Support the NATA REF! "Building Your Foundation"

2016 - Pattie M. Tripp, PhD, ATC, LAT, CSCS
2014 - MaryBeth Horodyski, PhD, ATC, FNATA
2011 - R.T. Floyd, EdD, ATC
2009 - Timothy L. Uhl, PhD, ATC, PT

New Investigator Award Recipients

2013 – Timothy Butterfield, PhD, ATC
2012 – Patrick O. McKeon, PhD, ATC, CSCS

Doctoral Dissertation Award Recipient

2009 – Patrick O. McKeon, PhD, ATC, CSCS (In honor of David H. Perrin, PhD, ATC)

2012 - Doctoral Oral Winner
Johanna M. Hoch, MS, ATC, University of Kentucky, "A Descriptive Analysis of Bone Bruise Presence and Severity Based on Location for Patients with Acute Knee Injury "

2012 - Master's Oral Winner
Stasia M. Burroughs, MEd, ATC, CSCS, Auburn University, "The Effect of Maintenance on Hardware Removal Success in Used Football Helmets"

2009 - Master's Oral Winner
Ashley Anna Reed, ATC, University of Kentucky, "Estimated Survival Probabilities for Return to Play Outcomes from Ankle Sprains, Knee Sprains, and Concussion in High School Athletes"

2005 - Master's Oral Winner
Rebecca Lopez, MS, ATC, LAT, Florida International University, “Superficial Cooling Does Not Decrease Core Body Temperature Before, During, or After Exercise in an American Football Uniform”

2002 - Master's Oral Winner
Tricia J. Hubbard, ATC, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, “Do Those with Functional Ankle Instability Have Associated Mechanical Instability As Measured By Instrumented Ankle Arthrometry?”

2016	Monica Soyk, ATC, LAT University of Kentucky Research Foundation "Patient Reported Outcomes and Self-assessed Function after Lateral Ankle Sprain" $1,000.00 Bob and MaryBeth Horodyski (District 9) Research Endowment
2016	Kyle Kosik, MEd, ATC University of Kentucky Research Foundation "Chronic Ankle Instability and the Aging." $2,500.00 Joe Gieck, EdD, AT Ret, PT Challenge Doctoral Research Endowment
2016	Lindsey K. Lepley, PhD, ATC and Timothy Butterfield, PhD, ATC, FACSM University of Kentucky "Eccentric Exercise to Promote Immediate Beneficial Adaptations to Muscle." $22,998.00 NATA Research and Education Foundation
2015	Ryan S. McCann, MSEd, ATC, CSCS University of Kentucky Research Foundation "Clinical Determinants of Recurrent Injury following Index Ankle Sprain" $2,500.00 James Andrews, M.D. Excellence in Athletic Training Research Endowment
2015	Laura Ann Zdziarski, BS, ATC, LAT University of Florida "Incorporating Athletic Trainers into an Orthopaedic Trauma Care Team to Improve Patient's Functional and Emotional Quality of Life" $2,499.17 Cantu/Guskiewicz Research Endowment
2015	Shelby Baez, ATC University of Kentucky Research Foundation "Use of Response Shift to Improve between Patient Reported Outcome Measures and Performance-Based Testing in Knee Patients" $1,000.00 Louis R. Osternig, PhD, Research Endowment
2015	Ian de Rozario Crossett, BS, ATC University of Kentucky Research Foundation "Hip Strength and Dynamic Postural Control in those with and without Chronic Ankle Instability" $1,000.00 NATA Research and Education Foundation
2015	Colin Drinkard, ATC University of Kentucky Research Foundation "Potential Association between Corticospinal Excitability and Ankle Kinematics in Chronic Ankle Instability Individuals" $1,000.00 Ted Quendenfeld Research Endowment
2013	Anna Porter, ATC University of Kentucky Research Foundation “Scapular Muscle Activities during Closed Chain Shoulder Exercises” $1,000.00 Richard Malacrea, AT Ret Research Endowment
2013	Jennifer Werner, ATC, BS & Julia Iannicelli, ATC, BS University of Kentucky Research Foundation “Understanding Return to Sport Factors Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Mixed-Methods Study” $1,000.00 District 2 Research Grant Endowment
2012	Emily Brownwell, ATC University of Kentucky Research Foundation “Utilization of Massage to Limit Disuse Atrophy and Enhance Regrowth in Skeletal Muscle” $985.50 Osternig Master’s Research Grant Program
2012	Timothy Butterfield, PhD, ATC University of Kentucky “Load Dependent Effects of Massage on Immunomodulation and Afferent Density” $46,049.00 General Grant Research Program
2012	Ruth Lyndsay Ingram Georgia Southern University “Acute Alterations in Scapular Upward Rotation Following a Functional Fatiguing Protocol in Male Tennis Players” $1,000.00 Master’s Research Grant Program
2011	Annie L. Bryan Georgia Southern University “How Long Do Postural Impairments Last Following a Lateral Ankle Sprain?" $1,000.00 Master’s Research Grant Program
2011	Hollis Theard, ATC, LAT Georgia Southern University "What is the Duration of BESS Impairment after Fatigue in High School Athletes?” $914.44 Master’s Research Grant Program
2010	Stasia Burroughs, ATC, LAT Auburn University "Success Rate and Removal time of face Masks on Football Helmets with Quick Release™ Face Guard Attachment System Used for One or More Seasons of Play" $1,000.00 Master’s Research Grant Program
2010	Megan Quinlevan, BS, ATC University of Kentucky Research Foundation “Hip Muscle Activation, Kinematics, Pain and Function in Female Runners with Patellofemoral Pain Before And After a Focused Technique Training Program” $1,000.00 Master’s Research Grant Program Funded by the Richard F. Malacrea, Princeton Athletic Trainer, Research Fund
2009	Jacquelyn Matus, BS, ATC University of Kentucky “The Role of Fiber Dynamics in Strain-Induced Muscle Damage” $934.92 Osternig Master’s Research Grant Program
2009	Christine Waters, BS, ATC University of Kentucky “Effects of Massage on Lymphangiogenesis and Inflammation” $984.48 Funding provided by the Malacrea Research Fund Osternig Master’s Research Grant Program
2008	Jennifer M. Tolson, ATC Georgia Southern University “Dynamic Postural Stability During Gait Initiation in Individuals with Chronic Ankle Instability: Influence of Velocity and Direction” $563.55 Osternig Master’s Research Grant Program
2008	Michael Ferrara, PhD, ATC University of Georgia “The Risk of Exertional Heat Injuries in Interscholastic Football” $109,006.00 General Research Grant Program
2007	Kimberly L. Dolak, ATC University of Kentucky “Comparison of Early Hip Strengthening to Early Quadriceps Strengthening in the Treatment of Females with Patellofemoral Pain” $1,000.00 Osternig Master’s Research Grant Program
2007	Jeffrey A. Russell, MS, ATC University of Wolverhampton, UK “Validity and Reliability of a Fiber Optic Transducer for Measuring Tension in Ankle Ligaments” $2,491.00 Doctoral Research Grant Program
2006	Charles Emerson, BS, ATC and Dawn M. Minton, BS, ATC Florida International University “The Effects of Hypohydration, Hyperthermia, and Electrolyte Depletion on Exercise-Associated Muscle Cramping” $1,000.00 Osternig Master’s Research Grant Program
2005	Peter Giacobbi, PhD University of Florida “Occupational Stress, Coping and Burnout Detection In The Athletic Training Profession” $54,779.00 General Research Grant Program View Grant Information Summary
2005	Lyndsay Smith, BS, ATC Georgia Southern University “Effect Of Attention Focus Interventions On Anterior Tibial Shear Forces During Landing In Females” $1,000.00 Osternig Master’s Research Grant Program
2005	Melisa Fazio, BS, ATC & Jennifer Sebert, BS, ATC University of Kentucky "Gender, Structure, and Activity: Variables Affecting Knee Kinematics" $1,000.00 Osternig Master’s Research Grant Program
2005	Julie Sandy, ATC Georgia Southern University "Effect of Length of Board and Slide Speed on Motor Recruitment Patterns and Muscle Coordination in the Lower Extremity" $985.00 Osternig Master’s Grant Program
2005	Amelia Sesma, BS, ATC University of Kentucky "Effects of Foot Orthotics on Dynamic Postural Control Tasks in Subjects with CAI" $1,000.00 Osternig Master’s Grant Program
2004	Kristina A. Palmer, BA Georgia Southern University “Effects of Ankle Taping and Bracing on Shock Absorption Patterns During Drop Landings” $1,000.00 Osternig Master’s Research Grant Program
2004	Cale Jacobs, MS, ATC University of Kentucky “Relationships of Strength and Endurance of Hip Abductors to Functional Performance” $2,500.00 Doctoral Research Grant View Grant Information Summary
2003	Michelle Boling, ATC University of Kentucky "Effect of a Functional Rehabilitation Program on EMG and Pain in Patients" $1,000.00 Osternig Master’s Grant Program
2003	Geoffrey Dover, MS, ATC, CAT(C University of Florida "Comparison of Shoulder and Elbow Joint Position Sense Using a Vibration Stimulus" $2,096.00 Doctoral Research Grant sponsored by Proctor & Gamble View Grant Information Summary
2003	Stacey Downar, ATC University of Kentucky "Isometric Muscle Force Measurements Obtained by Hand-Held Dynamometry and Strength Relationships Among Athletes Ages 14 to 25" $1,000.00 Osternig Master’s Grant Program
2003	Amy Newell, BA, ATC, CAT(C University of Florida “The Effects of Ephedra on Anaerobic Performance” $870.00 Osternig Master’s Grant Program
2003	Scott G. Piland, MA, ATC University of Georgia "Concussion Symptom Resolution" $2,500.00 Doctoral Research Grant sponsored by Proctor & Gamble View Grant Information Summary
2003	Shawna Wood, BS, ATC/L Barry University "Kinematic, Kinetic and EMG Analysis of the Effects of Game-like Activity on Cutting Maneuvers in Collegiate Soccer Players" $771.00 Osternig Master’s Grant Program
2001	Christine Douglas, BA, ATC University of Florida “Magnets Used for Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness and the Reduction of Pain and Swelling” $779.00 Osternig Master’s Grant Program
1998	Paul Fiolkowski, MA, ATC University of Florida "The Effects of Athletic Footwear on Gait Kinetics and Kinematics in Running" $2,500.00 Doctoral Research Grant sponsored by Active Ankle Systems, Inc.
1996	Aimee Gunnoe, ATC University of Florida "A Study of the Relationship between Life Events and Incidence of Injury in High School Football" $1,000.00 General Research Grant Program View Grant Information Summary
1996	Gary Harrelson, EdD, ATC University of Alabama "An Assessment of Learning Preferences Among Undergraduate Athletic Training Students" $1,670.00 General Research Grant Program View Grant Information Summary
1995	Kenneth Eaves, MS, ATC University of Florida "The Effects of Four Prophylactic Ankle Supports on the Athletic and Functional Abilities in Chronically Unstable Ankles" $1,000.00 General Research Grant Program
1994	R. T. Floyd, EdD, ATC K. Wright, DA, ATC Livingston University "An Assessment of Sports Medicine Supervision in Southeastern United States Secondary Schools" $4,588.00 General Research Grant Program

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Volunteer Service Award Recipients

New Investigator Award Recipients

Doctoral Dissertation Award Recipient