CURRICULUM VITA Brian G. Pietrosimone, PhD, ATC

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1 CURRICULUM VITA Brian G. Pietrosimone, PhD, ATC Office The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Department of Exercise and Sport Science CB 8700, 26C Fetzer Hall Chapel Hill, NC Ph: (919) Fax: (919) Updated: August 05, 2013 Home 8104 Spring Meadow Drive Chapel Hill, NC Ph: (567) EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND Doctor of Philosophy University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA Curry School of Education Doctor of Philosophy Sports Medicine Conferred: August 2009 Dissertation: The Effects of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation as a Disinhibitory Modality in Patients with Tibiofemoral Knee Osteoarthritis Master of Education Bachelor of Science University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA Curry School of Education Athletic Training Conferred: August 2006 Thesis: Joint Angle and Contraction Mode Influence Quadriceps Motor Pool Excitability Springfield College, Springfield, MA School of Health Sciences, Physical Education and Recreation Major Area: Athletic Training Conferred: May 2005 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Assistant Professor University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill -College of Arts and Science, Department of Exercise and Sport Science. July 1, Present Research Coordination University of Toledo College of Health Science and Human Service, Department of Kinesiology. August 15, 2009 June 30, University of Toledo, College of Medicine Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. December 1, June 30, Co-Director of the Musculoskeletal Health and Movement Science Laboratory; Summer 2012 June 30, Director of the Joint Injury and Muscle Activation Laboratory; Fall Spring 2012 Research Assistant. Summer 2008 Spring 2009 Responsibilities include: Coordination of subject scheduling, ordering of equipment, recruitment of subjects and data collection of all main outcome measures (Motor Neuron Pool Excitability). University of Virginia, Exercise and Sport Injury Laboratory. Fall 2007 Spring 2008 Responsibilities included: organization of laboratory regulatory documents and assisting in daily operations of clinical research projects (HSR 13476).

2 Clinical Experience TEACHING University of Virginia Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer University of Virginia Varsity Football Fall 2005 Spring 2007; Spring 2008 Pietrosimone Vita, p. 2 University of Toledo Undergraduate Courses Taught KINE 1660 Taping and Bracing (Spring 2013) KINE 2610 Lower Extremity Injury Evaluation (Fall ) KINE 2720 Clinical Skills Development II (Spring ) KINE 3660 Rehabilitation of Athletic Injuries (Spring ) KINE 4900 Lower Extremity Anatomy for Athletic Training (Fall 2010, 2011) KINE 4900 Upper Extremity Anatomy for Athletic Training (Spring 2011, 2012) KINE 4910 Senior Research Project (Summer 2010) Graduate Courses Taught KINE 6990 Independent Study Taping and Bracing (Spring 2013) KINE 6660 Evidence Based Approach to Physical Rehabilitation (Fall 2012) KINE 6930 Anatomical Concepts for Clinical Practice (Fall ) KINE 8930 Kinesiology Seminar (Doctoral Anatomy) (Fall ) KINE 8930 Kinesiology Seminar (Readings in Sports Medicine) (Fall 2012) Courses Developed KINE 4900 Anatomy for Athletic Training Undergraduate (2010) KINE 6930 Anatomical Concepts for Clinical Practice Graduate (2009) KINE 8930 Kinesiology Seminar (Readings in Sports Medicine) (Fall 2012) University of Virginia Undergraduate Courses EDHS 353 Human Anatomy (Fall 2007, 2008) Graduate Courses EDHS 758 Anatomical Basis of Sports Medicine (Summer 2007, 2008) EDHS 554 Advanced Therapeutic Modalities in Athletic Training (Spring 2008) EDHS 899 Masters Thesis (Fall 2006 Spring 2009) PUBLICATIONS Published Refereed Manuscripts 1. Pietrosimone BG, Hammill RR, Saliba EN, Hertel J, Ingersoll CD. Joint Angle and Contraction Mode Influence Quadriceps Motor Neuron Pool Excitability. American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation.2008;87(2): Pietrosimone BG, Grindstaff TL, Linens SW, Uczekaj E, Hertel, J. Efficacy of Prophylactic Braces in Prevention of Knee Ligament Injuries: A Numbers Needed to Treat Analysis. Journal of Athletic Training.2008;43(4): Pietrosimone BG, Hopkins JT, Ingersoll CD. The Role of Disinhibitory Modalities in Joint Injury Rehabilitation. Athletic Therapy Today.2008; 13(6): Pietrosimone BG, Hart JM, Saliba SA, Hertel J, Ingersoll CD. Immediate Effects of TENS and Focal Knee Joint Cooling on Quadriceps Activation. Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise. 2009;41(6): Pietrosimone BG, Ingersoll CD. Focal Knee Joint Cooling Increases Quadriceps Central Activation Ratio in Healthy Subjects. Journal of Sport Sciences. 2009;27(8):

3 Pietrosimone Vita, p Pietrosimone BG, Hart JM, Ingersoll CD. The Effect of Focal Knee Joint Cooling on Spectral Properties of Rectus Femoris and Vastus Lateralis Electromyography. Athletic Training and Sports Health Care. 2009; 1(4): Hart JM, Pietrosimone BG, Hertel JN, Ingersoll CD. Quadriceps Inhibition Following Knee Injuries. Journal of Athletic Training. 2010; 45(1): Huffman DH, Pietrosimone BG, Grindstaff TL, Hart JM, Saliba SA, Ingersoll CD. Menthol Based Counterirritant Does Not Facilitate Motor Neuron Pool Excitability. Journal of Sport Rehabilitation. 2010;19(1): Corresponding Author. 9. Hart JM, Ko JWK, Konold T, Pietrosimone BG. Sagittal Plane Kinetics following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury: A Systematic Review. Clinical Biomechanics. 2010;25(4): Pietrosimone BG, Saliba SA, Hart JM, Hertel J, Kerrigan DC, Ingersoll CD. Effects of Disinhibitory Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation on Sagittal Plane External Knee Kinematics and Kinetics in People with Knee Osteoarthritis during Gait: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Clinical Rehabilitation (12): Pietrosimone BG, Saliba SA, Hart JM, Hertel J, Ingersoll CD. Contralateral Effects of Disinhibitory TENS on Quadriceps Function in People with Knee Osteoarthritis Following Unilateral Treatment. North American Journal of Sports Physical Therapy. 2010; 5(3): Norte GN, Pietrosimone BG, Hart JM, Hertel J, Ingersoll CD. Relationship between Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation and Percutaneous Electrical Stimulation in determining the Quadriceps Central Activation Ratio. American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 2010; 89(12): Corresponding Author. 13. Gibbons CE, Pietrosimone BG, Hart JM, Saliba SA, Ingersoll CD. Effect of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation on Volitional Quadriceps Activation. Journal of Athletic Training (6): Corresponding Author. 14. Pietrosimone BG, Saliba SA, Hart JM, Hertel J, Kerrigan DC, Ingersoll CD. Effects of TENS and Therapeutic Exercise on Quadriceps Activation. Journal of Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy (1): Selkow NM, Pietrosimone BG, Saliba SA. Subcutaneous Thigh Fat Assessment: A Comparison of Pinch Calipers to Ultrasound Imaging. Journal of Athletic Training.2011;46(1): Huang J, Pietrosimone BG, Ingersoll CD, Weltman A, Saliba S. Sling Exercise and Traditional Warm-up Have Similar Effects on the Velocity and Accuracy of Throwing. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research (6): Pietrosimone BG, Hertel J, Ingersoll CD, Hart JM, Ingersoll CD, Saliba SA. Voluntary Quadriceps Activation Deficits in Patients with Tibiofemoral Osteoarthritis: A Meta-Analysis. PM&R. 2011;3(2): Klykken LM, Pietrosimone BG, Kim KM, Ingersoll CD, Hertel J. Effect of Acute Lateral Ankle Sprain on Motor Neuron Pool Excitability of the Lower Leg Muscles. Journal of Athletic Training. 2011; 46(3) Corresponding Author. 19. Aminaka N, Pietrosimone BG, Armstrong CW, Meszaros A, Gribble PA. Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome Alters Neuromuscular Control and Kinetics During Stair Ambulation. Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology. 2011; 21(4): Davis AG, Pietrosimone BG, Pugh KM, Ingersoll CD, Hart JM. Quadriceps Function Following Aerobic Exercise in ACL Reconstructed Persons Wearing Knee Braces. Journal of Athletic Training. 2011; 46(6): Pietrosimone BG, Selkow NM, Ingersoll CD, Hart JM, Saliba SA. Electrode Type and Placement Configuration on Quadriceps Activation Evaluation. Journal of Athletic Training. 2011; 46(6): Pietrosimone BG, McLeod MM, Lepley AS. A Theoretical Framework for Understanding Neuromuscular Response to Lower Extremity Joint Injury. Sports Health: A Multidisciplinary Approach. 2012;4(1): McLeod MM, Gribble PA, Pfile KR, Pietrosimone BG. Effects of Arthroscopic Partial Meniscectomy on Quadriceps Strength: A Systematic Review. Journal of Sport Rehabilitation. 2012; 21(3): Gribble PA, Brigle J, Pfile KR, Pietrosimone BG, Webster KA. Intra-rater Reliability of the Functional Movement Screen. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research Epub Ahead of Print.

4 Pietrosimone Vita, p Pietrosimone BG, Saliba SA. Changes in Voluntary Quadriceps Activation Predict Changes in Quadriceps Strength after Therapeutic Exercise in Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis. The Knee Epub Ahead of Print. 26. Lepley AS, Gribble PA, Pietrosimone BG. Effects of Electromyographic Biofeedback on Quadriceps Strength: A Systematic Review. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 2012; 26(3): Pietrosimone BG, Park CM, Gribble PA, Pfile KR, Tevald MA. Inter-Limb Differences in Quadriceps Strength and Volitional Activation. Journal of Sports Sciences.2012;30(5): Pietrosimone BG, Gribble PA. Effects of Chronic Ankle Instability on Corticomotor Excitability of the Fibularis Longus. Journal of Athletic Training (6). 29. Hart JM, Kuenze CM, Pietrosimone BG, Ingersoll CD. Quadriceps Function in ACL Deficient Knees Exercising with TENS and Cryotherapy. Clinical Rehabilitation. 2012; 26(11): Pietrosimone BG, Lepley AS, Ericksen HM, Gribble PA, Levine J. Quadriceps Strength and Croticospinal Excitability as Predictors of Disability Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction. Journal Of Sport Rehabilitation (1) Terada M, Pietrosimone BG, Gribble PA. Effects of Chronic Ankle Instability on Energy Dissipation in the Lower Extremity. Medicine and Science of Sport and Exercise. Epub Ahead of Print. 32. Lepley AS, Strouse AM, Ericksen HM, Doebel SC, Pfile KR, Gribble PA, Pietrosimone BG. Relationship Between Gluteal Muscle Strength, Corticospinal Excitability and Jump-Landing Biomechanics in Healthy Females. Submitted for consideration to the Journal of Sport Rehabilitation. Epub Ahead of Print. Accepted Refereed Manuscripts In Press 1. Ericksen HM, Gribble PA, Pfile KR, Pietrosimone BG. Different Modes of Feedback on Peak Vertical Ground Reaction Force during Jump Landing: A Systematic Review. Journal of Athletic Training Epub Ahead of Print. 2. Terada M, Pietrosimone BG, Gribble PA. Effectiveness of Therapeutic Interventions on Increasing Ankle Dorsiflexion Following Ankle Sprain: A Systematic Review. Journal of Athletic Training. In Press. 3. Harkey MS, Gribble PA, Pietrosimone BG. Effect of Disinhibitory Modalities on Voluntary Quadriceps Activation: A Systematic Review: Journal of Athletic Training. In Press. 4. Terada M, Pietrosimone BG, Gribble PA. Alterations in Neuromuscular Control at the Knee in Individuals with Chronic Ankle Instability. Journal of Athletic Training. In Press. Manuscripts Submitted for Publication 1. Luc B, Gribble PA, Pietrosimone BG. Osteoarthritis Prevalence following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Systematic Review and Numbers Needed to Treat Analysis. 2. McLeod MM, Gribble PA, Pietrosimone BG. Effects of Chronic Ankle Instability on Corticomotor and Spinal Reflexive Excitability of the Quadriceps and Fibularis Longus. 3. Lepley AS, Bahhur NO, Murray AM, Pietrosimone BG. Quadriceps Corticomotor Excitability Following an Experimental Knee Joint Effusion. 4. Grindstaff TL, Pietrosimone BG, Sauer LD, Kerrigan DC, Patrie JT, Hertel J, Ingersoll CD. Manual therapy directed at the knee or lumbopelvic region does not influence quadriceps spinal reflex excitability. 5. Harkey MS, McLeod MM, Wells A, Gribble PA, Tevald M, Pietrosimone BG. The Effects of an Anterior-to-Posterior Talar Mobilization on Neural Excitability, Dorsiflexion Range of Motion, and Dynamic Balance in Patients with Chronic Ankle Instability. 6. Luc, BA, Lepley, AS, Tevald, MA, Gribble, PA, White, DB, Pietrosimone, BG. Reliability of Corticospinal Excitability in Leg and Thigh Musculature at 14 and 28 Days. 7. Ericksen HM, Thomas AC, Gribble PA, Doebel SC, Pietrosimone BG. Immediate Effects of Real-time Feedback on Jumplanding Biomechanics. 8. Pietrosimone BG, Lepley AS, Ericksen HM, Clements A, Sohn D, Gribble PG. Spinal Reflexive and Corticospinal Excitability Alterations following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction. Submitted to American Journal of Sports Medicine. July 2013.

5 Pietrosimone Vita, p Terada M, Harkey MS, Wells AM, Pietrosimone BG, Gribble PA. The Influence of Ankle Dorsiflexion and Self-Reported Patient Outcomes on Dynamic Postural Control in Patients with Chronic Ankle Instability. 10. Lepley AS, Ericksen HM, Sohn DH, Pietrosimone BG. Contributions of neural excitability and voluntary activation to quadriceps muscle strength following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. 11. Pietrosimone BG, Saliba SA, Thomas AC, Ingersoll CD. Relation between Quadriceps Strength and Self-Reported Physical Activity in People with Knee Osteoarthritis. Published Invited/ Non-Refereed Manuscripts 1. Ingersoll CD, Grindstaff TL, Pietrosimone BG, Hart JM. Neuromuscular Consequences of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury. Clinics in Sports Medicine.2008; 27: Pietrosimone BG. Understanding and Treating Arthrogenic Muscle Inhibition. Chinese Journal of Sports Medicine PRESENTATIONS Papers Presented (Peer Reviewed) 1. Aminaka N, Pietrosimone BG, Gribble PA. Altered Hip Adductor Gluteus Medius Activation Differences and Knee Valgus in those with Patellofemoral Pain. Presented at the National Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting and Symposium. Las Vegas, NV. June 25, Published in the Journal of Athletic Training 48(3). 2. Clements AE, Lepley AS, Ericksen HM, Levine J, Gribble PA, Pietrosimone BG. Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Participants Exhibit Deficits in Quadriceps Strength and Up-Regulation of Corticospinal Excitability. Presented at the National Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting and Symposium. Las Vegas, NV. June 24, Published in the Journal of Athletic Training 48(3). 3. Gribble PA, Ford A, Morrell M, Pietrosimone BG. Functional Measures and Body Mass Index as Predictors of Lower Extremity Injury Among Collegiate Football Players. Presented at the National Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting and Symposium. Las Vegas, NV. June 24, Published in the Journal of Athletic Training 48(3). 4. Harkey MS, Wells AM, McLeod MM, Tevald MA, Gribble PA, Pietrosimone BG. Immediate Effects of a Posterior Talar Joint Mobilization on Spinal Reflexive and Corticospinal Excitability in Individuals with Chronic Ankle Instability. Presented at the National Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting and Symposium. Las Vegas, NV. June 26, Published in the Journal of Athletic Training 48(3). 5. Lepley AS, Clements AE, Ericksen HM, Levine JW, Gribble PA, Pietrosimone BG. Quadriceps Activation and Spinal-Reflexive Excitability as Predictors of Quadriceps Strength Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction. Presented at the National Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting and Symposium. Las Vegas, NV. June 26, Published in the Journal of Athletic Training 48(3). 6. Luc BA, Thomas AC, Driban, J, Pietrosimone BG. Alterations in Biomarkers Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury: A Systematic Review. Presented at the National Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting and Symposium. Las Vegas, NV. June 27, Published in the Journal of Athletic Training 48(3). 7. McLeod MM, Hafner R, Gribble PA, Pietrosimone BG. Effect of Lateral Ankle Sprain on Self-Reported Disability Over a Two- Week Period. Presented at the National Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting and Symposium. Las Vegas, NV. June 27, Published in the Journal of Athletic Training 48(3). 8. Murray AM, Lepley AS, Bahhur NO, Thomas AC, Pietrosimone BG. Effects of Arthrogenic Muscle Inhibition on Sagittal Plane Kinetics and Kinematics During Stair Descent. Presented at the National Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting and Symposium. Las Vegas, NV. June 27, Published in the Journal of Athletic Training 48(3).

6 Pietrosimone Vita, p Terada M, Thomas AC, Pietrosimone BG, Gribble PA. Preparatory Movement Patterns During a Laboratory Recorded Ankle Sprain. Presented at the National Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting and Symposium. Las Vegas, NV. June 27, Published in the Journal of Athletic Training 48(3). 10. Grindstaff TL, Pietrosimone BG. Graded Talocrural Joint Mobilization Does Not Alter Cortical Motor Excitability of the Soleus in Individuals with Chronic Ankle Instability. Presented at the National Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting and Symposium. Las Vegas, NV. June 27, Published in the Journal of Athletic Training 48(3). 11. Harkey MS, McLeod MM, Gribble PA, Pietrosimone BG. Soleus Corticospinal Excitability Predicts Self-Reported Disability in Patients with Chronic Ankle Instability. To be presented at the American College of Sports Medicine. Indianapolis IN, Luc BA, Lepley AS, Tevald MA, Gribble PA, White D, Pietrosimone BG. Intrarater Reliability of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation in Lower Extremity Musculature over Four Weeks. To be presented at the American College of Sports Medicine. Indianapolis IN, McLeod MM, Hafner R, Gribble PA, Pietrosimone BG. Relationship between Ankle Swelling and Dynamic Stability Following Acute Lateral Ankle Sprains. To be presented at the American College of Sports Medicine. Indianapolis IN, Lepley AS, Bahhur NO, Murray AM, Pietrosimone BG. Contributions of Neural Excitability and Voluntary Activation to Quadriceps Muscle Strength. To be presented at the American College of Sports Medicine. Indianapolis IN, Tevald, MA, Raschke A, Pietrosimone BG. Magnetic vs. Electrical Stimulation for Voluntary Activation of the Quadriceps. To be presented at the American College of Sports Medicine. Indianapolis IN, Terada M, Quinlevan ME, Carey SE, Rullestad EA, Boley HA, Pietrosimone BG, Gribble PA. A Nonlinear Dynamic Measure for Evaluating Postural Control in Individuals with Chronic Ankle Instability. To be presented at the American College of Sports Medicine. Indianapolis IN, Pietrosimone BG, Thomas AC, Saliba SA, Ingersoll CD. Relation between Quadriceps Strength and Physical Activity in People with Knee Osteoarthritis. To be presented at the World Congress on Osteoarthritis. Philadelphia, PA. April 18-21, Luc, BA, Murray, AM, Pietrosimone, BG, Tevald, MA. Relationship Between Strength, Power, and Function in Older Adults with Knee Osteoarthritis. To be presented at the World Congress on Osteoarthritis. Philadelphia, PA. April 18-21, Grindstaff TL, Morton SK, Dolan N, Pietrosimone BG. Graded Talocrural Joint Mobilization does not Alter Lower Extremity Hoffmann Reflexes in Individuals with Chronic Ankle Instability. Presented at the Combined Section Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association to be held in San Diego, CA January Murray AM, Lepley AS, Bahhur N, Armstrong CW, Pietrosimone BG. The Relationship of Changes in Voluntary Quadriceps Activation to Changes in Knee Flexion During Gait. Presented at the Combined Section Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association to be held in San Diego, CA January Gribble PA, Ford A, Harkey M, Luc B, McLeod M, Morrell M, Nelson B, Pfile KR, Pietrosimone BG, Quinlevan M, Stout M, Terada M. Star Excursion Balance Test Predicts Ankle Injuries in American Football Players. To be Presented at the International Ankle Symposium Lexington, Kentucky, October Doebel SC, Ericksen HM, Lepley AS, Strouse A, Pfile KR, Gribble PA, Pietrosimone BG. Immediate Effects of Real Time Feedback During Jump-Landing on the Landing Error Scoring System. To be Presented at the National Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting and Symposium. St Louis, MO Published in the Journal of Athletic Training 47(3). 23. Ford A, Gribble PA, Pfile KR, Pietrosimone BG, Ericksen HM, Lepley AS, McLeod MM, Terada M. Star Excursion Balance Test As a Predictor of Ankle and Knee Injuries in Collegiate Football Athletes. To be Presented at the National Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting and Symposium. St Louis, MO Published in the Journal of Athletic Training 47(3). 24. Hafner R, McLeod MM, Gribble PA, Pietrosimone BG. Ankle Dorsiflexion Predicts Self-Reported Disability in Patients with Acute Ankle Sprains. To be Presented at the National Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting and Symposium. St Louis, MO Published in the Journal of Athletic Training 47(3).

7 Pietrosimone Vita, p Harkey MS, Gribble PA, Pietrosimone BG. Effects of Therapeutic Modalities on Altering Quadriceps Activation: A Systematic Review. To be Presented at the National Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting and Symposium. St Louis, MO Published in the Journal of Athletic Training 47(3). 26. Itano K, Shinohara J, Gribble PA, Pfile KR, Pietrosimone BG. Five-Toed Socks Do Not Alter Reflex Excitability in Ankle Stabilizing Muscles. To be Presented at the National Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting and Symposium. St Louis, MO Published in the Journal of Athletic Training 47(3). 27. Lepley AS, Murray AM, Bahhur NO, Gribble PA, Pietrosimone BG. Relationship Between Corticospinal Excitability and Muscle Activation of the Quadriceps following an Experimental Knee Joint Effusion. To be Presented at the National Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting and Symposium. St Louis, MO Published in the Journal of Athletic Training 47(3). 28. Luc BA, Pfile KR, Gribble PA, Pietrosimone BG. Efficacy of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction in the Prevention of Knee Osteoarthritis: A Numbers Needed to Treat Analysis. To be Presented at the National Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting and Symposium. St Louis, MO Published in the Journal of Athletic Training 47(3). 29. McLeod MM, Gribble PA, Pietrosimone BG. Evidence of an Integrated Lower Extremity Motor Excitability Relationship to Ankle Laxity in Patients with Chronic Ankle Instability. To be Presented at the National Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting and Symposium. St Louis, MO Published in the Journal of Athletic Training 47(3). 30. Murray AM, Lepley AS, Bahhur NO, Armstrong CW, Gribble PA, Pietrosimone BG. Changes in Quadriceps Corticospinal Excitability Correlate with Changes in Knee Flexion Angle during Stair Descent Following an Experimental Knee Joint Effusion. To be Presented at the National Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting and Symposium. St Louis, MO Published in the Journal of Athletic Training 47(3). 31. Shinohara J, Armstrong CW, Pietrosimone BG, Pfile KR, Tevald MA, Gribble PA. Effects of Five-Toed Socks on Dynamic Postural Control and Subjective Characteristics during Jump-Landing in Individuals with Chronic Ankle Instability. To be Presented at the National Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting and Symposium. St Louis, MO Published in the Journal of Athletic Training 47(3). 32. Strouse AM, Lepley AS, Ericksen HM, Doebel SC, Pfile KR, Gribble PA, Pietrosimone BG. Maximal Gluteal Strength Does Not Correlate with Jump-Landing Biomechanics. To be Presented at the National Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting and Symposium. St Louis, MO Published in the Journal of Athletic Training 47(3). 33. Terada M, Pfile KR, Pietrosimone BG, Gribble PA. Effects of Chronic Ankle Instability on Energy Dissipation in the Lower Extremity. To be Presented at the National Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting and Symposium. St Louis, MO Published in the Journal of Athletic Training 47(3). 34. Wells AM, Terada M, Harkey MS, McLeod MM, Pietrosimone BG, Gribble PA. The Influence of Dorsiflexion on Dynamic Stability in Individuals with Chronic Ankle Instability. To be Presented at the National Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting and Symposium. St Louis, MO Published in the Journal of Athletic Training 47(3). 35. Yniguez SL, Rix J, Armstrong CA, Pietrosimone BG, Gribble PA. The Effects of Fatigue on Plantar Pressure Distribution During a Jump-landing Task in Participants with Chronic Ankle Instability. To be Presented at the National Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting and Symposium. St Louis, MO Published in the Journal of Athletic Training 47(3). 36. Rix J, Yniguez SL, Armstrong CA, Pietrosimone BG, Gribble PA. Effects of Chronic Ankle Instability and Ankle Bracing on Plantar Pressure Distribution During Jump-Landing. To be Presented at the National Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting and Symposium. St Louis, MO Published in the Journal of Athletic Training 47(3). 37. Pfile KR, Pietrosimone BG, Gribble PA, Buskirk GE, Meserth SM. Improved Dynamic Balance Following a Lower Extremity Neuromuscular Control Program in Division I Women s Basketball Players. To be Presented at the National Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting and Symposium. St Louis, MO Published in the Journal of Athletic Training 47(3). 38. McCaskey DA, Armstrong CW, Pfile KR, Pietrosimone BG, Gribble PA. Effects of Core Stability Training on Dynamic Postural Control and Global Core Muscular Endurance. To be Presented at the National Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting and Symposium. St Louis, MO Published in the Journal of Athletic Training 47(3).

8 Pietrosimone Vita, p Aminaka N, Pietrosimone BG, Armstrong CW, Gribble PA. Movement Coordination Alterations between the Ankle and Hip during Stair Descent in Patients with Patellofemoral Pain. To be Presented at the National Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting and Symposium. St Louis, MO Published in the Journal of Athletic Training 47(3). 40. Brown M, Pfile KR, Pietrosimone BG, Ericksen HH, Lepley AS, McLeod MM, Terada M, Gribble PA. The Functional Movement Screen TM as a Predictor of Ankle and Knee Injuries in Female Collegiate Athletes. To be Presented at the National Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting and Symposium. St Louis, MO Published in the Journal of Athletic Training 47(3). 41. Dahlmann EJ, Hoffman AL, Pfile KR, Pietrosimone BG, Harkey M, Ericksen HH, Lepley AS, Luc B, McLeod MM, Morrell M, Nelson B, Stout M, Sugiura S, Terada M, Gribble PA. A Comparison of Functional Movement Screen TM and Star Excursion Balance Test Performance Among Female Collegiate Athletes. To be Presented at the National Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting and Symposium. St Louis, MO Published in the Journal of Athletic Training 47(3). 42. Pietrosimone BG, Saliba SA. Changes in Quadriceps Activation Predicts Changes in Strength After Exercise in Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis. Presented at the American College of Sports Medicine. May 31, 2012 in San Francisco CA. 43. Lepley AS, Ericksen HM, Levine J, Gribble PA, Pietrosimone BG. Quadriceps strength and corticospinal excitability as predictors of disability following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. Presented at the American College of Sports Medicine. May 31, 2012 in San Francisco CA. 44. McLeod MM, Pietrosimone BG, Gribble PA. The relationship between ankle laxity and fibularis longus spinal reflex excitability. Presented at the American College of Sports Medicine. May 31, 2012 in San Francisco CA. 45. Terada M, Pietrosimone BG, Armstrong CW, Gribble PA. Examining biomechanical factors related to anterior cruciate ligament injury in individuals with chronic ankle instability. Presented at the American College of Sports Medicine. May 31, 2012 in San Francisco CA. 46. Gribble PA, McLeod MM, Pietrosimone BG. Influence of lower extremity kinematics on dynamic stability in patients with chronic ankle instability. Presented at the American College of Sports Medicine. May 31, 2012 in San Francisco CA. 47. Pietrosimone BG, McLeod MM, Gribble PA. Spinal Reflexive and Corticomotor Fibularis Longus Excitability Predict Self- Reported Function in Patients with Chronic Ankle Instability. Presented at the 2012 Orthopaedic Research Society Meeting in San Francisco CA. 48. Gribble PA, Pietrosimone BG, McLeod MM. Ankle Joint Laxity Correlates with Self Reported Function in Persons with Chronic Ankle Instability. Presented at the 2012 Orthopaedic Research Society Meeting in San Francisco CA. 49. McLeod MM, Ko JP, Pietrosimone BG, Schaffner L, Gribble PA. Relationship of Ankle Mechanical Stability to Dynamic Stability. Submitted to the National Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting and Symposium. New Orleans, Louisiana Published in the Journal of Athletic Training 46(3): S Pietrosimone BG, McLeod MM, Ko JP, Schaffner L, Gribble PA. Effects of Chronic Ankle Instability on Excitability of the Motor Cortex. Submitted to the National Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting and Symposium. New Orleans, Louisiana Published in the Journal of Athletic Training 46(3): S Aminaka N, Pietrosimone BG, Armstrong CW, Gribble PA. Pain and Associated Neuromuscular Alterations during Stair Ambulation in those with Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome. Submitted to the National Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting and Symposium. New Orleans, Louisiana Published in the Journal of Athletic Training 46(3): S Brigle J, Pfile KR, Pietrosimone BG, Webster KA, Gribble PA. Intra-rater Reliability of the Functional Movement Screen Among Certified Athletic Trainers and Athletic Training Students. Submitted to the National Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting and Symposium. New Orleans, Louisiana Published in the Journal of Athletic Training 46(3): S Ericksen HM, Lepley AS, Gribble PA, Pietrosimone BG. Cortical Excitability of the Quadriceps is Decreased is Decreased in Individuals with Unilateral Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstructions. ***Doctoral Oral Presentation Award Winner***. Submitted to the National Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting and Symposium. New Orleans, Louisiana Published in the Journal of Athletic Training 46(3): S-36.

9 Pietrosimone Vita, p Gribble PA, McLeod M, Ko JP, Pietrosimone BG, Schaffner L. Relationship of Mechanical Laxity and Dynamic Stability to Self-Reported Ankle Disability. Submitted to the National Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting and Symposium. New Orleans, Louisiana Published in the Journal of Athletic Training 46(3): S Lepley AL, Ericksen HM, Gribble PA, Pietrosimone BG. Relationship Between Spinal Reflexive and Cortical Excitability of the Quadriceps in Individuals with Unilateral Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstructions. Submitted to the National Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting and Symposium. New Orleans, Louisiana Published in the Journal of Athletic Training 46(3): S Park CM, Gribble PA, Pfile KR, Pietrosimone BG. Inter-limb Deficits Between Measures of Quadriceps Strength and Voluntary Activation do not Correlate. Submitted to the National Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting and Symposium. New Orleans, Louisiana Pfile KR, Pietrosimone BG, Gribble PA, Buskirk GE, McGriff SL. ACL Prevention Program Produces Sustainable Effects in Jump-Landing Technique in Division I Women s Basketball Players. Submitted to the National Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting and Symposium. New Orleans, Louisiana Published in the Journal of Athletic Training 46(3): S Sato A, Aminaka N, Pfile KR, Pietrosimone BG, Shinohara J, Webster KA, Gribble PA. The Star Excursion Balance Test as a Predictor of Lower Extremity Injuries in High School Basketball Players. Submitted to the National Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting and Symposium. New Orleans, Louisiana Published in the Journal of Athletic Training 46(3): S Shinohara J, Armstrong CW, Pietrosimone BG, Pfile KR, Tevald MA, Gribble PA. Effects of Five-Toed Socks with Multiple Rubber Bits on the Foot Sole on Dynamic Postural Control and Subjective Parameters during Jump and Landing among Healthy Young Adults. Submitted to the National Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting and Symposium. New Orleans, Louisiana Published in the Journal of Athletic Training 46(3): S Terada M, Pietrosimone BG, Armstrong CW, Gribble PA. An Examination of Proximal Tibia Anterior Shear Force and Neuromuscular and Biomechanical Characteristics in the Lower Extremity during a Vertical Stop- Jump in Individuals with Chronic Ankle Instability. ***Masters' Poster Presentation Award Winner***. Submitted to the National Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting and Symposium. New Orleans, Louisiana Published in the Journal of Athletic Training 46(3): S Webster KA, Pietrosimone BG, Armstrong CW, Gribble PA: Plantar Pressures in Those With and Without Chronic Ankle Instability While Landing a Lateral Hop. Submitted to the National Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting and Symposium. New Orleans, Louisiana Published in the Journal of Athletic Training 46(3): S Huggins RA, Pietrosimone BG, Saliba SA, Weltman A, Ingersoll CD. The Effect of Sling Exercise Therapy With and Without Vibration on Quadriceps Activation in Partial Meniscectomy Patients. Submitted to the National Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting and Symposium. New Orleans, Louisiana Published in the Journal of Athletic Training 46(3): S Hart JM, Kuenze CM, Pietrosimone BG, Diduch DR, Miller MD, Carson EW, Hart JA, Ingersoll CD. Quadriceps function in ACL deficient knees after rehabilitation exercises augmented by TENS and Cryotherapy. Submitted to the National Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting and Symposium. New Orleans, Louisiana Published in the Journal of Athletic Training 46(3): S Pietrosimone BG, Gribble PA. Fibularis Longus Corticomotor Excitability is Altered in Individuals with Chronic Ankle Instability. Presented at the American College of Sports Medicine. Denver, Colorado. June 4, Ericksen HM, Gribble PA, Pietrosimone BG. Effects of Feedback on Peak Vertical Ground Reaction Force during Jump Landing: A Systematic Review. Presented at the American College of Sports Medicine. Denver, Colorado. June 1, Aminaka N, Pietrosimone BG, Armstrong CW, Gribble PA. Movement Coordination Alteration during Stair Ambulation in Patients with Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome. Presented at the American College of Sports Medicine. Denver, Colorado. June 1, Terada M, Gribble PA, Pietrosimone BG. Effectiveness of Therapeutic Interventions on Increasing Ankle Dorsiflexion following Ankle Sprain: A Systematic Review. Presented at the American College of Sports Medicine. Denver, Colorado. June 4, 2011.

10 Pietrosimone Vita, p Webster KA, Pietrosimone BG, Gribble PA. Preparatory Muscle Activation During a Lateral Hop Before and After Fatigue in Those With and Without Chronic Ankle Instability. Will be presented at the International Foot and Ankle Biomechanics Conference. Seattle, WA. September 16-18, Pietrosimone BG, Saliba SA, Hart JM, Hertel J, Sauer LD, Kerrigan DC, Ingersoll CD. Effects of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation on Peak External Knee Flexion Moment and Knee Flexion Angle during Gait in Patients with Tibiofemoral Osteoarthritis. Presented at the National Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting and Symposium. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. ***Doctoral Poster Presentation Award Winner***. June 23, Published in the Journal of Athletic Training 45(3): S Gibbons CE, Pietrosimone BG, Hart JM, Saliba SA, Ingersoll CD. Effect of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation on Volitional Quadriceps Activation. Presented at the National Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting and Symposium. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. June 24, Published in the Journal of Athletic Training 45(3): S Klykken LM, Pietrosimone BG, Kim KM, Ingersoll CD, Hertel J. Effect of Acute Lateral Ankle Sprain on Motor Neuron Pool Excitability of the Lower Leg Muscles. Presented at the National Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting and Symposium. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. June 23, Published in the Journal of Athletic Training 45(3): S Norte GN, Pietrosimone BG, Hart JM, Hertel J, Ingersoll CD. Relationship between Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation and Percutaneous Electrical Stimulation in determining the Quadriceps Central Activation Ratio. Presented at the National Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting and Symposium. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. June 23, Published in the Journal of Athletic Training 45(3): S Cattoni SL, Pasquale TR, Pietrosimone BG, Gribble PA. The Influence of Ankle Bracing and Fatigue on Time to Stabilization in Subjects with Chronic Ankle Instability. Presented at the National Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting and Symposium. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. June 25, Published in the Journal of Athletic Training 45(3): S Pollock KM, Sato A, Webster KA, Shinohara J, Aminaka N, Pietrosimone BG, Jackson KR, Gribble PA. The Star Excursion Balance Test as a Predictor of Lower Extremity Injury in High School Football Players. Presented at the National Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting and Symposium. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. June 23, Published in the Journal of Athletic Training 45(3): S Selkow NM, Pietrosimone BG, Hertel J, Saliba SA. Subcutaneous Thigh Fat Assessment: A Comparison of Pinch Calipers to Ultrasound Imaging. Presented at the American College of Sports Medicine, Baltimore Maryland. June 4, Published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise 42(5): S Pietrosimone BG, Hertel J, Ingersoll CD, Hart JM, Saliba SA. Voluntary Quadriceps Activation Deficits in Patients with Tibiofemoral Osteoarthritis. Presented at the American College of Sports Medicine, Baltimore Maryland. June 3, Published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise 42(5): S Ingersoll CD, Pietrosimone BG, Saliba SA. Effect of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation on Contralateral Quadriceps Activation in Osteoarthritic Patients. Presented at the American College of Sports Medicine, Baltimore Maryland. June 5, Published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise 42(5): S Hart JM, Davis AG, Dalton EC, Pietrosimone BG, Pugh K, Jackson KR, Weniger GR, Ingersoll CD. Exercise-related neuromuscular adaptations in active, anterior cruciate ligament reconstructed persons. Podium Presentation. Running Medicine. Charlottesville, VA. April, Hart JM, Pietrosimone BG, Diduch DR, Miller MD, Carson EW, Hart JA, Ingersoll CD. Improving Quadriceps Function in ACL Deficient Knees Using TENS and Cryotherapy. Presented at the Virginia Orthopaedic Society Annual Meeting. Charlottesville, VA. May 1, Pietrosimone BG, Saliba SA, Drewes LK, Hertel J, Ingersoll CD. The Effects of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation on Quadriceps Activation and Self-Reported Disability in Patients with Tibiofemoral Osteoarthritis. Presented at the American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting. San Diego, CA. February 20, Saliba SA, Pietrosimone BG, Ingersoll CD. Predicting Self-Reported Function in Patients with Tibiofemoral Osteoarthritis. Presented at the American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting. San Diego, CA. February 20, 2010.

11 Pietrosimone Vita, p Pietrosimone BG, Hart JM, Saliba SA, Hertel J, Ingersoll CD. Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation and Focal Joint Cooling Immediately Increase Quadriceps Activation in Osteoarthritic Knees. Presented at the National Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting and Symposium. San Antonio, TX. June 20, Selkow NM, Pietrosimone BG, Hertel J, Saliba SA. Subcutaneous Fat Thickness Measurement of the Distal Thigh Comparing Pinch Calipers to Ultrasound Imaging. To be presented at the National Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting and Symposium. San Antonio, TX. June 18, Saliba SA, Haung J, Pietrosimone BG, Weltman A, Ingersoll CD. The Immediate Effects of Warm-up with Sling Exercise Therapy Compared with Traditional Shoulder Exercise on the Velocity and Accuracy of Throwing. To be presented at the National Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting and Symposium. San Antonio, TX. June 18, Pietrosimone BG, Gibbons CE, Huggins RA, Saliba SA, Hart JM, Ingersoll CD. The Use of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation in the Assessment of Quadriceps Activation: A Pilot Study. American College of Sports Medicine. Seattle, Washington. May 28, Pietrosimone BG, Hart JM, Saliba SF, Hertel J, Ingersoll CD. The Effects of Focal Knee Joint Cooling on Spectral Properties of Vastus Lateralis Electromyography in Patients with Tibiofemoral Knee Osteoarthritis. Annual Meeting of the Society for Neuroscience. Washington D.C. November 18, Pietrosimone BG, Hart, JM, Ingersoll CD. Focal Knee Joint Cooling Facilitates Quadriceps Motor Neuron Pool Excitability in Healthy Subjects. Presented at the National Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting and Symposium. St. Louis Missouri. June 18, Published in the Journal of Athletic Training 43(3): S Saliba EN, Pugh KF, Baker A, Pietrosimone BG, Saliba S. Changes in Body Weight Correlate with Changes in Blood Volume after Football Practice While the Orthostatic Hypertension Test is Not Correlated with Hypovolemia. Presented at the National Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting and Symposium. St. Louis Missouri. June, Published in the Journal of Athletic Training 43(3): S Huffman DH, Pietrosimone BG, Grindstaff TL, Hart JM, Saliba SF, Ingersoll CD. A Menthol Counterirritant Does Not Facilitate The Quadriceps Motor Neuron Pool In Healthy Subjects. Presented at the National Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting and Symposium, St. Louis Missouri. June 18, ***Masters' Oral Presentation Award Winner***. Published in the Journal of Athletic Training 43(3): S Pietrosimone BG, Hart JM, Ingersoll. Focal Knee Joint Cooling Facilitates Quadriceps Motor Neuron Pool Excitability in Healthy Subjects. Eastern Athletic Trainers Association Annual Convention. Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. January 12, Pietrosimone BG, Ingersoll, CD. Focal Knee Joint Cooling Facilitates Volitional Quadriceps Activation. Annual Meeting of the Society for Neuroscience. San Diego, California. November 5, Pietrosimone BG, Hammill RR, Saliba EN, Hertel J, Ingersoll CD. Joint Angle and Contraction Mode Influence Quadriceps Motor Neuron Pool Excitability. Presented at the National Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting and Symposium. Anaheim, California. June 27, Published in the Journal of Athletic Training. 42(2): S Pietrosimone BG, MacKnight J, Saliba EN, Hertel J. Use of the Refractory Period in the Treatment of Exercise- Induced Bronchoconstictions in a Collegiate Football Player: A Case Study. Presented at the Virginia Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting and Symposium. Charlottesville, Virginia. January 20, Pietrosimone BG, Grindstaff TL, Linens SW, Uczekaj E, Hertel J. Efficacy of Prophylactic Braces in Prevention of Knee Ligament Injuries: A Numbers Needed to Treat Analysis. Presented at the National Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting and Symposium. Atlanta, Georgia. June 15, Published in the Journal of Athletic Training 41(3): S-56. Invited /Symposia Scientific Presentations 1. Pietrosimone BG. Neurophysiological Concepts Relevant to Maintenance of Joint Stability. Featured Presentation at the National Athletic Trainers Association Meeting and Clinical Symposium. Las Vegas, NV. June 27, 2013.

12 Pietrosimone Vita, p Pietrosimone BG. Treating Neuromuscular Dysfunction in Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis. Presented at the Presented at the Virginia Sports Medicine 41 st Anniversary Arts and Sciences Conference. Charlottesville, Virginia, June 7, Pietrosimone BG. Origins of Disability following Lower Extremity Injury: A New Treatment Approach. Department of Exercise and Sport Science University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Chapel Hill, North Carolina. January Pietrosimone BG. Origins of Disability following Lower Extremity Injury: A New Treatment Approach. Sargent College, Boston, University. Boston Massachusetts. December Pietrosimone BG. Origins of Disability following Lower Extremity Injury: A New Treatment Approach. Springfield College Outside Speakers Series. Springfield, Massachusetts. November 15, Pietrosimone BG. Origins of Disability following Lower Extremity Injury: A New Treatment Approach. University of Connecticut Physical Therapy Grand Rounds. Storrs, Connecticut. November 16, Pietrosimone BG. Origins of Disability following Lower Extremity Injury: A New Treatment Approach. Merrimack College. North Andover, Massachusetts. November Gribble PA & Pietrosimone BG. Central Nervous System Alterations Following Chronic Ankle Instability: Mechanisms and Interventions. Presented at the American College of Sports Medicine. San Francisco CA Wilkerson G, Pietrosimone BG, Faltus J. Understanding and Treating Neuromechanical Adaptations Following Joint Injury. Featured Presentation at the National Athletic Trainers Association Meeting and Clinical Symposium. Saint Louis, MO Pietrosimone BG. Intervention Strategies for Knee Injury. Presented at the Presented at the Virginia Sports Medicine 40 th Anniversary Arts and Sciences Conference. Charlottesville, Virginia, June 6, Pietrosimone BG. Origins of Disability following Lower Extremity Joint Injury. Presented at the 2012 GLATA Winter Meeting in Wheeling, IL March Pietrosimone BG. Understanding Neural Principals Involved in Lower Extremity Joint Injury and Rehabilitation. Will be Presented at the National Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting and Symposium. New Orleans, Louisiana. June 21, Pietrosimone BG. Neuromuscular Implications of Knee Osteoarthritis. Presented at the National Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting and Symposium. New Orleans, Louisiana. June 21, Pietrosimone BG. Neuromuscular Function in Patients with Tibiofemoral Osteoarthritis and Treatment Options for Facilitating Strength Gains. Featured Presentation at the National Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting and Symposium. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. June 24, Pietrosimone BG. Arthrogenic Muscle Inhibition: A Commonly Overlooked Clinical Impairment. Presented at the Virginia Sports Medicine Arts and Sciences Conference. Charlottesville, Virginia, June 1, Pietrosimone BG. A New Frontier in Therapeutic Modalities. Presented at the Springfield College Alumni College and Symposia. Springfield, Massachusetts. April 18, Pietrosimone BG. Incorporating Evidence Based Practices into Your Clinical Practice. Presented at the Virginia Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting and Symposium. Charlottesville, Virginia, January 18, Pietrosimone BG. The Effect of Cryotherapy and Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation in Treating Arthrogenic Muscle Inhibition of the Quadriceps. Presented at the Eastern Athletic Trainers Association Annual Convention. Boston, Massachusetts. January 10, Pietrosimone BG. Overview of Arthrogenic Muscle Inhibition. Presented at the Virginia Sports Medicine Arts and Sciences Conference. Charlottesville, Virginia, June 2, Pietrosimone BG. Arthrogenic Muscle Inhibition: A Commonly Overlooked Clinical Impairment. Virginia Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting and Symposium. Charlottesville, Virginia, January 13, 2008.

13 Pietrosimone Vita, p Pietrosimone BG. Arthrogenic Muscle Inhibition: A Closer Look at Rehabilitation of Joint Injury. Springfield College, Alumni Weekend. Springfield, Massachusetts October 18, Pietrosimone BG. Fundamental Concepts of Arthrogenic Muscle Inhibition. Presented at the Virginia Sports Medicine Arts and Sciences Conference, Charlottesville, Virginia, June 5, Pietrosimone BG. The Effects of Eccentric Training on Decreasing Pain in Chronic Achilles Tendinopathies: Effect Sizes and Confidence Intervals. Presented at the Virginia Sports Medicine Arts and Sciences Conference. Charlottesville, Virginia. June 6, Invited Keynote Addresses 1. Pietrosimone BG. Keynote Address at the Pinkey Newell National Athletic Trainers Association Research and Education Foundation Breakfast, Saint Louis, MO. June 22, Clinical Workshops/ Laboratory Sessions 2. Pietrosimone BG. Measuring Muscle Inhibition. Conducted at the Virginia Sports Medicine Arts and Sciences Conference. Charlottesville, Virginia. June 3, Pietrosimone BG, Kim KM. Measuring Muscle Inhibition. Conducted at the Virginia Sports Medicine Arts and Sciences Conference. Charlottesville, Virginia. June 2, FUNDING ACTIVITIES Extramural Grants Funded Source: Eastern Athletic Trainers Association Title: The Effects of Cryotherapy and TENS on Arthrogenic Muscle Inhibition of the Quadriceps PI: Brian G. Pietrosimone, M.Ed, ATC Effort: 12% (PhD Student Stipend) Period: 2008 Amount: 4,000 Description: Determine the immediate effects of cryotherapy and TENS on quadriceps activation, strength and knee pain in patients with knee osteoarthritis. Source: Orthopaedic Section, American Physical Therapy Association, Inc. Title: The Effects of TENS Stimulation as a Disinhibitory Modality in Patients with Tibiofemoral Osteoarthritis PI: Susan Saliba, PhD, PT, ATC Role: Co- Investigator Effort: 30% (PhD Student Stipend) Period: 2008 Amount: $25,000 Description: Determine the effects of TENS during quadriceps rehabilitation and activities of daily living for a 4 week period on measures of muscle activation and gait in subjects with tibiofemoral osteoarthritis. Source: National Athletic Trainers Association Research and Education Foundation Doctoral Grant Title: The Effects of TENS as a Disinhibitory Modality in Patients with Tibiofemoral Osteoarthritis PI: Brian G. Pietrosimone, MEd, ATC Effort: No Salary Support Period: Summer 2008 Amount: $2,460 Description: Determine the effects of TENS during quadriceps rehabilitation and activities of daily living for a 4 week period on measures of muscle activation and gait in subjects with tibiofemoral osteoarthritis.