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July 17, 2006

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Funding for 18 Grants and Post-Doctoral Fellowship Approved

At the June 13, 2006 Board of Directors Meeting, the Foundation Board approved a total of $172,519.55 funding for the following grants:

General Grants

  • Stephen W. Marshall, PhD
    University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill
    “Descriptive Epidemiology of Injury to the Cruciate Ligaments"
    $13,730.00
  • Riann Palmieri, PhD, ATC
    University of Michigan
    “Neuromuscular Inhibition of the Dynamic Ankle Stabilizers in Patients with Functional Ankle Instability”
    $65,861.00
  • Nancy I. Williams, ScD
    Pennsylvania State University
    “Reversing Energy Deficiency in Amenorrheic Athletes: Effects on Bone Turnover & Physical Performance” (1st year of 3-year project)
    $43,550.00

Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship

  • Alison R. Snyder, PhD, ATC
    A.T. Still University, Arizona School of Health Sciences
    (1st year of 3-year fellowship)
    $29,340.00

Doctoral Research Grants

  • Anh-Dung Nguyen, MSEd, ATC
    University of North Carolina - Greensboro
    “Relationships Between Lower Extremity Posture & Lower Extremity Kinematics with Posterior Lateral Hip Activation During a Single Leg Squat”
    $2,500.00
  • Patrick O. McKeon, MS, ATC, CSCS
    University of Virginia
    “The Effect of a 4-Week Balance Training Program on Postural Control & Gait Parameters in Those with Chronic Ankle Instability”
    $2,500.00
  • Terri L. Grindstaff, DPT, ATC, CSCS
    University of Virginia
    “Effects of A Sacroiliac Joint Manipulation on Gait Kinetics of Individuals with Patellofemoral Pain”
    $2,500.00
  • Jill Thein-Nissenbaum, PT, SCS, ATC
    Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions
    “Prevalence of Disordered Eating, Menstrual Dysfunction & Musculoskeletal Injury in Female High School Athletes”
    $2,500.00

Osternig Master's Research Grants

  • Jessica Barrett, BS, ATC
    Old Dominion University
    “Self-Reported leadership practices of Current Athletic Trainer Leaders”

    $1,000.00
  • Erica Borgia, BS, ATC
    Old Dominion University
    “Middle & High School Athletic Coaches’ Knowledge of the Prevention, Recognition & Treatment of Heat Illness"
    $920.00
  • Nathan Crockett, BS, ATC
    West Virginia University
    “The Effects of Prolonged Prophylactic Ankle Brace Use in High School Basketball Athletes on Dynamic Postural Control”
    $1,000.00
  • Mary E. Joos, BA, ATC
    Old Dominion University
    “The Effect of Instruction on Jump-Landing Motion Patterns and Impact Forces"
    $1,000.00
  • Lacey Nordsiden, BA, ATC
    Old Dominion University
    “The Effects of Three Foot Orthoses on Plantar Pressure of Pes Planus Foot Type”
    $1,000.00
  • Erin M O’Donoghue, BA, ATC
    Old Dominion University
    “An Assessment of High School Coaches’ Knowledge of Sport-Related Concussion”
    $1,000.00
  • Regina O’Hara, BS, ATC
    Old Dominion University
    “The Effects of Muscle Energy Techniques on Iliosacral Dysfunctions”
    $368.00
  • Jessica Walter, ATC
    Old Dominion University
    “An Assessment of Burnout in Undergraduate Athletic Training Program Directors”
    $941.55
  • Mary Beth Gilliam, ATC
    University of Delaware
    “Postural Sway and Neuropsychological Performance Following an Acute Bout of Soccer Heading”
    $1,000.00
  • Emily Marks, BS, ATC
    Temple University
    “Gender Differences in Head-Neck Segment Kinematics and Dynamic Stabilization During Soccer Heading in High School Athletes”
    $999.00
  • Katie M. Strasser, ATC
    A.T. Still University, Arizona School of Health Sciences
    “The Effects of Two-A-Day Practices on Cognitive Function in Collegiate Football Players”
    $810.00

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