Michael Smith, Ph. D., ATC
Assistant Professor
Department: Rehabilitation Sciences
Program: Athletic Training
Email: michael.smith@ttuhsc.edu
CURRENT RESEARCH PROJECTS
- Immunohistological investigation of the innervation of the thoracic disc
- Immunohistological characterization of the uncovertebral joints in the cervical spine
- Effects of neuromuscular training on lower extremity motor control
FUTURE RESEARCH INTERESTS
- Immunohistological investigation of uncovertebral joint innervation and characterizing pain patterns
- 3D analysis of knee motion and how fatigue influences motion in the sagittal, frontal, and transverse planes with implications for ACL injury
- Effects of lower extremity fatigue on the throwing kinematics and kinetics in baseball pitchers
- Mechanism of injury in stress fractures and overuse injuries
AVAILABLE RESOURCES (e.g. equipment, lab space, computers, etc.)
- See resources for Roger James lab