UNK athletic training students actively involve their original research study and/or case study to enhance their evidence-based practice in athletic training and sports medicine. Followings are each student’s work that is published in the professional peer-reviewed journals and/or presented in the professional conferences.
Brosius B. Analyzing rodeo injuries and their corresponding risk factors. Original Study. 2021-Present
Mellema S. Effects of deep tissue laser therapy on passive joint range of motion and musculotendinous mechanical properties. Original Study. 2020-2022.
Kofoed A. Assessing the post-treatment time effects of active release manual therapy on quadriceps muscle anthropometric and strength characters. Original Study. 2020-2022.
Rogers T. Relationship between athletic playing position and body type on lower-back pain in competitive collegiate athletes. Original Study. 2020-2022
Anderson E, Effects of dynamic and static hip rehabilitation on stability and functional screening in dancers. Graduate Thesis. Summer 2021
National/International Conferences
Study K, Akehi K, Noeldner F, Ryan W, Bice M, Unruh S. The rate of atrophy and hypertrophy of the quadriceps and hamstring muscles after the ACL reconstruction surgery and during rehabilitation: preliminary study. 2018 National Athletic Trainers Association Clinical Symposium; New Orleans, LA, 2018
Sutton Z, Akehi K. The effect of rock climbing hold types on muscle force production. 2018 National Conference on Undergraduate Research; Edmond, OK 2018
Maupin C. Therapeutic outcomes measures for post-surgical shoulder biceps tendonesis repairs. NATA Annual Meeting and Symposium. New Orleans. LA. 2018.
Kasl A, Akehi K, Ryan W, Unruh S, Bice M. Thigh muscle architecture changes during a soccer season in previously injured and non-injured female athlete. 2017 Annual Meeting, World Congress on Exercise is Medicine, and World Congress on the Basic Science of Exercise and the Brain of the American College of Sports Medicine: Denver, CO 2017.
Dull C, Akehi K. Effects of aging, fall history, and fear of falling on lower extremity muscular strength and muscle architectural characteristics. 2017 National Conference on Undergraduate Research: Memphis, TN 2017.
Friesen LD, Unruh SA, Akehi K, Crockett H, McReynolds J, Kitabatake Y. Comparing patient reported success rate of two shoulder surgical procedures: SLAP lesion repair vs Biceps Tenodesis in patients over 40. NATA 67th Annual Meeting & Clinical Symposium: Baltimore, MD, June 2016.
Friesen L. Shoulder SLAP repair vs. biceps tendonesis. NATA Annual Meeting and Symposium. Baltimore, MD. 2016
Friesen L. Shoulder SLAP repair vs. biceps tendonesis. National Consortium for Undergraduate Research. Asheville, NC. 2016
Historical analysis of lateral ankle sprain prevention, treatment, and return to play in UNK male basketball, female basketball, and female volleyball athletes. NATA Annual Meeting and Clinical Symposium. St. Louis, MO, 2015
Schwaderer C. Evaluation of emergency readiness for athletic events at high schools across Nebraska-Coaches. National undergraduate Research Forum Lexington, KY. 2014
District/Regional Conferences
Study K, Akehi K, Noeldner F, Ryan W, Unruh S. Thigh muscle force properties and morphological characteristics changes after ACL reconstruction surgery and rehabilitation: Preliminary Study. 39th Mid-American Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting. March 2018.
Sakai R, Akehi K, Kasl A, Ryan W, Bice M, Unruh S. Higher knee injury risks when athletes failed to adapt their muscle morphological characteristics during the competitive college season. 38th Mid-American Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting. March 2017.
Limbach L, Akehi K. Effects of instrument assisted soft-tissue mobilization techniques on the tight hamstring muscle flexibility. 37th Mid-American Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting. March 2016.
States/Local Conferences
Mellema S. Effects of high intensity laser therapy on passive knee joint range of motion and musculotendinous mechanical properties. University of Nebraska at Kearney Student Research Day. March 2022
Rogers T. Relationship between athlete playing positions and body type on the prevalence of low back pain in competitive college athletes. University of Nebraska at Kearney Student Research Day. March 2022
DeKok E. Mixed martial arts stressors: how weight cutting, dehydration, sleep and training may impact bout outcomes inside the octagon. University of Nebraska at Kearney Student Research Day. March 2022
Brosius B. Identifying rodeo related injuries and their corresponding risk factors. University of Nebraska at Kearney Student Research Day. March 2022
Kuhlmann M. Kinetics and kinematics analysis during dynamic motion on lower extremities following total knee replacement. University of Nebraska at Kearney Student Research Day. March 2022
Kofoed A. Management of Achilles tendinopathy in patient presenting with celiac disease and joint hypermobility: a case study University of Nebraska at Kearney Student Research Day. March 2022
Robb K, Akehi K. Effects of repeated head microtrauma on psychomotor and neuromuscular function of the collegiate women’s soccer players. University of Nebraska at Kearney Research Week. March 2021.
Mellema S, Akehi K. Effects of deep tissue laser therapy on passive joint range of motion and musculotendinous mechanical properties in collegiate volleyball players. University of Nebraska at Kearney Research Week. March 2021.
Brosius B, Akehi K. Analyzing rodeo injuries and their corresponding risk factors. University of Nebraska at Kearney Research Week. March 2021.
Lueders S, Akehi K. Muscle strength and quality differences in collegiate competitive splinter and long-distance runners. University of Nebraska at Kearney Research Week. March 2021.
Rogers T, Akehi K. Relationship between athletes playing positions and body type on the prevalence of low back pain in competitive collegiate athletes
Kofoed A, Akehi K. Assessing the post-treatment time effects of active release manual therapy on quadriceps muscle anthropometric and strength characters. University of Nebraska at Kearney Research Week. March 2021.
Line K, Akehi K. Effects of vision training on the static balance and reaction time for collegiate recreationally active individuals. University of Nebraska at Kearney Student Research Day. April 2020
Von Seggern K, Akehi K. Effects of repeated subconcussive impacts on neuromuscular function of the college and high school student athletes. University of Nebraska at Kearney Student Research Day. April 2020
Mellema S, Akehi K. Effects of deep tissue laser therapy on passive joint range of motion and musculotendinous mechanical properties. University of Nebraska at Kearney Student Research Day. April 2020
Micek J, Akehi K. Effects of explosive plyometric training vs weight-lifting on postural balance and rapid muscle strength characters. University of Nebraska at Kearney Student Research Day. April 2020
Hayasaki Y, Akehi K. Subconcussive impacts alter cognition and psychomotor properties for adolescent athletes. University of Nebraska at Kearney Student Research Day. April 2020
Sutton Z, Akehi K. The effect of hang-board training on finger tendon thickness and cross-sectional area. University of Nebraska at Kearney Student Research Day. April, 2019
Line K, Akehi K. Effects of vision training on static balance for collegiate recreationally active individuals. University of Nebraska at Kearney Student Research Day. April, 2019
Cissell J, Akehi K, Brown G. Effects of tart cherry consumption on delayed onset muscle soreness with eccentric exercise. University of Nebraska at Kearney Student Research Day. April, 2019
Kaiser E, Akehi K. Effects of the plant protein-based diet on muscle strength properties comparing to the animal protein based diet. University of Nebraska at Kearney Student Research Day. April, 2019
Flores B, Akehi K. Ulnar collateral ligament morphological characteristic adaptations in collegiate baseball pitchers. University of Nebraska at Kearney Student Research Day. April, 2018
Higgins K, Akehi K. Effects of the ACL reconstruction surgery and its rehabilitation on post-surgery knee functionality. University of Nebraska at Kearney Student Research Day. April, 2018
Cissell J, Akehi K, Brown G. Effects of tart cherry consumption on delayed onset muscle soreness with eccentric exercise. University of Nebraska at Kearney Student Research Day. April, 2018
Sutton Z, Akehi K. The effect of rock-climbing hold types on muscle force production and neuromuscular properties. University of Nebraska at Kearney Student Research Day. April, 2018
Dull C, Akehi K. Aging negatively influences muscle force production and muscle morphological characteristics. University of Nebraska at Kearney Student Research Day. April, 2017
Flores B, Akehi K. Ulnar collateral ligament morphological characteristic adaptations in college baseball pitchers. University of Nebraska at Kearney Student Research Day. April, 2017
Dull C, Akehi K. Effects of aging, fall history, and fear of falling on muscular morphological characteristics and lower extremity strength in the elderly. University of Nebraska at Kearney Research Day. October, 2016.
Dull C, Akehi K. Influence of the previous injury and medical history on the current physical activity participation and its motivation. University of Nebraska at Kearney Research Day. April, 2016.
Kasl A. Akehi K. Thigh muscular architecture changes during season-long college soccer participation: preliminary study. University of Nebraska at Kearney Research Day. April, 2016.
Sakai R. Akehi K. Effects of competitive female college sports participation on muscular morphological adaptation and knee ligamentous injury: case study. University of Nebraska at Kearney Research Day. April, 2016.
Friesen L, Unruh SA, Akehi K, Crockett H, McReynolds J, Kitabatake Y. Comparing patient reported success rate of two shoulder surgical procedures: SLAP lesion repair vs biceps tenodesis in patients over 40. University of Nebraska at Kearney Research Day. April, 2016.
Palmer TB, Akehi K. Rate of torque development as a discriminator of playing level in college female players. J Musculoske Neuro Interact. April, 2022: Ahead of Print.
Akehi K, Conchola EC, Palmer TB, Thompson BJ. Rapid muscle activation changes across a competitive collegiate female soccer season. J Musculoske Neuro Interact. 2021: Ahead of Print.
Akehi K, Palmer TB, Conchola EC, Thompson BJ, Kasl A, Bice M, Unruh S. Changes in knee extension and flexion maximal and rapid torque characteristics during a collegiate women’s soccer season. J Strength Cond Res. 2020: Ahead of Print.
McReynolds J, Bonner K, Akehi K, Friesen L, Crockett H. SLAP repair vs biceps tenodesis with concomitant rotator cuff repair in patients over 40 years of age: no difference in outcomes. JBJS J Ortho Phys Assist. 2020:8(3):e19.
Akehi K, Long BC, Cody A, Goad CL. Pulsed short waved diathermy and moist heat packs on passive ankle plantar flexor mechanical properties. Athl Train Sports Health Care. 2018;10(1):31-40.
Akehi K, Long BC, Warren AJ, Goad CL. Ankle joint angle and lower leg musculotendinous unit response with cryotherapy. J Strength Cond Res 2016:30(9): 2482-2492.
Palmer TB, Akehi K, Thiele R, Smith DB, Brennan TJ. Reliability of panoramic ultrasound imaging to simultaneously examine muscle size and quality of the hamstring muscles in young, healthy males and females. Ultrasound Med Biol. 2015;41(3):675-684.
Palmer TB, Hawkey MJ, Thiele RM, Conchola EC, Adams BM, Akehi K, Smith DB, Thompson BJ. The influence of athletic status on maximal and rapid isometric torque characteristics and postural balance performance in Division I female soccer athletes and non-athlete controls. Clin Physiol Funct Imaging. 2015:35:314-322.
National/International Conferences
Akehi K, Long BC, Warren AJ, Goad CL. Ankle joint angle and lower leg musculotendinous unit response to cryotherapy. NATA 66th Annual Meeting & Clinical Symposium: St Louis, MO, June 2015.
Warren AJ, Akehi K, O’Brien MS, Garren B. Evidence-based outcomes of using instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization on the treatment of Achilles tendinopathy: a single case experimental design. WFATT World Congress 2014 in association with the FSEM Annual Scientific Conference; Dublin, Ireland, September 2014.
Akehi K, Long BC, Goad CL, Cody A. Pulsed short waved diathermy and moist heat packs influence passive ankle plantar flexor mechanical resistive properties. NATA 65th Annual Meeting & Clinical Symposium; Indianapolis, IN. June 2014.
District/Regional Conferences
Akehi K. Importance of rapid muscle strength characteristics & Neuromuscular activity changes during the collegiate athletic season. 41st Mid-America Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting. March, 2020. (Canceled due to COVID-19).
Akehi K, Bice M, Norman E. The impact of distance running on muscle cross-sectional area and echo intensity: case study. Central State ACSM Symposium. October 2014
