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Profile<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Dr. Abbey Thomas (Abbey Fenwick) is an Assistant Professor in Kinesiology at UNC Charlotte. She teaches in the undergraduate Athletic Training Education Program and advises graduate students in the Applied Physiology and Neuromechanics program. Her research focuses on the\u00a0long-term consequences of knee injury, particularly as it involves post-traumatic osteoarthritis development and treatment. She is currently a member of the executive committee for the\u00a0Athletic Trainers\u2019 Osteoarthritis Consortium<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Education<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

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  • Post-doctoral Fellowship- University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, 2010-2012, Physical Therapy Program<\/li>\n
  • D.- University of Michigan, 2010, Kinesiology<\/li>\n
  • Ed.- University of Virginia, 2006, Kinesiology<\/li>\n
  • S.- Pennsylvania State University, 2005, Kinesiology (Athletic Training)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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    Teaching<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

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    • Therapeutic Modalities<\/li>\n
    • Organization and Administration in Athletic Training<\/li>\n
    • Biomechanics<\/li>\n
    • Neuromechanics of Gait and Posture<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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      Research Interests\/Areas of Expertise<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

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      • Post-traumatic osteoarthritis of the knee<\/li>\n
      • Neuromuscular and biomechanical consequences of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury<\/li>\n
      • Transcranial magnetic stimulation to assess muscle function after injury<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Awards & Honors<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

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        • Student\u2019s Choice Teaching Award, School of Kinesiology, University of Michigan 2010<\/li>\n
        • Rackham One-Term Dissertation Fellowship, University of Michigan 2010<\/li>\n
        • Student Research Award, <\/strong>ACSM Biomechanics Interest Group 2009<\/li>\n
        • Living Memorial Doctoral Scholarship, Great Lakes Athletic Trainers\u2019 Association 2009<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Selected Publications<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

          Palmieri-Smith RM, Cameron KL, DiStefano LJ, Driban JB, Pietrosimone BG, Thomas AC<\/strong>, Tourville TW. The role of athletic trainers in preventing and managing post-traumatic osteoarthritis in physically active populations: a review and recommendations of the athletic trainers\u2019 osteoarthritis consortium (ATOAC). In Press. J Athl Train<\/em><\/p>\n

          Thomas AC<\/strong>, Hubbard-Turner T, Wikstrom EA, Palmieri-Smith RM. Epidemiology of post-traumatic osteoarthritis. Epub Ahead of Print. J Athl Train.<\/em><\/p>\n

          Ericksen HM, Shearman K, Grusy J, Buskirk G, Gribble PA, Thomas AC. <\/strong>No Biomechanical Changes Observed with the addition of Video Feedback to an ACL Prevention Program in Female Collegiate Athletes. Journal of Athletic Enhancement. <\/em>2016. 5(5)<\/p>\n

          Thomas AC<\/strong>, Pietrosimone BG, Bayer CJ. Reliability of paired-pulse transcranial magnetic stimulation for assessment of intracortical inhibition and facilitation of the quadriceps. J Sport Rehabil.<\/em> 2016;24:1-13.<\/p>\n

          Thomas AC,<\/strong> Wojtys EW, Brandon C, Palmieri-Smith RM. Muscle atrophy contributes to quadriceps weakness after ACL reconstruction. J Sci Med Sport. <\/em>2016;19:7-11.<\/p>\n

          Thomas AC,<\/strong> Klykken L, McLean SG, Wojtys EW, Palmieri-Smith RM. Effects of Neuromuscular Fatigue on Quadriceps Strength and Activation and Knee Biomechanics in Individuals post ACL Reconstruction and Healthy Adults. J Orthop Phys Ther. <\/em>2015;45:1042-1050.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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