Research Projects & Grants

• Criterion validity: comparison of two computerized posturography systems, Role: PI, (10/2004 - 10/2005) Status: Completed

Federal

• A device to promote wound healing, National Medical Technology Testbed, Inc., (11/2001 - 10/2002) Status: Closed

For Profit Organization

• A pilot study on a moist heat wrap: on subjects laying down and during movement of normal daily activities, Role: Investigator, Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, Inc., (03/2010 - 02/2011) Status: Completed
• A pilot study to evaluate various methodologies for assessing the treatment of low back pain., Role: Investigator, Pfizer Pharmaceuticals, (12/2009 - 12/2010) Status: Completed
• A comparison of ThermaCare heat wraps to Icy hot cream and Icy hot patches for deep tissue heat penetration: A pilot study, Role: Investigator, Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, Inc., (04/2009 - 04/2010) Status: Completed
• Reducing pain in people with chronic back pain using dry and moist heat wraps, Role: Investigator, Procter & Gamble Company, (10/2008 - 10/2009) Status: Completed
• The effect of various heating on skin blood flow, skin temperature and muscle temperature in man, Role: Investigator, Procter & Gamble Company, (01/2008 - 01/2009) Status: Completed

Internal

• The Effects of Short-Term Circuit Strength Training Intervention on Muscle Mass, Metabolic Health, Balance, Quality of Life, and Inflammaging in Sedentary Postmenopausal Women, Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Physical Therapy, (11/2023) Status: Approved
• The Effects of Magnesium Citrate Supplementation on Handgrip Strength: A Randomized Trial, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Nutrition, (11/2023) Status: Approved
• COMPARISON OF SURFACE ELECTROMYOGRAPHY AND KINEMATICS DURING DEADLIFT VARIATIONS IN HEALTHY, TRAINED FEMALE ATHLETES, Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Physical Therapy, (07/2023) Status: Approved
• The Effect of Hydration Status on Hand Grip Strength, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Nutrition, (07/2023 - 05/2024) Status: Completed
• Immediate Effect of Ankle Mobilization on Active Range of Motion and Gait in Subacute Stroke, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Physical Therapy, (07/2023) Status: Approved
• Integrating the HEART into the Patient-Provider Interaction: Exploring A Novel Theoretical Framework's Utility and Underlying Mechanisms, Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Physical Therapy, (08/2022) Status: Approved
• Effects of electrotherapy on cervical spine proprioception, pain and anxiety in adults with subclinical neck or upper quadrant pain, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Physical Therapy, (06/2022) Status: Approved
• Limited Ankle Dorsiflexion and Effect on Single Limb Squats in Individuals with Patellofemoral Pain: Interventions and Outcomes in a Randomized Clinical Trial, Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Physical Therapy, (02/2022) Status: Approved
• The Effects of High-Intensity Exercise on Biological Age, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Physical Therapy, (11/2021) Status: Completed
• Differentiation in brain EEG frequency modulation: Mirthful Laughter versus Fake Laughter, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Allied Health Studies, (11/2021) Status: Approved
• The Effectiveness of High Intensity Functional Preconditioning Program on Reducing Musculoskeletal Injuries in Tactical Population, Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Physical Therapy, (08/2021) Status: Approved
• Neuroendocrine changes after cervical spinal manipulation and mobilization in subjects with non- specific mechanical neck pain, Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Physical Therapy, (06/2021) Status: Approved
• The association of acute stress and lower quarter EMG and anticipatory postural adjustments during single leg balance tasks, Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Physical Therapy, (05/2021) Status: Approved
• The Development and Efficacy of a Fully Silicone Socket Ischial Containment Transfemoral Socket vs a Carbon Fiber Socket in Balance, Range of Motion, and Comfort, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Allied Health Studies, (01/2021) Status: Completed
• The Effect of Alternative Prosthetic Alignments on Sit-to-Stand Proficiency in Transtibial Amputees, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Physical Therapy, (01/2021) Status: Completed
• The Effects of Fear on Biomechanics in Healthy and Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstructed Individuals, Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Physical Therapy, (11/2020) Status: Approved
• The Usage of a Straight-Leg Raise Neurodynamic Test to Aid in the Diagnosis of Neuropathic Pain in Chronic Musculoskeletal Conditions Using an fMRI, Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Physical Therapy, (09/2020 - 07/2022) Status: Completed
• The role of hip position on neck kinematics and muscle activity in healthy and non-specific neck pain subjects, Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Physical Therapy, (08/2020 - 10/2022) Status: Completed
• Comparison of kinematics and surface electromyography during deadlift, parallel squatting, and hinge squatting using a safety yoke squat apparatus in healthy, trained athletes, Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Physical Therapy, (03/2020 - 03/2024) Status: Completed
• Relationship between scapulo-thoracic muscle balance, scapula kinematics, shoulder flexibility, pain and expectation, Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Physical Therapy, (11/2019 - 11/2020) Status: Completed
• The effect of intraneural facilitation therapy on diabetic patients with peripheral neuropathy, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Physical Therapy, (07/2019) Status: Completed
• The influence of structure, mobility, and cognition on lumbar Biomechanics during functional activity, Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Physical Therapy, (06/2019 - 06/2020) Status: Completed
• Nuts and brain: Effects of eating nuts on changing electroencephalographic brainwaves, Role: Investigator, LLU School of Allied Health Professionals, (09/2017 - 09/2018) Status: Completed
• Benefits of adding stretching to standard intervention for patients with nonspecific mechanical neck pain, Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Physical Therapy, (08/2017 - 08/2018) Status: Completed
• Crossfit type exercise and balance, Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Physical Therapy, (11/2016 - 11/2017) Status: Completed
• Differences in hip and ankle muscle strength and activation patterns between subjects with and without chronic ankle stability, Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Physical Therapy, (08/2016 - 08/2017) Status: Completed
• A new biomechanical theory underlying plantar fasciitis, Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Allied Health Studies, (07/2016 - 07/2017) Status: Completed
• Association between shoe type and playing surface and risk of ankle injuries in sport players, Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Physical Therapy, (06/2016) Status: Completed
• The effect of humor/laughter and distress on C reactive protein: a pilot study, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Allied Health Studies, (04/2016 - 04/2017) Status: Completed
• The effect of wearing Islamic scarves on cervical spine proprioception, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Physical Therapy, (03/2016 - 03/2017) Status: Completed
• Does Therapeutic Humor, as a Rehabilitative Modality, Enhance the Learning, Recall, and Recognition of Short Term Memory in Young, Elderly, and Age Matched Elderly Type 2 Diabetes, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Physical Therapy, (10/2014 - 10/2015) Status: Completed
• Linking physical therapy outcome measures to the international classification of function after triangular fibrocartilage injuries and ulnar wrist pain, Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Physical Therapy, (03/2014 - 03/2015) Status: Completed
• Cross-cultural adaptation and psychometric properties testing of the Arabic anterior knee pain scale, Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Physical Therapy, (02/2014 - 02/2015) Status: Completed
• Effect of monophasic pulsed current on plantar fasciitis, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Physical Therapy, (02/2014 - 02/2015) Status: Completed
• Muscle dynamics as the result of whole body vibration and plyometrics, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Physical Therapy, (01/2014 - 01/2015) Status: Completed
• Isometric simulation of head bearing lifting and it's effects on the pelvic floor during the menstrual cycle, Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Physical Therapy, (01/2014 - 01/2015) Status: Completed
• Effect of forefoot strike patterns on physiological adaptations & biomechanical changes in runners during the menstrual cycle, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Physical Therapy, (12/2013 - 12/2014) Status: Completed
• Screening for torticollis and plagiocephaly: The role of the pediatrician, Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Physical Therapy, (04/2013) Status: Completed
• Screening for torticollis and plagiocephaly: the role of the pediatrician, Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Physical Therapy, (12/2012 - 12/2013) Status: Completed
• The validity of three main structural instability tests and the inter-rater reliability of the new lumbar segmental instability classification, Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Physical Therapy, (11/2012 - 11/2013) Status: Completed
• The effect of vibration on skin blood flow, skin temperature, and blood pressure in good controlled versus poor controlled type 2 diabetes mellitus, Role: PI, LLU - GRASP, (08/2012 - 08/2013) Status: Completed
• Mechanism of vibration-induced skin blood flow, Role: PD/PI, LLU - GRASP, (02/2011 - 02/2012) Status: Closed
• A comparison of whole body vibration and moist heat on lower extremity skin temperature and blood flow, Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Physical Therapy, (02/2011 - 02/2012) Status: Completed
• The influence on balance using virtual reality gaming versus conservative balance training in a 6-week randomized clinical trial on the older adult, Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Physical Therapy, (06/2010 - 06/2011) Status: Completed
• Criterium validity of the nintendo wii versus the neurocom smart balance master in healthy young adults, Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Physical Therapy, (06/2009 - 06/2010) Status: Completed
• Interaction between vibration and skin temperature and altering skinblood flow in younger people, older people, and people with diabetes, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Physical Therapy, (10/2008 - 10/2009) Status: Completed
• The effects of repeated lateral ankle sprains on muscle endurance and recruitment during vision-aided and vision-denied unilateral stance activities, Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Physical Therapy, (07/2008 - 07/2009) Status: Completed
• The effects of spine immobilization on energy expenditure, spatial and temporal parameters of gait during ambulation, Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Physical Therapy, (07/2008 - 07/2009) Status: Completed
• The influence of the visual environment on balance in healthy adults ages 18-95, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Physical Therapy, (01/2008 - 01/2009) Status: Completed
• Comparison of the effect of flex-foot versus SACH foot on prosthetics gait parameters in adult trans-tibial amputees, Role: PI, LLU School of Allied Health Professionals, (03/2007 - 03/2008) Status: Completed
• Evaluation of heat dissipation from heat wraps with and without foam insulation under various conditions, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Physical Therapy, (12/2006 - 12/2007) Status: Completed
• Effects of contrast baths on skin blood flow: Response to room temperature among people with type 2 diabetes, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Physical Therapy, (02/2006 - 02/2007) Status: Completed
• Criterion validity: A correlation study between the SMART balance master & "Foam & Dome" test., Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Physical Therapy, (01/2006 - 01/2007) Status: Completed
• Limits of stability with and without custom orthotics, Role: PI, LLU School of Allied Health Professionals, (09/2005 - 09/2006) Status: Completed
• Biopotentials and healing, Role: Investigator, LLU School of Allied Health Professionals, (11/2004 - 11/2005) Status: Completed
• Criterion validity: comparison of two computerized posturography systems in a Type II Diabetes Mellitus population, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Physical Therapy, (11/2004 - 11/2005) Status: Completed
• Balance, gait and diabetes, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Physical Therapy, (10/2004 - 10/2005) Status: Completed
• The effect of whole body vibration on lower extremity skin blood flow, Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Physical Therapy, (09/2004 - 09/2005) Status: Completed
• Improvement in balance and gait parameters with Rosiglitazone in individuals with Type II Diabetes Mellitus, Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Physical Therapy, (09/2004 - 09/2005) Status: Completed
• Comparison of upper extremity motor performance between subjects with shoulder pain, healthy subjects simulating a painful shoulder and performing normally., Role: PI, LLU School of Allied Health Professionals, (05/2004 - 05/2005) Status: Completed
• Electromyographic activity of trunk musculature in individuals with low back pain, Role: PI, LLU School of Allied Health Professionals, (03/2004 - 03/2005) Status: Completed
• Survey of scholarly productivity by physical therapy faculty in the United States, Role: PI, LLU School of Allied Health Professionals, (06/2000) Status: Completed
• Discharge planning: prediction of discharge destination and clinical outcomes, Role: PI, LLU School of Allied Health Professionals, (01/2000) Status: Completed
• Effects of self-help course on fibromyalgia patients' perception of quality of life, Role: PI, LLU School of Allied Health Professionals, (01/2000 - 01/2001) Status: Completed
• The influence of the protonics knee brace on pelvic position, Role: PI, LLU School of Allied Health Professionals, (08/1999 - 07/2000) Status: Completed
• The effects of thermally assisted capsular shift on AROM, Role: PI, LLU School of Allied Health Professionals, (07/1999 - 07/2000) Status: Completed
• Interrater relability of shoulder goniometric measurements between practicing clinicians and student clinicians, Role: Investigator, LLU School of Public Health, (04/1999 - 04/2000) Status: Completed
• Does remediation of a lack in dynamic stability in the lumbar spine result in a reduction in disability, Role: Investigator, LLU School of Public Health, (08/1998 - 07/1999) Status: Completed
• Development of a valid and reliable method to assess student performance of selected joint mobilization procedures in entry level physical therapy curricula, Role: Investigator, LLU School of Public Health, (11/1997) Status: Completed
• Establishing an impairment-based diagnoses categorization and a self-report disability classification system for the female athlete with patellofemoral pain, Role: Investigator, LLU School of Allied Health Professionals, (01/1997 - 01/1998) Status: Completed
• Predicting sacroiliac syndrome: the association between noninvasive sacroiliac joint tests and sacroiliac joint injections, Role: PI, LLU International Heart Institute, Status: Completed
• Balance in patients with diabetes, Role: PI, LLU School of Allied Health Professionals, Status: Completed
• The effect of hydrotherapy on muscle relaxation, Role: Investigator, LLU School of Allied Health Professionals, Status: Completed
• Automated pegboard system: reliability and validity of a new tool, Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Physical Therapy, Status: Completed
• Comparison of the time taken to perform a given task at two different levels using APB2000, Role: PI, LLU School of Allied Health Professionals, Status: Completed
• The effect of intermittent fasting on body fat and quality of life, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Allied Health Studies, (03/2025 - 03/2026) Status: Approved

Other Research

• Jaber H, Lohman E, Daher N, Bains G, Nagaraj A, Mayekar P, Shanbhag M, Alameri M. Neuromuscular control of ankle and hip during performance of the star excursion balance test in subjects with and without chronic ankle instability. PLOS ONE. August 13, 2018 Open Access (08/2018)
• Asavasopon S, Rana M, Kirages DJ, Yani MS, Fisher BE, Hwang DH, Lohman EB, Berk LS, Kutch JJ. Cortical Activation Associated with Muscle Synergies of the Human Male Pelvic Floor. The Journal of Neuroscience 2014;34:13811-13818.  (11/2016)
• (10/2012 - 10/2013)
• Lohman EB, Thorpe DL, Prior M, George J, Kim JP. Can APB 2000 be used to discern sincerity of subjects from maximal performance in subjects with shoulder pain? Journal of American Academy of Forensic Sciences 2008;53(2):392-396. (07/2007 - 07/2008)
• Petrofsky JS, McLellan K, Bains GS, Prowse M, Ethiraju G, Lee S, Gunda S, Lohman E, Schwab E. The influence of diabetes on the ability of the skin to dissipate heat; the influence of skin thickness and subcutaneous fat. Diabetes Therapeutics & Technology, 2008;10:382-388. (07/2007 - 07/2008)
• Petrofsky JS, Lohman E, Suh HJ, Garcia J, Anders A, Sutterfield C, Grabicki J, Khandge C. Determination of the conductive heat exchange of the skin in relation to environmental temperature. J of Applied Research Clin Exp Ther 2006;6(2):157-169. (06/2006 - 07/2007)
• Petrofsky JS, Lohman E, Suh HJ, Garcia J, Anders A, Sutterfield C, Khandge C. The effect of aging on conductive heat exchange in the skin at two environmental temperatures. Med Sci Mont, 2006;12(10):400-408. (06/2006 - 07/2007)
• Petrofsky JS, Lohman E, Suh HJ, Lee S. Determination of the effect of diabetes on conductive heat exchange of skin. (submitted November, 08, 2006). (06/2006 - 07/2007)
• Petrofsky J, Lohman E, Lee S, de la Cuesta Z, Labial L, Iouciulescu R, Moseley B, Korson R, Al Malty A. The effects of aging on the skin blood response to warm, cold, and contrast warm and cold baths. J Physical and Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics 2007;23(2):71-76. (06/2006 - 07/2007)
• Lohman EB, Petrofsky JS, Maloney-Hinds C, Betts-Schwab H, Thorpe D.  The effect of whole body vibration on lower extremity skin blood flow in normals. Med Sci Mont, 2007;13(2):71-76. (06/2006 - 07/2007)
• Petrofsky JS, Batt J, Davis N, Lohman E, Laymon M, De Leon G, et al. Core muscle activity during exercise on a mini stability ball compared to abdominal crunches on the floor and Swiss Ball. Journal of Applied Research 2007;7(3):255-272. (06/2006 - 07/2007)
• Petrofsky JS, De la Cuesta Z, Labial L, Iouciulescu R, Lohman E, Lee S, Moseley B,  Korson R. (2006). The effects of contrast baths on skin blood flow: the influence of room temperature and diabetes. Med Sci Monit 2006;12(7),290-295. (06/2006 - 07/2007)
• Petrofsky J, Lohman E, Lee S, de la Cuesta Z, Labial L, Iouciulescu R, Moseley B, Korson R,       Al Malty A. The influence of alternations in room temperature on skin blood flow during       contrast baths in patients with diabetes. Med Sci Monit 2006;12(7):290-295. (06/2006 - 07/2007)
• Petrofsky JS, Lee S, Johnson E, Lohman E. Correlation between gait and balance in people with and     without Type 2 diabetes in normal and subdued light.  Med Sci Monit 2006;12(7):273-281. (06/2006 - 07/2007)