In support of student scholarly writing, each student prepares and defends a treatise as part of graduate study in the Department of Athletic Training. A scholarly treatise is a formal, systematic and comprehensive written account of a scientific investigation. The Department of Athletic Training includes cutting-edge research equipment in their brand new Athletic Training, Golf Academy and Biomechanics Lab including:

• 3-Dimensional Motion Analysis System
• Sports Biomechanics Analysis Software
• Sports Video Analysis Software
• Golf-Swing Analysis Hardware and Software
• Golf-Ball Launch Monitor and Golf Simulator
• Vertical Force Plate
• Hand-held Vibration System

Research in the Athletic Training Education Program focuses on topics including:

• 3-Dimensional Golf-Swing Biomechanics and Kinetics
• Upper-Extremity and Scapular 3-D Kinematics
• Clinical Assessment of Scapular Function
• Glenohumeral Internal Rotation Deficit in Throwers
• Athletic Training Education and Leadership
• Professionalism in Athletic Training
• Continuing Education in Athletic Training
• Educating Practitioners and the Community on Public Health Issues

Student-Driven Athletic Training Research

Student-driven research projects have gained national recognition over the last two years, earning publication and presentation at local and national professional symposia including the National Athletic Trainers’ Association 58th Annual Meeting and Clinical Symposia in Anaheim, CA, June 2007 (NATA); and the Southeastern Athletic Trainers’ Association Conference in Franklin, TN, March 2007 (SEATA). [Student names appear underlined]

Published in Professional Peer-Reviewed Journals and Competitive Proceedings
 

Faculty

• Tripp BL, Uhl TL, Yochem EM. Recovery of Upper-extremity Sensorimotor System Acuity in Baseball Athletes after Functional Fatigue. Journal of Athletic Training, 42(4): 452-457, 2007
  
  
• Tripp BL, Uhl TL, Yochem EM. Functional Fatigue Decreases Upper-extremity Sensorimotor System Acuity in Baseball Athletes, Journal of Athletic Training, 42(1): 90-98, 2007
  
  
• Tripp BL. Integrating Sensorimotor Control into Rehabilitation. Athletic Therapy Today, 11(5): 24-29, 2006
  
  
• Tripp BL, Uhl TL, Mattacola CG, Srinivasan C, Shapiro R. Functional Multijoint Position Reproduction Acuity in Overhead-throwing Athletes. Journal of Athletic Training, 41(2):146-153, 2006
  
  
• Tripp BL, Uhl TL, Mattacola CG, Srinivasan C. A Comparison of Individual Joint Contributions to Multijoint Position Reproduction Acuity in Overhead-throwing Athletes. Clinical Biomechanics, 21(5):466-473, 2006

PhD Students

• Eberman LE, Cleary MA. Validation of the Heat Illness Index Score Risk Assessment. Journal of Athletic Training, 42(2):S52, 2007 (Also Presented at NATA and SEATA)
  
  
• Eberman LE, Cleary MA. Celiac Disease in an Elite Female Collegiate Volleyball Athlete: A Case Report. Journal of Athletic Training, 40(4):306-364, 2005

Masters Students

• Dwelly PM, Tripp BL, Sciascia AD. Effect of Humeral Abduction Angle on a Clinical Measure of Glenohumeral Internal Rotation Deficit In Throwing Athletes. Journal of Athletic Training, 42(2):S-21, 2007  (Also Presented at NATA and SEATA)
  
  
• Faust DA, Tripp BL, Cleary MA, Jacobs P.  Acute Effects of Handheld Vibration on Active Elbow Repositioning.  Journal of Athletic Training, 42(2):S9-10, 2007 (Also Presented at NATA and SEATA)
  
  
• Tripp BL, Dwelly PM, Odai ML, McGinn PA. Reliability of Clinical Measures of Glenohumeral Motion and Internal Rotation Deficit Using a Mechanical Inclinometer.  Journal of Athletic Training, 42(2):S126-127, 2007 (Also Presented at NATA and SEATA)
  
  
• Fergusson DS, Doherty-Restrepo JL, Odai ML, Tripp BL, Cleary MA.  High School Experiences Influence Selection of Athletic Training as a Career.  Journal of Athletic Training, 42(2):S70-71, 2007 (Also Presented at NATA and SEATA)
  
  
• Catala LH, Tripp BL. Recommending Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines for Shoulder Rehabilitation: A Lack of Sufficient Evidence.(Also Presented at SEATA)
  
  
• Catala LA, Tripp BL.  Scapular Dyskinesis in Female Collegiate Volleyball Player: A Case Report. (Also Presented at SEATA)
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  Cordrey CJ, Tripp BL, Jacobs P.  The Acute Effects of Whole Body Vibration on Muscular Power and Agility.(Also Presented at SEATA)
  
  
•  Ruiz DJ, Eberman LE, Cleary MA, Tripp BL. Evaluation of Heat Illness Prevention Program in Southeastern United States. (Also Presented at SEATA)

Joint Position Sense and Handheld Vibration

For more information contact :

Brady L. Tripp, PhD, ATC, LAT
Coordinator, Post-Professional Athletic Training Education Program
College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Department of Athletic Training

ZEB 250B ● University Park
Florida International University
Miami, FL 33199
Phone: (305) 348-3167
Fax: (305) 348-4125

E-mail Dr. Tripp