Mission
The Research Committee’s mission for the members of the Eastern Athletic Trainers’ Association is to:
Fund research that will enhance the clinical practice of athletic training.
Disseminate research findings to the members through grants, abstract presentations, and Research to Reality speaker presentations.
Research Information
Research Committee: CALL FOR MEMBERS!!
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Research Committee: CALL FOR MEMBERS!! 〰️
Research Committee Chairperson: Michael Powers
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Abstract Submission Guidelines
Template 1: Research Poster (PDF)
Template 2: Case Study Poster (PDF)
Template 3: Case Study Poster (PDF)
Template 4: Case Study Poster (PPT)
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EATA Supported Research Grant Program:
Call for Grant Proposals (PDF)
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Current Winners:
2023
2006
Graduate- Jamie Mansell, Temple University
Undergraduate- Kathyrn Manger, Quinnipiac University
2007
Graduate- David Stearne, Temple University
Undergraduate- Scott Atkin, Marist College
2008
Graduate- Kathryn Hemsley, Temple University
Undergraduate- John Angus, Quinnipiac University
2009
Graduate- Holly Emmanuel, University of Connecticut
Undergraduate- Michelle Tropeano, Marist College
2010
Graduate- Alan Needle, University of Delaware
Undergraduate- Bethany Ames – Southern Connecticut State University
2011
Graduate- Giampietro Vairo, MS, ATC, Pennsylvania State University
Undergraduate- Kelly Greenway, King's College
2012
Graduate- Richard J. Boergers, MS, ATC, Seton Hall University
Undergraduate- Jason Polakowski, Southern Connecticut State University
2013
Graduate- Jane McDevitt, Temple University
Undergraduate- Kaylan Rhoades, Marist College
2014
Graduate- Stephanie Clines, University of Connecticut
Undergraduate- Phillip Stamatis, Marist College
2015
Graduate- Nicole Taranto, University of Connecticut
Undergraduate- Jessica Scott, Quinnipiac University
2016
Graduate- Jessica Barrett, ATC, University of Connecticut
Undergraduate- Rachel Dean, Marist College
2017
Graduate- Kelcey Holcomb, ATC, Moravian College
Undergraduate- Amy Bednarek, University of Delaware
2018
Graduate- Kelly Hoots, Moravian College
Undergraduate- Juliana Romero, Kean University
2019
Graduate- Nathan Oakes, Ithaca College
Undergraduate- Kyle Ball, University of Delaware
2020
Graduate- Derek Hessing, Ithaca College
Undergraduate- Taziah Kenney, Temple University
2021
Graduate- Alexandra Reppert, Moravian College
Undergraduate- Arianna Bakst, Marist College
2022
Graduate- Savanah Thomas Rider University
Undergraduate- Samantha Ruiz, Ithaca College
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Current Winners:
2003
Graduate- James Onate, Boston University
Undergraduate- Jennifer Gleisner, Salisbury State University
2004
Graduate- Michael Higgins, University of Delaware
Undergraduate- Stacy Bonnanno, Quinnipiac University
2005
Graduate- Erin Arlinghaus, Arcadia University
Undergraduate- Lacey Wismer, Quinnipiac University
2006
Graduate- Akshay V. Patel University of Southern Connecticut
Undergraduate- Sarah J. Metivier, University of New Hampshire
2007
Graduate- Lydia Benjamin, Temple University
Undergraduate- Kristin Littzi, King’s College
2008
Graduate- Matthew Hamilton, Canisius College
Undergraduate- Megan Finn, Quinnipiac University
2009
Graduate- Naoya Sato, Temple University
Undergraduate- Camille Valvano, King’s College
2010
Graduate- Jane McDevitt – Temple University
Undergraduate- Brian Bremmer - Quinnipiac University
2011
Graduate- Jamie Musler - Northeastern University
Undergraduate- Katherine Frick - Lynchburg College
2012
Graduate- Laura Stephenson, Stony Brook University
Undergraduate- Matthew Almeida, Southern Connecticut State University
2013
Graduate- Caitlin Ryan, Temple University
Undergraduate- Christopher Loy, Springfield College
2014
Graduate- Christianne Barrone, ATC, University of Connecticut
Undergraduate- Sarah Goldstein, University of Connecticut
2015
Graduate- Nicole Cattano PhD, ATC, Temple University
Undergraduate- Mary Lynn Manduca, Quinnipiac University
2016
Graduate- Paul Cacolice, ATC, Duquesne University
Undergraduate- Tara Condon, Ithaca College
2017
Graduate- Kelly Cheever, ATC, Temple University
Undergraduate- Jake Powell, Ithaca College
2018
Graduate- Marissa Breymeier, West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Undergraduate- Katelyn Morrie, Stony Brook University
2019
Graduate- Destinee Grove, Temple University
Undergraduate- Katherine McCall, Ithaca College
2020
Graduate-Jeanine Grabowski from Sacred Heart University
Undergraduate- Emily Sabo from Ithaca College
2021
Graduate- None awarded
Undergraduate- None awarded
2022
Graduate- Chris Markie, Temple University
Undergraduate- Miranda Morel, Quinnipiac University
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Current Winner:
2023
2000
Jennifer Earl, Penn State
Biomechanical effects of the protonics brace in healthy subjects
Publication: Earl JE, Piazza SJ, & Hertel J. (2004). The protonics knee brace unloads the quadriceps muscles in healthy subjects. Journal of Athletic Training, 39(1), 44-49. PMID:15085211 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15085211
2001
Todd A. Evans, MA, ATC, CSCS, Penn State
Postural Control and Self-Reported Functional Status Before and After Lateral Ankle Sprains in Athletes
Publication:Evans TA, Hertel J, Sebastianelli WJ. (2004). Bilateral Deficits in Postural Control Following Lateral Ankle Sprain. Foot & Ankle International, 25(11): 833-839. PMID:15574245 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15574245
2002
Michael G. Dolan, MA, ATC, Canisius College
Effects of Ibuprofen and High Voltage Electrical Stimulation on Edema Formation following Blunt Trauma to the Hind Limb of Rats
Publication: Dolan MG, Graves P, Nakazawa C, Delano T, Hutson A, Mendel FC. (2005). Ibuprofen and high voltage electrical stimulation curb edema formation following impact injuries to hind limbs of rats. Journal of Athletic Training, 40(2) 111-115. PMID:15970957 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1150224/
**Winner of Kenneth L. Knight Award Outstanding Original Research to appear in the Journal of Athletic Training, 2005
2003
No grant awarded
2004
Lennart Johns, PhD, ATC, Quinnipiac University.
ERA and BNR Analysis of Ultrasound Heads
2005
Ryan T. Tierney, PhD, ATC, Temple University
Gender differences in head acceleration and dynamic stabilization during soccer heading with and without soccer headgear
Publication: Tierney RT,Higgins M, Caswell S, Brady J, McHardy K, Driban J, & Darvish K. (2008). Sex differences in head acceleration during soccer heading with and without headgear. Journal of Athletic Training. 43(6);578-584. PMCID:PMC2582549 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2582549/
2006
Mary Beth Gilliam, ATC, University of Delaware
Postural Sway and Neuropsychological Performance Following an Acute Bout of Soccer Heading
2007
Brian Pietrosimone, University of Virginia
The Effect of Cryotherapy and Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation on Treating Arthrogenic Muscle Inhibition of the Quadriceps
Publication: Pietrosimone BG, Hart JM, Saliba SA, Hertel J, Ingersoll CD. Immediate Effects of TENS and Focal Knee Joint Cooling on Quadriceps Activation. Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise. 2009;41(6): 1175-1181. PMID:19461552 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=19461552
2008
Stephanie Mazerolle, PhD, ATC, University of Connecticut
Promotion of work and family balance among division I athletic trainers
Publication: Mazerolle SM, Pitney WA, Casa DJ, & Pagnotta KD. (2011). Assessing strategies to manage work and life balance of athletic trainers working in the NCAA Division 1 Setting. Journal of Athletic Training, 46(2)194-205. PMID:21391805 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=21391805
2009
Jason Scibek, PhD, ATC, Duquesne University
Establishing a Reliable Method of Measuring Scapular AP Tilt
Anne Russ, ATC, Temple University
Neuropsychological Influences on Neuromuscular Activation
2010
Alan Needle, MS, ATC, CSCS, University of Delaware
Force Sense and Reactive Stiffening in Patients with Unstable Ankles and Potential Copers
2011
Eric Swartz, PhD, ATC, University of New Hampshire
Football facemask, helmet, and shoulder pad equipment designs: Effects on acute airway and cardiovascular care in medical emergencies
2012
Jane McDevitt, MS, ATC, CSCS, Temple University
N-Methyl-D-Aspartic Acid Receptor Subunit NR2A Polymorphism and Sport Concussion
2013
Stephanie Mazzerole, PhD, ATC, University of Connecticut
A Comparison of Organizational Infrastructure on the Quality of Life of the Athletic Trainer
Grant Norte,MEd, ATC, University of Viginia
Central and Peripheral nervous system adaptations across the spectrum of ACL injury and reconstruction.
2014
John Luke Pryor, MS, ATC, CSCS, University of Connecticut
"Effectiveness of an Intermittent Heat Exposure Protocol to Maintain Heat Acclimation"
2015
Cameron Powden, MSEd, ATC, Old Dominion University
"The Evaluation of Response Shift and Functional Outcomes Following a 4-Week Comprehensive, Evidence-Based Rehabilitation Program in Individuals with Chronic Ankle Instability"
2016
David R. Howell, PhD, ATC, Boston Children’s Hospital
“The Assessment of Blood Serum Biomarkers, Neurophysiological Function, and Balance Control after Concussion in Collegiate Athletes”
2017
Lindsey Keenan, PhD, ATC, West Chester University
“Validation of Self-Report Depression Screening tools in Collegiate Student-Athletes.”
2018
Samantha E. Scarneo, PhD, ATC, University of Connecticut
“A National Evaluation of Best-Practice Policy Adoption in Secondary School Athletics”
2019
Steve Davi, PhD, ATC, University of Connecticut
“Effect of Fat Infiltration After ACLR on Quadriceps Mechanics and Patient Reported Function”
2020
Erin Pletcher, PhD, ATC, Thomas Jefferson University
"Acute to Chronic Workload Ratio Monitoring of Softball Athletes"
2021
Shawn Hanlon, MS, ATC, CSCS and Karin G Silbernagel, PT, PhD, ATC, University of Delaware
“Activity Modification and Load Management for Adolescents with Heel Pain"
2022
Landon Lempke, PhD, ATC, Boston Children’s Hospital
“Development of a Return to Play Cognitive-Motor Battery: The Functional Assessment of Neurocognition in Sport (FANS)"