Smart Lab
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The SMART Laboratory consists of three state-of-the art facilities where faculty and students conduct evidence-based research in the areas of lower extremity injury prevention, neuro-mechanical assessment of lower extremity, concussion, and sports performance. The SMART Lab also offers performance and fitness assessment services to the public.

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The SMART Laboratory encourages evidence-based practice by combining quality research with clinical practice through multiple avenues of scientific inquiry. The laboratory facilitates a collaborative atmosphere where both faculty and students work toward decreasing injury risk and advance the wellbeing of physically active individuals of all ages.

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SMART Lab Clinic

The SMART Lab now offers performance and fitness testing services to the public. Whether your goal is to lose weight, improve your athletic performance, reduce your risk of injury, assess your health, or track your fitness, the SMART Lab has the state-of-the-art equipment and services you need:

  • Maximize your training potential
  • Improve your results
  • Measure your body composition
  • Pinpoint causes of running pain

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2019

Local, State, and Regional Presentations
  • Abitz, C., Jones, M.T., Meyer, L., Olsen, J., Rial, T., and Smith, B. (2018) Leveling the playing field for women in strength and conditioning. Mid-Atlantic National Strength and Conditioning Association Annual Meeting, Aston, PA.
  • Ambegaonkar JP Dance Medicine and STEM - USA Stem Festival Nifty Fifty Speaker, Nysmith School for the Gifted, Herndon, VA
  • Ambegaonkar JP Graduate Level Athletic Training Education - George Mason University Experience - Howard University, Washington DC
  • Biscardi, L.M., Jones, M.T., Merrigan, J.J., Fields, J.B., and White, J.B. (2018) Comparison of body fat percentage methods in black male collegiate basketball athletes. Mid-Atlantic National Strength and Conditioning Association Annual Meeting, Aston, PA.
  • Caswell, S.V. (2018) The ACHIEVES Project. Maine Concussion Management Initiative. Colby College. Waterford. MA
  • Caswell, S.V. (2019) Childhood Concussion and Sports Injury. Clinical and Translational Science Institute. Childrens Nation Hospital. Washington, DC.
  • Caswell, S.V. (2019) Improving Youth Sports Safety. Powhatten Youth Baseball League. Powhatten, VA.
  • Caswell, S.V. (2019) The ACHIEVES Project. Prince William County Public Schools. Superintendent's and School Leadership Meeting. Manassas VA.
  • Caswell, S.V. (2019) The Virginia Concussion Initiative. Promoting Student Health: Engaging the Primary Care Practice and School Nurses. Richmond VA.
  • Caswell, S.V. (2019). Sports Related Concussion and Kids: Staying Ahead of the Game. Galieo Science Cafe' Science Night at Mason. George Mason University
  • Cavanagh CM, Ambegaonkar, J. P.,Fauntroy V, Hansen-Honeycutt J, Nolton, EA, Cortes N, Caswell SV: Changes in Physical-Performance Tests across College in Dancers: A Longitudinal Prospective Examination Virginia Athletic Trainers’ Annual Meeting and Clinical Symposia, Virginia Beach, VA
  • Chae, S., Jones, M.T., Fields, J.B., Oliver, J.M., Boyett, J., Vechin, F., Nicholson, J., Moses, S., and Vingren, J. (2019) Cytokine response to traditional and cluster sets in resistance-trained women. Proceedings of the Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine: Texas Chapter, International Journal of Exercise Science 2(11), 2019.
  • Fields, J.B. Short, J.L., Lameira, D.M., Merrigan, J.J., Biscardi, L.T., White, J.B., and Jones, M.T. (2018) Athlete monitoring across a collegiate soccer pre-season. Mid-Atlantic National Strength and Conditioning Association Annual Meeting, Aston, PA.
  • Flink, T., Stroiney, D., Wojnarowski, K. (2018). Acute Changes in Positive Well-being, Psychological Distress, and Fatigue after Group Exercise in Older Adults. Poster session at the American College of Sports Medicine Miid-Atlantic regional meeting. Harrisburg, PA
  • Kozai, A, & Ambegaonkar J.P. Health-related information education in university dance programs Council for Graduate Students in Education (CGSE) Conference, Pittsburgh PA
  • Merrigan, J.J., Jones, M.T., White, J.B. (2018) Isometric Mid-thigh pull force-time characteristics: A comparison of men and women. Mid-Atlantic National Strength and Conditioning Association Annual Meeting, Aston, PA.
  • Schimmel J. Nolton, E., & Ambegaonkar J.P Identifying Risk Factors for the Development of Chronic Ankle Instability Virginia Athletic Trainer’ Association Annual Meeting and Clinical Symposia, Virginia Beach, VA
Other Publications and Scholarly Works
  • Ambegaonkar J.P., Pierce C, Cortes N, Marttinen R, Matto H, & Caswell SV (2018) Physical activity and enjoyment during dance focused physical education classes in middle school girls. International Journal of Physical Education. IF: N/A
  • Antoniak, G., Biswas, T., Sikdar, S., Cortes, N., Chun, C., & Bhandawat, V. (2019). Generalized Model of Locomotion. Int Comp Biol, 59, E5-E5.
  • Antoniak, G., Biswas, T., Sikdar, S., Cortes, N., Chun, C., & Bhandawat, V. (2019). Spring-loaded inverted pendulum goes through two contraction-extension cycles during the single stance phase of walking. bioRxiv, 509687.
  • Arndts, D.J., Stone, J.D., King, A.C., Goto, S., Hannon, J., Garrison, J.C., J. Bothwell, J., Jones, M.T., and Oliver, J.M. (2019) Effect of biofeedback on muscle activity during fatiguing sets of the back squat. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 33(2), e51.
  • Azevedo, A. M., Oliveira, R., Vaz, J. R., & Cortes, N. (2019). Professional dancers distinct biomechanical pattern during multidirectional landings. Med Sc Sport Exerc, 51(3):539-547 IF: 4.291
  • Azevedo, A.M., Wei, Q., Oliveira, R., Vaz, J. R., & Cortes, N. (2019) Effect of Two Different Pose Estimation Approaches on Lower Extremity Biomechanics in Professional Dancers. IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology
  • Biscardi, L.M. Jones, M.T., Fields, J.B., Merrigan, J.J., and White, J.B. (2019) Effect of Treadmill Protocol on Attainment of VO2max Criteria in Collegiate Women Athletes. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. 51(6), 924.
  • Chae, S., Jones, M.T., Fields, J.B., Oliver, J.M., Boyett, J., Vechin, F., Nicholson, J., Moses, S., and Vingren, J. (2019) Cytokine response to traditional and cluster sets in resistance-trained women. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. 51(6), 797-798.
  • Fields, J.B., Merrigan, J.J., White, J., and Jones, M.T. (2019) Seasonal and longitudinal changes in body composition by sport-position in NCAA Division I basketball athletes. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 33(2), e33.
  • Fields, J.B., Merrigan, J.J., White, J., Oliver, J.M., and Jones, M.T. (2019) Testosterone, cortisol, and testosterone-cortisol ratio during a competitive season in collegiate women lacrosse athletes. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 33(2), e102.
  • Flink, T., Stroiney, D., Wojnarowski, K. (2018). Acute Changes in Positive Well-being, Psychological Distress, and Fatigue after Group Exercise in Older Adults. International Journal of Exercise Science, 9(7). Conference Proceedings
  • Merrigan, J.J., Khosrowshahi, S.A., Jones, M.T., White, J.B., and Fields, J.B. (2019) Time course of the acute whole-body vibration effects on force and flexibility. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 33(2), e165.
  • Merrigan, J.J., White, J.B., Oliver, J.M., Fields, J.B., and Jones, M.T. (2019) Influence of resistance load and sex on force, velocity, and power during the close grip bench press. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 33(2), e14.
  • Stone, J.D., King, A.C., Mata, J.D., Goto, S., Hannon, J., Garrison, J.C., Bothwell, J., Jagim, A.R., Jones, M.T., and Oliver, J.M. (2019) A joint-level analysis of the back squat during traditional and cluster strength set configurations in resistance trained men. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 33(2), e153
  • Stroiney, D., Ghoddosi, N., & Ranney, J. (2019). Exercise Intensity as a Predictor of Mood States During a Group Cycling Class. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 51(6), 727. doi: 10.1249/01.mss.0000562668.92226.ef
  • Stroiney, D., Morkis, R., Ranney, J., & Hannah, G. (2018). Examination of Self-Myofascial Release vs. Instrument-Assisted Soft-Tissue Mobilization Techniques on Vertical and Horizontal Power in Recreational Athletes. International Journal of Exercise Science, 6(9). Conference Proceedings