Srikant Vallabhajosula

Professor of Physical Therapy Education

Department: Physical Therapy Education

Gerald L. Francis Center, Office 100E 2085 Campus Box Elon, NC 27244

Email: svallabhajosula@elon.edu

Phone number: (336) 278-6402

Professional Expertise

Biomechanical analysis and Motor control related to human posture and movement

Brief Biography

Dr. Vallabhajosula's expertise is in biomechanical analyses of posture and gait. He uses instrumented techniques to analyze human movement. He teaches research-based and biomechanics courses in the curriculum. He is also the Research Coordinator of the department. He is a Fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine.

News & Notes

Education

Ph.D. University of Florida, August 2010
Major: Applied Physiology and Kinesiology
Concentration: Biomechanics
Chairs: Mark Tillman, Ph.D., Chris Hass, Ph.D.
Dissertation: “Effect of low frequency bilateral deep brain stimulation of subthalamic nucleus on balance and gait in Parkinson disease.”

M.S. University of Cincinnati, May 2005
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Concentration: Biomechanics
Advisor: Ronald Huston, Ph.D.
Thesis: “Developing a biomechanical model of the upper extremities and perform its kinematic analysis, concentrating mainly on the motion at the shoulder joint.”

B.E. Osmania University, May 2002
Major: Mechanical Engineering

Employment History

Professor and Research Coordinator, Department of Physical Therapy Education, School of Health Sciences, Elon University

Period: June 2024 to present

Courses taught:

DPT 6111 Research Design I
DPT 6223 Research Design III
DPT 6140 Foundations of Biomechanics and Musculoskeletal Management
DPT 8030 Directed Research 1
DPT 8999 Directed Research II (Capstone)
URP 4999 Undergraduate Research Mentoring

Associate Professor and Research Coordinator, Department of Physical Therapy Education, School of Health Sciences, Elon University

Period: June 2018 to May 2023

Courses taught:

DPT 6111 Research Design I
DPT 6223 Research Design III
DPT 6140 Foundations of Biomechanics and Musculoskeletal Management
DPT 8030 Directed Research 1
DPT 8040 Advanced Clinical Practice Selective Tracks (Research)
DPT 8999 Directed Research II (Capstone)
URP 4999 Undergraduate Research Mentoring

Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Therapy Education, School of Health Sciences, Elon University

Period: July 2012 to May 2018

Courses taught:

DPT 611 Research Design I
DPT 621 Research Design II
DPT 614 Foundations of Biomechanics and Musculoskeletal Management
DPT 804 Advanced Clinical Practice Selective Tracks (Research)
URP 499 Undergraduate Research Mentoring

Postdoctoral Research Associate, Nebraska Biomechanics Core Facility, School of Physical Education and Recreation, University of Nebraska at Omaha

Period: August 2010 to June 2012

Postdoctoral Research Associate, Center for Advanced Surgical Technology, University of Nebraska Medical Center, College of Public Health

Period: August 2010 to August 2011

Instructor, School of Physical Education and Recreation, University of Nebraska at Omaha

Period: August 2011 to December 2011

Courses taught:

PE 8400 Motor Learning
PE 8100 Special Topics Seminar in Biomechanics
PE 8100 Special Topics Readings in Biomechanics

Instructor, Applied Physiology and Kinesiology, University of Florida

Period: August 2008 to May 2010

Course taught:

APK 3200C Biomechanical Basis of Human Movement

Research Assistant, Department of Adult and Elderly Nursing, University of Florida Period: May 2009 to September 2009

Project: Effect of low intensity exercise on geriatric population after hospitalization

Graduate Teaching Assistant, Anatomy Laboratory, University of Florida

Period: January 2007 to May 2008

Course taught:

APK 2100C Applied Human Anatomy-Lab

Research Assistant, Department of Adult and Elderly Nursing, University of Florida Period: May 2007 to December 2007

Research Assistant, Biomechanics Laboratory, University of Florida

Period: January 2006 to December 2006

Research IT Practitioner, Human Motor Performance Laboratory, University of Florida Period: November 2004 to November 2005

Courses Taught

DPT 6111 Research Design I
DPT 6223 Research Design III
DPT 6140 Foundations of Biomechanics and Musculoskeletal Management
DPT 8030 Directed Research 1
DPT 8999 Directed Research II (Capstone)
URP 4999 Undergraduate Research Mentoring

Leadership Positions

Research Coordinator

2015- Research Coordinator, Department of Physical Therapy Education
2022- American College of Sports Medicine Biomechanics Interest Group Co-Chair
2022-2024 Communications Chair, American Society of Biomechanics

Current Projects

Obstacle Clearance in Mixed Reality Environment

Biomechanics, Musculoskeletal, and Injury Characteristics of Bharatanatyam Dancers

Balance and Gait in Athletes Post-Concussion

Backward Walking in Older Adults

Grants Awarded

What are the effects of pregnancy and childbirth on the biomechanical, musculoskeletal, and physiologic variables in runners? Grantor: Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy Physical Therapy, 2022, $10000, Role: Co-Investigator

Biomechanical, Musculoskeletal and Anthropometric Characteristics Among Bharatanatyam Dancers. Grantor: Faculty Research and Development, Elon University; 2022 (for year 2022-2023); $2705, Role: Principal Investigator

Forward and backward walking on GAITRite under single and dual task conditions. Grantor: Rawls Endowed Grant, Elon University; 2022; $1500, Role: Faculty advisor

Women in Biomechanics Outreach Through National Biomechanics Day Grant Program 2022. Grantor: The Biomechanics Initiative, Inc., $1000, Role: Project Mentor/Co-Investigator

Obstacle Clearance Behavior among Older Adults in Mixed Reality Environment. Grantor: Faculty Research and Development, Elon University; 2021 (for year 2021-2022); $2000, Role: Principal Investigator

Assistance for Secondary Analyses of Walking and Jumping Biomechanical Data. Grantor: Faculty Research and Development, Elon University; 2021 (for year 2021-2022); $8280, Role: Principal Investigator

MOve Virtually with Elon (MO.V.E.) program for Individuals with Parkinson's Disease. Grantor: Parkinson’s Foundation, 2021, $7,260, Role: Co-Principal Investigator

Addressing Fall-Risk in Lung Cancer Survivors. Grantor: Lung Cancer Initiative of North Carolina, 2020; $9,984, Role: Co-Principal Investigator

Injury Prevention and Performance Enhancement for Elon Athletes. Grantor: Faculty Research and Development, Elon University; 2019 (for year 2020-2021); $2,000, Role: Co-Principal Investigator

The Effects of a Cooling Vest on Endurance and Functional Performance While Dual-Tasking in Persons with Multiple Sclerosis: A Pilot Study. Grantor: LSVT Small Student Grant, 2019, $1500, Role: Co-Investigator/Research mentor

Do Supervised Home Exercise Programs Improve Compliance, Physical Functioning and Emotional Well-Being in Persons with Parkinson’s Disease After Physical Therapy Care? Grantor: Parkinson’s Foundation, 2019, $20000, Role: Co-Principal Investigator

Performing Gait Analysis using Simi Move and Dartfish Express Apps. Grantor: Academic Technology and Computing Committee, Elon University, 2017, $621.21, Role: Principal Investigator

Does Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Affect Walking? Grantor: Faculty Research and Development, Elon University; 2016; $2,500, Role: Principal Investigator

Lower Quarter Y Balance Test in Older Women at High Fall Risk. Grantor: Faculty Research and Development, Elon University; 2016; $2,500, Role: Co-Principal Investigator

Establishing normative values for Fall Risk Test using Biodex Balance System. Grantor: Faculty Research and Development, Elon University; 2015; $6,250, Role: Principal Investigator

Backward walking in older adults. Grantor: Faculty Research and Development, Elon University; 2015; $8,500, Role: Principal Investigator

Developing Skills for Learning, Teaching & Doing Clinical Gait Analysis. Grantor: Center for the Advancement of Teaching & Learning, Elon University; 2015; $2,219, Role: Principal Investigator

Effect of Vibrotactile Feedback on Gait in Parkinson’s disease. Grantor: Faculty Research and Development, Elon University; 2014; $5,950, Role: Principal Investigator

Concurrent Validity of the Zeno Walkway System, GAITRite Walkway System and 3-D Motion Capture for Gait Analysis. Grantor: Faculty Research and Development, Elon University; 2014; $5,483, Role: Co-Principal Investigator

Learning to Evaluate Postural Control with BioAnalysis Software. Grantor: Academic Technology and Computing Committee, Elon University, 2014, $2990.15, Role: Principal Investigator

Analysis of the Timed Up and Go test for Fall-Risk Assessment. Grantor: Faculty Research and Development, Elon University; 2013; $3,411.48; Role: Principal Investigator

Using Actigraph Software to teach and learn about Energy Expenditure: Real-world applications. Grantor: Academic Technology and Computing Committee, Elon University, 2013, $1295, Role: Principal Investigator

Burlington Science Expo. Grantor: Fund for Excellence in Arts and Sciences, Elon University; 2013; $3,500; Role: Co-Investigator

Static and Dynamic Balance Training for Older Adults: A Comparative Study. Grantor: Faculty Research and Development, Elon University; 2012; $3,230; Role: Principal Investigator

Three Dimensional Biomechanical Analyses of Human Movement for Teaching and Learning. Grantor: Center for Teaching and Learning Grant, Elon University; 2012; $3,200; Role: Principal Investigator

Publications

MANUSCRIPTS PUBLISHED (in reverse chronological order) (* indicates student was first author and I was the supervisory author)

Durham SL, Bedel N, Privette A, Vallabhajosula S. Immediate Effects of Yoked Prism on Gait in Individuals with Acquired Brain Injury. Optometry & Visual Performance (Accepted for publication)

DiBiasio P, Vallabhajosula S, Eigsti H. A Multisite Study of Intercultural Competencies in doctor of physical therapy students. BMC Medical Education, 23, 741 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12909-023-04699-y

Vallabhajosula S, Naaz N, Shenoy S, Bangalore P, Knuckles A, DeMarco D. National Biomechanics Day in India - Lessons learned from a collaborative approach. J Biomech, 2023 Mar 149;111488. doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2023.111488.

Scales M, Vallabhajosula S. Do Learning and Study Strategies Change in the First Year of an Entry-Level Physical Therapy Program? J Phys Ther Educ, 37 (2), 132-137

Andrews W, Vallabhajosula S, Boise S, Bohannon R. Normal Gait Speed Stratified by Age, Sex, and Geographic Region: A Meta-analysis. J Physiother. 2022;S1836-9553(22)00111-4. doi:10.1016/j.jphys.2022.11.005

DiBiasio P, Vallabhajosula S, Heidi E. Assessing Cultural Competence: A Comparison of Two Measures and Their Utility in Global Learning Experiences Within Healthcare Education. Physiotherapy. 2022;S0031-9406(22)00099-2

Paranthaman PK, Vallabhajosula S, Giordano A, Walton S, Tuisa O, Bajaj N. User Experience Analysis in Obstacle Clearance Tasks in Virtual and Mixed Reality Environments. In: Nagar, A.K., Singh Jat, D., Mishra, D.K., Joshi, A. (eds) Intelligent Sustainable Systems. Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems, vol 579. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-7663-6_64.

* Martin C, Pobocik K, Hannah M, Faherty M, Christopher S, Vallabhajosula S. Clinical Measures of Adolescent Softball Players With and Without Upper Extremity Pain: A Preliminary Study. J Sport Rehabil. 2022 May 6;31(8):971-977. doi: 10.1123/jsr.2021-0096. Print 2022 Nov 1

Andrews W, Vallabhajosula S, Ramsey C, Francis J, Jaffe W. Influence of Wheelchair Type on Wheelchair Propulsion Test Performance in Active Wheelchair Users. NeuroRehabilitation 2022;50(4):477-483. doi: 10.3233/NRE-210315

Monfort SM, Bigelow KE, Vallabhajosula S, Evertz LQ, Becker JN, Wittstein MW, Gannon P, DeVita P. Quantifying National Biomechanics Day’s Impact on Student Perceptions toward Biomechanics: A Multisite Pilot Study. J Biomech. Volume 131, January 2022, 110907; https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2021.110907

Christopher S, Bauer L, Maylone R, Bullock G, Chinworth S, Snodgrass S, Vallabhajosula S. Biomechanical and musculoskeletal differences between postpartum runners and nulliparous controls. J Womens Health Phys Therap 2022; 46 (1): 11-17. doi: 10.1097/JWH.0000000000000226

Martin CL, Shanley E, Harnish C, Knab AM, Christopher SM, Vallabhajosula S, Bullock GS. Overuse Injury, Substance Use, and Resilience in Collegiate Female Athletes. IJSPT 2021; 16(4):1104-1114; https://doi.org/10.26603/001c.25760

Byrd R, Vallabhajosula S, Bailey S, Champion T. Effects of Rehabilitation Prior to Lung Transplantation on Balance. Cardiopulm. Phys. Ther. J. 2022; 33 (2): 50-59. doi: 10.1097/CPT.0000000000000187

Martin CL, Shanley E, Harnish C, Knab A, Christopher S, Vallabhajosula S, Bullock G. The relationship between flourishing, injury status, and resilience in collegiate athletes. Int J Sports Sci Coach 2021; 16(4):925-933. doi: 10.1177/1747954121994559.

Higgins S, Higgins L, Vallabhajosula S. Site-specific concurrent validity of the Actigraph GT9X Link in the estimation of activity-related skeletal loading. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2020 Nov 7. doi: 10.1249/MSS.0000000000002562. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 33170820.

Taulbee L, Yada TT, Graham L, O’Halloran A, Saracino D, Freund J, Vallabhajosula S, Balasubramanian C. Use of Backward Walking Speed to Screen Dynamic Balance and Mobility Deficits in Older Adults Living Independently in the Community. J Geriatr Phys The January 27, 2021 - Volume Publish Ahead of Print - Issue - doi: 10.1519/JPT.0000000000000290

* Messerschmidt EL, Hall EE, Ketcham CJ, Patel K, Vallabhajosula S. Gait Assessment in Collegiate Athletes: Do Concussion History, Symptoms, Gender and Type of Sport matter? J Sport Rehabil 2021;30(7):988-999. doi:10.1123/jsr.2019-0331

* Yada TT, Taulbee L, Balasubramanian C, Freund J, Vallabhajosula S. Can Backward Walking Speed Reserve Discriminate Older Adults at High Fall Risk? Physiother Can 2021; 73(4); 353–357; doi:10.3138/ptc-2019-0086

Christopher SM, Tadlock, BA, Veroneau BJ, Harnish C, Perera NKP, Knab AM, Vallabhajosula S, Bullock GS. Epidemiological profile of pain and non-steroid anti-inflammatory drug use in collegiate athletes in the United States. BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 2020; 21:561.

* Huberman C, Scales MH, Vallabhajosula S. Shoulder Range of Motion and Strength Characteristics in Circus Acrobats. MPPA 2020 September; 145-152.

Vallabhajosula S, Deaterly C, Madzima T. Comparison of Forward and Backward Gait Characteristics Between Those With And Without a History of Breast Cancer. Gait Posture 2019 Oct;74:162-168. doi: 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2019.09.004.

Andrews W, Vallabhajosula S, Ramsey C, Smith M, Lane M. Reliability and normative values of the Wheelchair Propulsion Test: A preliminary investigation. NeuroRehabilitation 2019;45(2):229-237. doi: 10.3233/NRE-192779.

* Matalon R, Freund J, Vallabhajosula S. Functional Rehabilitation of a Person with Transfemoral Amputation Through Guided Motor Imagery: A Case Study. Physiother Theory Pract 2019 May 31:1-10. doi: 10.1080/09593985.2019.1625090.

* Brown LA, Hall EE, Ketcham CJ, Patel K, Buckley TA, Howell DR, Vallabhajosula S. Turn characteristics during gait differ with and without a cognitive demand among collegiate athletes. J Sport Rehabil. 2019 Mar 12:1-20. doi: 10.1123/jsr.2018-0129.

Raffalt P, Vallabhajosula S, Renz J, Mukherjee M, Stergiou N. Lower limb joint angle variability and dimensionality is different in stairmill climbing and treadmill walking. R. Soc. open sci. 5: 180996. http://dx.doi.org/10.1098/rsos.180996.

Freund JE, Stetts D, Oostinde A, Shepherd J, Vallabhajosula S. Lower Quarter Y-Balance Test in Healthy Women 50-79 Years Old. J Women Aging. 2018 Aug 28:1-17. doi: 10.1080/08952841.2018.1510248.

* High CM, McHugh HF, Mills SC, Amano S, Freund JE, Vallabhajosula S. Vibrotactile Feedback Alters Dynamics Of Static Postural Control In Persons With Parkinson's Disease But Not Older Adults At High Fall Risk. Gait Posture. 2018 Jun;63:202-207. doi: 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2018.05.010.

Lawson DL, Hettrick H, Hale JM, Vallabhajosula S. How is wound care and integumentary education being taught in professional level physical therapy programs? J Acute Care Phys Ther. 2019 10(1): 1-14. doi: 10.1097/JAT.0000000000000089.

Ketcham CJ, Cochrane G, Brown LA, Vallabhajosula S, Patel K, Hall EE. Neurocognitive performance, concussion history and balance performance during a distraction dual-task in collegiate student-athletes. Athl. Train. Sports Health Care. 2019;11(2):90-96. doi: 10.3928/19425864-20180313-02.

Vallabhajosula S, Humphrey SK, Cook AJ, Freund JE. Concurrent Validity of Zeno Walkway for Measuring Spatiotemporal Gait Parameters in Older Adults. J Geriatr Phys Ther. 2017 Dec 28 doi: 10.1519/JPT.0000000000000168.

* Tisher K, Mann K, VanDyke S, Johansson C, Vallabhajosula S. Functional measures show improvements after a home exercise program following supervised balance training in older adults with elevated fall risk. Physiother Theory Pract. 2018 Mar 5:1-13. doi: 10.1080/09593985.2018.1444116.

Raffalt P, Vallabhajosula S, Renz J, Mukherjee M, Stergiou N. Dynamics of stride interval characteristics during continuous stairmill climbing. Front. Physiol. 2017 Aug 23;8:609. doi: 10.3389/fphys.2017.00609. eCollection 2017.

Vallabhajosula S, McMillion A, Freund JE. The Effects of Exergaming and Treadmill Training on Gait, Balance and Cognition in a Person with Parkinson’s Disease: A Case Study. Physiother Theory Pract. 2017 Aug 16:1-12. doi: 10.1080/09593985.2017.1359867. PMID: 28812419.

Howell DR, Oldham JR, DiFabio M, Vallabhajosula S, Hall EE, Ketcham CK, Meehan WP, Buckley TA. Single-task and dual-task gait among collegiate athletes of different sport classifications: implications for concussion management. J Appl Biomech. 2017 Feb 33(1):24-31. PMID: 27705076.

Nepocatych S, Balilionis G, Vallabhajosula S, Ketcham CK. The Effects of Unstable Surface (BOSU) Balance Training on Postural Sway, Stability, Functional Ability and Flexibility in Women. J Sports Med Phys Fitness. 2016 Dec 16. PMID: 27991482.

Buckley T, Vallabhajosula S, Oldham J, Munkasy B, Evans K, Krazeise D, Ketcham C, Hall E. Evidence of a Conservative Gait Strategy in Athletes with a History of Concussions. J Sport Health Sci 2016 5(4): 417-23.

Vallabhajosula S, Bailey SP. Short-Term Resistance Training Improves Static Postural Control and Temporal Gait Variability but not Cognition in Older Adults: A Pilot Study. J J Clinical Trials. 1 (2016) 2.

Vallabhajosula S, Holder J, Bailey E. Effect of Exergaming on Physiological Response and Enjoyment during Recess in Elementary School-Aged Children: A Pilot Study. Games Health J. 2016 5(5): 325-32 PMID: 27661265.

Freund JE, Stetts DM, Vallabhajosula S. Relationships Between Trunk Performance, Gait and Postural Control in Persons with Multiple Sclerosis. NeuroRehabilitation. 2016 Jun 30;39(2):305-17. PMID: 27372366.

Bailey SP, Bailey EE, Mushti SL, McHugh H, Isenbarger J, Vallabhajosula S. Predictors of Health Related Quality of Life in Adults 50 Years and Older. J Nov Physiother 2016 6: 281. doi:10.4172/2165-7025.1000281.

Lawson D, Hoffmeyer A, Pearsall A, Vallabhajosula S. Kinesio® Tex Tape: Valuable Conservative Treatment for Plantar Fasciitis? J Nov Physiother 2015 5:271.doi:10.4172/2165-7025.1000271.

Vallabhajosula S, Tan C-W, Mukherjee M, Davidson AJ, Stergiou N. Biomechanical Analyses of Stair-climbing while Dual-tasking. J Biomech. 2015 Apr 13;48(6):921-9. doi: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2015.02.024. PMID: 25773590.

Evans KM, Ketcham CJ, Folger S, Vallabhajosula S, Hall EE. Relationship between Information Processing and Postural Stability in Collegiate Division I NCAA Athletes: Does Concussion History Matter? Int J Phys Med Rehabil 2015 3: 268. doi:10.4172/2329-9096.1000268.

Vallabhajosula S, Haq IU, Hwynn N, Oyama G, Okun M, Tillman MD, Hass CJ. Low-frequency versus high-frequency subthalamic nucleus deep brain stimulation on postural control and gait in Parkinson's disease: a quantitative study. Brain Stimul. 2015 Jan-Feb; 8(1):64-75. doi: 10.1016/j.brs.2014.10.011.

Vallabhajosula S, Roberts BL, Hass CJ. Tai Chi Intervention Improves Dynamic Postural Control in Older Adults: A Pilot Study. J Appl Biomech. 2014 Dec;30(6):697-706. doi: 10.1123/jab.2013-0256. Epub 2014 Jul 9.

Ketcham CJ, Hall E, Bixby WR, Vallabhajosula S, Folger SE, Kostek MC, et al. A Neuroscientific Approach to the Examination of Concussions in Student-Athletes. J. Vis. Exp. 2014 Dec 8; 94, doi:10.3791/52046.

Haworth J, Vallabhajosula S, Stergiou N. Gaze and posture coordinate differently with the complexity of visual stimulus motion. Exp Brain Res. 2014 Sep;232(9):2797-806.

Hassan A, Vallabhajosula S, Zahodne LB, Bowers D, Okun M, Fernandez H, Hass CJ. Correlations of apathy and depression with postural instability in Parkinson disease. J Neurol Sci. 2014 Mar 15;338(1-2):162-5.

Nocera JR, Amano S, Vallabhajosula S, Hass CJ. Tai Chi Exercise to Improve Non-Motor Symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease. J Yoga Phys Ther. 2013 Aug 20;3.

Stegemöller EL, Vallabhajosula S, Haq I, Hwynn N, Hass CJ, Okun MS. Selective use of low frequency stimulation in Parkinson's disease based on presence of tremor. NeuroRehabilitation. 2013;33(2):305-12.

Amano S, Nocera JR, Vallabhajosula S, Juncos JL, Gregor RJ, Waddell DE, Wolf SL, Hass CJ. The effect of Tai Chi exercise on gait initiation and gait performance in persons with Parkinson's disease. Parkinsonism Relat Disord. 2013 Nov;19(11):955-60.

Haworth J, Harbourne R, Vallabhajosula S, Stergiou N. Center of pressure and the projection of the time-course of sitting skill acquisition. Gait Posture. 2013 Sep;38(4):806-11.

Vallabhajosula S, Judkins TN, Mukherjee M, Suh IH, Oleynikov D, Siu K-C. Skills learning in robot-assisted surgery is benefited by task-specific augmented feedback. Surg Innov. 2013 Dec;20(6):639-47].

Vallabhajosula S, Buckley TA, Tillman MD, Hass CJ. Age and Parkinson’s disease related kinematic alterations during multi-directional gait initiation. Gait Posture 2013 Feb;37(2):280-6.

Koutakis P, Mukherjee M, Vallabhajosula S, Blanke DJ, Stergiou N. Path Integration: Effect of Curved Path Complexity and Sensory System on Blindfolded Walking. Gait Posture 2013 Feb;37(2):154-8.

Roemmich RT, Nocera JR, Vallabhajosula S, Amano S, Naugle KM, Stegemöller EL, Hass CJ. Spatiotemporal variability during gait initiation in Parkinson's disease. Gait Posture 2012 Jul; 36(3):340-3.

Vallabhajosula S, Yentes JM, Stergiou N. Frontal joint dynamics when initiating stair ascent from a walk versus a stand. J Biomech 2012 Feb; 45(3):609-13.

Vallabhajosula S, Yentes JM, Momcilovic M, Blanke D, Stergiou N. Do lower-extremity joint dynamics change when stair negotiation is initiated with a self-selected comfortable gait speed? Gait Posture 2012 Feb; 35(2):203-8.

Huang C-K, Suh IH, Chien J-H, Vallabhajosula S, Oleynikov D, Siu K-C. Investigating the Muscle Activities of Performing Surgical Training Tasks Using Virtual Simulator. Stud Health Technol Inform. 2012; 173:200-4.

Nocera JR, Price C, Fernandez H, Amano S, Vallabhajosula S, Okun M, Hwynn N, Hass C. Tests of Dorsolateral Frontal Function Correlate with Objective Tests of Postural Stability in Early to Moderate Stage Parkinson’s Disease. Parkinsonism & Related Disorders 2010 Nov; 16(9):590-4.

Presentations

Vallabhajosula S, Watkins L, Brown C, Ferry C, Tierney C, Loring A, Smelko A. Utility Of Backwards Tandem Gait For Post-concussion Assessment. Poster to be presented at the 2025 Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine, Atlanta, GA, May 2025

* Boda M, Oyen K, Fearrin S, Freeman J, Vallabhajosula S, Andrews A. Effects Of Age And Dual-tasking On Endurance Performance While Walking. Poster to be presented at the 2025 Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine, Atlanta, GA, May 2025

* Essex D, Jenkins K, Shafer V, O’Daniel K, Magill J, Vallabhajosula S. Musculoskeletal Characteristics Among Practitioners of the Bharatanatyam Dance. Poster presented at the 2025 APTA Combined Sections Meeting, Houston, TX, February 2025

* Saldon MD, Miller A, Vallabhajosula S, Nepocatych S, Gisselman AS, Christopher S. Changes in Kinetics of Runners from the 3rd Trimester to 3 Months Postpartum. Poster presented at the 2025 APTA Combined Sections Meeting, Houston, TX, February 2025

Messikomer K, Nowell A, Kosmacki S, Magill J, Vallabhajosula S. Predicting Maximum Eccentric Ground Reaction Force in Healthy Pediatric and Adolescent Athletes. Poster presented at the 2025 APTA Combined Sections Meeting, Houston, TX, February 2025

* Freeman J, Andrews AW, Vallabhajosula S. How Does Dual-Tasking Affect Distance Walked and Gait during an Endurance Task in Older Adults? Platform presentation at the 2025 APTA Combined Sections Meeting, Houston, TX, February 2025

* Huie W, Moore S, Rosengarten J, Giordano A, Paranthaman P, Vallabhajosula S. Obstacle Clearance Behavior in Immersive Reality Environments Among Older Adults. Platform presentation at the 2025 APTA Combined Sections Meeting, Houston, TX, February 2025

Zimmermann, M, Bales K, Ramsey C, Vallabhajosula S. Individualized Physical Therapy Intervention Improves Balance and Gait Initiation in Persons with Parkinson’s Disease. Poster presented at the American Physical Therapy Association’s Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy Annual Conference. Columbus, OH. September 2024.

* Jenkins K, Shafer V, Essex D, O’Daniel K, Heil A, Magill J, Vallabhajosula S. Biomechanical And Musculoskeletal Characteristics In Child And Adult Bharatanatyam Dancers. Platform presentation at the 2024 Winston-Salem Dance Medicine Conference, Winston-Salem, NC, August 2024

Vallabhajosula S, Giordano A. Dual task cost during backward walking while using prosthetics for ambulation. Poster presented at the 2024 Annual Meeting of the American Society of Biomechanics, Madison, WI, August 2024

Magill J, Van Dorp T, Sigloh C, Friday M, Hightower T, Vallabhajosula S. The Effects Of Incremental Loading On Center Of Pressure And Sagittal Plane Kinematics In Healthy Adults During Safety Bar Squat. Poster presented at the 2024 Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine, Boston, MA, May 2024

* Freeman J, Vallabhajosula S, Andrews AW. How Does Dual-tasking Affect Distance Walked During An Endurance Task In Older Adults? Rapid-Fire presentation at the 2024 Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine, Boston, MA, May 2024

Page A, Daniels J, Bakalchuk E, Momplaisir E, Harris K, Vallabhajosula S, Bailey S. Effect of Coffee Supplement on Anaerobic Exercise Performance. Poster presented at the 2024 Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine, Boston, MA, May 2024

* Shafer V, Jenkins K, Essex D, O’Daniel K, Heil A, Magill J, Vallabhajosula S. Biomechanical And Musculoskeletal Characteristics In Child And Adult Bharatanatyam Dancers. Poster presented at the 2024 Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine, Boston, MA, May 2024

Magill J, Kosmacki S, Messikomer K, Nowell A, Vallabhajosula S. Predicting Maximum Eccentric Ground Reaction Force In Healthy Pediatric And Adolescent Athletes. Poster presented at the 2024 Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine, Boston, MA, May 2024

* Saldon M, Miller A, Davis J, Sutryk K, London G, Gissleman AS, Nepocatych S, Vallabhajosula S, Christopher S. Biomechanical And Musculoskeletal Changes In Pregnant Runners From The 3rd Trimester To 3 Months Postpartum. Poster presented at the 2024 Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine, Boston, MA, May 2024

Davis J, Sutryk K, Saldon M, Miller A, Gissleman AS, Nepocatych S, Vallabhajosula S, Christopher S. Occurrence of Self-Reported Injuries in Female Runners During Pregnancy and Postpartum. Poster presented at the 2024 Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine, Boston, MA, May 2024

* Moore S, Rosengarten J, Huie W, Giordano A, Paranthaman P, Vallabhajosula S. Aging And Fall Risk On Peak Landing Force While Clearing An Obstacle In Immersive Technologies. Thematic poster presented at the 2024 Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine, Boston, MA, May 2024

* Patton C, Miller A, Bush N, Giordano A, Vallabhajosula S. How Does Dual Tasking Effect Gait In Individuals Who Use Prosthetics? Poster presented at the 2024 Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine, Boston, MA, May 2024

* Japit A, Lawler M, Go C, Wilson A, Walton S, Tuisa O, Paranthaman P, Vallabhajosula S, Giordano A. Comparing Obstacle Clearance in Virtual and Mixed Reality Environments in Older Adults. Poster presented at the 2024 APTA Combined Sections Meeting, Boston, MA, February 2024

* Lawler M, Go C, Wilson A, Japit A, Tuisa O, Walton S, Giordano A, Paranthaman P, Vallabhajosula S. Does Dual Tasking Change Obstacle Clearance Patterns for Older Adults in Mixed Reality? Poster presented at the 2024 APTA Combined Sections Meeting, Boston, MA, February 2024

* Gerosa J, Jordan K, Langley H, McCullough L, Vallabhajosula S, Nepocatych S, Christopher S, Gisselman AS. Trends in heart rate variability during pregnancy and postpartum in recreational runners. Poster presented at the 2024 APTA Combined Sections Meeting, Boston, MA, February 2024

* Loring A, Smelko A, Olson A, Ketcham C, Hall E, Vallabhajosula S. Tandem Gait While Dual Tasking in Collegiate Athletes at Baseline and Post Concussion. Podium presented at the 2024 APTA Combined Sections Meeting, Boston, MA, February 2024

Guy J, Vallabhajosula S, Giordano A, Heil A, Knuckles A, Macapagal B. Impact of Virtual Dance and Exercise Program on People with Parkinson’s Disease. Podium presented at the 33rd Annual Conference of the International Association for Dance Medicine and Science, Columbus, OH, October 2023

DeMarco D, Balasubramanian CK, Meyer AA, Wiltshire BM, Bailey S, Chinworth SA, Vallabhajosula S. Addition of a dual task to the five times sit to stand test may better reveal balance and functional mobility limitations in older adults. Poster presented at the American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine 2023 Annual Conference, Atlanta, Georgia, October 2023.

Balasubramanian CK, Cordier S, Saracino D, Vallabhajosula S. Use of backward walking speed as an outcome measure in clinical populations: A systematic review of the literature. Poster presented at the American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine 2023 Annual Conference, Atlanta, Georgia, October 2023.

Vallabhajosula S, Paranthaman P, Giordano A, Japit A, Go C, Wilson A, Lawler M, Walton S, Tuisa O. Obstacle Clearance Strategies of Older Adults in Mixed Reality Environment. Poster presentation at the 2023 Annual Meeting of the American Society of Biomechanics, Knoxville, TN, August 2023

Dempsey?K,?Vallabhajosula S,?Scales MH.?The Impact of Habitual Idiopathic Toe-Walking on Jumping Performance and Mechanics in Adults. Poster presentation?at the 2023?Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis Society Annual Meeting,?High Point, NC, June 2023.

Vallabhajosula S. Functional and Biomechanical Outcomes of Cancer Survivors. Platform presentation as part of Highlighted Symposium at the 2023 Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine, Denver, CO, May 2023

* Rentz J, Ridge N, Lanouette B, Ritch B, Giordano A, Vallabhajosula S. Impact of Dual Tasking on Lower Extremity Prosthetic Users Function. Poster presentation at the 2023 Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine, Denver, CO, May 2023

* Wilson A, Go C, Japit A, Lawler M, Walton S, Tuisa O, Paranthaman P, Giordano A, Vallabhajosula S. Mixed and Virtual Reality Obstacle Clearance Behavior in Older Adults. Thematic poster presentation at the 2023 Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine, Denver, CO, May 2023

* Loring A, Smelko A, Olson A, Ketcham C, Hall E, Vallabhajosula S. Effects of Gender and Number of Trials on Backward Tandem Gait in Collegiate Athletes. Poster presentation at the 2023 Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine, Denver, CO, May 2023

* Gerosa JE, Fox K, Langley H, McCullough L, Vallabhajosula S, Nepocatych S, Spontelli-Gisselman A, Christopher SM. Longitudinal Changes In Biomechanical, Physiological, And Musculoskeletal Systems From Pregnancy To Postpartum: A Case Series. Poster presentation at the 2023 Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine, Denver, CO, May 2023

Hart W, Coenen J, O Connor P, Vallabhajosula S, Riboh J, Magill J. Establishing Age Specific Strength Norms For Pediatric Return To Sport Testing. Poster presentation at the 2023 Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine, Denver, CO, May 2023

Christopher SM, McCullough L, Gerosa JE, Fox K, Langley H, Vallabhajosula S. Does Running Speed Affect Running Kinematics During Pregnancy? Poster presentation at the 2023 Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine, Denver, CO, May 2023

* Potter J, Ramirez M, Shedlock C, Momplaisir E, Harris GK, Vallabhajosula S, Bailey S. Impact Of Coffee Roast Level On Force Production During The Counter Movement Jump. Poster presentation at the 2023 Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine, Denver, CO, May 2023

Momplaisir E, Harris GK, Potter J, Ramirez M, Shedlock C, Vallabhajosula S, Bailey S. Effects of Green, Light, Medium, and Dark Roast Brewed Coffees on Grip Strength and Countermovement Jump Height. Poster presentation at the 2023 Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine, Denver, CO, May 2023

* Olson A, Smelko A, Loring A, Vallabhajosula S. Cognitive Performance and Dual Tasking in Collegiate Athletes. Poster presentation at the 2023 National Conference on Undergraduate Research, Eau Claire, WI, April 2023

* Thompson J, Magill J, Vallabhajosula S. Testing for Lower Limb Asymmetries in Competitive Fencing Athletes. Poster presentation at the 2023 APTA Combined Sections Meeting, San Diego, TX, February 2023

Jackson A, Boger E, Carroll T, McCallister M, Vallabhajosula S, Christopher S. Are Pelvis, Hip, and Knee Kinematics Different between Postpartum Runners and Nulliparous Controls. Poster presentation at the 2023 APTA Combined Sections Meeting, San Diego, TX, February 2023

McCallister M, Boger E, Carroll T, Jackson A, Vallabhajosula S, Christopher S. Is Hip Strength Different in Postpartum Runners That Return to Running at 6 Weeks Postpartum? Poster presentation at the 2023 APTA Combined Sections Meeting, San Diego, TX, February 2023

* Vargo B, Vallabhajosula S, Olson A, Andrews A. Reliability and Validity of 10MWT, 4M Gait Speed, and Inertial Measurement Units. Poster presentation at the 2023 APTA Combined Sections Meeting, San Diego, TX, February 2023

* Walton S, * Tuisa O, Giordano A, Paranthaman P, Vallabhajosula S. Obstacle Clearance Behavior in Mixed Reality While Dual Tasking. Poster presentation at the 2023 APTA Combined Sections Meeting, San Diego, TX, February 2023

Dempsey K, Peavy S, Collins N, Vallabhajosula S, Scales M. Does Idiopathic Toe-Walking Resolve? Comparing Gait Alterations in Children and Adults Who Toe-Walk. Poster presentation at the 2023 APTA Combined Sections Meeting, San Diego, TX, February 2023

* Thompson J, Goodwin J, Vallabhajosula S. Association of Kinesiophobia with Disease Activity, Exercise Habits, and Quality of Life in Ankylosing Spondylitis. Poster presentation at the 2023 APTA Combined Sections Meeting, San Diego, TX, February 2023

Vallabhajosula S, DeMarco D, Henderson S, Wiltshire B, Meyer A, Chinworth S. Effects of Aging on Knee Joint Mechanics during Five Times Sit to Stand Task. Poster presentation at the 2023 APTA Combined Sections Meeting, San Diego, TX, February 2023

* Garrison V, Janyska D, Friess L, Eaddy-Harris T, Bailey S, Evans E, Vallabhajosula S. Changes in Fall Risk after a Virtual Four Week Exercise Intervention in Lung Cancer Survivors. Podium presentation at the 2023 APTA Combined Sections Meeting, San Diego, TX, February 2023; Won the Student Platform Award

Metcalf JG, Crosby A, Wilson M, Ramsey C, Vallabhajosula S. Effectiveness of Dance Classes Delivered Virtually for Individuals with Parkinson’s Disease. Podium presentation at the 32nd Annual Conference of the International Association for Dance Medicine and Science, Limerick, Ireland, October 2022

Paranthaman PK, Vallabhajosula S, Giordano A, Walton S, Tuisa O, Bajaj N. User Experience Analysis in Obstacle Clearance Tasks in Virtual and Mixed Reality Environments. Podium presentation at the 6th World Conference on Smart trends in Systems, Security and Sustainability, London, United Kingdom (presented virtually), August 2022

Vallabhajosula S, Giordano A, Paranthaman P, Tuisa O, Walton S, Perri S. Comparison of Obstacle Clearance Under Mixed, Virtual and Physical Reality Environments. Poster presentation at the 2022 North American Congress on Biomechanics Meeting, Ottawa, ON, August 2022

Vallabhajosula S, Shenoy S, Naaz N, Wittstein M, Metcalf JG. First National Biomechanics Day in India - Lessons learned from a collaborative approach. Podium presentation at the World Congress of Biomechanics, Virtual, July 2022.

* Alberto K, DeMarco D, Meyer A, Henderson S, Wiltshire B, Vallabhajosula S. Analyzing force and time difference among older and younger adults performing the five-time sit-to-stand (FTSTS). Podium presentation at the World Congress of Biomechanics, Virtual, July 2022.

Wiltshire B, Henderson S, Whyte A, Chinworth S, Vallabhajosula S. Five Times Sit-to-Stand Performance Is Related to Impulse Than Power in Healthy Young Adults. Podium presentation at the World Congress of Biomechanics, Virtual, July 2022.

Scales M, Vallabhajosula S. Immediate and 6-Week Effects of Using Carbon Fiber Footplates on Gait in Children with Idiopathic Toe-Walking. Podium presentation at the 2022 Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis Society Annual Conference, Virtual, June 2022

* Walton S, * Tuisa O, Perri S, Paranthaman P, Giordano A, Vallabhajosula S. Comparing Obstacle Clearance?in Mixed Reality and Physical Reality. Podium presentation at the 2022 Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine, San Diego, CA, May 2022

* DeMarco D, * Meyer A, Alberto K, Wiltshire B, Henderson S, Chinworth S, Balasubramanian C, Vallabhajosula S. Effects of Dual Task on Five-Times Sit-To-Stand in Younger and Older Adults. Poster presentation at the 2022 Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine, San Diego, CA, May 2022

* Garrison V, Janyska D, Friess L, Eaddy-Harris T, Vallabhajosula S, Evans E, Bailey S. Quality Of Life Changes In Lung Cancer Survivors After A Four Week Exercise Intervention. Poster presentation at the 2022 Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine, San Diego, CA, May 2022

* Garrett L, * McCaulley L, Perri S, Terrell J, Vallabhajosula S, Harris KG, Watkins R, Bailey S. The Effects Of Quinine On Electroencephalogram Activity And 5 Time Sit To Stand Time. e-Poster presentation at the 2022 Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine, San Diego, CA, May 2022

* Vargo B, * Franklin S, * Tometich N, Chinworth S, Vallabhajosula S. Concurrent Validity Of Inertial Measurement Units To Measure Joint Angles During Gait. Poster presentation at the 2022 Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine, San Diego, CA, May 2022.

* Knuckles A, * Heil A, * Macapagal B, Vallabhajosula S, Guy J, Giordano A. How accurate are virtual assessments of function in persons with Parkinson’s disease? Poster presentation at the 2022 Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine, San Diego, CA, May 2022.

* Alberto K, DeMarco D, Henderson S, Meyer A, Wiltshire B, Vallabhajosula S. Effects of Aging while Dual-Tasking on Force Characteristics and Performance during Five-Times Sit-to-Stand task. Poster presentation at the National Conference on Undergraduate Research, Virtual, April 2022.

* Henry S, * DeNeal A, Ramsey C, Vallabhajosula S. Step Activity and Fall Risk Assessment in Persons with Parkinson’s Disease. Podium presentation at the 2022 APTA Combined Sections Meeting, San Antonio, TX, February 2022

* Balardi K, * Johnson M, * Ross J, Chinworth S, Vallabhajosula S. Can Inertial Measurement Units Accurately Measure Joint Angles during Gait? a Concurrent Validity Study. Poster presentation at the 2022 APTA Combined Sections Meeting, San Antonio, TX, February 2022

*Friess L, * Eaddy-Harris, T, Garrison V, Jansyska D, Hoff M, Bailey SP, Evans E, Vallabhajosula S. Comparing quality of life and physical performance between lung cancer survivors and breast cancer survivors. Poster presentation at the 2022 APTA Combined Sections Meeting, San Antonio, TX, February 2022

Terrell J, Tunis C, Sneader L, Vallabhajosula S, Bailey S. Caffeine Mouthrinses Have No Ergogenic Effect on Functional Performance in Older Adults. Poster presentation at the 2022 APTA Combined Sections Meeting, San Antonio, TX, February 2022

Cooner W, Vallabhajosula S, Hannah M, Christopher S. Hand-Held Dynamometry has Moderate Correlation with Nordbord and Isokinetic Dynamometry for Eccentric Hamstring Strength Measurement. Podium presentation at the 2022 APTA Combined Sections Meeting, San Antonio, TX, February 2022

Vallabhajosula S, Henderson S, Wiltshire B, Whyte A, Chinworth S. Effects of Dual Task and Repetition on Five-Times Sit-To-Stand Task in Healthy Young Adults. Podium presentation at the 2021 Annual Meeting of the American Society of Biomechanics, Virtual format, May 2021

* Henderson S, Wiltshire B, Whyte A, Chinworth S, Vallabhajosula S. Effects of Dual Task and Repetition on Five-Times Sit-To-Stand Task in Healthy Young Adults. Poster presentation at the 2021 Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine, Virtual format, May 2021

* DeNeal A, Henry S, Ramsey C, Vallabhajosula S. Backwards Gait And Fall Risk Assessment In Individuals With Parkinson’s Disease. Poster presentation at the 2021 Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine, Virtual format, May 2021

* Balardi K, Johnson M, Ross J, Chinworth S, Vallabhajosula S. Concurrent Validity Of Inertial Measurement Units With 3D Motion Analysis System For Joint Kinematics. Poster presentation at the 2021 Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine, Virtual format, May 2021

* Whyte A, Henderson S, Wiltshire B, Chinworth S, Vallabhajosula S. Examining Force Exertion Over a Five Trial Sit-to-Stand task. Poster presentation at the 2021 National Conference for Undergraduate Research, Virtual format, April 2021

* Tunis C, Terrell J, Sneader L, Bailey SP, Vallabhajosula S. Does level of caffeine improve physical performance in older adults? Poster presentation at the 2021 National Conference for Undergraduate Research, Virtual format, April 2021

Uhan J, Wright J, Balasubramanian C, Freund J, Vallabhajosula S. Comparing Single Question Physical Activity Questionnaire with Common Assessments of Physical Activity in Older Adults. Podium presentation at the 2021 Virtual APTA Combined Sections Meeting, February 2021.

* Nunn K, Vallabhajosula S, Ramsey C. Individualized Physical Therapy Improves Balance and Stepping Velocity in Persons with Parkinson’s Disease. Poster presentation at the 2021 Virtual APTA Combined Sections Meeting, February 2021.

Bales K, Reich M, Ramsey C, Vallabhajosula S. Individualized Physical Therapy Improves Balance and Stepping Velocity in Persons with Parkinson’s Disease. Poster presentation at the 2021 Virtual APTA Combined Sections Meeting, February 2021.

Nair P, Vallabhajosula S, Smith A, Hill S, Widener G. Relationship between Interlimb Coordination, Perceived Fatigue and Exertion with Endurance in People with Multiple Sclerosis. Poster presentation at the 2021 Virtual APTA Combined Sections Meeting, February 2021.

* Hoff M, Herold A, Reyes M, Evans E, Madzima T, Vallabhajosula S. Relationship Among Sensation, Quality of Life and Postural Control in Cancer Survivors. Poster presentation at the 2021 Virtual APTA Combined Sections Meeting, February 2021.

* Veroneau B, Tadlock B, Christopher S, Vallabhajosula S, Knab A, Harnish C, Bullock G. The Effect of Injuries and Pain on Athletic Identity across NCAA Divisions. Poster presentation at the 2021 Virtual APTA Combined Sections Meeting, February 2021.

* Clay H, Hoskinson S, Marazzi M, Madzima TA, Nepocatych S, Vallabhajosula S, Christopher S Does Baseline Performance on Return-to-Sport Tests Differ Based on Injury Among Collegiate Athletes? Poster presentation at the 2021 Virtual APTA Combined Sections Meeting, February 2021.

* Oxner A, Donaldson K, Martin C, Pobocik K, Vallabhajosula S. Influence of Joint Kinematics and Strength on Overhand Throwing Velocity in Adolescent Softball Players. Poster presentation at the 2021 Virtual APTA Combined Sections Meeting, February 2021.

Buckingham H, Vallabhajosula S, Moore M, Christopher S. Do Lower Extremity Asymmetries Impact Utilization Rates of the Athletic Training Room in Division-1 Athletes? Podium presentation at the 2021 Virtual APTA Combined Sections Meeting, February 2021

Martin C, Shanley E, Harnish C, Knab A, Christopher S, Vallabhajosula S, Bullock G. Overuse Injury, Substance Use, and Resilience in Collegiate Female Athletes. Podium presentation at the 2021 Virtual APTA Combined Sections Meeting, February 2021

Martin C, Shanley E, Harnish C, Knab A, Christopher S, Vallabhajosula S, Bullock G. The Relationship between Flourishing, Injury Status, and Resilience in Collegiate Athletes. Podium presentation at the 2021 Virtual APTA Combined Sections Meeting, February 2021

Christopher S, Janssen H, Colby K, Kane E, Chinworth S, McCullough L, Vallabhajosula S. Are There Musculoskeletal Differences between Postpartum Runners and Controls? Podium presentation at the 2021 Virtual APTA Combined Sections Meeting, February 2021.

Christopher S, Tadlock B, Veroneau B, Harnish C, Perera N, Knab A, Vallabhajosula S, Bullock G. Epidemiological Profile of Pain and Non-Steroid Anti-Inflammatory Drug Use in Collegiate Athletes. Podium presentation at the 2021 Virtual APTA Combined Sections Meeting, February 2021.

Vallabhajosula S, Morgan R, Nunn K, Ramsey C. Gait Variability in Persons with Parkinson’s disease after Individualized Physical Therapy. Presented as a virtual poster at the 44th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Biomechanics, Atlanta, Georgia, August 2020. In-person conference cancelled due to COVID-19 concerns.

Vice C, Reisch P, Jerry L, Vallabhajosula S, Scales MH. Carbon Fiber Footplate Wear Improves Gait Kinematics of Children who Idiopathically Toe Walk. Accepted to be presented as a platform/podium at the 2020 Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis Society Annual Conference, West Chester, Pennsylvania, June 2020. Conference cancelled due to COVID-19 concerns.

*Nunn K, *Atwood N, Shah H, Ramsey C, Vallabhajosula S. Do Individualized Physical Therapy Intervention Improve Balance and Gait Initiation in Persons with Parkinson’s Disease? Accepted to be presented as a thematic poster at the 2020 Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine, San Francisco, California, May 2020. Conference cancelled due to COVID-19 concerns.

Christopher S, Janssen H, Colby K, Kane E, Chinworth S, Vallabhajosula S. Is There A Difference In Strength, Flexibility, Range Of Motion Between Postpartum And Nulliparous Runners? Accepted to be presented as a poster at the 2020 Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine, San Francisco, California, May 2020. Conference cancelled due to COVID-19 concerns.

* Donaldson K, Oxner A, Martin C, Pobocik K, Vallabhajosula S. Relationship Between Kinematics, Strength, And Throwing Velocity Of Adolescent Softball Players During Overhand Throwing. Accepted to be presented as a poster at the 2020 Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine, San Francisco, California, May 2020. Conference cancelled due to COVID-19 concerns.

* Martin C, Pobocik K, Faherty M, Vallabhajosula S, Hannah M. An Investigation Of Factors Predicting Injury Among Adolescent Softball Players. Accepted to be presented as a poster at the 2020 Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine, San Francisco, California, May 2020. Conference cancelled due to COVID-19 concerns.

* Siska L, Davis J, Varghese S, King S, Hall E, Vallabhajosula S, Christopher S. Psychological Responses To Acute Exercise: A Comparison Of Lower Body Positive Pressure Treadmill And Cycling. Accepted to be presented as a poster at the 2020 Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine, San Francisco, California, May 2020. Conference cancelled due to COVID-19 concerns.

* Tadlock BA, Veroneau BJ, Vallabhajosula S, Christopher S, Knab A, Harnish C, Bullock G. Injuries and Injury-Related Pain Relationships to NSAID Use and Abuse in Collegiate Athletes. Accepted to be presented as a poster at the 2020 Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine, San Francisco, California, May 2020. Conference cancelled due to COVID-19 concerns.

* Veroneau BJ, Tadlock BA, Christopher S, Vallabhajosula S, Knab A, Harnish C, Bullock G. Injuries and Injury-Related Pain Relationships to NSAID Use and Abuse in Collegiate Athletes. Accepted to be presented as a poster at the 2020 Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine, San Francisco, California, May 2020. Conference cancelled due to COVID-19 concerns.

Bullock G, Christopher S, Veroneau BJ, Tadlock BA, Knab A, Harnish C, Vallabhajosula S. The relationship between flourishing, pain, and injury in collegiate athletes. Accepted to be presented as a poster at the 2020 Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine, San Francisco, California, May 2020. Conference cancelled due to COVID-19 concerns.

* Clay H, Hoskinson S, Marazzi M, Madzima TA, Nepocatych S, Vallabhajosula S, Christopher S. Does Baseline Performance On Return-to-Sport Tests Differ Amongst Injured And Uninjured NCAA Division 1 Athletes? Accepted to be presented as a poster at the 2020 Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine, San Francisco, California, May 2020. Conference cancelled due to COVID-19 concerns.

Peluso J, Madzima TA, Clay H, Hoskinson S, Christopher S. Vallabhajosula S, Nepocatych S. Assessment of Pre-Season Body Composition, Meal Patterns, Food Choices and Preferences in NCAA Division 1 College Athletes. Accepted to be presented as a poster at the 2020 Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine, San Francisco, California, May 2020. Conference cancelled due to COVID-19 concerns.

* Guthrie D, Fonke E, Vallabhajosula S, Sell TC, Faherty M, Christopher S. An Investigation of Kinetics and Dynamic Postural Stability in Collegiate Cross Country Runners. Poster presentation at the 2020 APTA Combined Sections Meeting, Denver, Colorado, February 2020.

* Collins Z, Benson S, Vallabhajosula S, Sell TC, DiMarco N, Christopher S. The Effects of Patellar Tendinopathy on Explosiveness in Division I Basketball Players: A Pilot Study. Poster presentation at the 2020 APTA Combined Sections Meeting, Denver, Colorado, February 2020.

* Martin C, Pobocik K, Hannah M, Faherty M, Christopher S, Vallabhajosula S. Musculoskeletal Characteristics of Adolescent Softball Athletes with and without an Upper Extremity Injury. Poster presentation at the 2020 APTA Combined Sections Meeting, Denver, Colorado, February 2020.

* Martin C, Pobocik K, Hannah M, Faherty M, Vallabhajosula S. Utility of the Kjoc Outcome Measure and Its Relationship to Musculoskeletal Characteristics in Softball Athletes. Poster presentation at the 2020 APTA Combined Sections Meeting, Denver, Colorado, February 2020.

Christopher S, Maylone R, Bauer L, Chinworth S, Vallabhajosula S. Is There a Difference between Strength, Flexibility, and Kinetics between Postpartum Runners and Nulliparous Controls. Platform presentation at the 2020 APTA Combined Sections Meeting, Denver, Colorado, February 2020.

* Huberman C, Scales M, Vallabhajosula S. Shoulder Range of Motion and Strength Norms and Variations in Circus Acrobats. Poster presentation at the 2020 APTA Combined Sections Meeting, Denver, Colorado, February 2020.

* Everett S, Comeau C, Shah H, Vallabhajosula S, Ramsey C. Cooling Vests Acutely Improve Stride Length during Dual-Tasks in Persons with Multiple Sclerosis. Poster presentation at the 2020 APTA Combined Sections Meeting, Denver, Colorado, February 2020.

* Bedel N, Durham S, Privette A, Vallabhajosula S. Yoked Prism Lenses Acutely Improve Spatio-Temporal Gait Parameters in Individuals with Acquired Brain Injuries. Poster presentation at the 2020 APTA Combined Sections Meeting, Denver, Colorado, February 2020.

Vallabhajosula S, Scales M. Gait variability decreases with use of carbon fiber footplates in children with idiopathic toe walking. Poster presentation at the International Society of Posture and Gait Research 2019 World Congress, Edinburgh, Scotland, June 2019.

Higgins S, Vallabhajosula S. A validation and comparison of Actigraph GT9X Link and RunScribe Plus™ accelerometers for the estimation of skeletal loading during habitual physical activities. Poster presentation at the International Society of Posture and Gait Research 2019 World Congress, Edinburgh, Scotland, June 2019.

Fonke E, Guthrie D, Montenyohl A, Vallabhajosula S, Sell TC, Faherty M, Christopher S. An Investigation of Factors Affecting Dynamic Postural Stability in Collegiate Cross Country Runners. Poster presentation at the 2019 Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine, Orlando, Florida, May 2019.

Christopher S, Maylone R, Bauer L, Barak H, Vallabhajosula S. Postpartum Runners: Is There A Difference In Running Kinematics And Kinetics Compared To Controls? Poster presentation at the 2019 Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine, Orlando, Florida, May 2019.

* Bedel N, McDonald M, Durham S, Privette A, Vallabhajosula S. Acute Effects of Yoked Prism Lenses on Gait in Individuals with Acquired Brain Injuries. Poster presentation at the 2019 Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine, Orlando, Florida, May 2019.

* Everett SL, Comeau CT, Thomas VE, Vallabhajosula S. Effects Of A Cooling Vest On Dual-task Performance And Fatigability In Persons With Multiple Sclerosis. Poster presentation at the 2019 Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine, Orlando, Florida, May 2019.

Scales MH, Vice C, Jerry L, Reisch P, Vallabhajosula S. The Effects of Carbon Fiber Footplates on Lower Extremity Joint Range of Motion in Children Who Idiopathically Toe-Walk. Poster to be presented at the 2019 Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis Society Annual Conference, Dallas, Texas, March 2019.

* Nunnelee AM, Munoz MJ, Manhard CP, Balilionis G, Vallabhajosula S, Bailey S. Persons with COPD have greater fear of falling and lesser endurance in spite of similar lower extremity fat free mass as healthy controls. Poster presented at the 2019 APTA Combined Sections Meeting, Washington D.C., January 2019.

* Munoz M, Nunnelee AM, Manhard C, Petitti C, Balilionis G, Bailey S, Vallabhajosula S. Walking Speed Reserve is decreased in Persons with COPD. Poster presented at the 2019 APTA Combined Sections Meeting, Washington D.C., January 2019.

Jerry L, Reisch P, Vice C, Vallabhajosula S, Scales M. The Acute Effects of Carbon Fiber Footplate Orthoses on Idiopathic Toe-Walking using 2-Dimensional Video Gait Analysis. Poster presented at the 2019 APTA Combined Sections Meeting, Washington D.C., January 2019.

Cunningham H, Shelton L, Vallabhajosula S, Scales M. The Effects of Carbon Fiber Footplate Orthoses on 2-D Gait Kinematics of Children that Idiopathically Toe-Walk Compared to Typically Walking Children. Platform presented at the 2019 APTA Combined Sections Meeting, Washington D.C., January 2019.

Buckingham H, Beck R, Vallabhajosula S, Andrews AW. Normative Gait Speed Stratified by Age and Sex: An Updated Meta-Analysis. Poster presented at the 2019 APTA Combined Sections Meeting, Washington D.C., January 2019.

Jaffe W, Robbins J, Francis J, Sullivan C, Vallabhajosula S, Andrews AW. Wheelchair Propulsion Test - Comparing High Functioning Users Between Wheelchair Types and Speeds. Poster presented at the 2019 APTA Combined Sections Meeting, Washington D.C., January 2019.

Blackburn K, Molinaro R, Becker H, Vallabhajosula S, Freund J. Lower Quarter Y-Balance Test in Healthy Older Men. Poster presented at the 2019 APTA Combined Sections Meeting, Washington D.C., January 2019.

* Becker H, Blackburn K, Molinaro R, Stetts D, Freund J, Vallabhajosula S. Lower Quarter Y-Balance Test in Healthy Older Men and Women. Poster presented at the 2019 APTA Combined Sections Meeting, Washington D.C., January 2019.

* O’Halloran AM, Graham LE, Yada T, Saracino D, Freund JE, Balasubramanian CK, Vallabhajosula S. Association of stair negotiation with fear of falling, balance, and mobility in older adults. Poster presented at the 2019 APTA Combined Sections Meeting, Washington D.C., January 2019.

* Yada T, Graham LE, O’Halloran AM, Saracino D, Freund JE, Balasubramanian CK, Vallabhajosula S. Is Backward Walking Speed Reserve Useful to Discriminate Fallers from Non-Faller Community-Dwelling Older Adults? Poster presented at the 2019 APTA Combined Sections Meeting, Washington D.C., January 2019.

Taulbee L, Saracino D, Wright J, O’Halloran AM, Yada T, Graham LE, Freund JE, Vallabhajosula S, Balasubramanian CK. Can Backward Walking Speed serve as a mobility assessment in older adults who live independently in the community? Poster presented at the 2019 APTA Combined Sections Meeting, Washington D.C., January 2019.

* Graham LE, O’Halloran AM, Yada T, Freund JE, Balasubramanian CK, Vallabhajosula S. Can Selected Functional Assessments Predict Prospective Falls In Community-Dwelling Older Adults? Poster presented at the 2019 APTA Combined Sections Meeting, Washington D.C., January 2019.

Scales M, Vallabhajosula S. Do first year DPT student study skills improve in the first year as demonstrated by a pre and post administration of the Learning and Study Strategies Inventory (LASSI, 3rd ed.)? Platform presented at the 2018 Education Leadership Conference, Jacksonville, FL, October 2018.

Taulbee L, Wright J, O’Halloran AM, Yada T, Graham LE, Freund JE, Vallabhajosula S, Balasubramanian CK. Preliminary Validation of Backward Walking Speed as a Mobility Assessment in Community Dwelling Older Adults. Poster presented at the American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine 2018 Annual Conference, Dallas, Texas, September 2018.

Wright J, Taulbee L, O’Halloran AM, Yada T, Graham LE, Freund JE, Vallabhajosula S, Balasubramanian CK. Physical Activity Measurement in Community-dwelling Older Adults. Poster presented at the American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine 2018 Annual Conference, Dallas, Texas, September 2018.

Balasubramanian CK, Li C-Y, Saracino D, Freund JE, Vallabhajosula S. Item-level psychometric analysis of the Community, Balance & Mobility Scale in Community Dwelling Older Adults. Poster presented at the American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine 2018 Annual Conference, Dallas, Texas, September 2018.

* Yada T, Graham LE, O’Halloran AM, Freund JE, Balasubramanian CK, Vallabhajosula S. Greater Stance Time Variability is Associated with Lower Step Activity in Older Adults. Poster presented at the 2018 Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine, Minneapolis, Minnesota, May 2018.

* Graham LE, O’Halloran AM, Yada T, Freund JE, Balasubramanian CK, Vallabhajosula S. Mobility and Balance Performance is Associated with Health-related Quality of Life in Community-dwelling Older Adults. Poster presented at the 2018 Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine, Minneapolis, Minnesota, May 2018.

* Munoz M, Nunnelee AM, Manhard C, Bailey S, Balilionis G, Vallabhajosula S. Gait Characteristics in Persons with COPD who have Obesity. Poster presented at the 2018 Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine, Minneapolis, Minnesota, May 2018.

Chaffin LE, Holder K, Ichoku C, Harris GK, Vallabhajosula S, Bailey S. Impact of a Carbohydrate Mouth Rinse on Muscle and Functional Power in Older Adults. Poster presented at the 2018 Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine, Minneapolis, Minnesota, May 2018.

Scales MH, Cunningham H, Courtney S, Shelton L, Williams A, DiBiasio P, Vallabhajosula S. The Immediate Effects of Carbon Fiber Footplates on the Temporospatial Gait Kinematics of Children Who Do and Do Not Idiopathically Toe-Walk. Presented as a podium at the 2018 Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis Society Annual Conference, Indianapolis, Indiana, May 2018.

DiBiasio P, Audette J, Vallabhajosula S. Global Learning; are we achieving our goals? Outcomes in Healthcare Education. Poster presented at the The Forum’s 14th Annual Conference, Building on Strong Foundations: Best Practices for an Evolving Field, Boston, Massachusetts, March 2018.

Vallabhajosula S, Freund J, Fadool M, Manning S, Groulx D, Wikstrom E. Use of Y-Balance Test for Persons with Chronic Ankle Instability. Poster presented at the 2018 APTA Combined Sections Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana, February 2018.

* Manning S, Groulx D, Fadool M, Wikstrom E, Freund J, Vallabhajosula S. Relationship between Static and Dynamic Postural Control in Individuals with and without Chronic Ankle Instability. Poster presented at the 2018 APTA Combined Sections Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana, February 2018.

* Wheless W, Hawkins H, Rodgers W, Bailey S, Vallabhajosula S. Effects of Leg Press Exercise on Function and Balance in Persons with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Case Series. Poster presented at the 2018 APTA Combined Sections Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana, February 2018.

Francis J, Sullivan C, Andrews AW, Vallabhajosula S. Clinimetric Properties of Wheelchair Propulsion Test among High Functioning Wheelchair Users. Poster presented at the 2018 APTA Combined Sections Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana, February 2018.

* Messerschmidt E, Van Patten K, Lee R, Vallabhajosula S. Head Acceleration During Girls Youth Soccer Using Real Time Data. Poster presented at the 2018 APTA Combined Sections Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana, February 2018.

* Messerschmidt E, Hall E, Ketcham C, Patel K, Vallabhajosula S. Gait Assessment in Collegiate Athletes: Do History of Concussion, Symptoms, and Gender Matter? Poster presented at the 2018 APTA Combined Sections Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana, February 2018.

* Wojt J, McHugh H, Vallabhajosula S. Functional Improvements After Conservative Post-Operative Management of a Lisfranc Injury: A Case Report. Poster presented at the 2018 APTA Combined Sections Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana, February 2018.

Hale JM, Hettrick H, Vallabhajosula S, Lawson D. A Survey of Wound Management Curricula in United States Physical Therapy Education Programs. Poster presented at the 2018 APTA Combined Sections Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana, February 2018.

* Matalon R, High C, Balasubramanian CK, Vallabhajosula S. A Systematic Review of the Effectiveness of Guided Motor Imagery in Managing Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms. Poster presented at the 2018 APTA Combined Sections Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana, February 2018.

* Matalon R, Vallabhajosula S. Functional rehabilitation of a person with transfemoral amputation through guided motor imagery: A case study. Poster presented at the 2018 APTA Combined Sections Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana, February 2018.

Oostindie A, Shepherd J, Locke J, Vallabhajosula S, Stetts D, Freund J. Effect of Aging on Lower Quarter Y-Balance Test in Healthy Women 50-79 Years Old. Poster presented at the 2018 APTA Combined Sections Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana, February 2018.

Shepherd J, Oostindie A, Locke J, Vallabhajosula S, Stetts D, Freund J. The Relationship of the Lower Quarter Y-Balance Test to Dynamic Balance Measures in Healthy Women 50-79 Years Old. Poster presented at the 2018 APTA Combined Sections Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana, February 2018.

Champion T, Byrd R, Bailey S, Vallabhajosula S. Effects of Rehabilitation Prior to Lung Transplantation on Balance, Functional Mobility and Exercise. Podium presentation at the 2018 APTA Combined Sections Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana, February 2018.

DiBiasio P, Vallabhajosula S. Assessing Intercultural Competence in DPT Students. Poster presented at the 2018 APTA Combined Sections Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana, February 2018.

DiBiasio P, Heidi E, Vallabhajosula S. Intercultural Learning and Assessment in Healthcare Education: Are We Achieving Our Goals? Platform presented at the 2018 Workshop on Inter-cultural Skills Enhancement, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, February 2018.

Vallabhajosula S, Freund J, Manning S, Fadool M, Groulx D, Wikstrom E. Accuracy of Athlete Single Leg Test on Biodex Balance System and Y-balance for Distinguishing Individuals with Chronic Ankle Instability. Poster presented at the 7th International Ankle Symposium, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, September 2017.

* Brazer O, Solomon S, Manning S, Groulx D, Fadool M, Wikstrom E, Freund J, Vallabhajosula S. Relationship between Function, Quality of Life and Balance in Persons with Chronic Ankle Instability. Poster presented at the 7th International Ankle Symposium, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, September 2017.

Balasubramanian C, Cook A, Humphrey S, Freund J, Vallabhajosula S. Concurrent Validity of APDM Opal Sensors and GAITRite Walkway in Older Adults. Poster presented at the 2017 ISPGR World Congress, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, July 2017.

Shepherd J, Oostindie A, Locke J, Vallabhajosula S, Stetts D, Freund J. Inter-rater and Test-retest Reliability of the Y-Balance Test in Healthy Women 50-80 Years Old. Poster presented at the 2017 Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine, Denver, Colorado, May 2017.

* Fadool M, Groulx D, Manning S, Wikstrom E, Freund J, Vallabhajosula S. Examining Postural Control without Feedback in Individuals with and without Chronic Ankle Instability. Poster presented at the 2017 Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine, Denver, Colorado, May 2017.

* Lin R, Patel S, Thomas C, Freund J, Vallabhajosula S. Concurrent Validity of Zeno Compared to Gaitrite with Backward Walking In Healthy Older Adults. Presented as a podium at the 2017 Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine, Denver, Colorado, May 2017.

* Hawkins H, Wheless A, Rodgers N, Bailey S, Vallabhajosula S. Gait Parameters of Individuals with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Poster presented at the 2017 Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine, Denver, Colorado, May 2017.

* Groulx D, Fadool M, Manning S, Wikstrom E, Freund J, Vallabhajosula S. Examining Postural Control Without Feedback in Individuals with history of Ankle Sprain. Poster presented at the 2017 Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine, Denver, Colorado, May 2017.

* Harrison EH, Madzima TA, Deaterly CD, Vallabhajosula S. Comparison of Absolute Gait Parameters between Breast Cancer Survivors and Healthy Controls During Forward and Backward Walking. Poster presented at the 2017 Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine, Denver, Colorado, May 2017.

Vallabhajosula S, Harrison EH, Deaterly CD, Madzima TA. Gait Variability among Breast Cancer Survivors During Forward and Backward Walking. Presented as a podium at the 2017 Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine, Denver, Colorado, May 2017.

DiBiasio P, Vallabhajosula S. Cultural Competence of Graduate Students in a Healthcare Program. Poster presented at the NAFSA Association of International Educators Annual Conference, Los Angeles, California, May 2017.

* Cameron MC, Boyd L, Freund J, Bailey S, Vallabhajosula S. Relationship between gait and quality of life in older adults. Podium presentation at the 2017 APTA Combined Sections Meeting, San Antonio, Texas, February 2017.

* Humphrey S, Cook A, McDougal M, Freund J, Vallabhajosula S. Concurrent Validity of Zeno and GAITRite Walkway Systems in Older Adults at High Fall Risk. Poster presented at the 2017 APTA Combined Sections Meeting, San Antonio, Texas, February 2017.

Smith M, Holder M, Andrews AW, Vallabhajosula S. Development of Clinimetric Properties of The Wheelchair Propulsion Test. Poster presented at the 2017 APTA Combined Sections Meeting, San Antonio, Texas, February 2017.

* Cook A, Humphrey S, McDougal M, Vallabhajosula S, Freund J. Concurrent Validity of Zeno Walkway and APDM Opal Sensors in Older Adults at High Fall Risk. Poster presented at the 2017 APTA Combined Sections Meeting, San Antonio, Texas, February 2017.

* Canfield R, Sipes S, Sununtnasuk J, Freund J, Vallabhajosula S. Sit to Stand Performance Related to Distributing Force Over Time Not Peak Force in Older Adults. Poster presented at the 2017 APTA Combined Sections Meeting, San Antonio, Texas, February 2017.

* High CM, McHugh HF, Mills SC, Amano S, Freund JE, Vallabhajosula S. Immediate Effect of Vibrotactile Feedback on Postural Control in Older Adults at High Fall Risk. Poster presented at the 2017 APTA Combined Sections Meeting, San Antonio, Texas, February 2017.

* McHugh HF, High CM, Mills SC, Amano S, Vallabhajosula S, Freund JE. Acute response to vibrotactile feedback on postural control in persons with Parkinson’s disease. Poster presented at the 2017 APTA Combined Sections Meeting, San Antonio, Texas, February 2017.

Chinworth S, Cope T, Vallabhajosula S, Carpenter J. Examination of Both Landings Before and After Four Weeks of Jump-Landing Training. Poster presented at the 2017 APTA Combined Sections Meeting, San Antonio, Texas, February 2017.

DiBiasio P, Osgood A, Vallabhajosula S. Botox and treadmill training on function and gait for an adolescent with CP GMFCS III. Poster presented at the 2017 APTA Combined Sections Meeting, San Antonio, Texas, February 2017.

Chinworth S, Vallabhajosula S, Cope T, Carpenter J. Examination of First and Second Landings of Drop Jumps with Single Session of Jump Landing Training. Poster presented at the 2017 APTA Combined Sections Meeting, San Antonio, Texas, February 2017.

Vallabhajosula S, Stetts D, Freund J. Relationship Between Step Activity and Static Postural Control Parameters in Persons with Multiple Sclerosis. Poster presented at the 40th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Biomechanics, Raleigh, North Carolina, August 2016.

Freund J, Stetts D, Vallabhajosula S. Trunk Isometric Endurance Testing Affects Postural Control in Persons with Multiple Sclerosis. Poster presented at the IV Step Conference, Columbus, Ohio, July 2016.

* Humphrey S, McDougal M, Cook A, Vallabhajosula S, Freund J. Concurrent Validity of GAITRite and Zeno Walkway Systems. Poster presented at the 63rd Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts, May 2016.

* Canfield R, Sipes S, Sununtnasuk J, Freund J, Vallabhajosula S. Higher Variability in Power Seen in Older Adults with Increased Fall Risk During Functional Tasks. Poster presented at the 63rd Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts, May 2016.

* High CM, Mills SC, McHugh HF, Amano S, Vallabhajosula S, Freund JE. Immediate Effects of Vibrotactile Feedback on Postural Sway in Healthy Older Adults. Poster presented at the 63rd Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts, May 2016.

* McHugh HF, High CM, Mills SC, Amano S, Freund JE, Vallabhajosula S. Characteristics of Postural Sway in Healthy Older Adults in Challenging Stance and Sensory Conditions. Poster presented at the 63rd Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts, May 2016.

* Cook A, Humphrey S, McDougal M, Vallabhajosula S, Freund J. Concurrent Validity of Zeno Walkway and APDM Opal Sensors. Poster presented at the 63rd Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts, May 2016.

* Brown LA, Hall EE, Ketcham CJ, Patel K, Buckley TA, Howell DR, Vallabhajosula S. Effect Of Dual-task On Turning Characteristics While Walking Among Collegiate Athletes. Poster presented at the 63rd Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts, May 2016.

* Boyd L, Flood V, Hamilton MC, Freund J, Bailey S, Vallabhajosula S. Older Adults at High Fall Risk Take Longer on Walking and Sitting Phases of the Timed Up and Go Test. Podium presentation at the 2016 APTA Combined Sections Meeting, Anaheim, California, February 2016.

* Santella C, Moehlenbrock C, Freund J, Vallabhajosula S. The Effects of Dance on Backward Walking in Persons with Parkinson’s Disease. Poster presented at the 2016 APTA Combined Sections Meeting, Anaheim, California, February 2016.

* Moehlenbrock C, Santella C, Vallabhajosula S, Freund J. Dance and Creative Movement May Improve Quality of Life But Not Gait and Balance in Individuals with Parkinson’s Disease. Poster presented at the 2016 APTA Combined Sections Meeting, Anaheim, California, February 2016.

Freund J, Stetts D, Vallabhajosula S. Trunk Muscle Endurance is Related to Gait and Postural Control in Persons with Multiple Sclerosis. Poster presented at the 2016 APTA Combined Sections Meeting, Anaheim, California, February 2016.

* Corwin E, Vallabhajosula S, Tedesco K, Chinworth S. Comparing Range of Motion, Strength, and Balance Measures Between Demographics of Collegiate Dancers. Poster presented at the International Association for Dance Medicine & Science 25th Annual Meeting. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, October 2015.

* Riffanacht K, VanDyke S, Smith K, Freund J, Johansson C, Vallabhajosula S. Does A Static Balance Home Exercise Program Improve Spatio-Temporal Components of Gait In Older Adults with Identified Fall Risk? A Pilot Study. Poster presented at the 2015 APTA NEXT Conference and Exposition. National Harbor, Maryland, June 2015.

* Pulliam G, Freund J, Vallabhajosula S. Relationship between postural sway index and functional balance measures in older adults. Poster presented at the 2015 APTA NEXT Conference and Exposition. National Harbor, Maryland, June 2015.

Vallabhajosula S, Freund J, Flood V, Boyd L, Hamilton MC, Bailey S. Effects of Different Perturbation Levels During Fall Risk Assessment for Older Adults at Higher Fall Risk. Poster presented at the 39th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Biomechanics, Columbus, Ohio, August 2015.

Vallabhajosula S, Freund J, Hamilton MC, Boyd L, Flood V, Bailey S. Step Activity Patterns in Older Adults with High Fall Risk. Poster presented at the 62nd Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine, San Diego, California, May 2015.

* Frazier SB, Thomas A, Tucker A, Witherspoon R, Bailey E, Vallabhajosula S. Physiologic Responses in Children May Be Similar While Playing Kinect vs. Normal Activities During Recess. Poster presented at the 62nd Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine, San Diego, California, May 2015.

* Hamilton MC, Boyd L, Flood V, Freund J, Bailey S, Vallabhajosula S. Relationship Among Performance Measures in Older Adults at High Fall Risk. Poster presented at the 62nd Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine, San Diego, California, May 2015.

Bailey EK, Bailey SP, McHugh H, Isenbarger JP, Vallabhajosula S. Prediction of Health Related Quality of Life in Older Adults using Measures of Physical Function. Poster presented at the 62nd Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine, San Diego, California, May 2015.

Buckley TA, Vallabhajosula S, Oldham JR, Munkasy BA, Evans KM, Krazeise DA, Ketcham CJ, Hall EE. 6. Evidence Of A Conservative Gait Strategy In Athletes With A History Of Concussions. Podium presentation at the 62nd Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine, San Diego, California, May 2015.

* Schallhorn A, Seibert R, Johansson C, Vallabhajosula S. A 12-Week Static Balance Training Program Shows Improvements in Medio-lateral Components of Balance. Poster presented at the 2015 APTA Combined Sections Meeting, Indianapolis, Indiana, February 2015.

* Smith K, VanDyke S, Riffanacht K, Johansson C, Vallabhajosula S. Functional mobility measures show improvement after a home exercise program following clinic-based balance training. Poster presented at the 2015 APTA Combined Sections Meeting, Indianapolis, Indiana, February 2015.

* Corwin E, Vallabhajosula S, Tedesco K, Chinworth S. Establishing Range of Motion, Strength, and Neuromuscular Control Baselines in Collegiate Dancers. Poster presented at the 2015 APTA Combined Sections Meeting, Indianapolis, Indiana, February 2015.

* Kuzbary A, Moore J, Schessel A, Goodwin S, Duvall S, Vallabhajosula S. Can Microsoft Kinect be used to predict hip, knee and ankle joint range of motion in sagittal plane during gait? Poster presented at the 2015 APTA Combined Sections Meeting, Indianapolis, Indiana, February 2015.

* Jardine E, Lammert A, Chinworth S, Vallabhajosula S. Altered shoulder muscle activation precedes a decrease in whole body performance in volleyball players: A pilot study. Poster presented at the 2015 APTA Combined Sections Meeting, Indianapolis, Indiana, February 2015.

* McMillion AK, Freund JE, Witherspoon SD, Vallabhajosula S. Does Playing Xbox Kinect and Treadmill Walking Improve Cognition, Balance, and Gait in Parkinson’s Disease? A Case Study. Poster presented at the 2015 APTA Combined Sections Meeting, Indianapolis, Indiana, February 2015.

* Magill J, Freund J, Stetts D, Vallabhajosula S. Self-Reported Trunk Fatigue Impairs Postural Control in Persons with Multiple Sclerosis. Poster presented at the 2015 APTA Combined Sections Meeting, Indianapolis, Indiana, February 2015.

* Buccola A, Yeung S-Y, Crosser J, Vallabhajosula S. Postural Breathing May be a Meaningful Treatment For Chronic Low Back Pain. Poster presented at the 2015 APTA Combined Sections Meeting, Indianapolis, Indiana, February 2015.

* Leamon KL, Holder JB, O’Leary E, Bailey EK, Vallabhajosula S. Kinect game play and normal recess activity yield similar physiologic responses in children independent of age, gender and body mass index. Poster presented at the 2015 APTA Combined Sections Meeting, Indianapolis, Indiana, February 2015.

* Messerschmidt EL, Vallabhajosula S, Ketcham CJ, Hall EE, Barnes K, Patel K. Changes in gait are more sensitive to current symptoms than history of concussion among varsity athletes. Poster presented at the 44th Annual Meeting of the Society of Neuroscience, Washington D.C., November 2014.

Vallabhajosula S, Johansson C. Dynamic Balance Training Improves the Variability of Postural Control in Persons with Moderate Fall Risk. Poster presented at the 7th World Congress of Biomechanics, Boston, Massachusetts, July 2014.

* Kuzbary A, Moore J, Schessel A, Goodwin S, Duvall S, Vallabhajosula S. Microsoft Kinect has Poor Concurrent Validity in Evaluating Gait in the Sagittal Plane. Poster presented at the 19th Annual Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis Society Meeting, Newark, Delaware, June 2014.

* Moore J, Kuzbary A, Schessel A, Goodwin S, Duvall S, Vallabhajosula S. Microsoft Kinect has Poor Concurrent Validity when Measuring Sagittal Plane Joint Angles during Gait Initiation. Poster presented at the 19th Annual Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis Society Meeting, Newark, Delaware, June 2014.

Vallabhajosula S, Johansson C. Effects of Static and Dynamic Balance Training Protocols on Gait in Older Adults with Moderate Fall-Risk. Poster presented at the 19th Annual Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis Society Meeting, Newark, Delaware, June 2014.

* Holder JB, Leamon KL, O’Leary E, Bailey EK, Vallabhajosula S. Physiologic Responses in School-Aged Children While Playing Xbox Kinect versus Normal Activities during Recess. Poster presented at the 61st Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine, Orlando, Florida, May 2014.

* Riffanacht K, Smith K, VanDyke S, Johansson C, Vallabhajosula S. Does a Home Exercise Program After Supervised Training Help Improve Balance Among Older Adults? Poster presented at the 61st Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine, Orlando, Florida, May 2014.

Vallabhajosula S, Bailey EK, McHugh H, Isenbarger JP, Bailey SP. Association of Self-perceived Physical Function with Functional Capacity, Gait and Balance in Older Adults. Poster presented at the 61st Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine, Orlando, Florida, May 2014.

* Hensley RL, Bailey SP, Vallabhajosula S. Does resistance exercise improve dual task gait performance in older adults? Poster presented at the APTA Combined Sections Meeting, Las Vegas, Nevada, February, 2014.

Freund J, Stetts D, Magill J, Fedorcha M, Hardison A, Long K, Vallabhajosula S. Trunk Endurance Tests in Persons with Multiple Sclerosis: Reliability and Comparison to Healthy Matched Controls. Poster presented at the APTA Combined Sections Meeting, Las Vegas, Nevada, February, 2014.

Vallabhajosula S, Johansson C. Are Static and Dynamic balance training beneficial for older adults with increased fall-risk? Poster presented at the APTA Combined Sections Meeting, Las Vegas, Nevada, February, 2014.

Yeung S-Y, Vallabhajosula S, Bailey SP. Trends among Self-Reported Yoga-Related Injuries: An Exploratory Study. Poster presented at the APTA Combined Sections Meeting, Las Vegas, Nevada, February, 2014.

Ketcham CJ, Hall EE, Folger SE, Bixby WR, Miller PC, Vallabhajosula S, Barnes KP. Elon BrainCARE: Concussion education and outreach program for high school athletes. Poster presented at the Annual Meeting of the Society of Neuroscience, San Diego, California, November 2013.

Davidson AJ, Vallabhajosula S, Mukherjee M, Stergiou N. Vestibular Contributions To Blindfolded Path Navigation. Podium presentation at the 37th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Biomechanics. Omaha, Nebraska, September 2013.

Vallabhajosula S, Worley FP, Hensley RL, Bailey SP. Relationship between functional performance, cognition, gait and balance measures in older adults after resistance training. Poster presented at the 37th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Biomechanics. Omaha, Nebraska, September 2013.

Hassan A, Vallabhajosula S, Zahodne LB, Bowers D, Okun MS, Fernandez HH, Hass CJ. Apathy, Depression And Postural Instability In Parkinson's Disease: Related To A Common Pathophysiology? Poster presented at the MDS 17th International Congress of Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders, Sydney, Australia, June 2013.

Evans K, Ketcham CJ, Folger SE, Vallabhajosula S, Bailey SP, Bixby WR, Miller PC, Barnes KP, Hall EE. Relationship Between Information Processing and Postural Stability in Collegiate and High School Athletes. Poster presented at the 60th Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana, May 2013.

Vallabhajosula S, Bailey SP, Ketcham CJ, Folger SE, Bixby WR, Miller PC, Barnes K, Hall EE. Spatiotemporal Gait Variability among High School Football Players - ElonBrainCare Study. Poster presented at the 60th Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana, May 2013.

Barnes KP, Bailey SP, Bixby WR, Folger SE, Ketcham CJ, Kostek MC, Miller PC, Vallabhajosula S, Hall EE. ELON BrainCARE: Concussion Assessment, Research and Education in College Student-Athletes. Poster presented at the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine meeting, San Diego, California, April 2013.

Vallabhajosula S, Mukherjee M, Davidson AJ, Stergiou N. Leg dominance influences minimum toe clearance during stair ascension. Poster presented at the 18th Annual Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis Society Meeting. Cincinnati, Ohio, May 2013.

Mukherjee M, Chien JH, Vallabhajosula S, Stergiou N. Locomotor Adaptation in a Virtual Environment affects Gait Kinetics. Poster presented at the Annual Meeting of the Society of Neuroscience. New Orleans, Louisiana, October 2012.

Hall EE, Ketcham CJ, Bailey SP, Bixby WR, Folger SE, Kostek MC, Miller PC, Vallabhajosula S, Barnes KP. ELON BrainCARE: A Neuroscience Approach to Examine the Impact of Concussions in College Student-Athletes. Poster presented at the 2nd Conference of Concussion in Athletics: From Brain to Behavior, State College, Pennsylvania, October 2012.

Hall EE, Ketcham CJ, Bailey SP, Bixby WR, Folger SE, Kostek MC, Miller PC, Vallabhajosula S, Barnes KP. ELON BrainCARE: Concussion Assessment, Research and Education Outreach Program for Highschool Football Athletes. Poster presented at the 2nd Conference of Concussion in Athletics: From Brain to Behavior, State College, Pennsylvania, October 2012.

Chien J-H, Huang C-K, Vallabhajosula S, Mukherjee M, Siu K-C, Stergiou N. The Effect of Vibrotactile Stimulation on Long Range Correlation of Stride Interval Time Series among Different Walking Speeds. Poster presented at the 36th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Biomechanics. Gainesville, Florida, August 2012.

Davidson AJ, Vallabhajosula S, Tan CW, Mukherjee M, Siu K-C, Yentes JM, McGrath D, Myers SA. Impact of Dual-Tasking on Lower Joint Dynamics during Stair Ascension. Poster presented at the 36th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Biomechanics. Gainesville, Florida, August 2012.

Renz JJ, Vallabhajosula S, Hunt N, Chien J-H, Stergiou N. Differences in Stride Interval Variability During Stair-Climbing and Treadmill Walking. Poster presented at the 36th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Biomechanics. Gainesville, Florida, August 2012.

Vallabhajosula S, Tan CW, Davidson AJ, Mukherjee M, Siu K-C, Yentes JM, McGrath D, Myers SA. Kinematics and Kinetics of Stair Ascent while Dual-Tasking. Poster presented at the 36th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Biomechanics. Gainesville, Florida, August 2012.

Vallabhajosula S, Mukherjee M, Stergiou N. Effect of Tactile Perturbation on Blindfolded Circular Navigation. Podium presentation at the 36th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Biomechanics. Gainesville, Florida, August 2012.

Vallabhajosula S, Renz JJ, Chien J-H, Hunt N, Stergiou N. Influence of Stepping Rate on Stride Interval Variability of Stair-Climbing. Poster presented at the 36th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Biomechanics. Gainesville, Florida, August 2012.

Vallabhajosula S, Roberts BL, Hass CJ. Influence of Tai Chi on Kinematics during Multi-directional Gait Initiation. Poster presented at the 36th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Biomechanics. Gainesville, Florida, August 2012.

Yu Y, Haworth JL, Vallabhajosula S, Harbourne RT, Stergiou N. Children with Cerebral Palsy may not benefit from Stochastic Vibration when Developing Independent Sitting. Poster presented at the 36th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Biomechanics. Gainesville, Florida, August 2012.

Arnold BA, Yu Y, Haworth J L, Vallabhajosula S, Harbourne RT, & Stergiou N. Variability measures are sensitive to the severity of Cerebral Palsy for sitting postural control. Poster presented at the International Conference on Infant Studies (ICIS) 2012. Minneapolis, Minnesota. June 2012.

Yu Y, Haworth JL, Vallabhajosula S, Harbourne RT, Stergiou N. Move more, learn faster: Contribution of sway variability to achieving the sitting milestone in infants with Cerebral Palsy. Poster presented at the International Conference on Infant Studies (ICIS) 2012. Minneapolis, Minnesota. June 2012.

Elrod JM, Roemmich R, Vallabhajosula S, Hass CJ. Improvements in Interlimb Coordination Due to Subthalamic Nucleus Stimulation in People with Parkinson’s Disease. Thematic Poster presented at the 59th Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine, San Francisco, California, May 2012.

Amano S, Nocera JR, Vallabhajosula S, Hass CJ. The Effect Of Tai Chi On Postural Control In Parkinson's Disease: A Pilot Study. Thematic Poster presented at the 59th Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine, San Francisco, California, May 2012.

Haworth JL, Vallabhajosula S, Stergiou N. Perception of Motion Complexity is Deficient in Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Poster presented at the International Meeting for Autism Research, Toronto, Ontario, May 2012.

Huang C-K, Suh IH, Chien J-H, Vallabhajosula S, Oleynikov D, Siu K-C. Investigating the Muscle Activities of Performing Surgical Training Tasks Using Virtual Simulators. Poster presented at the Medicine Meets Virtual Reality (MMVR) 19/NextMed Conference. Newport Beach, California, February 2012.

Stegemöller EL, Vallabhajosula S, Okun MS, Haq I, Hwynn N, Hass CJ. Is there a case for Low Frequency DBS in Parkinson’s Disease? Poster presented at the Proceedings of the Society for Neuroscience 2011. Washington, D.C., November 2011. 50.21/W7.

Vallabhajosula S, Yentes JM, Tan CW, Siu K-C, Stergiou N. Impact of starting position on variability of neuromuscular control during stair negotiation. Poster presented at the Proceedings of the Society for Neuroscience 2011. Washington, D.C., November 2011. 813.09/SS7.

Huang C-K, Chien J-H, Vallabhajosula S, Siu K-C, Stergiou N. Reduced Visual Input Affects Gait Characteristics During Treadmill Walking in a Virtual Environment. Poster presented at the 35th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Biomechanics. Long Beach, California, August 2011.

Park K, Vallabhajosula S, Roemmich R, Hass C, Hsiao-Wecksler E. Effects of Subthalamic Nucleus Deep Brain Stimulation on Parkinsonian Gait Behavior. Poster presented at the 35th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Biomechanics. Long Beach, California, August 2011.

Vallabhajosula S, Yentes JM, Tan CW, Siu K-C, Stergiou N. Frontal Joint Dynamics When Initiating Stair Ascent With And Without Gait Speed. Poster presented at the 35th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Biomechanics. Long Beach, California, August 2011.

Yentes JM, Vallabhajosula S, Stergiou N. Adaptations in Joint Kinetics Over Consecutive Steps in Stair Negotiation. Poster presented at the 35th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Biomechanics. Long Beach, California, August 2011.

Hass CJ, Nocera J, Amano S, Vallabhajosula S, Roemmich R. Tai Chi Training And Non-motor Features Of Parkinson’s Disease. Poster presented at the 58th Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine, Denver, Colorado, June 2011.

Hoover B, Amano S, Vallabhajosula S, Nocera JR, Hass C. Self-Rating Scales Do Not Predict Balance in Parkinson Disease. Poster presented at the 58th Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine, Denver, Colorado, June 2011.

Chien J-H, Vallabhajosula S, Siu K-C, Stergiou N. The effect of walking speed on gait variability in healthy middle-age and elderly individuals. Poster presented at the 16th Annual Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis Society Meeting. Bethesda, Maryland, April 2011.

Vallabhajosula S, Yentes JM, Tan CW, Siu K-C, Stergiou N. Do lower-extremity joint dynamics change when stair negotiation is initiated with a self-selected gait speed? Poster presented at the 16th Annual Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis Society Meeting. Bethesda, Maryland, April 2011.

Vallabhajosula S, Okun M, Hwynn N, Haq I, Hass C. Effect of low frequency bilateral deep brain stimulation of subthalamic nucleus on gait in Parkinson disease. Podium presentation at the 16th Annual Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis Society Meeting. Bethesda, Maryland, April 2011.

Vallabhajosula S, Suh IH, Mukherjee M, Chien J-H, Huang C-K, Judkins TN, Oleynikov D, Siu K-C. Are task-specific augmented visual feedbacks beneficial for robotic surgical training? Poster presented at the 2011 Society for American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons Conference (SAGES), San Antonio, Texas, March 2011.

Nocera J, Amano S, Vallabhajosula S, Fernandez H, Hass C. Gait performance and cognitive function in Parkinson's disease. Poster presented at the 3rd International Congress on Gait and Mental Function, Washington, D.C., February 2010.

Nocera J, Vallabhajosula S, Zahodne L, Sozda C, Bowers D, Fernandez H, Hass C. Is apathy associated with postural control in Parkinson's disease. Poster presented at the 3rd International Congress on Gait and Mental Function, Washington, D.C., February 2010.

Vallabhajosula S, Juncos JL, Hass CJ. Effect of resistance training on sleep quality in persons with Parkinson disease. Poster presented at the 3rd International Congress on Gait and Mental Function, Washington, D.C., February 2010.

Amano S, Nocera J, Vallabhajosula S, Juncos J, Hass C. Biomechanical and clinical gait assessment for person with Parkinson disease. Poster presented at the 3rd International Congress on Gait and Mental Function, Washington, D.C., February 2010.

Nocera JR, Vallabhajosula S, Amano S, Hass CJ. The relationship between balance and cognition in Parkinson’s disease. A 15-minute discussion at the 33rd Annual Meeting of the American Society of Biomechanics, State College, Pennsylvania, August 2009.

Tillman MD, Vallabhajosula S, Chow JW, Fournier KA, Giacobbi P, Hubbard S & Levy CE. Changes in upper extremity and trunk angular kinematics during power-assisted wheelchair use. Thematic poster presented at the 56th Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine, Seattle, Washington, May 2009.

Nocera J, Vallabhajosula S, Amano S, Buckley T, Hass CJ. Dynamic Stability During Multi-Directional Gait Initiation: Influence of Age and Disease. Poster presented at the 56th Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine, Seattle, Washington, May 2009.

Vallabhajosula S, Buckley T, Amano S, Hass CJ. Kinematics of Multi-directional Gait Initiation. Poster presented at the 56th Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine, Seattle, Washington, May 2009.

Tillman MD, Chow JW, Fournier KA, Vallabhajosula S, Giacobbi P, Dietrich FD, Hubbard S & Levy C.E. Changes in wheeling kinematics after 8 weeks of pushrim-activated power-assisted wheelchair use. Poster presented at the 2008 North American Congress on Biomechanics Meeting, Ann Arbor, Michigan, August 2008.

Roberts BL, Jessup J, Marsiske M, Altmann L, Thomas L, Vallabhajosula S. The effects of Tai Chi on task modification. Poster presented at the 60th Annual Scientific Meeting of The Gerontological Society of America, San Francisco, California, November 2007.

Chow JW, Tillman MD, Fournier KA, Vallabhajosula S, Stancil M. A Kinematic Comparison of Manual and Pushrim-Activated Power-Assisted Wheelchair Propulsion. A 15-minute discussion and a published abstract at the 2006 Proceedings of the 30th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Biomechanics Meeting, Blacksburg, Virginia, August 2006.

Vallabhajosula S, Ford KR, Paterno MV, Myer GD, Divine JG, Hewett TE. Effect of changes in ball weight on shoulder rotations during upper body plyometrics. Poster presented at the 2005 American College of Sports Medicine Conference, Nashville, Tennessee, June 2005.

Vallabhajosula S, Madduri S, Huston RL. Role of Finite Element Analysis in Biomechanics. A 15-minute discussion at the 2003 Mid-West Graduate Student Biomechanics Symposium, Toledo, Ohio, April 2003.

Professional Activities

2022- American College of Sports Medicine Biomechanics Interest Group Co-Chair
2022-2024 Communications Chair, American Society of Biomechanics
2019- Member of Workstation Evaluation Team, Workplace Ergonomics, Elon University
2019-2021 Member of Promotion and Tenure Committee at Elon University
2018-2019 Chair of the Faculty Research and Development Committee at Elon University
2017-2019 Member of the Faculty Research and Development Committee at Elon University
2017 Member of the American Society of Biomechanics Pre-Doctoral Award Committee
2017- American Society of Biomechanics Conference abstract reviewer
2016-2017 Chair of School of Health Sciences Curriculum Committee at Elon University
2015- Research Coordinator of Department of Physical Therapy Education at Elon University
2015-2019 Chair of the Department of Physical Therapy Education Awards and Endowed Scholarships Award Committee at Elon University
2015 American Society of Biomechanics Conference abstract reviewer
2014–2017 Member of the Graduate Council at Elon University
2014-2017 Member of the Departmental Scholarship Statement Review Committee at Elon University
2013-2015 Member of the Doctor of Physical Therapy Student Review and Evaluation Committee at Elon University
2013-2019 Member of the Department of Physical Therapy Education Graduation Awards Committee at Elon University
2013-2015 Member of the School of Health Science Curriculum Committee at Elon University
2013-2017 Member of the Institutional Review Board at Elon University
2013-2019 Member of the Department of Physical Therapy Education Endowed Scholarship Award Committee at Elon University
2012-2017 Standing committee member of the Residential Campus Advisory Committee at Elon University
2013 American Society of Biomechanics Conference abstract reviewer
2013 Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis Society awards reviewer
2012 American Society of Biomechanics Conference abstract reviewer
2011-2012 University of Nebraska at Omaha Honors and Awards committee member

Service Activities

JOURNAL REVIEWER

Annals of Biomedical Engineering, Clinical Biomechanics, Clinical Interventions in Aging, Gait & Posture, IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering, International Journal of Neuroscience, Journal of Applied Biomechanics, Journal of Biomechanics, Journal of Motor Behavior, Journal of Neurological Sciences, Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy, Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, Neurorehabilitation & Neural Repair

Awards

2024 Distinguished Scholar Award, Elon University

2023 Fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine

2022 Summer Fellowship Award, Elon University

2021 Summer Fellowship Award, Elon University

2018,2019 Nominated for Distinguished Scholar Award, Elon University

2015 Excellence in Scholarship Award, School of Health Sciences, Elon University

2015 Summer Fellowship Award, Elon University

2014 Summer Fellowship Award, Elon University

2014 United States Bone and Joint Institute Young Investigator Initiative Fellow

2013 Summer Fellowship Award, Elon University

2012 Hultquist Award, Elon University

2011 Force and Motion Foundation Summer 2011 Travel Scholarship, $500 one-time award.

2009 Graduate Student Council travel grant, University of Florida, $250 one-time award.

2008 C.A. Boyd Graduate Scholarship, University of Florida.

2006 Jane Adams Edmonds Endowed Ph.D. Fellowship, University of Florida.