Thomas W. Kaminski

Professor/Director of Athletic Training Education
Health, Nutrition, & Exercise Sciences
159 Human Performance Lab
302-831-6402/302-831-3693 (fax)
Kaminski@udel.edu

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

• Athletic Training Editorial Review Board: SLACK Incorporated
• Column Editor – Athletic Therapy Today: “Research Digest”
• Editorial Board - Journal of Athletic Training
• Guest Reviewer: Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise, Journal of Athletic Training, Journal of Sport Rehabilitation, Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, International Journal of Sports Medicine
• National Council for Athletic Training (NCAT) Executive Committee: National Association for Sport & Physical Education
• EATA Research Committee: Eastern Athletic Trainers’ Association

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.