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Stephen John Thomas, Ph.D, ATC 1800 North Broad St. Philadelphia, PA 19121 Phone (215) 204-4308 [email protected] Education________________________________________________________________________ University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA Post-Doctoral Fellowship Department of BioEngineering Emphasis in Tendon Injury, Healing, and Regeneration Date of Completion: August 2013 University of Delaware, Newark, DE Doctor of Philosophy in Biomechanics Emphasis in Biomechanics Date of Graduation: January 2010 Temple University, Philadelphia, PA Masters of Education in Kinesiology Emphasis in Athletic Training National Athletic Trainers’ Association Approved Curriculum Date of Graduation: May 2005 Temple University, Philadelphia, PA Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology Received Cum Laude Honors CAAHEP Approved Athletic Training Program Date of Graduation: May 2003 Professional Experience____________________________________________________________ Associate Professor of Instruction Temple University, Philadelphia, PA 4/2019-Present Department of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences Athletic Training Assistant Professor of Instruction Temple University, Philadelphia, PA 8/2015-4/2019 Department of Kinesiology Athletic Training Medical Advisory Board Orthoforge 4/2019-Present Responsible for providing scientific and medical advice

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Page 1: Stephen John Thomas, Ph.D, ATC · 2019-10-14 · Stephen John Thomas, Ph.D, ATC 1800 North Broad St. Philadelphia, PA 19121 Phone (215) 204-4308 sjthomasatc@temple.edu Education_____

Stephen John Thomas, Ph.D, ATC

1800 North Broad St. Philadelphia, PA 19121 Phone (215) 204-4308

[email protected] Education________________________________________________________________________ University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA

Post-Doctoral Fellowship Department of BioEngineering Emphasis in Tendon Injury, Healing, and Regeneration Date of Completion: August 2013

University of Delaware, Newark, DE

Doctor of Philosophy in Biomechanics Emphasis in Biomechanics Date of Graduation: January 2010

Temple University, Philadelphia, PA

Masters of Education in Kinesiology Emphasis in Athletic Training National Athletic Trainers’ Association Approved Curriculum Date of Graduation: May 2005

Temple University, Philadelphia, PA

Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology Received Cum Laude Honors CAAHEP Approved Athletic Training Program Date of Graduation: May 2003

Professional Experience____________________________________________________________ Associate Professor of Instruction Temple University, Philadelphia, PA 4/2019-Present Department of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences Athletic Training Assistant Professor of Instruction Temple University, Philadelphia, PA 8/2015-4/2019 Department of Kinesiology Athletic Training Medical Advisory Board Orthoforge 4/2019-Present Responsible for providing scientific and medical advice

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Chief Scientist Avid Alexander 10/2018-Present Responsible for the creation, implementation, and research of healthcare products.

Chief Scientific Consultant University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 5/2015-Present Penn Throwing Clinic Orthopedic Surgery Responsible for the creation and implementation of Penn Throwers’ Center 3D

pitching analysis, kinetic chain evaluations, and research.

Assistant Professor Neumann University, Aston, PA 9/2013-6/2015 Division of Nursing and Health Sciences Athletic Training Research Assistant University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 6/2014-9/2014 McKay Orthopedic Research Laboratory, Orthopedic Surgery Responsible for tendon mechanics, animal gait analysis, histology,

and immunohistochemistry.

Post-Doctoral Fellow University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 1/2010-9/2013 McKay Orthopedic Research Laboratory, Orthopedic Surgery Responsible for tendon mechanics, animal gait analysis, histology, immunohistochemistry, RT-PCR, and ultrasound data collection, processing, and analysis. Per Diem Athletic Trainer PRO Physical Therapy, Newark, DE 1/2010-1/2013 Athletic Training Services Responsible for per diem Athletic Training services in both Pennsylvania and Delaware. Research Assistant University of Delaware, Newark, DE 9/2009-1/2010 Human Performance Lab, Athletic Training Responsible for computer programming, instrumentation set-up, and data collection of a custom built hip impact device to test sheer thickening fluid designed protective padding. Certified Athletic Trainer University of Delaware, Newark, DE 8/2007-5/2009

Graduate Assistant Responsible for track and field and tennis intercollegiate sports Clinical instructor for the undergraduate athletic training program

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Research Assistant University of Delaware, Newark, DE 6/2008-9/2008 Biomechanics Lab, Physical Therapy Responsible for kinematic, kinetic, and EMG data collection and analysis of the SMART knee brace Responsible for kinematic, kinetic, and EMG data collection and analysis of a closed chain proprioception task and walking perturbation trials Responsible for kinematic and kinetic data collection for the FastFES project A project designed to improve stroke patients gait Research Assistant University of Delaware, Newark, DE 6/2007-9/2007 Neuromuscular Biomechanics Lab, Mechanical Engineering Responsible for data collection and analysis of knee MRI’s Certified Athletic Trainer University of Delaware, Newark, DE 9/2006-5/2007

Intramural Sports Program Responsible for covering all intramural sports and clinical instructor for the undergraduate athletic training program Research Assistant Temple University, Philadelphia, PA 9/2005-5/2006 Biokinetics Research Laboratory: Athletic Training Division Responsible for data collection, experimental training, and data analysis Certified Head Athletic Trainer/Strength Coach Archbishop John Carroll High School, Radnor, PA 8/2003 – 8/2005

Certified Athletic Trainer Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA 8/2003 – 8/2005 Responsible for assisting orthopedic surgeons during patient visits Professional Baseball Athletic Training Society Internship Scranton Wilkes-Barre Red Barons, Scranton, PA Summer 2002 & 2003

Professional Baseball Athletic Training Society Internship Philadelphia Phillies, Philadelphia, PA 7/2002

Teaching Experience______________________________________________________________

Athletic Training Curriculum Course Instruction Temple University, Philadelphia, PA Instructor: Orthopaedic Assessment II (KN 5244) 2018-Present Instructor: Transitions to Clinical Practice (KN 5852) 2018-Present Online Instructor: Grand Rounds II: Upper Extremity (KN 8603) 2017-Present Instructor: Lower Extremity Injury Evaluation (KN 2441) 2016-2017 Instructor: Basic Techniques in Athletic Training (KN 1442) 2016

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Instructor: Therapeutic Modalities in Athletic Training Lab (KN 3441) 2016

Instructor: Upper Extremity Injury Evaluation (KN 2442) 2015-2017 Instructor: Biomechanics of Physical Activity (KN 3202) 2015-Present Instructor: Biomechanics of Human Movement (KN 9311) 2015-Present Instructor: Functional Anatomy for Kinesiology (KN 2424) 2015-2016 Neumann University, Aston, PA Instructor: Functional Anatomy (ATR 205) 2014-2015 Instructor: Upper Extremity Injury Evaluation (ATR 325) 2014-2015 Instructor: Pharmacology for Athletic Trainers (ATR 350) 2014-2015 Instructor: Lower Extremity Injury Evaluation (ATR 255) 2013-2015 Instructor: Physiology of Sport & Exercise (ATR 450) 2013-2015 University of Delaware, Newark, DE Instructor: Fundamentals of Athletic Training (HESC 305) 2/2008

Guest Lecturer 3B Orthopaedics, Philadelphia, PA Guest Lecturer: Orthopaedic Surgeon Fellowship Program Seminar 10/2017 Guest Lecturer: Orthopaedic Surgeon Fellowship Program Seminar 10/2016 Guest Lecturer: Orthopaedic Surgeon Fellowship Program Seminar 8/2012 Guest Lecturer: Orthopaedic Surgeon Fellowship Program Seminar 9/2011 Guest Lecturer: Orthopaedic Surgeon Fellowship Program Seminar 9/2010 University of Delaware, Newark, DE Guest Lecturer: Functional Anatomy and Biomechanics (phyt604) 10/2011 Guest Lecturer: Kinesiology (HESC 350) 5/2009

Guest Lecturer: Practicum VI (HESC 458) 4/2009 Guest Lecturer: Kinesiology (HESC 350) 5/2008

Guest Lecturer: Practicum VI (HESC 458) 3/2008 Guest Lecturer: Practicum V (HESC 457) 10/2007

Neumann University, Aston, PA Guest Lecturer: Prevention and Assessment of the Upper Extremity (ATR 320) 2/2013

Guest Lecturer: Biomechanics for Athletic Training (ATR440) 10/2009

Guest Lecturer: Therapeutic Exercise of the Upper Extremity (ATR 340) 10/2009

Guest Lecturer: Prevention and Assessment of the Upper Extremity (ATR 320) 10/2009

Guest Lecturer: Biomechanics for Athletic Training (ATR440) 11/2008

Guest Lecturer: Prevention and Assessment of the Upper Extremity (ATR 320) 11/2008

Indiana State University, Terre Haute, IN Guest Online Lecturer: Upper Extremity Trauma (ATT 662) 2/2006 Temple University, Philadelphia, PA Guest Lecturer: Orthopaedics in Sports Medicine (Kinesiology 8344) 4/2014 Guest Lecturer: Orthopaedics in Sports Medicine (Kinesiology 8344) 3/2012 Guest Lecturer: Orthopaedics in Sports Medicine (Kinesiology 8344) 3/2011 Teaching Assistant: Cadaver Anatomy (Kinesiology 449) Spring 2006

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Guest Lecturer: Special Topics in Athletic Training (Kinesiology 345) 2/2006 Interim Instructor: Weight Training (Kinesiology 019) 1/2006-2/2006 Guest Lecturer: Laboratory Techniques (Kinesiology 448) 11/2005 Guest Lecturer: Seminars in Athletic Training (Kinesiology 649) 9/2005

Guest Lecturer: Biomechanics of Human Performance (Kinesiology 202) 4/2005 Professional Service_______________________________________________________________ International Conference Organizer American Society of Shoulder and Elbow Therapists Annual Meeting 2018

Chicago, Illinois Athletic Training & Sports Healthcare Special Issue 2018

Guest Editor for Sport Specialization Special Issue November/December 2018 Volume 10, Issue 6 Eastern Athletic Trainers Association Research Committee 2018-Present

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) 2013-2014 Appropriate Use Criteria for Optimizing the Management of Rotator Cuff Problems

Review Committee Member Grant Reviewer National Association of Athletic Trainers Foundation 2017,2018 Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation (OREF) 2016

Eastern Athletic Trainers Association Research Committee 2013

National Association of Athletic Trainers Foundation 2007 American Society of Shoulder and Elbow Therapists Past-President 2017-2018 President 2016-2017 President-Elect 2015-2016

Membership Committee Chair 2015-2016 Research Committee Chair 2013-2015

Research Committee Member 2012-2013

Journal Editorial Board Journal of Athletic Training & Sports Health Care 2011-Present

Convention Program Reviewer NATA Convention Program Reviewer 2009-2012

EATA Abstracts 2006-2012

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Journal Reviewer Scientific Reports (Nature) 2017-Present

Journal of Biomechanics 2017-Present

PLOS ONE 2017-Present

Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine 2017-Present

Journal of Motor Behavior 2016-Present Journal of Exercise, Sports, and Orthopedics 2016-Present Sport Biomechanics 2016-Present Manual Therapy 2016-Present Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery 2015-Present Sports Health 2014-Present Journal of Anatomy 2014-Present Asian Journal of Sports Medicine 2013-Present Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology 2013-Present Journal of Applied Biomechanics 2012-Present Journal of Sports Science and Medicine 2011-Present

Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport 2011-Present International SportMed Journal 2011-Present Clinical Biomechanics 2011-Present Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research 2010-Present Athletic Training & Sports Health Care 2008-Present

Journal of Athletic Training 2008-Present

Journal of Sports Rehabilitation 2005-Present

Website Co-Founder Sports Medicine Research (SMR) 2011-Present

www.sportsmedres.org Scientific Editing Service___________________________________________________________ Empirical Editing 2010-Present

ScienceDocs 2009-Present

Scientific Consulting_______________________________________________________________ Orthoforge 2019-Present Responsible for providing scientific and medical advice Avid Alexander 2018-Present

Chief Scientist

Penn Throwing Clinic 2016-Present

Chief Scientific Consultant Human Kinetics 2014-Present

CEU Course Development Cleveland Indians 2014-2016

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Medical Consultant SLACK Inc. Health Care Book and Proposal Reviewer 2012-Present

Sonosite, Inc. Diagnostic ultrasound examination of the shoulder at National Athletic Trainers’ Association 62st Annual Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana, June 2011 Philadelphia Phillies 2010-Present

Medical Consultant Peer Reviewed Publications_________________________________________________________

1. Thomas SJ, Sarver JJ, Ebaugh DD, Soloff L, Genin J, Quinlin J, Kelly JD. (2019) Differences in Bicipital Groove Orientation, Not Shape, in Professional Baseball Pitchers. American Journal of Sports Medicine (In preparation)

2. Tate A, *DiPaola L, *Yim J, *Paul RW, Sarver JJ, Thomas SJ. (2019) Changes in Clinical Measures and Tissue Adaptations in Collegiate Swimmers Across a Competitive Season. American Journal of Sports Medicine (In preparation) *mentored students

3. Tate A, *Blubello AW, *Peterson A, *Blum D, *Cobb J, Sarver JJ, Thomas SJ. (2019) Supraspinatus Structural Changes Observed with Ultrasound Imaging in Painful Adult Swimmers. American Journal of Sports Medicine (In preparation) *mentored students

4. Crotin RL, *Paul RW, *Scheidt J, Kelly JD IV, Thomas SJ. (2019) Biomechanical, Functional Reports and Competitive Outcomes Following Ulnar Collateral Ligament Reconstruction among Baseball Players: A Systematic Review. American Journal of Sports Medicine (In Review) *mentored students

5. *Donaldson MJ, McCurdy KW, Thomas SJ, Myers NL. (2019) Does Humeral Torsion Play a Role in Shoulder and Elbow Injury Profiles of Overhead Athletes: A Systematic Review. Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery (In Review) *mentored students

6. Irby A, Guttierez J, Chamberlin C, Thomas SJ, Rosen AB. (2019) A Systematic Review of Systematic Reviews Evaluating the Effectiveness of Tendinopathy Treatments. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports (In Review)

7. Thomas SJ, Sheridan S, Reuther KE. (2019) Humeral Retroversion and Participation Age Differ Based on Geographical Region in Professional Baseball Pitchers. Journal of Athletic Training (In press)

8. Reuther KE, Sheridan S, Thomas SJ. Bony and Soft Tissue Adaptations of the Shoulder in Professional Baseball Pitchers. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2018 May 2. pii: S1058-2746(18)30159-9. doi: 10.1016/j.jse.2018.02.053. [Epub ahead of print]

9. Beach Z, Tucker J, Thomas SJ, Reuther KE, Gray C, Lee CS, Glaser D, Soslowsky LJ. Biceps Tenotomy in the Presence of a Supraspinatus Tear is Detrimental to the Glenoid Cartilage. J Biomech. 2017 Oct 3;63:151-157. doi: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2017.08.021. Epub 2017 Aug 26.

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10. Reuther KE, *Larson R, Kelly 4th JD, Thomas SJ. Sleeper Stretch Accelerates Recovery of

Glenohumeral Internal Rotation Following Pitching. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2016 Dec;25(12):1925-1929. doi: 10.1016/j.jse.2016.07.075. Epub 2016 Oct 10. *mentored students

11. Freedman BR, Gordon JA, Bhatt PB, Pardes A, Thomas SJ, Sarver JJ, Riggin CN, Tucker JJ,

Williams AW, Zanes B, Hast MW, Farber D, Silbernagel K, Soslowsky LJ. Nonsurgical treatment and early return to activity leads to improved Achilles tendon fatigue mechanics and functional outcomes during early healing in an animal model. J Orthop Res. 2016 Dec;34(12):2172-2180. doi: 10.1002/jor.23253. Epub 2016 Apr 13.

12. Kim AS, Needle AR, Thomas SJ, Higginson CI, Kaminski TW, Swanik CB. A Sex Comparison of Reactive Knee Stiffness Regulation Strategies Under Cognitive Loads. Clin Biomech (Bristol, Avon). 2016 Apr 21;35:86-92. doi: 10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2016.04.010. [Epub ahead of print]

13. Swanik KA, Thomas SJ, Struminger AH, Huxel Bliven KC, Kelly 4th JD, Swanik CB. The Effect of Shoulder Plyometric Training on Amortization Time and Upper Extremity Kinematics. J Sport Rehabil. 2016 Aug 24:1-27

14. Reuther KE, Tucker JJ, Thomas SJ, Vafa RP, Lui SS, Gordon JA, Caro AC, Yannascoli SM, Kuntz AF, Soslowsky LJ. Effect of Scapular Dyskinesis on Supraspinatus Repair Healing in a Rat Model. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2015 Aug;24(8):1235-42. doi: 10.1016/j.jse.2014.12.029. Epub 2015 Mar 4.

15. Reuther KE, Thomas SJ, Tucker JJ, Vafa RP, Gordon JA, Lui SS, Caro AC, Yannascoli SM, Kuntz AF, Soslowsky LJ. Overuse Activity in the Presence of Scapular Dyskinesis Leads to Shoulder Tendon Damage in a Rat Model. Ann Biomed Eng. 2015 Apr;43(4):917-28. doi: 10.1007/s10439-014-1137-y. Epub 2014 Sep 30.

16. Reuther KE, Thomas SJ, Tucker JJ, Yannascoli SM, Caro AC, Vafa RP, Gordon JA, Kuntz AF,

Soslowsky LJ. Scapular Dyskinesis is Detrimental to Shoulder Tendon Properties and Joint Mechanics in a Rat Model. J Orthop Res. 2014 Nov;32(11):1436-43. doi: 10.1002/jor.22693. Epub 2014 Jul 28.

17. Thomas SJ, Sarver JJ, Yannascoli SM, Tucker JJ, Kelly JD IV, Ahima RS, Barbe MF,

Soslowsky LJ. The Effect of Hyperglycemia on Native Mechanical and Biologic Shoulder Joint Properties in a Rat Model. J Orthop Res. 2014 Nov;32(11):1464-70. doi: 10.1002/jor.22695. Epub 2014 Jul 28.

18. Caro AC, Tucker JJ, Yannascoli SM, Dunkman AA, Thomas SJ, Soslowsky LJ. Efficacy of Various Analgesics and Assessing the Effects on Tendon to Bone Healing Using Gait Analysis and Biomechanical Testing. J Am Assoc Lab Anim Sci. 2014 Mar;53(2):185-92.

19. Reuther K, Thomas SJ, Tucker J, Sarver JJ, Gray CF, Rooney SI, Glaser DL, Soslowsky LJ.

Disruption of the Anterior-Posterior Rotator Cuff Force Balance Alters Joint Function and Leads to Joint Damage in a Rat Model. J Orthop Res. 2014 May;32(5):638-44. doi: 10.1002/jor.22586. Epub 2014 Jan 25.

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20. Riggin CN, Sarver JJ, Freedman BR, Thomas SJ, Soslowsky LJ. Analysis of Collagen Organization in Mouse Achilles Tendon Using High-Frequency Ultrasound Imaging. J Biomech Eng. 2014 Feb;136(2):021029. doi: 10.1115/1.4026285.

21. Thomas SJ, Reuther K, Tucker J, Sarver JJ, Yannascoli SM, Caro AC, Voleti PB, Rooney SI, Glaser DL, Soslowsky LJ. Biceps Detachment Decreases Joint Damage in a Rotator Cuff Tear Rat Model. Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2014 Aug;472(8):2404-12. doi: 10.1007/s11999-013-3422-8.

22. Dunkman AA, Buckley MR, Mienaltowski MJ, Adams SM, Thomas SJ, Kumar A, Beason DP,

Iozzo RV, Birk DE, Soslowsky LJ. The Injury Response of Aged Tendons in the Absence of Biglycan and Decorin. Matrix Biol. 2014 Apr;35:232-8. doi: 10.1016/j.matbio.2013.10.008. Epub 2013 Oct 21.

23. Rosen AB, Swanik CB, Thomas SJ, Knight CK, Kaminski TW. Differences in lateral drop-

jumps from unknown heights among individuals with ankle instability. J Athl Train. 2013 Nov-Dec;48(6):773-81. doi: 10.4085/1062-6050-48.5.05. Epub 2013 Aug 16.

24. Dunkman AA, Buckley MR, Mienaltowski MJ, Adams SM, Thomas SJ, Satchell L, Kumar A,

Pathmanathan L, Beason DP, Iozzo RV, Birk DE, Soslowsky LJ. The Tendon Injury Response is Influenced by Decorin and Biglycan. Ann Biomed Eng. 2014 Mar;42(3):619-30. doi: 10.1007/s10439-013-0915-2. Epub 2013 Sep 27.

25. Spencer BA, Dolinskas CA, Seymour PA, Thomas SJ, Abboud JA. Glenohumeral Articular

Cartilage Lesions: Prospective Comparison of Non-Contrast MRI and Findings at Arthroscopy. Arthroscopy. 2013 Sep;29(9):1466-70. doi: 10.1016/j.arthro.2013.05.023. Epub 2013 Jul 25.

26. Thomas SJ, Swanik CB, Kaminski TW, Higginson JS, Swanik KA, Nazarian L. Assessment of

Subacromial Space and Its Relationship With Scapular Upward Rotation in Collegiate Baseball Players. J Sport Rehabil. 2013 Aug;22(3):216-23. Epub 2013 Apr 18.

27. Vallejo RB, Iglesias ME, Zeni JA, Thomas SJ. Reliability and Repeatability of the Portable

EPS-Platform® Digital Pressure Plate System. J Am Podiatr Med Assoc. 2013 May-Jun;103(3):197-203.

28. Reuther K*, Thomas SJ*, Sarver JJ, Evans L, Tucker J, Ilkhani-Pour S, Gray C, Glaser DL, Soslowsky LJ. Returning to Overuse Activity Following a Supraspinatus and Infraspinatus Tear Leads to Joint Damage in a Rat Model. J Biomech. 2013 Jul 26;46(11):1818-1824. doi: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2013.05.007. Epub 2013 Jun 12. *both authors contributed equally

29. Needle AR, Swanik CB, Farquhar WB, Thomas SJ, Rose WC, Kaminski TW. Functionally unstable ankles have decreased muscle spindle traffic during ligamentous stress. J Athl Train. 2013; 48(2): 192-202.

30. Thomas SJ, Swanik KA, Swanik CB, Kelly JD. Glenohumeral Rotation and Scapular Position

Change Following Division I Collegiate Baseball. J Sport Rehabil. 2013, 22, 115 – 121

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31. Reuther K*, Thomas SJ*, Sarver JJ, Tucker J, Edelstein L, Ilkhani-Pour S, Gray C, Lee CS, Glaser DL, Soslowsky LJ: The Effect of Return to Overuse Activity after a Supraspinatus Tear on Joint Function and Biceps Mechanical Properties in a Rat Model. J Orthop Res. 2012 Dec 31. doi: 10.1002/jor.22295. [Epub ahead of print] *both authors contributed equally

32. Dunkman AA, Buckley MR, Mienaltowski MJ, Adams S Thomas SJ, Satchell L, Kumar A, Pathmanathan L, Beason DP, Iozzo RV, Birk DE, Soslowsky LJ. Decorin Expression Is Required for Age-Related Changes in Tendon Structure and Mechanical Properties. Matrix Biol. 2012 Nov 23. pii: S0945-053X(12)00125-4. doi: 10.1016/j.matbio.2012.11.005. [Epub ahead of print]

33. Thomas SJ, Swanik CB, Kaminski TW, Higginson JS, Swanik KA, Nazarian L, Kelly JD IV.

Neuromuscular and Stiffness Adaptations in Division I Collegiate Baseball Players. J Electromyogr Kinesiol. 2013 Feb;23(1):102-9. doi: 10.1016/j.jelekin.2012.07.005. Epub 2012 Aug 13.

34. Thomas SJ, Miller KS, Soslowsky LJ. The Upper Band of the Subscapularis Tendon in the Rat has Inferior Mechanical Properties. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2012 Dec;21(12):1687-93. doi: 10.1016/j.jse.2011.11.038. Epub 2012 Apr 7.

35. Thomas SJ, Swanik CB, Kaminski TW, Higginson JS, Swanik KA, Bartolozzi AR, Nazarian L. Humeral Retroversion and Its Association with Posterior Capsule Thickness in Collegiate Baseball Players. Journal of Shoulder & Elbow Surgery, 2012 Jul;21(7):910-6.

36. Kibler BW, Sciascia A, Thomas SJ. Glenohumeral Internal Rotation Deficit: Pathogenesis and Response to Acute Throwing. Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy Review, 2012; Mar;20(1):34-8.

37. Kibler BW, Thomas SJ. Pathomechanics of the Throwing Shoulder. Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy Review, 2012; Mar;20(1):22-9.

38. Edelstein L, Thomas SJ, Soslowsky LJ. Rotator Cuff Tears: What have we learned from

animal models? Journal of Musculoskeletal and Neuronal Interactions, 2011 Jun;11(2):150-62.

39. Hsu J, Reuther K, Sarver J, Lee C, Thomas SJ, Glaser D, Soslowsky L. Restoration of Anterior-Posterior Rotator Cuff Force Balance Improves Shoulder Function in a Rat Model of Chronic Massive Tears. Journal of Orthopaedic Research, 2011; Jul;29(7):1028-33; doi: 10.1002/jor.21361.

40. Thomas SJ, Swanik CB, Higginson JS, Kaminski TW, Swanik KA, Bartolozzi AR, Abboud JS,

Nazarian L. A Bi-lateral Comparison of Posterior Capsule Thickness and Its Correlation with Glenohumeral Range of Motion and Scapular Upward Rotation in Collegiate Baseball Players. Journal of Shoulder & Elbow Surgery, 2011; Jul;20(5):708-16; doi: 10.1016/j.jse.2010.08.031.

41. Thomas SJ, Swanik KA, Swanik CB, Huxel KC. Glenohumeral Rotation and Scapular Position Change within a Competitive High School Baseball Season. Journal of Sport Rehabilitation, 2010; 19(2): 125-35.

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42. Thomas SJ, Swanik KA, Swanik CB, Kelly JD. Internal Rotation Deficits Affect Scapular Positioning in Baseball Players. Clinical Orthopaedic & Related Research, 2010; 468(6): 1551-7.

43. Thomas SJ, Swanik KA, Swanik CB, Kelly JD. Internal Rotation and Scapular Position

Differences: A Comparison of Collegiate and High School Baseball Players. Journal of Athletic Training, 2010; 45(1): 44-50.

44. Thomas SJ, Swanik KA, Swanik CB, Huxel KC. Glenohumeral Rotation and Scapular Position

Adaptation Following a Single Scholastic Female Sports Season. Journal of Athletic Training. 2009; 44(3): 230-7.

45. Choa S, Thomas SJ, Kelly JD, Swanik KA, Yucha D, Driban JB. An Electromyographic Assessment of the Bear Hug Test for Subscapularis Tears. Arthroscopy. 2008; 24(11): 1265-70.

Non-Peer Reviewed Publications_____________________________________________________

1. Kinsella SD, Thomas SJ, Huffman GR, Kelly JD IV. The Thrower’s Shoulder. Orthop Clin North Am. 2014 Jul;45(3):387-401. doi: 10.1016/j.ocl.2014.04.003.

2. Kelly JD IV, Thomas SJ. Identifying and managing scapular problems in overhead athletes. The Journal of Musculoskeletal Medicine. 2011; 28(12): 465-471.

Book Chapters ______________________________________________________________________

1. Kibler BW, Thomas SJ, Sciascia AD. The Role of the Scapula in the Overhead Athlete. In Mechanics, Pathomechanics, and Injury in the Overhead Athlete: A Case-Based Approach to Evaluation, Diagnosis and Treatment. Eds. W. Ben Kibler & Aaron D. Sciascia. Switzerland: Springer International Publishing, 2019. Pages 151-166. ISBN 978-3-030-12775-6

2. Thomas SJ. Mechanics of the Overhead Motion. In Mechanics, Pathomechanics, and Injury in the Overhead Athlete: A Case-Based Approach to Evaluation, Diagnosis and Treatment. Eds. W. Ben Kibler & Aaron D. Sciascia. Switzerland: Springer International Publishing, 2019. Pages 3-24. ISBN 978-3-030-12775-6

3. Kibler BW, Thomas SJ, Sciascia A. Scapulothoracic conditions and baseball players. In Baseball Sports Medicine. Ed. Christopher S. Ahmad and Anthony A. Romeo. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health, 2018. Pages 254-268. ISBN-10: 9781496381460

4. Thomas SJ, Kelly JD. The Scapula and the Throwing/Overhead Athlete. In Disorders of the Scapula and Their Role in Shoulder Injury – A Clinical Guide to Evaluation and Management. Eds. W. Ben Kibler & Aaron D. Sciascia. Switzerland: Springer International Publishing, 2017. Pages 59-78. ISBN-10: 331953582X

5. Thomas SJ, Kibler BW, Sciascia A. Pathophysiology of Throwing Injuries. In Elite Techniques in Shoulder Arthroscopy: New Frontiers in Shoulder Preservation. Ed. John D. Kelly, IV. Switzerland: Springer International Publishing, 2016. Pages 3-23. ISBN-10: 3319251015

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Special Projects______________________________________________________________________

1. Co-writer CEU Course Human Kinetics Concussion Assessment and Treatment Online CE Course 2019

2. Co-writer CEU Course

Human Kinetics Evidence-Based Approach to Injection Therapies Online CE Course 2017

3. Co-writer CEU Course Human Kinetics Evidence-Based Approach to Therapeutic Modalities and Alternate Therapies Online CE Course 2017

4. Co-writer CEU Course

Human Kinetics Evidence-Based Management of Upper Extremity Injuries Online CE Course 2015

5. Co-writer CEU Course Human Kinetics Concussion Assessment Evidence Based Online CE Course 2015

6. Co-writer CEU Course

Human Kinetics ACL Prevention and Assessment Evidence Based Online CE Course 2015

7. Co-writer CEU Course

Human Kinetics ACL Surgery and Rehabilitation Evidence Based Online CE Course 2015

8. Guest Lead Editor BioMed Research International Special Issue: The Use of Biologic in Tendon Healing. (Cancelled due to lack of submissions) Co-Editors: John D Kelly IV, MD, Mary F. Barbe, PhD, & Asheesh Bedi, MD 2014

9. Reviewing Committee Member

Murray J & Gross L. AAOS Appropriate Use Criteria Summary. Optimizing the Management of Full-Thickness Rotator Cuff Tears. J Am Acad Orthop Surg, 2013; 21 (12): 767-771.

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Invited Presentations________________________________________________________________

1. Moderator: Featured Presentation Long-Term Athlete Development for the “Other” Overhead Sports National Athletic Trainers’ Association 70th Annual Meeting, Las Vegas Nevada, June 2019

2. Moderator: Shoulder Session American Society of Biomechanics East Coast Meeting, Reading Pennsylvania, April 2019

3. Speaker: General Session Pathomechanics of the Thrower’s Shoulder 5th Annual Penn Throwers Symposium, Philadelphia Pennsylvania, January 2019

4. Speaker: Evidence Based Practice Session Pathomechanics of the Thrower’s Shoulder Eastern Athletic Trainers Association 71st Annual Meeting, Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, January 2019

5. Speaker: Kinetic Chain of Overhead Athletes

2018 Shoulder and Elbow Update, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, November 2018

6. Speaker: Pathomechanics of the Throwing Shoulder University of Nebraska Omaha, Omaha, Nebraska, November 2018

7. Speaker: Musculoskeletal Diagnostic Ultrasound

University of Nebraska Omaha, Omaha, Nebraska, November 2018

8. Assistant: Learning Lab Vestibular Assessment and Therapy for Concussion Management National Athletic Trainers’ Association 69th Annual Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana, June 2018

9. Speaker: Breakout Session Kinetic Chain Assessment PATS Student Symposium, Philadelphia Pennsylvania, March 2018

10. Speaker: General Session Pathomechanics of the Thrower’s Shoulder 4th Annual Penn Throwers Symposium, Philadelphia Pennsylvania, January 2018

11. Speaker: Featured Presentation Session

New Paradigms in the Management of the Thrower’s Shoulder National Athletic Trainers’ Association 68st Annual Meeting, Houston Texas, June 2017

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12. Speaker: How I Perform a Kinetic Chain Assessment Evidence-Based Rehabilitation and Surgical Options For: The Disabled Throwing Shoulder, The Unstable Shoulder, and Massive Rotator Cuff Tears, Durham North Carolina, May 2017

13. Speaker: Pathomechanics and Rehabilitation of the Throwers Shoulder

Evidence-Based Rehabilitation and Surgical Options For: The Disabled Throwing Shoulder, The Unstable Shoulder, and Massive Rotator Cuff Tears, Durham North Carolina, May 2017

14. Speaker: Pathomechanics and Rehabilitation of the Throwers Shoulder

Delaware Orthopaedic Specialists, Wilmington Delaware, February 2017

15. Speaker: General Session Pathologic Cascade 3rd Annual Penn Throwers Symposium, Philadelphia Pennsylvania, January 2017

16. Speaker: Pathomechanics and Rehabilitation of the Throwers Shoulder 2016 Shoulder and Elbow Update, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, November 2016

17. Speaker: Diagnostic Ultrasound of the Glenohumeral Joint

2016 Shoulder and Elbow Update, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, November 2016

18. Moderator: General Session The Overhead Athlete American Society of Shoulder and Elbow Therapists 24rd Annual Meeting, Boston Massachusetts, October 2016

19. Speaker: General Session Pathomechanics of the Throwers Shoulder Philadelphia Sports Medicine Congress, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, June 2016

20. Speaker: Expert Panel The Scapula and the Throwing/Overhead Athlete 5th Scapular Summit, Lexington, Kentucky, April 2016

21. Speaker: Panel Discussion Performance Optimization and Injury Prevention 2nd Annual Penn Throwers Symposium, Philadelphia Pennsylvania, March 2016

22. Speaker: General Session Pathomechanics of the Throwers Shoulder 2nd Annual Penn Throwers Symposium, Philadelphia Pennsylvania, March 2016

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23. Speaker: General Session Assessing Humeral Retroversion using Diagnostic Ultrasound Rothman Institute/Philadelphia Phillies Sports Medicine Conference, Philadelphia Pennsylvania, January 2016

24. Speaker: General Session

Assessing Humeral Retroversion using Diagnostic Ultrasound Sonosite MSK in Baseball Seminar at Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia Pennsylvania, January 2016

25. Moderator: General Session Shoulder Arthroplasties Considerations American Society of Shoulder and Elbow Therapists 23rd Annual Meeting, Asheville North Carolina, October 2015

26. Moderator: Featured Presentation Session

Pediatric ulnar collateral injuries: An in-depth look at prevalence, evidence-based recognition, surgical intervention and rehabilitation National Athletic Trainers’ Association 66st Annual Meeting, St. Louis Missouri, June 2015

27. Speaker: Instructional Course Lecture

New Paradigms in Management of the Thrower’s Shoulder Thomas SJ, Kibler WB, Morgan C, Kelly JD IV Arthroscopy Association of North America Annual Meeting, Los Angeles, California, April 2015

28. Speaker: Panel Discussion Performance Optimization, a closer look at GIRD, Scapular Dyskinesis and Strengthening Techniques 1st Annual Penn Throwers Symposium, Philadelphia Pennsylvania, January 2015

29. Speaker: General Session

Pathomechanics of the Throwers Shoulder 1st Annual Penn Throwers Symposium, Philadelphia Pennsylvania, January 2015

30. Moderator: General Session

Rotator Cuff Disorders American Society of Shoulder and Elbow Therapists 22nd Annual Meeting, Pinehurst North Carolina, October 2014

31. Moderator: Free Communication Session

Adaptations to Pitching National Athletic Trainers’ Association 65st Annual Meeting, Indianapolis Indiana, June 2014

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32. Speaker: Evidence Based Forum Pathomechanics, Treatment, and Rehabilitation of the Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy National Athletic Trainers’ Association 65st Annual Meeting, Indianapolis Indiana, June 2014

33. Speaker: Instructional Course Lecture

New Paradigms in Management of the Thrower’s Shoulder Thomas SJ, Kibler WB, Morgan C, Kelly JD IV Arthroscopy Association of North America Annual Meeting, Hollywood Florida, May 2014

34. Speaker: Shoulder Adaptations: How we measure and treat them?

Professional Baseball Athletic Training Society Spring Training Conference, Clearwater, Florida, March 2013

35. Speaker: Glenohumeral Internal Rotation Deficits and It’s Relation to Scapular

Disorders ATI Physical Therapy, Newark, Delaware, March 2013

36. Speaker: An Unexpected Research Training Path: Athletes to Animals

University of Delaware, Biomechanics and Movement Science Seminar, Newark, Delaware, March 2013

37. Speaker: Glenohumeral Internal Rotation Deficits and It’s Relation to Scapular Disorders

2012 Shoulder and Elbow Update, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, November 2012

38. Speaker: Research Forum Basic Science Research: Where is the Clinical Relevance?

National Athletic Trainers’ Association 63st Annual Meeting, St. Louis, Missouri, June 2012

39. Keynote: 1st Annual Athletic Training Honor Society Induction Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, November 2011

40. Speaker: Featured Presentation

Identifying and Treating Chronic Adaptations of the Shoulder in Overhead Athletes National Athletic Trainers’ Association 61st Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, June 2010

41. Speaker: Workshop

Clinical Evaluation of the Thrower’s Shoulder National Athletic Trainers’ Association 61st Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, June 2010

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42. Assistant: Learning Lab Functional Performance Testing: A Patient – Oriented Approach National Athletic Trainers’ Association 61st Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, June 2010

43. Moderator: Arthroscopic Capsulabral Reconstruction and Postoperative Rehabilitation of the Type IX and Type X Superior Labrum Anterior Posterior Lesion

National Athletic Trainers’ Association 60th Annual Meeting, San Antonio, Texas, June 2009

44. Moderator: Treatment strategies for the Findings of the "Non-Shoulder" Shoulder Examination

National Athletic Trainers’ Association 60th Annual Meeting, San Antonio, Texas, June 2009

45. Assistant: Learning Lab Functional Performance Testing: A Patient – Oriented Approach National Athletic Trainers’ Association 60th Annual Meeting, San Antonio, Texas, June 2009

46. Speaker: Clinical Evaluation of the Thrower’s Shoulder

40th Annual Medical Aspects of Sports Seminar, Newark, Delaware, February 2009

47. Moderator: Performing the “Non-Shoulder” Shoulder Examine National Athletic Trainers’ Association 59th Annual Meeting, St. Louis, Missouri, June 2008

48. Moderator: Clinical Evaluation of the Scapula

National Athletic Trainers’ Association 56th Annual Meeting, Indianapolis, Indiana, June 2005

49. Moderator: Shoulder Rehabilitation Starts at the Scapula

National Athletic Trainers’ Association 56th Annual Meeting, Indianapolis, Indiana, June 2005 Research Presentations_____________________________________________________________

1. Thomas SJ, Sheridan S, Reuther KE. (2019) Do Baseball Players With Soft Tissue GIRD have a Thicker Posterior Capsule? National Athletic Trainers’ Association 70th Annual Meeting Rapid Fire Oral Presentation, Las Vegas, Nevada, June 2019

2. Paul R, Tate AR, Sarver J, DiPaola, Yim J, Thomas SJ. (2019) Changes in Clinical Measures and Tissue Adaptations in Collegiate Swimmers Across a Competitive Season. American Society of Biomechanics East Coast Meeting Podium Presentation, Reading, Pennsylvania

3. Paul R, Tate AR, Sarver J, DiPaola, Yim J, Thomas SJ. (2019) Changes in Clinical Measures and Tissue Adaptations in Collegiate Swimmers Across a Competitive Season. Temple University College of Public Health Research Day, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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4. Paul R, Tate AR, Sarver J, DiPaola, Yim J, Thomas SJ. (2019) Changes in Clinical Measures and Tissue Adaptations in Collegiate Swimmers Across a Competitive Season. Symposium for Undergraduate Research and Creativity, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

5. Cobb J, Sheridan S, Rauch J, Sarver J, Thomas SJ. (2019) Long-Term Effects of Pitching on Muscle Architecture of the Posterior Rotator Cuff in Professional Baseball Pitchers. Temple University College of Public Health Research Day, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

6. Valle O, Sheridan S, Rauch J, Sarver J, Thomas SJ. (2019) Long Term Effects of Pitching on Muscle Architecture of the Scapular Stabilizers in Competitive Baseball Players. Temple University College of Public Health Research Day, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

7. Wambold M, Taylor C, Ma L, Tucker C, Thomas SJ. (2019) Muscle Synergy Adaptations in the

Overhead Athlete, Temple University College of Public Health Research Day, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

8. Tate AR, Sarver J, DiPaola, Yim J, Thomas SJ. (2019) Changes in Clinical Measures and Tissue Adaptations in Collegiate Swimmers Across a Competitive Season. American Physical Therapy Association (CSM) Podium Presentation, Washington, DC

9. Tate AR, Sarver J, DiPaola, Yim J, Thomas SJ. (2018) Changes in Clinical Measures and Tissue Adaptations in Collegiate Swimmers Across a Competitive Season. American Society of Shoulder and Elbow Therapists, Chicago, Illinois

10. Thomas SJ, Sheridan S. (2018) Humeral Retroversion and Participation Age Differ Based on Geographical Region in Professional Baseball Pitchers. National Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting Oral Presentation, New Orleans, Louisiana

11. Thomas SJ, Tate A, Blubello AW, Peterson A, Blum D, Cobb J, Sarver JJ. (2017) Supraspinatus Structural Changes Observed with Ultrasound Imaging in Painful Adult Swimmers. American Society of Shoulder and Elbow Therapists Podium Presentation, New Orleans, Louisiana

12. Cobb J, Tate A, Thomas SJ, Blubello AW, Peterson A, Blum D, Sarver JJ. (2017) Supraspinatus

Structural Changes Observed with Ultrasound Imaging in Painful Adult Swimmers. Temple College of Public Health Research Day, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

13. Shetye SS, Freedman BR, Fryhofer GW, Riggin CR, Gordon JA, Thomas SJ, Farber DC, Soslowsky LJ. (2017) Structural and In Vivo Functional Measures Predict Achilles Tendon Fatigue Mechanics During Healing. Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Meeting Poster Presentation. San Diego, California

14. Beach ZM, Tucker JJ, Reuther KE, Thomas SJ, Gray CF, Lee CS, Glaser DL, Soslowsky LJ.

(2017) Biceps Tenotomy in the Presence of a Supraspinatus Tear Alters the Adjacent Intact Tendons and Glenoid Cartilage. Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Meeting Poster Presentation. San Diego, California

15. Tate A, Thomas SJ, Blubello AW, Peterson A, Blum D, Cobb J, Sarver JJ. (2017) Supraspinatus Structural Changes Observed with Ultrasound Imaging in Painful Adult Swimmers. American Physical Therapy Association (CSM) Podium Presentation, Chicago, Illinois

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16. Tate A, Thomas SJ, Blubello AW, Peterson A, Blum D, Cobb J, Sarver JJ. (2016) Supraspinatus Structural Changes Observed with Ultrasound Imaging in Painful Adult Swimmers. Pennsylvania Physical Therapy Association Innovation Platform Presentation, Lancaster, Pennsylvania

17. Reuther KE, Larson R, Kuhn PD, Kelly JD IV, Thomas SJ. (2016) Sleeper Stretch Accelerates Recovery of Glenohumeral Internal Rotation Following Pitching. American Society of Biomechanics Annual Meeting Thematic Poster Presentation, Raleigh, North Carolina

18. Thomas SJ, Sarver JJ, Ebaugh DD, Soloff L, Genin J, Quinlin J, Kelly JD. (2016) Differences in Bicipital Groove Orientation, Not Shape, in Professional Baseball Pitchers. National Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting Thematic Poster Presentation, Baltimore, Maryland

19. Thomas SJ, Sarver JJ, Ebaugh DD, Soloff L, Genin J, Quinlin J, Kelly JD. (2015) Adaptations

to the Morphology of the Bicipital Groove in Professional Baseball Players. American Society of Shoulder and Elbow Therapists Oral Presentation, Asheville, North Carolina

20. Thomas SJ, Sheridan S, Cooper J. (2015) Bony and Soft Tissue Adaptations of the Shoulder in Professional Baseball Pitchers. National Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting Oral Presentation, St. Louis, Missouri

21. Freedman BR, Gordon JA, Thomas SJ, Bhatt PB, Riggin CN, Sarver JJ, Tucker JJ, Zanes B,

Pardes A, Lee DY, Hast MW, Soslowsky LJ. (2015) Multidisciplinary Evaluation of Treatments for Achilles Tendon Ruptures During Early Healing in an Animal Model. Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Meeting Poster Presentation, Las Vegas, Nevada

22. Reuther KE, Tucker JJ, Thomas SJ, Vafa RA, Liu SS, Gordon JA, Yannascoli SM, Caro AC, Kuntz AF, Soslowsky LJ. (2015) Effect of Scapular Dyskinesis on Supraspinatus Tendon Healing in a Rat Model. Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Meeting Poster Presentation, Las Vegas, Nevada

23. Tucker JJ, Thomas SJ, Reuther KE, Gray CF, Lee CS, Glaser DL, Soslowsky LJ. (2015) Biceps

Detachment Alters Rotator Cuff Tendon Properties and Joint Function in a Supraspinatus Tendon Tear Rat Model. Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Meeting Poster Presentation, Las Vegas, Nevada

24. Reuther KE, Tucker JJ, Thomas SJ, Gordon JA, Vafa RA, Yannascoli SM, Caro AC, Liu SS,

Kuntz AF, Soslowsky LJ. (2014) Overuse and Altered Loading are Independently Detrimental to Shoulder Tendon Properties in a Rat Model. World Congress of Biomechanics Oral Presentation, Boston, Massachusetts

25. Thomas SJ, Sarver JJ, Yannascoli SM, Tucker JJ, Kelly JD, Ahima RA, Barbe MF, Soslowsky

LJ. (2014) The Effect of Type II Diabetes on Native Mechanical and Biologic Shoulder Joint Properties in a Rat Model. Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Meeting Poster Presentation, New Orleans, Louisiana

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26. Thomas SJ, Reuther KE, Tucker JJ, Sarver JJ, Yannascoli SM, Caro AC, Voleti PB, Rooney SI, Glaser DL, Soslowsky LJ. (2014) Biceps Detachment Decreases Joint Damage in a Rotator Cuff Tear Rat Model. Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Meeting Poster Presentation, New Orleans, Louisiana

27. Reuther KE, Thomas SJ, Tucker JJ, Yannascoli SM, Caro AC, Vafa RP, Kuntz AF, Soslowsky LJ. (2014) Scapular Dyskinesis is Detrimental to Shoulder Tendon Properties and Joint Mechanics in a Rat Model. Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Meeting Poster Presentation, New Orleans, Louisiana

28. Reuther KE, Thomas SJ, Tucker JJ, Sarver JJ, Gray CF, Evans EB, Ilkhani-Pour S, Glaser DL,

Soslowsky LJ. (2013) Returning to Overuse Activity Following a Supraspinatus and Infraspinatus Tear Leads to Joint Damage in a Rat Model. American Society of Mechanical Engineers Summer Bioengineering Conference Oral Presentation, Sunriver, Oregon

29. Riggin CN, Sarver JJ, Freedman BR, Thomas SJ, and Soslowsky LJ. (2013) Analysis of

Collagen Fiber Organization in Mouse Achilles Tendon using High-Frequency Ultrasound Imaging. American Society of Mechanical Engineers Summer Bioengineering Conference Poster Presentation, Sunriver, Oregon

30. Thomas SJ, Reuther KE, Sarver JJ, Tucker J, Satchell L, Glaser DL, Soslowsky LJ.

(2013) Biceps Detachment Does Not Worsen Shoulder Function in a Multi-Tendon Rotator Cuff Tear Rat Model. Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Meeting Poster Presentation, San Antonio, Texas

31. Reuther KE, Thomas SJ, Satchell LN, Soslowsky LJ. Biceps Mechanical Properties Are Not

Altered in the Presence of Asymptomatic Rotator Cuff Tendon Tears. (2013) Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Meeting Oral Presentation, San Antonio, Texas

32. Thomas SJ, Sarver JJ, Reuther K, Tucker J, Edelstein L, Ilkhani-Pour S, Gray C, Lee CS, Glaser

DL, Soslowsky LJ. (2012) The Effect of Return to Overuse Activity after Rotator Cuff Tears on Joint Function and Biceps Mechanical Properties in a Rat Model. American Society of Shoulder and Elbow Therapists Annual Meeting Oral Presentation, Sea Island, Georgia

33. Thomas SJ, Swanik CB, Kaminski TW, Swanik KA, Higginson JS, Nazarian L, Kelly JD.

(2012) Shoulder Stiffness Adaptations in Division I Collegiate Baseball Players. National Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting Oral Presentation, St. Louis, Missouri

34. Reuther KE, Sarver JJ, Thomas SJ, Lee CS, Gray CF, Tucker JJ, Glaser DL, Soslowsky LJ.

(2012) Effect of Return to Overuse Activity Following an Isolated Supraspinatus Tendon Tear On Adjacent Intact Tendons and Glenoid Cartilage in a Rat Model. Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Meeting Poster Presentation, San Francisco, California

35. Hsu JE, Reuther KE, Sarver JJ, Lee CS, Thomas SJ, Glaser DL, Soslowsky LJ. (2012) Restoration of Anterior-Posterior Rotator Cuff Force Balance Improves Shoulder Function in a Rat Model of Chronic Massive Tears. American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons Annual Meeting Oral Presentation, San Francisco, CA

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36. Thomas SJ, Sarver JJ, Tucker J, Reuther KE, Edelstein L, Ilkhani-Pour S, Gray C, Lee CS, Glaser DL, Soslowsky LJ. (2011) The Effect of Return to Overuse Activity After a Supraspinatus Tear on Joint Function and Biceps Mechanical Properties in a Rat Model. American Society of Mechanical Engineers Summer Bioengineering Conference Oral Presentation, Famington, Pennsylvania

37. Thomas SJ, Swanik CB, Kaminski TW, Swanik KA, Higginson JS, Nazarian L, Bartolozzi, AR.

(2011) Humeral Retroversion and Its Association with Posterior Capsule Thickness in Collegiate Baseball Players. National Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting Oral Presentation, New Orleans, Louisiana

38. Kim AS, Swanik CB, Higginson C, Thomas SJ. (2011) A Gender Comparison in Reactive Knee Stiffening Strategies under Cognitive Loads. National Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting Poster Presentation, New Orleans, Louisiana

39. Reuther KE, Sarver JJ, Trasolini NA, Thomas SJ, Schultz SM, Sehgal CM, Lee CS, Glaser DL,

Soslowsky LJ. (2011) Glenoid Cartilage Thickness Decreases after Rotator Cuff Tendon Tears in a Rat Model. Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Meeting Oral Presentation, Long Beach, California

40. Hsu JE, Reuther KE, Sarver JJ, Lee CS, Thomas SJ, Glaser DL, Soslowsky LJ. (2011)

Restoration of Anterior-Posterior Rotator Cuff Force Balance Improves Shoulder Function in a Rat Model of Chronic Massive Tears. Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Meeting Oral Presentation, Long Beach, California

41. Miller KS, Thomas SJ, Trasolini NA, Soslowsky LJ. (2011) The Upper Band of the Subscapularis Tendon in the Rat has Inferior Mechanical Properties. Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Meeting Poster Presentation, Long Beach, California

42. Kim AS, Swanik CB, Higginson C, Thomas SJ, Kaminski TW. (2010) Reactive Knee

Stiffening is Diminished Under Cognitive Loads. National Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting Oral Presentation, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

43. Hinsey ML, Swanik CB, Thomas SJ, Rudolph KS, Kaminski KS, Chang B. (2010) Comparison of Reactive Knee Stiffening Strategies Between Sexes. National Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting Poster Presentation, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

44. Needle AR, Swanik CB, Farquhar WB, Thomas SJ, Kaminski TW. (2010) Microneurographic

Evaluation of Afferent Deficits in the Unstable Ankle during Anterior Loading and Inversion Stress. National Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting Oral Presentation, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

45. Needle AR, Swanik CB, Farquhar WB, Thomas SJ, Kaminski TW. (2010) Microneurographic

Evaluation of Afferent Deficits in the Unstable Ankle during Anterior Loading and Inversion Stress. Eastern Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting Oral Presentation, Boston, Massachusetts

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46. Thomas SJ, Swanik CB, Swanik KA, Nazarian L, Bartolozzi AR, Reisman AS. (2009) Bi-lateral Posterior Capsule Thickness and Its Correlation with Glenohumeral Internal Rotation in Collegiate Baseball Players. National Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting Oral Presentation, San Antonio, Texas

47. Swanik CB, Thomas SJ, Hinsey ML, Reisman AS. (2009) Differences in Knee Stiffness

Regulation During Drop Jumps from Unknown Heights. National Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting Thematic Poster Presentation, San Antonio, Texas

48. Rosen AB, Swanik CB, Kaminski TW, Thomas SJ, Knight CK. (2009) Differences in lateral

drop-jumps from unknown heights among individuals with ankle instability. National Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting Oral & Thematic Presentation, San Antonio, Texas

49. Swanik KA, Swanik CB, Thomas SJ, Huxel KC, Kelly JD. (2009) The Effect of Shoulder Plyometric Training on Selective Muscle Recruitment and Glenohumeral Force Couple Co-activation Strategies. National Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting Oral Presentation, San Antonio, Texas

50. Chrusch A, Swanik CB, Hinsey ML, Thomas SJ, Gutierrez GM, Reisman AS. (2009) The Role

of Vision on Knee Kinetic and Kinematic Variables during Drop Jumps from Unknown Heights. American Medicine Society for Sports Medicine Annual Meeting Oral Presentation, Tampa, Florida

51. Thomas SJ, Swanik KA, Swanik CB. (2008) Pitchers vs. Position Players: A Comparison of GIRD and Total Motion. National Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting Oral Presentation, St. Louis, Missouri

52. Swanik KA, Swanik CB, Huxel KC, Thomas SJ, Kelly JD. (2008) The Effects of Shoulder

Plyometric Training on Glenohumeral Kinematics. National Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting Oral Presentation, St. Louis, Missouri

53. Thomas SJ, Swanik KA, Swanik CB, Kelly JD. (2008) The Effect of GIRD on Scapular

Upward Rotation and Protraction in Competitive Baseball Players. Philadelphia Sports Medicine Congress Oral Presentation, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

54. Thomas SJ, Swanik KA, Swanik CB, Kelly JD. (2008) The Effect of GIRD on Scapular Upward Rotation and Protraction in Competitive Baseball Players. University of Delaware 5th Annual CBER Day Poster Presentation, Newark, DE

55. Thomas SJ, Swanik KA, Swanik CB, Kelly JD. (2008) The Effect of GIRD on Scapular

Upward Rotation and Protraction in Competitive Baseball Players. American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons Annual Meeting Poster Presentation, San Francisco, CA

56. Thomas SJ, Swanik KA, Swanik CB, Kelly JD. (2008) Glenohumeral Rotation and Scapular Position Change Following Division I Collegiate Baseball. American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons Annual Meeting Poster Presentation, San Francisco, CA

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57. Thomas SJ, Swanik KA, Swanik CB, Kelly JD. (2008) Internal Rotation and Scapular Position Differences: A Comparison of Collegiate and High School Baseball Players. American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons Annual Meeting Oral Presentation, San Francisco, CA

58. Thomas SJ, Swanik KA, Swanik CB, Huxel KC. (2007) Glenohumeral Rotation and Scapular Position Change Following Competitive High School Sports. National Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting Oral Presentation, Anaheim CA

59. Kelly JD, Choa S, Swanik KA, Thomas SJ, Yucha D, Driban JB. (2007) An Electromyographic Assessment of the Bear Hug Test for Subscapularis Tears. National Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting Poster Presentation, Anaheim, CA

60. Natale J, Swanik KA, Thomas SJ. (2007) The Effects of Shoulder Plyometric Training on

Scapular Upward Rotation. National Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting Oral Presentation, Anaheim, CA

61. Fath PL, Swanik KA, Thomas SJ, Huxel KC, Tierney RT. (2007) The Effects of Scapular

Fatigue on Glenohumeral and Elbow Kinematics During Overhead Throwing in Collegiate Baseball Players. National Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting Oral Presentation, Anaheim, CA

62. Thomas SJ, Swanik KA, Swanik CB. (2007) Internal Rotation and Scapular Position

Differences: A Comparison of Collegiate and High School Baseball Players. Philadelphia Sports Medicine Congress Oral Presentation, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

63. Thomas SJ, Swanik KA, Swanik CB, Huxel KC. (2007) Glenohumeral Rotation and Scapular Position Change Following Competitive High School Baseball. University of Delaware 4th Annual CBER Day Poster Presentation, Newark, DE

64. Kelly JD, Choa S, Swanik KA, Thomas SJ, Yucha D, Driban JB. (2007) An Electromyographic

Assessment of the Bear Hug Test for Subscapularis Tears. Arthroscopy Association of North America Annual Meeting Poster Presentation, San Francisco, CA

65. Thomas SJ, Swanik KA, Swanik CB, Huxel KC, Kelly JD. (2006) Glenohumeral Rotation and Scapular Position Change Following Competitive High School Baseball. The American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine Annual Meeting Poster Presentation, Hershey, Pennsylvania

66. Thomas SJ, Swanik KA, Swanik CB, Huxel KC. (2006) Glenohumeral Rotation and Scapular

Position Change Following Competitive High School Sports. Philadelphia Sports Medicine Congress Oral Presentation, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

67. Yucha DT, Chao S, Thomas SJ, Kelly JD, Driban J, Swanik KA. (2006) An Electromyographic

Assessment of the Bear Hug Test for Subscapularis Tears. Resident research competition, Philadelphia Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine Oral Presentation

68. Yucha DT, Chao S, Thomas SJ, Kelly JD, Driban J, Swanik KA. (2006) An Electromyographic Assessment of the Bear Hug Test for Subscapularis Tears. 2nd Annual John Lachman’s Society Research Day Oral Presentation

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69. Thomas SJ, Swanik KA, Swanik CB, Huxel KC. (2006) Glenohumeral Rotation and Scapular Position Change Following Competitive High School Sports. Eastern Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting Poster Presentation, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Refereed Scientific Abstracts________________________________________________________

1. Thomas SJ, Sheridan S, Reuther KE. (2019) Do Baseball Players With Soft Tissue GIRD have a Thicker Posterior Capsule? National Athletic Trainers’ Association 70th Annual Meeting Rapid Fire Oral Presentation, Las Vegas, Nevada, June 2019

2. Paul R, Tate AR, Sarver J, DiPaola, Yim J, Thomas SJ. (2019) Changes in Clinical Measures and Tissue Adaptations in Collegiate Swimmers Across a Competitive Season. American Society of Biomechanics Northeast Regional Meeting Podium Presentation, Reading, Pennsylvania

3. Paul R, Tate AR, Sarver J, DiPaola, Yim J, Thomas SJ. (2019) Changes in Clinical Measures and Tissue Adaptations in Collegiate Swimmers Across a Competitive Season. Temple University College of Public Health Research Day, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

4. Paul R, Tate AR, Sarver J, DiPaola, Yim J, Thomas SJ. (2019) Changes in Clinical Measures and Tissue Adaptations in Collegiate Swimmers Across a Competitive Season. Symposium for Undergraduate Research and Creativity, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

5. Cobb J, Sheridan S, Rauch J, Sarver J, Thomas SJ. (2019) Long-Term Effects of Pitching on Muscle Architecture of the Posterior Rotator Cuff in Professional Baseball Pitchers. Temple University College of Public Health Research Day, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

6. Valle O, Sheridan S, Rauch J, Sarver J, Thomas SJ. (2019) Long Term Effects of Pitching on Muscle Architecture of the Scapular Stabilizers in Competitive Baseball Players. Temple University College of Public Health Research Day, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

7. Wambold M, Taylor C, Ma L, Tucker C, Thomas SJ. (2019) Muscle Synergy Adaptations in the

Overhead Athlete, Temple University College of Public Health Research Day, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

8. Paul R, Tate AR, Sarver J, DiPaola, Yim J, Thomas SJ. (2019) Changes in Clinical Measures and Tissue Adaptations in Collegiate Swimmers Across a Competitive Season. Temple University Symposium for Undergraduate Research and Creativity, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

9. Tate AR, Sarver J, DiPaola, Yim J, Thomas SJ. (2019) Changes in Clinical Measures and Tissue Adaptations in Collegiate Swimmers Across a Competitive Season. American Physical Therapy Association (CSM) Podium Presentation, Washington, DC

10. Tate AR, Sarver J, DiPaola, Yim J, Thomas SJ. (2018) Changes in Clinical Measures and Tissue Adaptations in Collegiate Swimmers Across a Competitive Season. American Society of Shoulder and Elbow Therapists, Chicago, Illinois

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11. Thomas SJ, Sheridan S. (2018) Humeral Retroversion and Participation Age Differ Based on Geographical Region in Professional Baseball Pitchers. National Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting Oral Presentation, New Orleans, Louisiana

12. Thomas SJ, Tate A, Blubello AW, Peterson A, Blum D, Cobb J, Sarver JJ. (2017) Supraspinatus Structural Changes Observed with Ultrasound Imaging in Painful Adult Swimmers. American Society of Shoulder and Elbow Therapists Podium Presentation, New Orleans, Louisiana

13. Cobb J, Tate A, Thomas SJ, Blubello AW, Peterson A, Blum D, Sarver JJ. (2017) Supraspinatus Structural Changes Observed with Ultrasound Imaging in Painful Adult Swimmers. Temple College of Public Health Research Day, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

14. Shetye SS, Freedman BR, Fryhofer GW, Riggin CR, Gordon JA, Thomas SJ, Farber DC,

Soslowsky LJ. (2017) Structural and In Vivo Functional Measures Predict Achilles Tendon Fatigue Mechanics During Healing. Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Meeting Poster Presentation. San Diego, California

15. Beach ZM, Tucker JJ, Reuther KE, Thomas SJ, Gray CF, Lee CS, Glaser DL, Soslowsky LJ. (2017) Biceps Tenotomy in the Presence of a Supraspinatus Tear Alters the Adjacent Intact Tendons and Glenoid Cartilage. Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Meeting Poster Presentation. San Diego, California

16. Tate A, Thomas SJ, Blubello AW, Peterson A, Blum D, Cobb J, Sarver JJ. (2016) Supraspinatus Structural Changes Observed with Ultrasound Imaging in Painful Adult Swimmers. American Physical Therapy Association (CSM) Podium Presentation, Chicago, Illinois

17. Tate A, Thomas SJ, Blubello AW, Peterson A, Blum D, Cobb J, Sarver JJ. (2016) Supraspinatus

Structural Changes Observed with Ultrasound Imaging in Painful Adult Swimmers. Pennsylvania Physical Therapy Association Innovation Platform Presentation, Lancaster, Pennsylvania

18. Reuther KE, Larson R, Kuhn PD, Kelly JD IV, Thomas SJ. (2016) Sleeper Stretch Accelerates

Recovery of Glenohumeral Internal Rotation Following Pitching. American Society of Biomechanics Annual Meeting Thematic Poster Presentation, Raleigh, North Carolina

19. Thomas SJ, Sarver JJ, Ebaugh DD, Soloff L, Genin J, Quinlin J, Kelly JD. (2016) Differences in Bicipital Groove Orientation, Not Shape, in Professional Baseball Pitchers. National Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting Thematic Poster Presentation, Baltimore, Maryland

20. Thomas SJ, Sarver JJ, Ebaugh DD, Soloff L, Genin J, Quinlin J, Kelly JD. (2015) Adaptations

to the Morphology of the Bicipital Groove in Professional Baseball Players. American Society of Shoulder and Elbow Therapists Oral Presentation, Asheville, North Carolina

21. Thomas SJ, Sheridan S, Cooper J. (2015) Bony and Soft Tissue Adaptations of the Shoulder in

Professional Baseball Pitchers. National Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting Oral Presentation, St. Louis, Missouri

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22. Freedman BR, Gordon JA, Thomas SJ, Bhatt PB, Riggin CN, Sarver JJ, Tucker JJ, Zanes B, Pardes A, Lee DY, Hast MW, Soslowsky LJ. (2015) Multidisciplinary Evaluation of Treatments for Achilles Tendon Ruptures During Early Healing in an Animal Model. Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Meeting Poster Presentation, Las Vegas, Nevada

23. Reuther KE, Tucker JJ, Thomas SJ, Vafa RA, Liu SS, Gordon JA, Yannascoli SM, Caro AC, Kuntz AF, Soslowsky LJ. (2015) Effect of Scapular Dyskinesis on Supraspinatus Tendon Healing in a Rat Model. Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Meeting Poster Presentation, Las Vegas, Nevada

24. Tucker JJ, Thomas SJ, Reuther KE, Gray CF, Lee CS, Glaser DL, Soslowsky LJ. (2015) Biceps

Detachment Alters Rotator Cuff Tendon Properties and Joint Function in a Supraspinatus Tendon Tear Rat Model. Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Meeting Poster Presentation, Las Vegas, Nevada

25. Reuther KE, Tucker JJ, Thomas SJ, Gordon JA, Vafa RA, Yannascoli SM, Caro AC, Liu SS,

Kuntz AF, Soslowsky LJ. (2014) Overuse and Altered Loading are Independently Detrimental to Shoulder Tendon Properties in a Rat Model. World Congress of Biomechanics Oral Presentation, Boston, Massachusetts

26. Thomas SJ, Sarver JJ, Yannascoli SM, Tucker JJ, Kelly JD, Ahima RA, Barbe MF, Soslowsky

LJ. (2014) The Effect of Type II Diabetes on Native Mechanical and Biologic Shoulder Joint Properties in a Rat Model. Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Meeting Poster Presentation, New Orleans, Louisiana

27. Thomas SJ, Reuther KE, Tucker JJ, Sarver JJ, Yannascoli SM, Caro AC, Voleti PB, Rooney SI,

Glaser DL, Soslowsky LJ. (2014) Biceps Detachment Decreases Joint Damage in a Rotator Cuff Tear Rat Model. Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Meeting Poster Presentation, New Orleans, Louisiana

28. Reuther KE, Thomas SJ, Tucker JJ, Yannascoli SM, Caro AC, Vafa RP, Kuntz AF, Soslowsky LJ. (2014) Scapular Dyskinesis is Detrimental to Shoulder Tendon Properties and Joint Mechanics in a Rat Model. Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Meeting Poster Presentation, New Orleans, Louisiana

29. Reuther KE, Thomas SJ, Tucker JJ, Sarver JJ, Gray CF, Evans EB, Ilkhani-Pour S, Glaser DL, Soslowsky LJ. (2013) Returning to Overuse Activity Following a Supraspinatus and Infraspinatus Tear Leads to Joint Damage in a Rat Model. American Society of Mechanical Engineers Summer Bioengineering Conference Oral Presentation, Sunriver, Oregon

30. Riggin CN, Sarver JJ, Freedman BR, Thomas SJ, and Soslowsky LJ. (2013) Analysis of

Collagen Fiber Organization in Mouse Achilles Tendon using High-Frequency Ultrasound Imaging. American Society of Mechanical Engineers Summer Bioengineering Conference Poster Presentation, Sunriver, Oregon

31. Thomas SJ, Reuther KE, Sarver JJ, Tucker J, Satchell L, Glaser DL, Soslowsky LJ. (2013) Biceps Detachment Does Not Worsen Shoulder Function in a Multi-Tendon Rotator Cuff Tear Rat Model. Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Meeting Poster Presentation, San Antonio, Texas

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32. Reuther KE, Thomas SJ, Satchell LN, Soslowsky LJ. Biceps Mechanical Properties Are Not (2013) Altered in the Presence of Asymptomatic Rotator Cuff Tendon Tears. Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Meeting Oral Presentation, San Antonio, Texas

33. Thomas SJ, Sarver JJ, Reuther K, Tucker J, Edelstein L, Ilkhani-Pour S, Gray C, Lee CS, Glaser DL, Soslowsky LJ. (2012) The Effect of Return to Overuse Activity after Rotator Cuff Tears on Joint Function and Biceps Mechanical Properties in a Rat Model. American Society of Shoulder and Elbow Therapists Annual Meeting Oral Presentation, Sea Island, Georgia

34. Thomas SJ, Swanik CB, Kaminski TW, Swanik KA, Higginson JS, Nazarian L, Kelly JD.

(2012) Shoulder Stiffness Adaptations in Division I Collegiate Baseball Players. National Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting Oral Presentation, St. Louis, Missouri

35. Reuther KE, Thomas SJ, Sarver JJ, Tucker JJ, Lee CS, Gray CF, Glaser DL, Soslowsky LJ. (2012) Massive Cuff Tears Alter Joint Function and Decrease Cartilage Mechanics Following Return to Overuse Activity in a Rat Model. American Society of Mechanical Engineers Summer Bioengineering Conference Poster Presentation, Fajardo, Puerto Rico

36. Reuther KE, Sarver JJ, Thomas SJ, Lee CS, Gray CF, Tucker JJ, Glaser DL, Soslowsky LJ.

(2012) Effect of Return to Overuse Activity Following an Isolated Supraspinatus Tendon Tear On Adjacent Intact Tendons and Glenoid Cartilage in a Rat Model. Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Meeting Poster Presentation, San Francisco, California

37. Hsu JE, Reuther KE, Sarver JJ, Lee CS, Thomas SJ, Glaser DL, Soslowsky LJ. (2012)

Restoration of Anterior-Posterior Rotator Cuff Force Balance Improves Shoulder Function in a Rat Model of Chronic Massive Tears. American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons Annual Meeting Oral Presentation, San Francisco, CA

38. Thomas SJ, Sarver JJ, Tucker J, Reuther KE, Edelstein L, Ilkhani-Pour S, Gray C, Lee CS, Glaser DL, Soslowsky LJ. (2011) The Effect of Return to Overuse Activity After a Supraspinatus Tear on Joint Function and Biceps Mechanical Properties in a Rat Model. American Society of Mechanical Engineers Summer Bioengineering Conference Oral Presentation, Famington, Pennsylvania

39. Thomas SJ, Swanik CB, Kaminski TW, Swanik KA, Higginson JS, Nazarian L, Bartolozzi, AR.

(2011) Humeral Retroversion and Its Association with Posterior Capsule Thickness in Collegiate Baseball Players. National Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting Oral Presentation, New Orleans, Louisiana

40. Kim AS, Swanik CB, Higginson C, Thomas SJ. (2011) A Gender Comparison in Reactive

Knee Stiffening Strategies under Cognitive Loads. National Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting Poster Presentation, New Orleans, Louisiana

41. Reuther KE, Sarver JJ, Trasolini NA, Thomas SJ, Schultz SM, Sehgal CM, Lee CS, Glaser DL,

Soslowsky LJ. (2011) Glenoid Cartilage Thickness Decreases after Rotator Cuff Tendon Tears in a Rat Model. Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Meeting Oral Presentation, Long Beach, California

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42. Hsu JE, Reuther KE, Sarver JJ, Lee CS, Thomas SJ, Glaser DL, Soslowsky LJ. (2011) Restoration of Anterior-Posterior Rotator Cuff Force Balance Improves Shoulder Function in a Rat Model of Chronic Massive Tears. Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Meeting Oral Presentation, Long Beach, California

43. Miller KS, Thomas SJ, Trasolini NA, Soslowsky LJ. (2011) The Upper Band of the Subscapularis Tendon in the Rat has Inferior Mechanical Properties. Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Meeting Poster Presentation, Long Beach, California

44. Kim AS, Swanik CB, Higginson C, Thomas SJ, Kaminski TW. (2010) Reactive Knee Stiffening is Diminished Under Cognitive Loads. National Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting Oral Presentation, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

45. Hinsey ML, Swanik CB, Thomas SJ, Rudolph KS, Kaminski KS, Chang B. (2010)

Comparison of Reactive Knee Stiffening Strategies Between Sexes. National Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting Poster Presentation, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

46. Needle AR, Swanik CB, Farquhar WB, Thomas SJ, Kaminski TW. (2010) Microneurographic

Evaluation of Afferent Deficits in the Unstable Ankle during Anterior Loading and Inversion Stress. National Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting Oral Presentation, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

47. Needle AR, Farquhar WB, Kaminski TW, Thomas SJ, Rose WC, Swanik CB. (2010) A Novel

Technique for Simultaneously Measuring Somatosensory Traffic, Joint Loading and Motion at the Ankle. American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting Oral Presentation, Baltimore, Maryland

48. Needle AR, Swanik CB, Farquhar WB, Thomas SJ, Kaminski TW. (2010) Microneurographic Evaluation of Afferent Deficits in the Unstable Ankle during Anterior Loading and Inversion Stress. Eastern Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting Oral Presentation, Boston, Massachusetts

49. Thomas SJ, Swanik CB, Swanik KA, Nazarian L, Bartolozzi AR, Reisman AS. (2009) Bi-

lateral Posterior Capsule Thickness and Its Correlation with Glenohumeral Internal Rotation in Collegiate Baseball Players. National Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting Oral Presentation, San Antonio, Texas

50. Swanik CB, Thomas SJ, Hinsey ML, Reisman AS. (2009) Differences in Knee Stiffness Regulation During Drop Jumps from Unknown Heights. National Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting Oral Presentation Poster Presentation, San Antonio, Texas

51. Rosen AB, Swanik CB, Kaminski TW, Thomas SJ, Knight CK. (2009) Differences in lateral

drop-jumps from unknown heights among individuals with ankle instability. National Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting Oral & Thematic Presentation, San Antonio, Texas

52. Swanik KA, Swanik CB, Thomas SJ, Huxel KC, Kelly JD. (2009) The Effect of Shoulder

Plyometric Training on Selective Muscle Recruitment and Glenohumeral Force Couple Co-activation Strategies. National Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting Oral Presentation, San Antonio, Texas

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53. Chrusch A, Swanik CB, Hinsey ML, Thomas SJ, Gutierrez GM, Reisman AS. (2009) The Role of Vision on Knee Kinetic and Kinematic Variables during Drop Jumps from Unknown Heights. American Medicine Society for Sports Medicine Annual Meeting Oral Presentation, Tampa, Florida

54. Thomas SJ, Swanik KA, Swanik CB. (2008) Pitchers vs. Position Players: A Comparison of

GIRD and Total Motion. National Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting Oral Presentation, St. Louis, Missouri

55. Swanik KA, Swanik CB, Huxel KC, Thomas SJ, Kelly JD. (2008) The Effects of Shoulder Plyometric Training on Glenohumeral Kinematics. National Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting Oral Presentation, St. Louis, Missouri

56. Thomas SJ, Swanik KA, Swanik CB, Kelly JD. (2008) The Effect of GIRD on Scapular

Upward Rotation and Protraction in Competitive Baseball Players. Philadelphia Sports Medicine Congress Oral Presentation, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

57. Thomas SJ, Swanik KA, Swanik CB, Kelly JD. (2008) Internal Rotation and Scapular Position

Differences: A Comparison of Collegiate and High School Baseball Players. American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons Annual Meeting Oral Presentation, San Francisco, CA

58. Thomas SJ, Swanik KA, Swanik CB, Kelly JD. (2008) The Effect of GIRD on Scapular Upward Rotation and Protraction in Competitive Baseball Players. American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons Annual Meeting Poster Presentation, San Francisco, CA

59. Thomas SJ, Swanik KA, Swanik CB, Kelly JD. (2008) Glenohumeral Rotation and Scapular Position Change Following Division I Collegiate Baseball. American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons Annual Meeting Poster Presentation, San Francisco, CA

60. Thomas SJ, Swanik KA, Swanik CB, Huxel KC. (2007) Glenohumeral Rotation and Scapular Position Change Following Competitive High School Sports. National Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting Oral Presentation, Anaheim CA

61. Natale J, Swanik KA, Thomas SJ, Tierney RT. (2007) The Effects of Shoulder Plyometric Training on Scapular Upward Rotation. National Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting Oral Presentation, Anaheim, CA

62. Fath PL, Swanik KA, Thomas SJ, Huxel KC, Tierney RT. (2007) The Effects of Scapular

Fatigue on Glenohumeral and Elbow Kinematics During Overhead Throwing in Collegiate Baseball Players. National Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting Oral Presentation, Anaheim, CA

63. Kelly JD, Choa S, Swanik KA, Thomas SJ, Yucha D, Driban JB. (2007) An Electromyographic Assessment of the Bear Hug Test for Subscapularis Tears. National Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting Poster Presentation, Anaheim, CA

64. Thomas SJ, Swanik KA, Swanik CB. (2007) Internal Rotation and Scapular Position Differences: A Comparison of Collegiate and High School Baseball Players. Philadelphia Sports Medicine Congress Oral Presentation, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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65. Kelly JD, Choa S, Swanik KA, Thomas SJ, Yucha D, Driban JB. (2007) An Electromyographic Assessment of the Bear Hug Test for Subscapularis Tears. Arthroscopy Association of North America Annual Meeting Poster Presentation, San Francisco, CA

66. Thomas SJ, Swanik KA, Swanik CB, Huxel KC. (2006) Glenohumeral Rotation and Scapular

Position Change Following Competitive High School Baseball. The American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine Annual Meeting Poster Presentation, Hershey, Pennsylvania

67. Thomas SJ, Swanik KA, Swanik CB, Huxel KC. (2006) Glenohumeral Rotation and Scapular

Position Change Following Competitive High School Sports. Philadelphia Sports Medicine Congress Oral Presentation, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

68. Thomas SJ, Swanik KA, Swanik CB, Huxel KC. (2006) Glenohumeral Rotation and Scapular

Position Change Following Competitive High School Sports. Eastern Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting Poster Presentation, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Grants___________________________________________________________________________

In Review Funded National Institute for Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) Small Business Innovation Research Grant (SBIR) Project number: 1R43HD098958-01 PI: John Kablan, MS Role: Consultant Years: 06/15/2019 – 05/31/2020 Title: A Low-Cost, Collaborative Tool for the Tracking of Youth Activities to Reduce Risk of Physical Injury Award Amount: $224,996 American Arthroscopy Association of North America Orthopaedic Resident Grant PI: Gordon J Role: Co-investigator Year: 2014 Title: Adhesive Capsulitis: Genome Wide Expression Analysis Exploring the Role of Diabetes in Pathogenesis Award Amount: $25,000 Penn Center for Musculoskeletal Disorders Imaging Core Seed Grant PI: Soslowsky LJ Role: Co-investigator Year: 2012 Title: Development and Validation of an Ultrasound Method to Quantify Collagen Fiber Alignment in Tendon Award Amount: $5,400

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National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Awards (NRSA) for Individual Postdoctoral Fellows (Parent F32) PI: Thomas SJ Role: Primary Investigator Years: 2011-2012 Title: The Pathophysiology of Rotator Cuff Tendon Injury and Healing in the Presence of Type II Diabetes Award Amount: $117,364 Priority Score: 20 Unfunded Grants Major League Baseball Medical Grant PI: Kelly JD IV Co-Investigator: Thomas SJ Kelly JD IV, Thomas SJ. (invited resubmission, 2017) Mechanisms of Biomechanical Compensation in Baseball Pitching Requested Amount: $36,192 Eastern Athletic Trainers Association Research Grant (2016) PI: Thomas SJ Soft Tissue, and Neuromuscular Adaptations in the Adolescent Throwing Athlete Requested Amount: $9,483.00 Swimming Saves Lives Foundation Research Grant (2015) PI: Tate A Co-PI: Thomas SJ Shoulder Pain and Injury in Competitive Swimmers Requested Amount: $10,000 Eastern Athletic Trainers Association Research Grant (2015) PI: Thomas SJ The Development of Osseous and Soft Tissue Adaptations in Adolescent Baseball Players Requested Amount: $9,523.02 Pennsylvania Athletic Trainers Society Research Award (2015) PI: Thomas SJ Bony, Soft Tissue, and Neuromuscular Adaptations in the Adolescent Throwing Athlete Requested Amount: $5,000

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Transdisciplinary Awards Program in Translational Medicine and Therapeutics (TAPITMAT) PI: Soslowsky LJ and Graves D Co-Investigator: Thomas SJ Thomas SJ, Sarver JJ, Pramod V, Barbe, M, Graves D, Soslowsky LJ. (2012) The Pathophysiology of Rotator Cuff Tendon Injury and Healing in the Presence of Type II Diabetes Requested Amount: $150,000 American Diabetes Association PI: Soslowsky, LJ Co-Investigator: Thomas SJ Soslowsky, LJ, Thomas, SJ, Barbe, M, Ahima, R. (2011) The Pathophysiology of Rotator Cuff Tendon Type II Diabetes Effect on Rotator Cuff Tendon Properties and Healing Requested amount: $100,000 National Football League Charities PI: Swanik, CB Co-Investigator: Thomas SJ Swanik, CB., Bartolozzi, AR., Thomas, SJ., Nazarian, LN. (2008) The Role of Posterior Capsule Thickness and Scapular Dyskinesis on Stiffness Regulation Strategies in Patients with GIRD Requested amount: $123,608 High School Student Research Mentorship___________________________________________ Ryan Larsen Toms River High School North Year: 2013-2014 Project Title: The Effect of the Sleeper Stretch on Glenohumeral Internal Rotation Range of Motion Following Pitching Analysis Role: Advisor Undergraduate Student Research Mentorship___________________________________________ Richard Dang Temple University Biology Year: 2019-Present Role: Mentor Joe Scheidt University of Chicago Physics Year: Summer 2018 Role: Mentor Funding: Jeff Metcalf Summer Intern

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Peter Quinn Temple University Kinesiology Year: 2018-Present Role: Mentor Leo Battalora Temple University Engineering Year: 2018-Present Role: Mentor Hunter Herb Temple University Kinesiology Year: 2018-2019 Role: Mentor David Goodman Temple University Kinesiology Year: 2018-Present Role: Mentor Chris Rojas Temple University Kinesiology Year: 2018-2019 Role: Mentor Morgan Fridey Temple University Kinesiology Year: 2018 Role: Mentor Shawn Golas Temple University Kinesiology Year: 2017-2018 Role: Mentor John Ballinger Temple University Kinesiology Year: 2017-2019 Role: Mentor

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Kristen Davis Temple University Kinesiology Year: 2017-2018 Role: Mentor Jeff Jacoby Temple University Kinesiology Year: 2017-2019 Role: Mentor Pasaquale Succi Temple University Kinesiology Year: 2017-2018 Role: Mentor Veronica Dilzer Temple University Kinesiology Year: 2017-2019 Role: Mentor Mitchell Choai Temple University Kinesiology Year: 2017-2018 Role: Mentor Cortlyn Raynes Temple University Kinesiology Year: 2017-2019 Role: Mentor Brendan Bellomo Temple University Kinesiology Year: 2017 Role: Mentor Devin Conlon Temple University Kinesiology Year: 2017 Role: Mentor

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John Korol Temple University Kinesiology Year: 2016-2018 Role: Mentor Seth Ouellette Temple University Kinesiology Year: 2016-2018 Role: Mentor Ryan Paul Temple University Kinesiology Year: 2016-Present Role: Mentor Funding: Temple University Merit Scholarship Summer 2018 Justin Cobb Temple University Year: 2016 Project Title: Supraspinatus Structural Changes Observed with Ultrasound Imaging in Adult Swimmers Role: Mentor Kevin Davis, Ashley Rodriguez, Erin O'Brien, Mo Wali, Drexel Biomedical Engineering Senior Design Year: 2014-2015 Project Title: Glenohumeral Passive Stiffness Device Role: Client Diane Osborne, Justin Elfman, Tigran Edindjiklian, Drexel Biomedical Engineering Senior Design Year: 2014-2015 Project Title: Diagnostic Ultrasound Biofeedback Device Role: Client Austin Hoffman Drexel STAR (Students Tackling Advanced Research) Scholars Undergraduate Program Year: 2014 Project Title: The Effect of Hand Dominance on Bicipital Groove Size Role: Co-Advisor

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Thesis Committees___________________________________________________________________ Master’s Degree

Nicholas Mirabito Temple University Department of Kinesiology Year: 2018-2020 Role: Chair Title: The Acute Effect of Pitching on Muscle Architecture Gabriel Castillo Temple University Department of Kinesiology Year: 2018-2020 Role: Chair Title: Effects of Fatigue on Muscle Synergies in the Shoulders of Baseball Players Michael J Donaldson Texas State University Department of Health and Human Performance Year: 2018-2019 Role: Committee Member Title: In Overhead Athletes Does Humeral Torsion Play a Role in Shoulder and Elbow Injury Profiles: A Systematic Review Justin Cobb Temple University Department of Kinesiology Year: 2017-2019 Role: Chair Title: Long-Term Effects of Pitching on Muscle Architecture of Posterior Rotator Cuff in Professional Pitchers Ohsana Valle Temple University Department of Kinesiology Year: 2017-2019 Role: Chair Title: Long Term Effects of Pitching on Muscle Architecture of the Posterior Scapular Stabilizers Morgan Wambold Temple University Department of Kinesiology Year: 2017-2019 Role: Chair Title: Muscle Synergy Adaptations in Overhead Athletes

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M. Reed Vennel Drexel University School of Biomedical Engineering Year: 2017 Role: External committee member Title: Shoulder Stiffness: Quantification of Overuse Injury in Competitive Swimmers Elizabeth Tucker Temple University Department of Biology Year: 2017 Role: Committee member Title: Compensatory Strategies of a Sprawled Bipedal Runner Over a Sudden Drop Research in Progress______________________________________________________________ Tate A, Thomas SJ, Blubello AW, Peterson A, Blum D, Cobb J, Sarver JJ. Supraspinatus Structural Changes Observed with Ultrasound Imaging in Adult Swimmers Thomas SJ, Swanik CB, Cooper J, Sheridan S, Kelly JD, Nazarian L. A Prospective Analysis of the Anatomical and Biomechanical Adaptations in Professional Baseball Players Institutional Service Activities______________________________________________________ Temple University, Philadelphia, PA College of Public Health, Realignment Faculty Retreat Assistant 2018

College of Public Health, STAR Building Committee 2017-2019

College of Public Health, Technology Fellow Program 2016-2017 Department of Kinesiology, Health Professions PD Search Committee (Chair) Spring/Summer 2019 Department of Kinesiology, KPAP Program Director Search Committee Fall 2018 Department of Kinesiology, Awards Committee 2018-Present Department of Kinesiology, Webpage/Marketing Committee 2016

Department of Kinesiology, BS in Kinesiology Workgroup Spring 2016

Department of Kinesiology, Neuromotor Faculty Search Committee Fall 2016 Neumann University, Aston, PA Division of Nursing and Health Science, Library Committee 2014-2015

Media Interviews_________________________________________________________________ Athletic Training & Sports Healthcare Special Issue Journal Twitter Chat: Youth Sport Injuries and Sport Specialization (January 2019) https://twitter.com/ATSHCJournal

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Penn Medicine News: How to Survive Baseball’s ‘Most Fearsome Injury’ (November, 2018) https://www.pennmedicine.org/news/news-blog/2018/november/how-to-survive-baseballs-most-fearsome-injury The Temple News: Kinesiology department lab studies athletic injuries (October, 2018) https://temple-news.com/kinesiology-department-lab-studies-athletic-injuries/ UNDARK: Truth, Beauty, Science, The Problem with Pitch Clocks (May, 2016) http://undark.org/2016/05/20/problem-pitch-clocks/ UDaily News, UD Alumni Performs Research on Phillies Pitchers (May, 2010) http://www.udel.edu/udaily/2010/may/phillies051310.html Honors and Awards_______________________________________________________________ Paul R, Tate AR, Sarver J, DiPaola, Yim J, Thomas SJ. (2019) Changes in Clinical Measures and Tissue Adaptations in Collegiate Swimmers Across a Competitive Season. American Society of Biomechanics Northeast Regional Meeting Podium Presentation, Reading, Pennsylvania: Qualysis Best Undergraduate Podium Presentation Paul R, Tate AR, Sarver J, DiPaola, Yim J, Thomas SJ. (2019) Changes in Clinical Measures and Tissue Adaptations in Collegiate Swimmers Across a Competitive Season. Temple University College of Public Health Research Day, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Meritorious Research Poster Award Nominated for the Young Professionals Committee National Distinction Award. (2016) National Athletic Trainers’ Young Professional Committee. Designed to acknowledge one athletic trainer that has made an immediate and definitive impact on the athletic training profession at the national, district or state level Nominated for the Freddie Fu Young Investigator Award. (2016) National Athletic Trainers’ Association Research and Education Foundation. Nominated for the Neumann University Growth & Scholarship Award. (2015) Neumann University. Designed to acknowledge the professor that has demonstrated the most scholarly growth over the past 5 years. Nominated for the Young Professionals Committee National Distinction Award. (2015) National Athletic Trainers’ Young Professional Committee. Designed to acknowledge one athletic trainer that has made an immediate and definitive impact on the athletic training profession at the national, district or state level Nominated for the Freddie Fu Young Investigator Award. (2015) National Athletic Trainers’ Association Research and Education Foundation. Riggin CN, Sarver JJ, Freedman BR, Thomas SJ, and Soslowsky LJ. (2014) Analysis of Collagen Fiber Organization in Mouse Achilles Tendon using High-Frequency Ultrasound Imaging. Journal of Biomechanical Engineering Editors' Choice papers for 2014 (9/187).

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Riggin CN, Sarver JJ, Freedman BR, Thomas SJ, and Soslowsky LJ. (2013) Analysis of Collagen Fiber Organization in Mouse Achilles Tendon using High-Frequency Ultrasound Imaging. ASME Summer Bioengineering Conference Poster Presentation, Sunriver, Oregon: 2nd Prize Summer Bioengineering Conference Masters Competition Nominated for the David H. Perrin Doctoral Dissertation Award. (2012) National Athletic Trainers’ Association Research and Education Foundation. Honorary Membership: Temple University Beta Xi Chapter of the Iota Tau Alpha Honor Society (2011) Reuther KE, Sarver JJ, Thomas SJ, Lee CS, Gray CF, Tucker JJ, Glaser DL, Soslowsky LJ. (2012) Effect of Return to Overuse Activity Following an Isolated Supraspinatus Tendon Tear On Adjacent Intact Tendons and Glenoid Cartilage in a Rat Model. ORS Annual Meeting Poster Presentation, San Francisco, California: Best Shoulder/Elbow Poster Presentation Miller KS, Thomas SJ, Trasolini NA, Soslowsky LJ. (2011) The Upper Band of the Subscapularis Tendon in the Rat has Inferior Mechanical Properties. Penn Center for Musculoskeletal Disorders 8th Annual Scientific Symposium: 3rd Prize Biomechanics Poster Presentation Spencer BA, Dolinskas CA, Seymour PA, Thomas SJ, Abboud JA. (2011) Glenohumeral Articular Cartilage Lesions: Prospective Comparison of Non-Contrast MRI and Findings at Arthroscopy. Fellow research competition, Philadelphia Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine: 1st Prize Oral Presentation Kim AS, Swanik CB, Higginson C, Thomas SJ, Kaminski TW. (2010) Reactive Knee Stiffening is Diminished Under Cognitive Loads. NATA Annual Meeting Oral Presentation, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: 1st Place Masters Student Oral Presentation Award Hinsey ML, Swanik CB, Thomas SJ, Rudolph KS, Kaminski KS, Chang B. (2010) Comparison of Reactive Knee Stiffening Strategies Between Sexes. NATA Annual Meeting Poster Presentation, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Finalist Masters Student Poster Presentation Award Needle AR, Swanik CB, Farquhar WB, Thomas SJ, Kaminski TW. (2010) Microneurographic Evaluation of Afferent Deficits in the Unstable Ankle during Anterior Loading and Inversion Stress. NATA Annual Meeting Oral Presentation, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Finalist Masters Student Oral Presentation Award Needle AR, Swanik CB, Farquhar WB, Thomas SJ, Kaminski TW. (2010) Microneurographic Evaluation of Afferent Deficits in the Unstable Ankle during Anterior Loading and Inversion Stress. EATA Annual Meeting Oral Presentation, Boston, Massachusetts: 1st Place Graduate Student Oral Presentation Award Rosen AB, Swanik CB, Kaminski TW, Thomas SJ, Knight CK. (2009) Differences in lateral drop-jumps from unknown heights among individuals with ankle instability. NATA Annual Meeting Oral & Thematic Presentation, San Antonio, Texas: Finalist Masters Student Oral Presentation Award

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Thomas SJ, Swanik KA, Swanik CB, Kelly JD. (2008) The Effect of GIRD on Scapular Upward Rotation and Protraction in Competitive Baseball Players. University of Delaware 5th Annual CBER Day Poster Presentation, Newark, DE: Student Research Travel Fund Award Winner Fath PL, Swanik KA, Thomas SJ, Huxel KC, Tierney RT. (2007) The Effects of Scapular Fatigue on Glenohumeral and Elbow Kinematics During Overhead Throwing in Collegiate Baseball Players. NATA Annual Meeting Anaheim, CA: 1st Place Masters Student Oral Presentation Award Yucha DT, Chao S, Thomas SJ, Kelly JD, Driban J, Swanik KA. (2006) An Electromyographic Assessment of the Bear Hug Test for Subscapularis Tears. Resident research competition, Philadelphia Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine: 1st Prize Oral Presentation Yucha DT, Chao S, Thomas SJ, Kelly JD, Driban J, Swanik KA. (2006) An Electromyographic Assessment of the Bear Hug Test for Subscapularis Tears. 2nd Annual John Lachman’s Society Research Day: 1st Prize Oral Presentation Computational & Technical Skills___________________________________________________ Immunohistochemistry Experience with tissue preparation, sectioning, and staining protocols for IL1-β, TNF-α, AGE, & TGF-β1 Histology Experience with tissue preparation, sectioning, and staining protocols for paraffin embedded tissue Instron Experience with mechanical testing protocols of rat rotator cuff tendons LabView Computer programming of data collection and post collection data processing for EMG, kinematics, kinetics, joint stiffness, and non-parametric statistical tests Motion Analysis Inc. Knowledgeable in data collection of kinematic and kinetic data using Cortex software Vicon Knowledgeable in data collection of kinematic and kinetic data using Vicon Nexus and Vicon Workstation software Innovative Sports Training Knowledgeable in data collection of kinematic data using The Motion Monitor software for the Polhemus Liberty 3-D electromagnetic tracking system Visual 3D Software (C-Motion Inc.) Knowledgeable in post process analysis of EMG, kinematics, and kinetic data using Visual 3D software SPSS Knowledgeable in statistical analysis using SPSS software

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Noraxon EMG Knowledgeable with surface and fine wire EMG electrode set-up and data collection Boulder Laboratory for 3-D Electron Microscopy of Cells Knowledgeable with IMOD software for 3D digitations of MRI slide Certifications/Affiliations___________________________________________________________ American Society of Shoulder and Elbow Therapists 2008-Present The National Scholars Honor Society 2008-Present Delaware State Licensed Athletic Trainer 2006-2012

Approved Clinical Instructor, University of Delaware 2006-2010

University of Delaware ATEP Steering Committee 2006-2010 NATA BOC Certified Athletic Trainer #060302354 2003-Present National Athletic Trainers’ Association, Certified Athletic Trainer 2003-Present Eastern Athletic Trainers’ Association, Certified Athletic Trainer 2003-Present Pennsylvania State Licensed Athletic Trainer 2003-2006; 2010-Present

American Red Cross Association CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer 2003-Present