Randy J. Schmitz, PhD, ATC

Office Address                                                                                    

250 HHP Building

Department of Kinesiology

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro, NC 27402-6169

Phone (336) 334-3031 Fax (336) 334-3238

Email: rjschmit@uncg.edu

 

 

 

EDUCATION

·         University of Virginia, Charlottesville VA, Doctor of Philosophy in Sports Medicine, May 1998.

·         University of Virginia, Charlottesville VA, Master of Education, NATA Approved Graduate Curriculum in Athletic Training, August 1993.

·         University of Wisconsin at LaCrosse, LaCrosse WI, Bachelor of Science in Physical Education with an Emphasis in Athletic Training, NATA Approved Undergraduate Curriculum, May 1992.

 

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

·         Associate Professor, University of North Carolina Greensboro, 2004 - present

·         Assistant Professor, University of North Carolina Greensboro, 1998 - 2004.

Responsible for the development and successful CAAHEP accreditation of an entry-level master's athletic training education program. 

Co-Director, Applied Neuromechanics Research Laboratory 2001 – present. 

Athletic Training Education Program Director 1998-2003.

·         Graduate Instructor, University of Virginia, Curry School of Education.  Summer 1996 - Spring 1998

·         Research Assistant, University of Virginia, Curry School of Education.  Summer 1996 - Spring 1998

·         Head Athletic Trainer, St. Annes-Belfied School, Charlottesville, VA.  August 1995 to June 1996.

·         Assistant Athletic Trainer, Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, VA. August 1993 to August 1995.

 

 

SCHOLARSHIP

Refereed Journal Publications

·         Schmitz, R.J., Martin, D.E., Perrin, D.H., Iranmanesh, A., & Rogol, A.D. (1997). Effect of interferential current on perceived pain and serum cortisol associated with delayed onset muscle soreness. Journal of Sport Rehabilitation, 6, 30-37.

·         Schmitz, R.J. & Arnold, B.L. (1998) Intertester and intratester reliability of a dynamic balance protocol using the biodex stability system.  Journal of Sport Rehabilitation, 7, 95-101.

·         Arnold, B.L. & Schmitz, R.J. (1998) Normal stability patterns and relationships as assessed with the Biodex stability system.  Journal of Athletic Training, 33, 323-327.

·         Schmitz, R.J., Arnold, B.L., Perrin, D.H., Granata, K.P., Gaesser, G.A., & Gansneder, B.M. (2000) Changes in the mechanical and electromyographic output during isotonic and isometric exercise in men and women.  Isokinetics and Exercise Science, 8, 119-127.

·         Earl, J.E., Schmitz, R.J., & Arnold, B.L. (2001) Activation of the VMO and VL during dynamic mini-squat exercises with and without isometric hip adduction.  Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology, 11, 381-386. 

·         Schmitz, R.J. & Westwood, K.C. (2001) Knee extensor Electromyographic activity-to-work ratio is greater with isotonic than isokinetic contractions.  Journal of Athletic Training, 36, 384-387.

·         Schmitz, R.J., Riemann, B.L., & Thompson, T.T. (2002) Gluteus Medius Activity during Isometric Closed-Chain Hip Rotation.  Journal of Sport Rehabilitation, 11, 179-188.

·         Schmitz, R.J., Arnold, B.L., Perrin, D.H., Granata, K.P., Gaesser, G.A., & Gansneder, B.M. (2002)  Effect of isotonic and isometric knee extension exercises on mechanical and electromyographical specificity of fatigue.  Isokinetics and Exercise Science, 10, 167-175.

·         Riemann B.L., Schmitz R.J. Gale M.J., & McCaw S.T. (2002) Effect of ankle taping and bracing on vertical ground reaction forces during drop landings before and after treadmill jogging.  Journal of Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy - 32(12):628-635.

·         Schmitz RJ, Shultz SJ, Kulas AS, Windley TC, Perrin DH (2004). Kinematic Assessment and Consistency of a Functional Lower Body Perturbation.  Clinical Biomechanics.; 19:1032-1039

·         Kulas, A. S.; Windley, T. C.; Schmitz, R. J.(2005) Effects of Abdominal Postures on Lower Extremity Energetics During Single-Leg Landings Kulas, Anthony S.; Windley, Thomas C.; Schmitz, Randy J. Journal of Sport Rehabilitation,. 14 (1), p58-71

·         Shultz, SJ, Windley, TC, Kulas, AS, Schmitz, RJ, Valovich McLeod, TC, Perrin, DH. Low Levels of Anterior Tibial Loading Enhance Knee Extensor Reflex Response Characteristics. J Electromyo Kines. 2005;15:61-71

·         Shultz SJ, Shimokochi Y, Nguyen A, Ambegaonkar JP, Schmitz RJ, Beynnon BD, Perrin DH. (2006) Non-Weight Bearing Anterior Knee Laxity is Related to Anterior Tibial Translation During Transition from Non-Weight Bearing to Weight Bearing.  Journal of Orthopaedic Research, 24 (3), 516-523.

·         Kulas A.S., Schmitz R.J., Shultz S.J., & Perrin D.H., & Watson M.A. (2006) Energy Absorption as a Predictor of Leg Impedance in Highly Trained Females. Journal of Applied Biomechanics. 2006; 22(3): 177-185.

·         Kulas AS, Schmitz RJ, Shultz SJ, Henning JM, Perrin DH.  Sex Specific Abdominal Activation Strategies During Landing (2006) Journal of Athletic Training. 41(4) 381-386

·         Schmitz, R. J., Kulas A. S., Perrin DH, Riemann, BL, Shultz, SJ. (2007). "Sex differences in lower extremity biomechanics during single leg landings." Clin Biomech (Bristol, Avon) 22(6): 681-8.

·         Shultz, S. J., Y. Shimokochi Y, Nguyen, A. D., Ambegaonkar, J. P., Schmitz, R. J., Beynnon, B. D., Perrin, D. H.. (2007). "Measurement of varus-valgus and internal-external rotational knee laxities in vivo--Part I: assessment of measurement reliability and bilateral asymmetry." J Orthop Res 25(8): 981-8.

·         Shultz, S. J., Shimokochi Y., Nguyen, A. D., Ambegaonkar, J. P., Schmitz, R. J., Beynnon, B. D., Perrin, D. H.. (2007). "Measurement of varus-valgus and internal-external rotational knee laxities in vivo--Part II: relationship with anterior-posterior and general joint laxity in males and females." J Orthop Res 25(8): 989-96.

·         Shultz, S. J., Nguyen AD, Schmitz RJ, (2008). "Differences in lower extremity anatomical and postural characteristics in males and females between maturation groups." J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 38(3): 137-49.

·         Hamilton, R. T., Shultz SJ, Schmitz RJ, Perrin DH. (2008). "Triple-hop distance as a valid predictor of lower limb strength and power." J Athl Train 43(2): 144-51.

·         Schmitz RJ, Ficklin TK, Shimokochi Y, Nguyen, A, Beynon BD, Perrin DH, Shultz SJ (2008) Varus/Valgus and Internal/External Torsional Knee Joint Stiffness Differs between Sexes.  American Journal of Sports Medicine 36 (7), 1380-8.

·         Shultz, S. J., Nguyen, A. D. , & Schmitz, R. J. (2008).  Research Retreat IV: ACL injuries--the gender bias: April 3-5, 2008 Greensboro, NC. Journal of Athletic Training, 43 (5), 530-1.

·         Schmitz RJ, Shultz SJ, Nguyen A.  (2009) Differences in Lower Extremity Dynamic Malalignment and Functional Strength in Males and Females during Maturation.  Journal of Athletic Training 44 (1), 26-32.

·         Shultz, S. J., Nguyen, AD, Leonard,ML, Schmitz, RJ. (2009).  Thigh strength and activation as predictors of knee biomechanics during a drop jump task. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 41 (4), 857-866.

·         Shimokochi Y, Shultz SJ, Lee SY, Schmitz RJ. (2009) The Relationships between Sagittal Plane Lower Extremity Moments: Implications for Landing Strategy in ACL Injury PreventionJournal of Athletic Training 44 (1), 33-38.

·         Shultz SJ, Beynnon BD, Schmitz RJ. (2009) Sex differences in coupled knee motions during the transition from non-weight bearing to weight bearing. J Orthop Res. 2009 Jun;27(6):717-23.

 

 

Manuscripts in Review

·         Schmitz, RJ & Shultz SJ. Predictive Ability of Knee Flexor/Extensor Strength on Sex-Specific Energy Absorption and Torsional Joint Stiffness Patterns during Drop Jumping. Journal of Athletic Training

·         Schmitz RJ , Kim HS, Shultz SJ.  Effect of Axial Load on Anterior Tibial Translation when Transitioning from Non-Weight Bearing to Weight Bearing .Clinical Biomechanics

 

Refereed Abstracts

·         Schmitz, R.J., Martin, D.E., Perrin, D.H., Iranmanesh, A., & Rogol, A.D. (1994).  Effects of interferential current on perceived pain and serum cortisol in a delayed onset muscle soreness model. Journal of Athletic Training, 29, 171. 

·         Arnold, B.A. & Schmitz, R.J. (1997).  Normal stability patterns and relationships as assessed with the biodex balance system.  Journal of Athletic Training, 32, S-25.

·         Schmitz, R.J. & Arnold, B.A. (1997).  Intertester and intratester reliability of the Biodex Stability System.  Journal of Athletic Training, 32, S-41.

·         Schmitz R.J. & Arnold, B.A. (1998).  The effect of eccentric exercise on peak power production of the knee extensors and the resulting EMG signal.  Journal of Athletic Training, 33, S-77.

·         Bauer, A.M., Webright, W.G., Arnold, B.L., Schmitz, R.J., & Gansneder, B.G. (1999).  Comparison of weight bearing and non-weight bearing gluteus medius EMG during an isometric hip adduction. Journal of Athletic Training, 34, S-58.

·         Earl, J.E., Schmitz, R.J., Arnold, B.L., & Gansneder, B.M. (1999).  VMO and VL activation during a mini-squat exercise with and without hip adduction.  Journal of Athletic Training, 34, S-57.

·         Schmitz, R.J., Arnold, B.L., Perrin, D.H., Granata, K.P., Gaesser, G.A., & Gansneder, B.M. (1999).  Effect of isotonic and isometric knee extension exercises on mechanical and electromyographical specificity of fatigue. Journal of Athletic Training, 34, S-59.

·         Schmitz, R.J., Arnold, B.L., Perrin, D.H., Granata, K.P., Gaesser, G.A., & Gansneder, B.M. (1999).  Changes in mechanical output and electromyography following fatiguing isotonic and isometric knee extension in men and women.  Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 31, S168.

·         Schmitz, R.J. & Westwood K.C. (2000).  Motor unit recruitment differences in isotonic and isokinetic contractions of the knee extensors. Journal of Athletic Training, 35, S-31.

·         Schmitz RJ & Westwood KC (2001) Fatigue breakpoint of concentric isokinetic knee exercise and its relationship to the mechanomyographic signal. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 33, S262.

·         Riemann BL, Schmitz RJ Gale MJ, & McCaw ST (2001). Combined effects of ankle tape, ankle orthosis and exercise on vertical ground reaction forces during drop landings. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 33, S43.

·         Schmitz RJ, Riemann BL (2001) Gluteus Medius Activity during Isometric Closed-Chain Hip Rotation: Journal of Athletic Training, 36, S-34.

·         Stubblefield ES, Riemann BL, Schmitz RJ, Myers JB (2001). Comparisons of Ankle Kinematic Assessment Approaches during Single Leg Stance. Journal of Athletic Training, 36, S-36.

·         Riemann, BL, Schmitz, RJ, Jackson SA (2001). Relationship between static, dynamic and functional single leg postural control performance. Journal of Athletic Training, 36, S-77.

·         Schmitz R.J., Thompson, T.T., Riemann, B.L., & Goldfarb, A.H. (2002). Gender differences in hip and knee kinematics during single leg landings. Journal of Athletic Training, 37, S-20.

·         Thompson, T.T., Schmitz R.J., Riemann, B.L., & Goldfarb, A.H. (2002).  Gender differences in muscle preactivation timing during single leg landings. Journal of Athletic Training, 37, S-20.

·         Bories, T., Riemann, B., Schmitz, R., & Williams, K (2002).  Lower extremity walking kinematics during three sloped conditions. North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity.

·         Schmitz R.J., Thompson, T.T., Riemann, B.L., & Goldfarb, A.H. (2003).  Gender differences in hip and knee kinematics and muscle preactivation during single leg landings, Research Retreat, II ACL Injuries: The Gender Bias – In press Journal of Orthopaedic and Sport Physical Therapy

·         Schmitz R.J., Gale M.J., Perrin D.H., Watson M.A., Riemann B.L. (2003).  Gender differences in lower extremity biomechanics during single leg landings. Journal of Athletic Training, 38, S-14.

·         Stevens S.W., Schmitz R.J. (2003). Kinematic and kinetic reliability during landings from a rotating jump. Journal of Athletic Training, 38, S-23.

·         Martin NMG, Sanderson HL, Schmitz RJ, Perrin DH, Shultz SJ, Watson MA.  Functional Fatigue Decreases Leg Spring Stiffness During Drop Landings.  Journal of Athletic Training.  2004; 39(2):S113

·         Shultz SJ, Windley TC, Kulas AS, Schmitz RJ, Valovich- McLeod TC, Perrin DH.  Within and Between Test Measurement Consistency Obtained From a Custom Reflex Testing Device.  Journal of Athletic Training. 2004; 39(2):S116

·         Windley TC, Kulas AS, Shultz SJ, Perrin DH, Schmitz RJ.  Navicular Drop Predicts Transverse Plane Knee Moments in a Single-Leg Weight-Bearing Perturbation.  Journal of Athletic Training. 2004; 39(2):S30

·         Kulas TS, RJ Schmitz, TC Windley, SJ Shultz, DH Perrin. Pilot Investigation: Sex specific effects of abdominal maneuvers on lower extremity energetics during landings.  Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. 2004; 36(5):S230

·         Windley TC, Kulas AS, Schmitz RJ, Perrin DH, Shultz SJ.  Tibiofemoral Angle, Not Q-angle, is Related to Frontal Plane Lower Extremity Kinematics During a Weight-Bearing Perturbation.  Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. 2004; 36(5):S345-6

·         Shimokochi Y, Schmitz RJ, Lee SY, Windley TC, Shultz SJ. Plantar Flexor To Dorisflexor Isokinetic Eccentric Strength Ratio And Ankle Eversion Predict Tibial Internal Rotation During A Single-Leg Landing. Journal of Athletic Training 2005; 40(2):S33

·         Kulas AS, Schmitz RJ, Shultz SJ, Ulm, M, Perrin DH. Validation of Abdominal Hollowing In Standing Versus 4 Point Kneeling And Prone Positions.  Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise 2005; 37(5):S120

·         Martin NM, Schmitz RJ, Exercise effects on video marker placement.  Journal of Athletic Training 2006; 41(2): S

·         Shultz SJ, Shimokochi Y, Nguyen A, Schmitz RJ, Beynnon BD, Perrin DH Females With Greater Anterior Knee Laxity Also Have Greater Varus-Valgus and Internal-External Rotation Knee Laxity.  Journal of Athletic Training 2006; 41(2): S65

·         Kulas AS, Schmitz RJ, Shultz SJ, Henning JM, Perrin DH.  Sex Differences in Trunk-Pelvis Angle but Not Hip Angle in Landing.  Journal of Athletic Training 2006; 41(2): S14

·         Shimokochi Y, Schmitz RJ, Shultz SJ.  Knee extensor moment is related to plantarflexor moment and center of pressure in the anterior/posterior plane.  Journal of Athletic Training 2006; 41(2): S99

·         Windley TC, Schmitz RJ, Gross MT, Luecht RM, Perrin DH, Shultz SJ.  Hamstrings Pre-Landing Activation Predicts Sagittal Plane Knee Joint Kinetics During a Single-leg Landing in Females.  Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy.  2006; 36(1):A71.

·         Shultz SJ, Shimokochi Y., Nguyen A, Ambegaonkar JA, Schmitz RJ, Beynnon BD, Perrin DH. Non-weight Bearing Anterior Knee Laxity is Related to Anterior Tibial Translation During Transition from Non-weight bearing to Weight bearing. ACL Research Retreat, III. ACL Injuries: The Gender Bias. Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy 2007; 37(2):A27.

·         Shimokochi Y, Lee SY, Schmitz RJ, Shultz SJ.  Eccentric Thigh Strength and Ankle Eversion Motion Predict Tibial Internal Rotation at the Knee.  ACL Research Retreat, III. ACL Injuries: The Gender Bias. Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy 2007; 37(2):A20-21

·         Schmitz RJ, Kulas AS, Perrin DH, Riemann BL, Shultz SJ.  Lower Extremity Energetics Differ by Sex During Single Leg Landings.  ACL Research Retreat, III. ACL Injuries: The Gender Bias. Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy 2007; 37(2):15.

·      Ambegaonkar JP, Shultz SJ, Perrin DH, Schmitz RJ, Ackerman TA, Schulz MR. Ground Reaction Forces, but not Knee Muscle Activation, or Sagittal Knee Joint Stiffness Differ between Female Dancers and Basketball Players during Drop Jumps. Journal of Athletic Training 2007; 42(2):S90.

·      Laurie EM, Nguyen A, Schmitz RJ, Shultz SJ. Prevalence of General Joint Laxity in an Athletic Population. Journal of Athletic Training 2007; 42(2):S97.

·      Schmitz RJ, Ficklin TK, Shultz SJ, Shimokochi Y, Nguyen A, Perrin DH, Beynnon BD. Varus/Valgus and Internal/External Torsional Knee Joint Stiffness differs between Sexes.  Journal of Athletic Training 2007; 42(2):S86

·      Petschauer MA, Schmitz RJ, Perrin DH, Williams K, Gill DL. Effectiveness Of Cervical Spine Stabilization During Spine Boarding Of Collegiate Men's Lacrosse Athletes. 2007 42(2);S107.

·      Shimokochi Y, Schmitz RJ, Perrin DH, Goldfarb AH, Luecht RM, Shultz SJ. Rearfoot Eversion And Tibialis Anterior Muscle Fatigue Are Not Associated With Knee Internal Rotation During A Single-Leg Forward Jump Stop. Journal of Athletic Training 2007; 42(2):S86

·      Nguyen AD, Moncrieff MJ, Laurie EM, Schmitz RJ, Shultz SJ. Sex Differences in Lower Extremity Posture Across Maturational Stages. Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise 2007

·      Schmitz RJ Shultz SJ, Nguyen A, Leonard MJ. Relationship of clinical joint laxity measures to energy absorption during a drop jump landings British Journal of Sports Medicine (In Press)

·      Shultz SJ, Nguyen A, Leonard MJ, Schmitz  Relationship between clinical measures of joint laxity and sagittal plane joint excursion and stiffness during a drop jump landing.  British Journal of Sports Medicine (In Press)

·      Nguyen A, Leonard MJ, Schmitz RJ, Shultz SJ, Influence of static lower extremity posture on hip and knee motions during drop jump landings British Journal of Sports Medicine (In Press)

·      Nguyen A, Schmitz RJ, Perrin DH, Shultz SJ Anatomical Contributions of the Hip on Dynamic Knee Valgus.  Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise (In Press)

·      Schmitz RJ, Nguyen AD, Shultz SJ, Sex Differences in Accessory Knee Motion During the Transition From Non-Weight Bearing to Weight Bearing. Journal of Athletic Training (In Press)

·      Nguyen A, Schmitz RJ, Shultz SJ Differences in Lower Extremity Anatomy and Posture Characteristics in Males and Females Between Maturation Groups. Journal of Athletic Training (In Press)

·      Ambegaonkar JP, Shultz SJ, Perrin DH, Schmitz RJ, Ackerman T, Schulz MR. Ground Reaction Forces, but Not Knee Muscle Activation, or Sagittal Knee Joint Stiffness Differ Between Female Dancers and Basketball Players during Drop Jumps Journal of Athletic Training (In Press)

·      Nguyen, A. D., Schmitz, R. J. , Leonard, M. J. , & Shultz, S. J. (2008). Influence of static lower extremity posture on hip and knee motions during drop jump landings.   Accepted for 2nd World Congress of Sport Injury Prevention, Tromoso, Norway.

·      Schmitz, R. J., Shultz, S. J. , Nguyen, A. D. , & Leonard, M. J. (2008). Relationship of clinical joint laxity measures to energy absorption during a drop jump landings.   Accepted for 2nd World Congress of Sport Injury Prevention, Tromoso, Norway.

·      Shultz, S. J., Nguyen, A. D. , Leonard, M. J. , & Schmitz, R. J. (2008). Relationship between clinical measures of joint laxity and sagittal plane joint excursion and stiffness during a drop jump landing.   Accepted for 2nd World Congress of Sport Injury Prevention, Tromso, Norway.

·      Shultz, S. J. & Schmitz, R. (2009). Effect of Transverse and Frontal Plane Knee Laxity on Hip and Knee Kinematics During Drop Landings.   Presented at Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Meeting, San Francisco, California.

·      Nguyen, A. D., Schmitz, R., Perrin, D. H. , & Shultz, S. J. (2008). Anatomical Contributions of the Hip on Dynamic Knee Valgus.   Accepted for American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting and Clinical Symposium, Indy, Indiana.

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GRANTS & CONTRACTS

·         Schmitz, R.J. (1998) New Faculty Grant, University of North Carolina Greensboro, Mechanomyographic and Electromyographic Responses to Dynamic Muscle Fatigue, $1,966. (funded - $1,638)

·         Schmitz, R.J. (1998) Summer Excellence Research Award, University of North Carolina Greensboro, Efficiency of Isokinetic and Isotonic Exercise Protocols for Motor Unit Recruitment, $4,000. (unfunded)

·         Guskiewicz, K.M. & Schmitz, R.J. (1999) Development of a Law Enforcement Physical Aptitude Test, The North Carolina Department of Justice, (funded - $12,600).

·         Schmitz, R.J., Goldfarb, A.H., Shipp, J.R. (2000) The Role of Beta-Endorphin in the Modulation of DOMS Pain during Low Frequency Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation, $2000. NATA District 3 - (unfunded)

·         Schmitz, R.J. (2000) Summer Excellence Research Award, University of North Carolina Greensboro, Role of Beta-Endorphin in the Modulation of DOMS Pain during Low Frequency Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation , $4,000. (unfunded).

·         Principal Investigator: Perrin, D.H. Co-Investigator: Schmitz, R.J (33% Summer effort). (2002-present) Gender, hormones & anterior cruciate ligament compliance 2000 - Present. National Institutes of Health  (1 RO3 AR47178-01)

·         Schmitz, R.J. (2003) Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury Risk Factors in Prepubescent Girls. Center for Women’s Health and Wellness, $5,000 (funded).

·         Principal Investigator; Beynnon, B. Co-Investigator: Schmitz, R.J(20% 9 month effort, 33% Summer effort).  A Prospective Multi-Center Study of ACL Injury Risk Factors NIH – National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (RO1). Not funded February, 2003.

·         Schmitz, R.J. (Co- Principal Investigator).(2003)  Biomechanical Analysis of Functional Knee Stability Following a Lower Extremity Perturbation.  UNCG Faculty Grant $2000 funded

·         Schmitz, R.J. (Co- Principal Investigator)(2004)  Biomechanical Analysis of Functional Knee Stability Following a Lower Extremity Perturbation.  UNCG Faculty Grant $8000 funded

·         Principal Investigators; Perrin, DH & Shultz SJ (2005).  Co-Investigator: Schmitz, R.J (30% 9 month / 50% summer). Hormone mediated knee laxity and its effects on neuromuscular and biomechanical function.  NIH – National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (RO1). Not funded

·         Schmitz, R.J. (Co- Principal Investigator).(2005) ACL risk factor screening in a youth soccer population.  UNCG Faculty Grant $10000 funded

·         Principal Investigators; Perrin, DH & Shultz SJ (2005).  Co-Investigator: Schmitz, R.J (25% 9 month / 40% summer)"Sex Hormone Mediated Knee Laxity and Knee Stability," National Institute of Arthritis & Musculoskeletal & Skin Diseases (NIAMS) ( $769,662). funded

·         Schmitz, R.J. and Henning JM (Co- Principal Investigator) Prospective Study of Injury Risk Factors in Collegiate Athletes. UNCG Faculty Grant $10000 ($5000 funded)

·         Schmitz,R.J. and Shultz, S.J. (Co- Principal Investigators)Risk Factor Detection, Targeted Prevention, and Injury Reduction in Youth Soccer.  Centers for Disease Control $898,483 (not funded)

·         Schmitz, R. J (PI)., Shultz, S.J (PI., Wideman, L., Newcomer, R., Gupta, S., William Dudley, (2008) "Maturational and Sex Specific Orthopedic Injury Risk Factors in Youth Soccer", GOV-National Institute of Arthritis & Musculoskeletal & Skin Diseases (NIAMS) $3.079,002 (not funded).

·         Shultz, S. J (PI), Schmitz, R.J., & Cone, J.R., "Exercise Related Increases in Knee Laxity and their Impact on Weight Bearing Knee Joint Neuromechanics", National Football League Charities $120,000 pending review.

 

INVITED TALKS

·         Establishing a Disordered Eating Response Team Minicourse - Moderator.  NATA Annual Meeting and Clinical Symposia, June 1999.

·         Functional Implications of Instrumented Dynamometry: Concerns and Questions.  Pennsylvania State University Department of Kinesiology Graduate Colloquium. March 2000.

·         Diabetic Emergencies. Pennsylvania State University Department of Kinesiology Student Athletic Trainer Club. March 2000

·         Clinical Implications of Biodex Testing.  Lock Haven University Sports Medicine Conference. March 2000.

·         Free Communication Slide Presentations on EMG - Moderator. NATA Annual Meeting and Clinical Symposia, July 2000.

·         Differential Diagnosis for Athletes with Chronic Hip Symposia - Moderator. NATA Annual Meeting and Clinical Symposia, July 2000.

·         Training and Rehabilitation considerations of Open Versus Closed Chain Exercise in the Lower Extremity - Moderator, NATA Annual Meeting and Clinical Symposia, June 2001

·         Nutrition and Weight Loss in Wrestlers - Forsyth Country Day School, November 2001.

·         Researchers' Forum: Quantification of Muscle Function - Instrumented Dynamometry - NATA Annual Meeting and Clinical Symposia, June 2002

·         Hydration Issues in Secondary School Athletes - Randolph Hospital Sports Medicine Conference, August 2002

·         Choosing Proper Footwear - UNCG Campus Recreation, September 2002

·         Sacroiliac Assessment - Moderator. NATA Annual Meeting and Clinical Symposia, June 2003

·          Pediatric Knee Exam - Moderator. NATA Annual Meeting and Clinical Symposia, June 2003

·         Implications of Hip weakness on distal function Univ of Virginia - Art and Science of Sports Medicine, , Charlottesville, Virginia June 2006

·         ACL Retreat, Discussant – Biomechanical  Considerations of Anatomy, Lexington, Kentucky April 2006

 

 

 

SERVICE

·         Editorial Assistant for the Journal of Athletic Training.  Responsible for C.E.U. quiz and organization of the New Products section.  August 1996 to August 1998.

·         Manuscript Reviewer.  Journal of Athletic Training.

·         Manuscript Reviewer.  Journal of Applied Biomechanics.

·         Manuscript Reviewer.  Journal of Sport Rehabilitation

·         Manuscript Reviewer.  Research Quarterly

·         Manuscript Reviewer.  Clinical Biomechanics

·         Manuscript Reviewer.  Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise.

·         National Athletic Trainers’ Association Convention Committee (2003-2006)

·         Editorial Board – Journal of Athletic Training (2006-present)

 

 

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Undergraduate:

EDHS 353 – Human Anatomy

EDHS 451 – Emergency Medical Care

EDHS- 358 - Cadaver Anatomy

ESS 390- Prevention and Emergency Care of Athletic Injuries

ESS 391 – Athletic Training Clinical Education I

ESS 376 – Biomechanics of Sport and Physical Activity

ESS 441 - – Athletic Training Clinical Education II

Graduate:

ESS 546 – Rehabilitation of Athletic Injuries

ESS 638 – Therapeutic Modalities

ESS 639 – Therapeutic Modalities Laboratory

ESS 641 – Orthopedic Rehabilitation Laboratory

ESS 643 – Clinical Biomechanics

ESS 697 – Athletic Training Student Field Practicum

ESS 711 – Neural Bases of Motor Control

ESS 725 – Organization and Administration of Athletic Training

 

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

·         Member of the National Athletic Trainers' Association, 1990 to present. NATA-BOC Certification Number 069202436.

 

 

AWARDS

·         Richard E. Vandervoort Memorial Scholarship Award, National Athletic Trainers' Association, June 1996.

·         Mosaic Technologies Award - Curry School of Education, May 1998

·         Graduate Teaching Assistant Award - Curry School of Education, May 1998

·         Nominated for UNCG Junior Faculty University-Wide Teaching Award, Fall 2001.

·         Faculty advisor of NATA Outstanding M.S. student Poster Presentation, June 2004