Research Interests
hip controllower extremity neuromuscular controlknee riskACL injury risk
Opportunities
Work Study Positions Available: No
Grant Funded Positions Available: No
Course-Credit Research Opportunities Available: No
Volunteer Research Positions Available: No
Biography
Dr. David Stearne is a Certified Athletic Trainer and Assistant Professor in the Department of Kinesiology. He teaches Kinesiology / Biomechanics in the Exercise Science, Physical Education, and Sports Medicine disciplines and serves as a faculty graduate research advisor both in the Department of Kinesiology at West Chester University and as Affiliated Research Faculty at Temple University.
Dr. Stearne earned a BA in Communications / Journalism from Rowan University, an MS in Exercise and Sport Sciences / Athletic Training from the University of Florida, and a PhD in Kinesiology from Temple University. His main research interests include hip and lower extremity neuromuscular control, specifically as it relates to knee and ACL injury risk.
Dr. Stearne has authored numerous refereed journal publications and serves as a reviewer in biokinetics and biodynamics for the Journal of Athletic Training, Journal of Sport Rehabilitation, and British Journal of Sports Medicine, and is Associate Editor of the Temple University Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine.
