Darrin M. Smith PhD, LAT, ATC, PES, CP

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Education

  • PhD in Athletic Training, emphasis in pedagogy and therapeutic exercise, Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions
    Dissertation title: “Utilizing Alternative Planes of Motion for Hamstring Stretching: Can it Reduce Pain, Improve Range of Motion, Increase Muscle Strength, and Facilitate Early Return to Performance in Recreational Athletes with Acute Exercise-Induced Muscular Damage?”
  • MS in Exercise Science, Western Illinois University, Macomb, Illinois
    Thesis title: “The Effects of Russian Stimulation on Quadriceps Strengthening.”
  • BS in Physical Education K-12, Concordia University, Mequon, Wisconsin
  • BS in Athletic Training, minor in Coaching, Concordia University, Mequon, Wisconsin

Courses Taught

  • HS509 Integrated Biomechanics
  • RS607 Preventative Measures

Publications

  • Smith D. “Assessing patellofemoral pain dysfunction: utilizing a kinematic paradigm.” sportEX Medicine. 2012; 52:12-18.
  • Smith D. “Incorporating kinetic chain integration part I: concepts of functional shoulder movement.” International Journal of Athletic Therapy and Training. 2006; 11(4):63-65.
  • Smith D, Clark R. “Adjustable checkrein taping for thumb sprain.” National Athletic Trainer’s Association News, p. 29, December 2005.
  • Smith D. “Incorporating kinetic chain integration part II: functional shoulder rehabilitation.” International Journal of Athletic Therapy and Training. 2006; 11(5):63-65.

Presentations

  • Guest Lecturer for AT 565 – Advanced Evidence Based Medicine. Indiana Wesleyan University. Presentation Topic: Functional Manual Reaction. November 8th, 2015.
  • Greater Milwaukee Athletic Training Student Conference. Milwaukee, Wisconsin, April 25, 2012. Basics of Functional Evaluation.
  • Employee in-service presentation to the Trane Corporation. Pueblo, Colorado, September 26th, 2008. Management and Identification of Low Back Pain.
  • Employee in-service presentation to the Trane Corporation. Pueblo, Colorado, September 19th, 2008. Applications of Advanced Flexibility for Injury Prevention.
  • Employee in-service presentation to the Trane Corporation. Pueblo, Colorado, July 25th, 2008. The Benefits of Flexibility as They Relate to Injury Prevention.
  • Physical Education Instructor In-service Meeting for the Adams-Arapahoe School District. Aurora, Colorado, (Aurora Central High School) August 3rd, 2007. Concepts of Functional Exercise Training.
  • Employee in-service presentation to the Pueblo Chieftain. Pueblo, Colorado, April 18th, 2006. Exercise Training Today.