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Call for Applications 2024 APTA Biomechanics SIG Student & Post-Doc Travel Awards Application Instructions The APTA Biomechanics Special Interest Group (SIG) is pleased to announce the 2024 APTA Biomechanics Student Travel Award. Awardees will be selected based upon the submitted material to support promising scientists in the field of biomechanics. There are 5-awards available, each consisting of a certificate and a $500.00 check. Eligibility Current or pending student member of the APTA Biomechanics Special Interest Group at the time of submission. A student is considered eligible for the award if they are currently enrolled in a terminal research degree program or completing post-doctoral research experience in the year prior to the APTA CSM annual meeting within the area of biomechanics. The Awardee must attend the 2024 CSM to present their work as either a poster or podium as the presenting author and must attend the Biomechanics SIG Business Meeting to receive their award. Application Process Electronic applications must be submitted by October 31, 2023 to the Biomechanics SIG Awards Committee Chair Dr. Philip Malloy ([email protected]). Application Submission Material: a. Letter of nomination from graduate advisor (1 pg. max.) b. Cover letter (1 pg. max.) from the applicant describing benefit of attending CSM. c. Copy of APTA CSM 2024 abstract acceptance email notification. d. Copy of accepted abstract. e. One-page document listing relevant publications, abstracts, presentations & awards. f. APTA membership number
Submission Instructions Applications should be submitted electronically to the APTA SOR Biomechanics SIG Awards Chair, Dr. Philip Malloy ([email protected]). All material must be submitted by October 31, 2023. Awardees will be notified via email by Friday, December 22, 2023. Applications should be submitted as a single pdf. Please use the following format to name the file and put “LAST NAME _ FIRST NAME_BIOMECHANICS TRAVEL AWARD” in the subject header of the application e-mail. 2023 Biomechanics SIG Student and Post-Doc Travel Award Winners2023 Awardees Keith Knurr DPT, SCS – AMTI (Silver Sponsor) – Top Award
Keith is a 4th year Clinical Investigation PhD candidate at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and will be defending his dissertation in April. His research focuses on better understanding the impact ACLR has on running biomechanics, strength, rate of torque development, and bone health in collegiate athletes.
Hayley Smitheman PT, DPT, ATC – Novel
Hayley Smitheman is a third-year PhD student at the University of Delaware working in the Delaware Tendon Lab with Dr. Karin Silbernagel. Her research focuses on understanding the influence of metabolic risk factors on recovery in patients with Achilles tendinopathy.
Dave Werner, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS - Delsys
Dave Werner is a physical therapist and student at the University of Nebraska Medical Center working on his PhD in Medical Sciences Interdepartmental Area with a focus on Patient-Oriented Research. His research is investigating knee and overall health related outcomes after ACL reconstruction.
Oscar Vila Diegeuz, PT, MSc – Gyrocoach
Oscar is a PhD student in the Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy program at the University of Southern California. His research investigates the neuromuscular and tendon structure variables associated with the clinical improvement of Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy. Presentation:
Lauren Sara, PT, DPT, PhD, OCS – Innovative Sports Training (includes temporary license for V3D)
Lauren Sara is a Boston University Rheumatology Research Training (BURRT) T32 Fellow currently studying knee osteoarthritis and hip pathologies under the mentorship of Drs. Cara Lewis and Tuhina Neogi. Her predoctoral research focused on neuromuscular mechanisms in persons with Achilles tendinopathy, and she also has experience researching biomechanical risk factors for running-related injuries and overuse injuries in the military.
Alyx Jorgensen, SPT - Vicon
Alyx Jorgensen is a third-year DPT/PhD student at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. She is training under the guidance of Liz Wellsandt, and her research interests include movement biomechanics in individuals with anterior cruciate ligament injuries.
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