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, October 2009.
  • Aldridge, J.M., Dufek, J.S. Mercer, J.A. & Tandy, R.D. The effect of concurrent cell phone use and walking on gait characteristics. Southwest Regional American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, October 2009 (Student Presentation Award).
  • Dufek, J.S., Mercer, J.A., Aldridge, J.M., Melcher, G.G. & Gouws, P-L. Effects of backward walking on balance and lower extremity walking kinematics in healthy young and older adults. American Society of Biomechanics Annual Meeting, College Park, PA, August 2009.
  • Whitley, C.R. & Dufek, J.S. The effect of retro locomotion on flexibility of the low back and hamstrings. American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Seattle, WA, May 2009.
  • Forrest, D., Dufek, J.S., Masumoto, K. & Mercer, J.A. Knee flexion and extension muscle activity during running at simulated microgravity. American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Seattle, WA, May 2009.
  • Aldridge, J.M., Melcher, G.G., Mercer, J.A. & Dufek, J.S. The effects of retro locomotion on balance in young and older adults. American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Seattle, WA, May 2009.
  • Whitley, C.R. & Dufek, J.S. The effect of retro locomotion on flexibility of the low back and hamstrings: A pilot study. Southwest Regional American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, November 2008.
  • Melcher, G.G., Dufek, J.S. & Mercer, J.A. Is there short term adaptation to a novel locomotor task? Southwest Regional American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, November 2008.
  • Liebenberg, J.N., Melcher, G.G., Aldridge, J.M. & Dufek, J.S. Does a retro walking training program influence kinetic and kinematic gait parameters for healthy individuals? Southwest Regional American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, November 2008.
  • Gouws, P-L., Melcher, G.G., Aldridge, J.M. & Dufek, J.S. Efficacy of retro locomotion as a modality for the reduction of low back pain in athletes. Southwest Regional American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, November 2008.
  • Forrest, D., Dufek, J.S., Masumoto, K. & Mercer, J.A. Knee flexion and extension muscle activity during running at simulated microgravity: A pilot study. Southwest Regional American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, November 2008.
  • Aldridge, J.M., Melcher, G.G., Mercer, J.A. & Dufek, J.S. The effects of retro locomotion on balance in young and older adults: A pilot study. Southwest Regional American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, November 2008.
  • Freedman, J.S., Dufek, J.S. & Mercer, J.A. Kinetic characteristics of barefoot running. North American Congress of Biomechanics, Ann Arbor, MI, August 2008.
  • Wulf, G., Dufek, J.S., Granados, C. & Pettigrew, C. An external focus of attention increases jump height. North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Education, Niagara Falls, Ontario, June 2008.
  • Tritsch, A.J. & Dufek, J.S.  Functional change in jump height, knee laxity, and leg strength over a single season of play and training for female athletes. National Athletic Trainers Association Meeting, St. Louis, MO, June 2008.
  • Mercer, J.A., Dufek, J.S., Bhanot, K., Freedman, J.A, House, A.J, Aldridge, J., Rubley, M.D., & Mangus, B.C. Shock attenuation characteristics for children running. National Athletic Trainers Association Meeting, St. Louis, MO, June 2008.
  • Bhanot, K., Mercer, J.A., Masumoto, K. & Dufek, J.S. Shock attenuation and impact characteristics for children running at different stride lengths. American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Indianapolis, IN, May 2008.
  • Tritsch, A.J. & Dufek, J.S.  Functional change in jump height, knee laxity, and leg strength over a single season of play and training for female athletes. Far West Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA, April 2008.
  • Melcher, G.G., House, A.J., Mangus, B.C. and Dufek, J.S. A novel exercise intervention to alleviate low back pain. Southwest Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine, November 2007.
  • Tritsch, A.J., Rubley, M.D., Dufek, J.S., & Mercer, J.A. Tibial rotation and valgus movement at the knee during cutting and stopping. National Athletic Trainers Association Meeting, Anaheim, CA, June 2007.
  • Mercer, J.A., Dufek, J.S., Bhanot, K., Freedman, J.A., House, A.J., Griffin, J.R., Rubley, M.D. & Mangus, B.C. Shock attenuation characteristics for children running on a treadmill and overground. National Athletic Trainers Association Meeting, Anaheim, CA, June 2007.
  • Wulf, G., Granados, C. & Dufek, J.S. Increases in jump-and-reach height through an external focus of attention. North American Society for Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, June 2007.
  • Bhanot, K., Mercer, J.A., Dufek, J.S., Freedman, J.A., House, A.J. and Griffin, J.R. Effect of change in running speeds on shock attenuation among children. American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA, May 2007.
  • Griffin, J.R., Mercer, J.A. & Dufek, J.S. Kinematic comparison of running barefoot and in the Nike Free 5.0. American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA, May 2007.
  • Freedman, J.A., Dufek, J.S. & Mercer, J.A. Footstrike patterns during barefoot running. American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA, May 2007.
  • Griffin, J.R., Mercer, J.A. & Dufek, J.S. Preliminary analysis of a kinematic comparison of running barefoot and in the Nike Free 5.0. Southwest Regional American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, November 2006.
  • Freedman, J.A., Dufek, J.S. & Mercer, J.A. Shock attenuation characteristics in females across the lifespan. Southwest Regional American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, November 2006.
  • Bhanot, K., Mercer, J.A. Dufek, J.S., Freedman, J.A., House, A.J. & Griffin, J.R. Effect of change in running speeds on shock attenuation among children. Southwest Regional American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, November 2006.
  • Teramoto, K., Dufek, J.S. & Mercer, J.A. The effects of local muscle fatigue on shock attenuation for female runners. American Society of Biomechanics Annual Meeting, Blacksburg, VA, September 2006.
  • Tritsch, A.T., Mangus, B.C., Dufek, J.S., Orzechowski, K.A. & Mercer, J.A.  Application of isokinetic strength assessment to dynamic performance for female athletes. National Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting, Atlanta, GA, June 2006.
  • Teramoto, K., Dufek, J.S., Mercer, J.A. & Mangus, B.C.. Impact variability among skilled volleyball players. American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Denver, CO, May 2006.
  • Griffin, J.R. Dufek, J.S., Mercer, J.A., Teramoto, K. & DeLion, D. Surface variations alter the prediction of shock attenuation for female runners. American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Denver, CO, May 2006.

 

 


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