Thomas W. Kaminski, PhD, ATC, FACSM Professor Director of Athletic Training Education University of Delaware, Dept. of Health, Nutrition, & Exercise Sciences Human Performance Laboratory Fred Rust Ice Arena, 541 South College Avenue Newark, DE 19716 Contact: Kaminski@udel.edu 302-831-6402 (o)/302-831-3693 (fax) Dr. Kaminski's personal page

Research Interests

Ankle instability
Mild traumatic brain injuries in women’s soccer
Functional performance assessment for the lower extremity

Education

University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia
Doctor of Philosophy, Education: Sports Medicine, 1996

University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona
Master of Science, Exercise and Sport Science with a Specialization in Athletic Training, 1985

Marietta College, Marietta, Ohio
Bachelor of Science, Sports Medicine, 1984

Professional Activities

Publications

Powers, M.E., Buckley, B.D., Kaminski, T.W. , Hubbard, T.J., & Ortiz, C. Six weeks of strength and proprioception training does not affect muscle fatigue and static balance in those with functional ankle instability. Journal of Sport Rehabilitation, 13 , 201-227, 2004.

Porter, G.K., & Kaminski, T.W. Knee angle does not affect eversion to inversion peak torque ratios derived from an isokinetic dynamometer. Isokinetics and Exercise Science, 12 , 99-104, 2004.

Hubbard, T.J., Kaminski, T.W., Vander Griend, R., & Kovaleski, J.E. Quantitative assessment of mechanical laxity in the functionally unstable ankle. Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise, 36 , 760-766, 2004.

Kaminski, T.W. Statistical power: So what?! Athletic Therapy Today,8(5), 62-63, 2003.

Kaminski, T.W., Buckley, B.D., Powers, M.E., Hubbard, T.J., & Ortiz, C. The effect of strength and proprioception training on eversion to inversion strength ratios in subjects with unilateral functional ankle instability. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 37, 410-416, 2003.

Hubbard, T.J., Kovaleski, J.E., & Kaminski, T.W. Reliability of intra and intertester measurements derived from an instrumented ankle arthrometer. Journal of Sport Rehabilitation, 12(3), 208-220, 2003.

Barstow, I.K., Bishop, M.D., & Kaminski, T.W., Is enhanced-eccentric resistance training superior to traditional training for increasing elbow flexor strength? Journal of Sports Science and Medicine, 2, 62-69, 2003.

Dover, G.C., Kaminski, T.W., Meister, K., Powers, M.E., & Horodyski, M.B. Assessment of shoulder proprioception in the female overhand athlete. American Journal of Sports Medicine, 31(3), 431-437, 2003.

Tillman, M.D., Chiumento, A.B., Trimble, M.H., Bauer, J.A., Cauraugh, J.H., Kaminski, T.W., & Hass, C.J. Tibiofemoral rotation in landing: The influence of medially and laterally posted orthotics. Physical Therapy in Sport, 4, 34-39, 2003.

Stradley, S.L., Buckley, B.D., Kaminski, T.W., Horodyski, M.B., Fleming, D., & Janelle, C. A nationwide learning style assessment of undergraduate athletic training students in CAAHEP accredited athletic training education programs. Journal of Athletic Training, 37(4), S141-S146, 2002.

Porter, G.K., Kaminski, T.W., Hatzel, B.M., Powers, M.E., & Horodyski, M.B. An examination of the stretch-shortening cycle of the dorsiflexors and evertors in uninjured and functionally unstable ankles. Journal of Athletic Training, 37(4), 494-500, 2002.

Kaminski, T.W. & Hartsell, H. Factors contributing to chronic ankle instability: A strength perspective. Journal of Athletic Training, 37(4), 394-405, 2002.

Hubbard, T.J., Kaminski, T.W. Kinesthesia is not affected by chronic ankle instability status. Journal of Athletic Training, 37(4), 481-486, 2002.

Del Rossi, G., Horodyski, M.B., & Kaminski, T.W. Management of cervical-spine injuries. Athletic Therapy Today, 7(2), 46-51, 2002.

Bauer, J.A., Thomas, T.S., Cauraugh, J., Kaminski, T.W., & Hass, C.J. Biomechanical analysis of soccer heading: Impact forces and neck muscles’ activity in intercollegiate female soccer players. Journal of Sport Sciences, 19, 171-179, 2001.

Kaminski, T.W., & Gerlach, T.M. The effect of tape and neoprene ankle supports on ankle joint position sense. Physical Therapy in Sport, 2, 132-140, 2001.

Childs, A., Jacobs, C., Kaminski, T.W., Halliwell, B., & Leeuwenburgh, C. Vitamin C and N-acetyl-cysteine increase oxidative stress in humans after eccentric muscle injury. Free Radical Biology and Medicine, 31 (Sept. 15), 745-753, 2001.

Kaminski, T.W., & Dover, G.C. Reliability of inversion and eversion peak and average torque measurements from the Biodex System 3 dynamometer. Journal of Sport Rehabilitation, 10(3), 205-220, 2001.

Kaminski, T.W., Powers, M.E., & Buckley, B.D. Differential assessment of elbow injuries. Athletic Therapy Today,5(3), 6-11, 2000.

Hatzel, B.M., & Kaminski, T.W. The effects of ice immersion on concentric and eccentric isokinetic muscle performance in the ankle. Isokinetics and Exercise Science, 8, 103-107, 2000.

Kaminski, T.W., Godfrey, M.D., Braith, R.W., & Stevens, B.R. Measurement of acute dynamic anaerobic muscle fatigue using a novel fatigue resistance index. Isokinetics and Exercise Science, 8, 95 - 101, 2000.

Lein, T.M., Rozea G.D., & Kaminski, T.W. Patella subluxation - Rehabilitation for lateral retinaculum release with proximal realignment procedures. Sports Medicine Update, 14(4), 10-15, 2000.

Stevens, B.R, Godfrey, M.D., Kaminski, T.W., & Braith, R.W. High intensity dynamic human muscle performance enhanced by a metabolic intervention. Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise,32(12), 2102-2108, 2000.

Bishop, M.D., Trimble, M.H., Bauer, J.A., & Kaminski, T.W. Differential control during maximal concentric and eccentric loading revealed by characteristics of the electromyogram. Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology, 10(6), 399-405, 2000.

Connaughton, D., Murphey, M., & Kaminski, T.W. Negligence liability. Athletic Therapy Today,4(1), 50-51, 1999.

Janelle, C.M., Kaminski, T.W., & Murray, M. College football injuries: Physical self-perception as a potential predictor. International Sports Journal, 3(2), 93-102, 1999.

Kaminski, T.W., Perrin, D.H., & Gansneder, B.M. Eversion strength analysis of uninjured and functionally unstable ankles. Journal of Athletic Training, 34 (3), 239-245, 1999.

Kaminski, T.W. The history and current use of ankle brace technology. Athletic Therapy Today,3(4), 32-35, 1998.

Kaminski, T.W., Wabbersen, C.V., & Murphy, R.M. Concentric versus eccentric hamstring strength training: Clinical implications. Journal of Athletic Training, 33 (3), 216-221, 1998.

Higgins, D., & Kaminski, T.W. Contrast therapy does not cause fluctuations in human gastrocnemius intramuscular temperature. Journal of Athletic Training, 33 (4), 336-340, 1998.

Kaminski, T.W. Understanding relationships: Regression analysis. Athletic Therapy Today,3(6), 46-47, 1998.

DeStaso, J., Kaminski, T.W., & Perrin, D.H. Relationship between drop vertical jump heights and isokinetic measures using the stretch-shortening cycle. Isokinetics and Exercise Science, 6, 175-179, 1997.

Kaminski, T. W., & Perrin, D.H. Effect of prophylactic knee bracing on balance and joint position sense. Journal of Athletic Training, 31 (2), 131-136, 1996.

Kaminski, T.W., Perrin, D.H., Mattacola, C.G., Szczerba, J.E., & Bernier, J.N. The reliability and validity of ankle inversion and eversion torque measurements from the Kin Com II isokinetic dynamometer. Journal of Sport Rehabilitation, 4 (3), 210-218, 1995.

Kaminski, T.W., & Schildwachter, T.L. Salter-Harris Type III Fracture of the Medial Femoral Condyle in an Adolescent Football Player: A Case Study. Journal of Sport Rehabilitation, 3 (3), 239-244, 1994.