Student Research Projects
2016
Fox, A., Bang, N., DeRuyter, M., Ness, C., Higginson, B. Does cognitive load alter target acquisition and engagement strategies in tactical shooters?
Sherman, P., Wolfram, E., Fiscus, C., Sessler, M., Higginson, B. Effects of texting on muscle activation while maintaining walking velocity.
Smith, E., Napier, M., Miller, A., Wrolstad, K., Higginson, B. Electromyographic analysis of the VMO/VL ratio on stable vs unstable surfaces.
2015
Bell, D.G., I.D. Dominguez, A.T. Fijalka, K.L. Woodworth, B.K. Higginson. Effects of load and incline on muscle activation while walking with a constant load.
Wimer, V.A., A.K. Higgins, S.W. LaVigne, T.E. Cherry, B.K. Higginson. The quantified measurement of backpack instability using improperly fit straps.
Taisey, C., K. Sander, S. Sander, J. Cary, Z. Hamer, B. Higginson. Does indirect SMR and static stretching have an effect on range of motion?
2014
Yamamoto, M., M. Silva, N. Mason, T. Brost, C. Lowrimore, R.Chavez, B. Higginson. The efficacy of bracing vs. kinesiotape on functionality in recent injured ankles.
Baker, J., B. Duermit, A. Burke, I.
O’Connor, D. Van Wyck, A. Ziemann, B.
Higginson. Thigh muscle activation in rowers during single and linked
dynamic ergometer trials.
Lindecker, P., B. James, E. Townsend, G. Stocker, L. Sullivan, J. Travis, S. Reynolds, B. Higginson. Effects of external mass on restoring normal gait parameters during underwater treadmill walking.
2012
Nadeau,
J.T., J.T. Droessler, M.C. Eastwood, C.L. Whitlock, V.R. Gieser, B.K. Higginson. Lower extremity kinematics and muscle
activation during ankle and hip gait adaptation.
Mills,
K.L., V.C. Kollar, S.L. Eliason, E.C. Thomas, S.R. Sheahan, B.K. Higginson. Effect of visual impairment and anterior
loads on obstacle clearance.
Dixon, M., R. Wong, K. Csicsery, A. Popich, D. Klassen, V. Mehndiratta, B Higginson. Effect of aerobic fatigue on joint kinematics and torque production in cyclists.
2011
Misslin, R.A., C.E. Shawcross, M.D.
Higgins, M.E. Stanley, N.T. Love, S.B. Fallon, B.K. Higginson. Lower leg
muscle activation in running gait while wearing different footwear.
Brownlee, A., M. Conway, M. Gosselin,
R. Mehndiratta, R. Nelson, C. Patton, B.K.
Higginson. Short-term, fixed load
carriage does not affect mediolateral dynamic stability.
Volcheff, L., B. Ruminski, M. Haas,
S. McNurlin, L. Hunter, B.K. Higginson. EMG analysis of lower extremity muscles for
unloaded squat variants in female runners.
Biggs, M.A., B.K. Ellis, I.J. Kirven,
K.M. Doty, S.S. Schulte, T.E. Sorenson, B.K.
Higginson. Analysis of walking gait
between various sockwear.
Belcoe, A.S., L.M. Brown, P.A. Fredrick, A.D. May, C.M. Monteverde, B.K. Higginson. Comparison of muscle activation between Shake Weight and dumbbell exercises in females.
2010
Bejar, M., E. Johnson, A. Kluever, K.
Payne, N. Roberts, C. Robinson, A. Smith, W. Wenger, B.K. Higginson. Effect of
shod and barefoot running on lower extremity kinematics in trained female
runners.
Lachtman, D., T. Dunnington, S.
Suhadolnik, J. Thaanum, J. Thalman, B.K.
Higginson. Analysis of postural sway
immediately following high intensity training.
Bigley, L., E. Carpenter, K. Devereaux, R. Dulay, A. McHill, B. Schmierer, B.K. Higginson. The influence of delayed onset muscle soreness on running economy and running kinematics.
2009
Frechette, J., L. Heinemann, L.
Matson, B. Neumayer, M. Rook, B.K.
Higginson. The effects of postural
sway on shooting accuracy in recreational archers.
Dreifuerst, C., J. Einerson, M.
Fuchs, N. Kane, K. Osborne, K. Pereira, B.K.
Higginson. The effect of body size
on economy and gait while carrying a loaded backpack.
Holste, B., D. Sugai, C.
Pontarolo-Maag, L. Manson, P. Bridge, B.K.
Higginson. Effects of upper-limb
range of motion on game play performance while playing Nintendo Wii.
Ault, P., K. Baltrusch, S. Ellsworth,
C. McBeth, D. McKenney, K. McNulty, M. Stobie, B.K. Higginson. The
relationship between lower limb kinematics and fatigue during a Wingate test.