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Publications

Refereed:

  • Lidstone, D.E., Miah, F.Z., Poston, B., Beasley, J.F. Mostofsky, S.H. & Dufek, J.S. Children with autism spectrum disorder show specific impairments during dynamic vs. static grip-force tracking. Autism Research (in press).
  • Harry, J.R., Barker, L.A., James, C.R. & Dufek, J.S. Performance differences during vertical jump landings among skilled soccer players of different playing positions. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research (in press).
  • Lidstone, D.E., Miah, F.Z., Poston, B., Beasley, J.F. Mostofsky, S.H. & Dufek, J.S. Children with autism spectrum disorder show specific impairments during dynamic vs. static grip-force tracking. Autism Research (in press).
  • Avedesian, J.M., Covassin, T. & Dufek, J.S. Landing biomechanics in adolescent athletes with and without a history of sports-related concussion. Journal of Applied Biomechanics (in press).
  • Eggleston, J.D., Chavez, E.A., Harry, J.R. & Dufek, J.S. Computer interactions during walking workstation use moderately affects spatial-temporal gait characteristics. Gait & Posture. (in press).
  • Nordin, A.D. and Dufek, J.S. Footwear and footstrike change loading patterns in running. Journal of Sports Science (in press).
  • DeBerardinis, J., Trabia, M.B., Dufek, J.S., Gall, Y.L., Da Silva Sacoto, N. Enhancing the accuracy of ground reaction force measurement during walking using pressure-measuring insoles. Journal of Biomechanical Engineering (in press).
  • Lidstone, D.E., Miah, F.Z., Poston, B., Beasley, J.F. Mostofsky, S.H. & Dufek, J.S. Children with autism spectrum disorder show specific impairments during dynamic vs. static grip-force tracking. Autism Research (in press).
  • Harry, J.R., Barker, L.A., Eggleston, J.D. & Dufek, J.S. Evaluating performance during maximum effort vertical jump landings. Journal of Applied Biomechanics (in press).
  • Lidstone, D.E., Porcher, L.M., DeBerardinis, J., Dufek, J.S. & Trabia, M.B. Concurrent validity of an automated footprint detection algorithm to measure contact area during walking. Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association (in press).
  • Eggleston, J.D., Harry, J.R. & Dufek, J.S. Lower extremity joint stiffness during walking distinguishes children with and without autism. Human Movement Science (in press).
  • Lidstone, D.E., Miah, F.Z., Poston, B., Beasley, J.F. & Dufek, J.S. Examining the specificity of postural control deficits in children with autism spectrum disorder using a cross syndrome approach. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders.  2020; 72: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2020.101514.
  • Dai, B., Layer, J.S., Hinshaw, T.J., Cook, R.F. & Dufek, J.S. Kinematic analyses of Parkour landings from as high as 2.7 meters. Journal of Human Kinetics. 2020; doi 10.2478/hukin-2019-0123.
  • Lidstone, D.E. & Dufek, J.S. Effects of visual cueing on two-legged hopping variability in children with autism spectrum disorder: A pilot study. BioRxiv. 2020; https://doi.org/10.1101/2020.02.05. 936476.
  • Eggleston, J.D., Harry, J.R., Cereceres, P.A., Olivas, A.N., Chavez, E.A., Boyle, J.B. & Dufek, J.S. Lesser magnitudes of lower extremity variability during terminal swing characterizes walking patterns in children with autism. Clinical Biomechanics. 2020; https://doi.org/10.1016/ j.clinbiomech.2020.105031.
  • Lidstone, D.E., Miah, F.Z., Poston, B., Beasley, J.F. & Dufek, J.S. Manual dexterity in children with autism spectrum disorder: A cross-syndrome approach. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders. 2020; 73: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2020.101546.
  • Avedesian, J.M., Covassin, T. & Dufek, J.S. The relationship between sport-related concussion and lower extremity injury risk. International Journal of Exercise Science. 2020; 13(3): 873-889.
  • DeBerardinis, J., Neilsen, C. Lidstone, D.E., Dufek, J.S., & Trabia, M.B. A comparison of two techniques for center of pressure measurements. Journal of Rehabilitation and Assistive Technologies Engineering. 2020; 7:1-12.
  • Eggleston, J.D., Landers, M.R., Bates, B.T., Nagelhout, E., & Dufek, J.S. Weighted walking influences lower extremity coordination in children with ASD. Perceptual and Motor Skills. 2019; DOI:  10.1177/00315125188003178.
  • Bailey, J., Dufek, J.S., Freedman Silvernail, J, Navalta, J., & Mercer, J. Understanding the influence of perceived fatigue on coordination during endurance running. Sports Biomechanics, 2019; DOI: 10.1080/14763141.2018.1508489.
  • Nordin, A.D. & Dufek, J.S. Reviewing the variability-overuse injury hypothesis: Does movement variability relate to landing injuries? Research Quarterly for Exercise Science. 2019; doi=10.1080/02701367.2019.1576837.
  • Harry, J.R., Eggleston, J.D., Lidstone, D.E., & Dufek, J.S. Weighted vest use to improve movement control during walking in children with autism. Translational Journal of the American College of Sports Medicine. 2019; 4(10):64-73.
  • Lidstone, D.E., DeBerardinis, J., Dufek, J.S. & Trabia, M.B. Electronic measurement of plantar contact area during walking using an adaptive thresholding method for Medilogic® pressure-measuring insoles, The Foot. 2019; 39:1-10.
  • DeBerardinis, J., Dufek, J.S., & Trabia M.B. A viscoelastic ellipsoidal model of the mechanics of plantar tissues. Journal of Biomechanics. 2019; 92:137-145.
  • Lidstone, D.E., Porcher, L.M., DeBerardinis, J., Dufek, J.S. & Trabia, M.B. Concurrent validity of an automated footprint detection algorithm to measure contact area during walking. Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association. 2019; 109(6):416-425.
  • Harry, J.R., James, C.R. & Dufek, J.S.  Weighted vest effects on impact forces and joint work during vertical jump landings in men and women. Human Movement Science. 2019; 63:156-163.
  • Bailey, J., Dufek, J.S., Freedman Silvernail, J, Navalta, J., & Mercer, J. Understanding the influence of perceived fatigue on coordination during endurance running. Sports Biomechanics, DOI: 10.1080/14763141.2018.1508489.
  • Eggleston, J.D., Landers, M.R., Bates, B.T., Nagelhout, E., & Dufek, J.S. Weighted walking influences lower extremity coordination in children with ASD. Perceptual and Motor Skills. DOI:  10.1177/00315125188003178.
  • Harry, J.R., Freedman Silvernail, J.A., Mercer, J.A. & Dufek, J.S. Bilateral comparison of vertical jump landings and step-off landings from equal heights. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 2018; 32(7): 1937-1947.
  • Bailey, J.P., Freedman Silvernail, J, Dufek, J.S., Navalta, J. & Mercer, J.A. Effects of treadmill running velocity on lower extremity coordination variability in healthy runners.  Human Movement Science. 2018; 61:144-150.
  • Harry, J.R., Paquette, M.R., Schilling, B.K., Barker, L.A., James, C.R., & Dufek, J.S. Kinetic and electromyographic sub-phase characteristics with relation to countermovement vertical jump performance. Journal of Applied Biomechanics. 2018; 34:291-297.
  • Eggleston, J.D., Landers, M.R., Bates, B.T., Nagelhout, E., & Dufek, J.S. Examination of gait parameters during perturbed over-ground walking in children with autism spectrum disorder. Research in Developmental Disabilities. 2018; 74:50-56.
  • Dufek, J.S., Harry, J.R., Eggleston, J.D., & Hickman, R.A. Walking mechanics and movement pattern variability in monozygotic twins with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities. 2018. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10882-018-9620-2.
  • Harry, J.R., Eggleston, J.D., Dunnick, D.D., Edwards, H. & Dufek, J.S. Effects of task difficulty on kinematics and task performance during walking workstation use. Translational Journal of the American College of Sports Medicine. 2018; 3(11): 74-84.
  • Vo, S.D., Freedman Silvernail, J.A., Tandy, R. Lee, S-P, & Dufek, J.S. Effects of slope on backward locomotion: a kinematic and electromyographic analysis of backward walking. EC Orthopedics. 2018; 9(2): 34-41.
  • DeBerardinis, J., Dufek, J.S., Trabia, M.B., & Lidstone, D.E. Assessing the validity of pressure-measuring insoles in quantifying gait variables. Journal of Rehabilitation and Assistive Technologies Engineering. 2018;5:1-12. Doi:10.1177/2055668317752088. http://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/2055668317752088.
  • Dufek, J.S., Ryan-Wenger, N., Eggleston, J.D. & Mefferd, K. A novel approach to assess head injury severity in pediatric patient falls. Journal of Pediatric Health Care. 2018, 5:1-12.  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pedhc.2017.09.012.
  • Harry, J.R., Barker, L.A., Mercer, J.A. & Dufek, J.S. Vertical and horizontal impact force comparison during jump-landings with and without rotation in NCAA Division 1 male soccer players. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 2017; 31(7): 1780-1786. Doi: 10.1519/JSC.0000000000001650.
  • Nordin, A.D. & Dufek, J.S. Load accommodation strategies and movement variability in single-leg landing. Journal of Applied Biomechanics. 2017; 33(4):241-247.
  • Roper, J., Doerfler, D., Kravitz, L., Dufek, J.S., & Mermier, C.M. Gait retraining from rearfoot strike to forefoot strike does not change running economy. International Journal of Sports Medicine. 2017;38(14):1076-1082.
  • Nordin, A.D., Dufek, J.S., James, C.R. & Bates, B.T., Classifying performer strategies in drop landing activities. Journal of Sports Sciences. 2017; 35(18): 1858-1863. doi:10.1080/02640414.2016.1240876.
  • Harry, J.R., Freedman Silvernail, J.A. Mercer, J.A. & Dufek, J.S. Comparison of pre-contact joint kinematics and vertical impulse between vertical jump landing and step-off landings from equal heights. Human Movement Science. 2017; 56:88-97.
  • James, C.R., Atkins, L.T., Yang, H.S., Dufek, J.S. & Bates, B.T. Prediction of calcaneal competence from biomechanical accommodation variables measured during weighted walking. Human Movement Science. 2017; 56:37-45.
  • Eggleston, J.D. Harry, J.R., Hickman, R.A. & Dufek, J.S. Analysis of gait symmetry during over-ground walking in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Gait & Posture. 2017; 55:162-166.
  • Hickman, R. Popescu, L., Manzanares, R. Morris, B. Lee, S-P, & Dufek, J.S. Use of active video gaming in children with neueromotor dysfunction: A systematic review. Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology. May 2017; doi: 10.1111/dmcn.13464.
  • Ryan-Wenger, N.A. & Dufek, J.S. Biomechanics of pediatric patient falls and the potential for concussion. Journal for Specialists in Pediatric Nursing. 22:n/a, e12170.doi: 10.1111/jspn.12170.
  • Nordin, A.D. & Dufek, J.S. Lower extremity kinetic variability changes with drop landing height manipulations. Research in Sports Medicine. 2017:25(2):144-155, Doi: 10.1080/15438627.2017.1282353.
  • Barker, L.A., Harry, J.R., Dufek, J.S. & Mercer, J.A. Aerial rotation effects on vertical jump performance among highly skilled collegiate soccer players. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 2017; 31(4):932-938, Doi: 10.1519/JSC.0000000000001557.
  • Prado, A. Dufek, J.S., Navalta, J., Lough, N. & Mercer, J. A first look into the influence of triathlon wetsuit on resting blood pressure and heart rate variability. Biology of Sport. 2017;34:77-82.
  • Dufek, J.S., Eggleston, J.D., Harry, J.R. & Hickman, R. A comparative evaluation of gait between children with autism and typically developing matched controls. Medical Sciences. 2017; 5,1;doi:10.3390/medsci5010001.
  • Barker, L.A., Harry, J.R., Dufek, J.S. & Mercer, J.A. Aerial rotation effects on vertical jump performance among highly skilled collegiate soccer players. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 2017;31(4):932-938, Doi: 10.1519/JSC.0000000000001557.
  • Nordin, A.D., Dufek, J.S., James, C.R., & Bates, B.T. Classifying performer strategies in drop landing activities. Journal of Sports Sciences. doi: 10.1080/02640414.2016.1240876.
  • Harry, J.R., Barker, L.A., Mercer, J.A. & Dufek, J.S. Vertical and horizontal impact force comparison during jump-landings with and without rotation in NCAA Division 1 male soccer players. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. Doi: 10.1519/JSC.0000000000001650( in press).
  • Bailey, J., Mercer, J.A. & Dufek, J.S. A comprehensive analysis during a 15K training run. International Journal of Sports and Exercise Medicine. 2016;2:039.
  • Nordin, A.D., Dufek, J.S. & Mercer, J.A. Three-dimensional impact kinetics with foot-strike manipulations during running. Journal of Sport and Health Science. doi: 10.1016/j.jshs.2015.11.003 (in press).
  • Roper, J.L., Doerfler, D.L., Mermier, C.M. & Dufek, J.S. Foot strike while running and patellofemoral pain. Lower Extremity Reviews. 2016; 8(8):37-40.
  • Nordin, A.D. & Dufek, J.S. Neuromechanical synergies in single-leg landing identify changes in movement control. Human Movement Science. 2016;49:66-78.
  • Nordin, A.D. and Dufek, J.S. Single leg landing neuromechanical data following load and land height manipulations. Data in Brief (2016). http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.dib.2016.07.011.
  • Bates, B.T., Dufek, J.S., James, C.R., Harry, J.R. & Eggleston, J.D. The influence of experimental design on the detection of performance differences. Measurement in Physical Education and Exercise Science. 2016, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/1091376X.2016.1198910
  • Dufek, J.S., Harry, J., Soucy, M., Guadagnoli, M. & Lounsbery, M.A.F. Effects of active workstation use on walking mechanics and work efficiency. Journal of Novel Physiotherapies. 2016;6:289; doi:10.4172/2165-7025. 1000289.
  • Roper, J.L., Harding, E.M., Doerfler, D. Dexter, J.G. Kravitz, L., Dufek, J.S., & Mermier, C.M. The effects of gait retaining in runners with patello-femoral pain. Clinical Biomechanics. 2016;35:14-22.
  • Lee, S-P., Dufek, J.S., Hickman, R. & Schuerman, S. Influence of procedural factors on the performance of the Timed Up and Go test in older adults. International Journal of Gerontology. 2016;10(1).
  • DeBerardinis, J., Trabia, M.B. & Dufek, J.S. Detection of diabetic ulceration through plantar pressure measurement: A review. Open Access Journal of Science and Technology. 2016;4,1-7: DOI:10.11131/2016/101158.
  • James, C.R., Atkins, L.T., Yang, H.S., Dufek, J.S. & Bates, B.T. Kinematic and ground reaction force accommodation during weighted walking. Human Movement Science. 2015;44:327-337.
  • Hickman, R., Dufek, J.S. Lee, S-P., Blahovec, A., Kuiken, A., Riggins, H., & McClellan, J.R.  Feasibility of using a large amplitude movement therapy to improve ambulatory function in children with cerebral palsy. Physiotherapy Theory and Practice. 2015:31(6):382-389: doi: 10.3109/09593985.2015.1011295.
  • Roper, J.M., Dufek, J.S. & Mermier, C. Gait retraining with foot strike patterns as management for patellofemoral pain syndrome: A brief review. International Journal of Sport Science. 2014;4(5):111300109.
  • James, C.R., Atkins, L.T., Dufek, J.S & Bates, B.T. An exploration of load accommodation strategies during walking with extremity-carried weights. Human Movement Science, 2014;35:17-29.
  • Dufek, J.S., Neumann, E.S., Hawkins, M.C. & O’Toole, B. Management of Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease: A contemporary approach to evaluate brace effectiveness. Lower Extremity Review. 2014;6(2):23-30.
  • Dufek, J.S., Neumann, E.S., Hawkins, M.C. & O’Toole, B. Functional and dynamic response characteristics of a custom composite ankle foot orthosis for Charcot-Marie-Tooth patients. Gait & Posture. 2014;39:308-313. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/
  • 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. Proceedings of ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, 2013;63804:1-7.
  • Ryan-Wenger, N.A. & Dufek, J.S. An Interdisciplinary Momentary Confluence of Events Model to Explain, Minimize and Prevent Pediatric Patient Falls and Fall-Related Injuries. Journal for Specialists in Pediatric Nursing. 2013;18(1):4-12.
  • Roper, J.M. & Dufek, J.S.  Exploring the gender disparity in knee valgus: Implications for ACL injuries and prevention strategies. Wulfenia Journal. 2013;20(5): 288-304.
  • Dufek, J.S., Forrest, D. & Mercer, J.A. If the shoe fits: Child and youth footwear considerations. Lower Extremity Review. 2013;5:37-41.
  • Dufek, J.S. and Delgado, T.L. Barefoot running – More than just foot strike?  Sports Medicine Bulletin. 2013, http://www.multibriefs.com/briefs/acsm/active3-19.htm.
  • Delgado, T.L., Kubera-Shelton, E., Robb, R.R., Hickman, R., Wallmann, H.W. & Dufek, J.S. Effects of foot strike on low back posture, shock attenuation, and comfort in running. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. 2013;45(3):490-496, doi: 10.1249/MSS.0b013e3182781b2c.
  • Forrest, D.M., Dufek, J.S. & Mercer, J.A. Impact characteristics of children running in adult sized shoes. Journal of Applied Biomechanics. 2012;28:593-598.
  • Santo, A.S., Roper, J.L., Dufek, J.S. & Mercer, J.A. Rocker-bottom, profile-type shoes do not increase lower extremity muscle activity and energy cost of walking. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 2012;26(9):2426-2431.
  • Dufek, J.S, Currie, R., Gouws, P.L., Candela, L., Guitierrez, A.P., Mercer, J.A., & Putney, L.G. Effects of overweight and obesity on walking characteristics in adolescents. Human Movement Science, 2012;31:897-906, doi:10,1016/j.humov.2011.10.003.
  • Candela, L., Gutierrez, A.P. Dufek, J.S, Mercer, J.A., & Putney, L.G. Modifying the Diabetes Prevention Program to adolescents in a school setting: A feasibility study. International Scholarly Research Network: Nursing. 2012, Article ID 534085, 9 pages, doi:10/5402/2012/534085.
  • Whitley, C.R. & Dufek, J.S. The effect of retro-walking on hamstring flexibility and low back range of motion. International Journal of Exercise Science. 2011;4(3):192-198.
  • Liebenberg, J., Scharf, J., Forrest, D., Dufek, J.S., Masumoto, K., & Mercer, J.A. Determination of muscle activity during running at reduced body weight. Journal of Sports Sciences. 2011;29:207-214, doi 10.1080/02640414.2010.534806.
  • Dufek, J.S., House, A.J., Mangus, B.C., Melcher, G.G. & Mercer, J.A. Backward walking: A possible active exercise for low back pain reduction and enhanced function in athletes. Journal of Exercise Physiology Online. 2011;14(2):17-26.
  • Wulf, G., Dufek, J.S. , Lozano, L. & Pettigrew, C. Increased jump height and reduced EMG activity with an external focus of attention. Human Movement Science. 2010;29:440-448.
  • Mercer, J.A., Dufek, J.S., Mangus, B.C., Rubley, M.R., Bhanot, K. & Aldridge, J.A. A description of shock attenuation for children running. Journal of Athletic Training. 2010;45(3):259-264.
  • Wulf, G.& Dufek, J.S. Increased jump height with an internal focus is due to enhanced lower extremity joint kinetics. Journal of Motor Behavior. 2009;41(5):401-409.
  • Dufek, J.S.,Mercer, J.A. & Griffin, J.R. The effects of speed and surface compliance on shock attenuation characteristics for male and female runners. Journal of Applied Biomechanics. 2009;25:219-228.
  • Dufek, J.S., Mercer, J.A., Teramoto, K., Mangus, B.C. & Freedman, J.A. Impact attenuation and variability during running in females: A lifespan investigation. Journal of Sport Rehabilitation. 2008;17:230-242.
  • Wulf, G., Zachry, T., Granados, C. & Dufek, J.S. Increase in jump-and-reach height through an external focus of attention. International Journal of Sports Science and Coaching. 2007;2(3):275-284.
  • Tritsch, A.J., Rubley, M.D., Dufek, J.S., Mercer, J.A., Neurmann, E.S. Tibial rotation and valgus movement at the knee during cutting and stopping. Journal of Athletic Training Supplemental. 2007;42(2):S81.
  • James, C.R., Herman, J.H., Dufek, J.S. & Bates, B.T. Number of trials necessary to achieve performance stability of selected ground reaction force variables during landing. Journal of Sports Science and Medicine. 2007;6:126-134.
  • Tritsch, A.J., Mangus, B.C., Dufek, J.S., Orzechowski, K.A. & Mercer, J.A. Application of isokinetic strength to dynamic performance for female athletes. Journal of Athletic Training Supplemental. 2006;41(2):S100.
  • James, C.R., Dufek, J.S., & Bates, B.T. Effects of stretch shortening-cycle exercise fatigue on overuse injury risk during landing. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport. 2006; 77(1):1-13.

Textbook Chapters:

  • Bates, B.T., James, C.R. & Dufek, J.S. (2004). Single subject analysis. In N. Stergiou (Ed.), Innovative Analyses of Human Movement (pp. 3-28). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
  • Crussemeyer, J.A. & Dufek, J.S. (2000). Biomechanics. In B.L. Drinkwater (Ed.), Women in Sport: Olympic Encyclopaedia of Sports Medicine & Science (pp. 93-107). Oxford, England: Blackwell Science.
  • Dufek, J.S. & Bates, B.T.  (1990). Foot pressure and temporal patterns during overground and treadmill walking.  In C.O. Dotson & J.H. Humphrey, (Eds.), Exercise Physiology:  Current Selected Research (pp. 179-186).  New York:  AMS Press.

Extended Abstracts/Non-Refereed:

  • Dufek, J.S. (2012). Load accommodation strategies during running: Effects of footwear type and foot strike pattern. Proceedings, Noraxon Fall 2012 Research Symposium, abstract #5, Las Vegas, NV.
  • Santo, A.A., DeMattei, M. Roper, J.L., Dufek, J.S. & Mercer, J.A. (2011). Skecher Shape-Ups do not increase the metabolic cost of walking.  Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 43(5):267, doi: 10.1249/01.MSS.0000400732.92269.42.
  • Roper, J.L., DeMattei, M., Santo, A.S, Dufek, J.S. & Mercer, J.A. (2011). Lower extremity muscle activity while walking in Shape-Up shoes. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 43(5):314, doi: 10.1249/01.MSS.0000400865.16514.8e.
  • Dufek, J.S., Mercer, J.A., Currie, R., Gouws, P-L., Candela, L., Gutierrez, A.P., and Putney, L.G. (2011). Effects of obesity on symmetry and spatio-temporal characteristics of adolescent gait. Proceedings, American Society of Biomechanics Annual Meeting: abstract #113, Long Beach, CA.
  • Neumann, E.S., Dufek, J.S. & Hawkins, C. (2010). Kinematic and kinetic outcomes of Helios use among eight CMT subjects. Report submitted to the Hereditary Neuropathy Foundation and Ortho Rehab Designs, 75 pages.
  • Dufek, J.S., House, A.J., Mangus, B.C., Mercer, J.A. & Melcher, G.G. (2010). Effects of backward walking as a modality for low back pain reduction in athletes. Proceedings of the XXVIIIth International Society of Biomechanics in Sports Conference ( R. Jensen, Ed.), pp. 289-294. Northern Michigan University, Marquette, MI.
  • Dufek, J.S., Mercer, J.A., Aldridge, J.M., Melcher, G.G. & Gouws, P-L. (2009). Effects of backward walking on balance and lower extremity walking kinematics in healthy young and older adults. Proceedings, American Society of Biomechanics Annual Meeting: abstract #1022. State College, PA.
  • Forrest, D.M., Dufek, J.S., Masumoto, K., & Mercer, J.A. (2009). Muscle activity during running at reduced body weight. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 41(5):s513.
  • Whitley, C.R. & Dufek, J.S. (2009). The effect of retro locomotion on flexibility of the low back and hamstrings. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 41(5):s358.
  • Aldridge, J.A., Melcher, G.G., Mercer, J.A. & Dufek, J.S. (2009). Exploration of a novel task for improvement of balance in older adults. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 41(5):s219.
  • Teramoto, K., Dufek, J.S., & Mercer, J.A. (2006). The effect of local muscle fatigue on shock attenuation for female runners. Proceedings, American Society of Biomechanics Annual Meeting: abstract #144. Blacksburg, VA.

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