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Faculty Directory
Stacey Meardon
Credentials
PT, ATC, CSCS, PhD Candidate
Department
Postprofessional DPT Department
Specialty
Biomechanics, sports medicine, motor control, epidemiology
Biography
From Janesville, IA originally, I received my undergraduate degree in Biology from Wartburg College. After graduating from Washington University School of Medicine Program in Physical Therapy in 1996, I practiced as a physical therapist in a variety of settings for 12 years before accepting this position at DMU. My background is primarily in outpatient orthopedic and sports medicine related physical therapy . I plan to graduate with a PhD in Kinesiology from Iowa State in 2009 with an emphases in biomechanics, motor control and epidemiology.
Clinical Interests:
Overuse injuries in runners and active populations
College/Medical School
Wartburg College, Washington University School of St. Louis School of Medicine Program in Physical Therapy, Iowa State University
Board Certifications
Certified Athletic Trainer, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
Classes Taught
Teaching experience includes Biomechanics, Motor Control, Functional Anatomy and Introduction to Athletic Training at Iowa State University. At DMU, I will be teaching Health Promotion and Wellness and Clinical Decision Making in the PPDPT.
Research
My research studies the cumulative effect physical activity patterns, preferred movement patterns and health history have on overuse injury in active populations and long term bone and joint health. Other research interests include neuromuscular strategies of movement that contribute to injury and factors determining response to footwear changes.
Awards & Honors
Preparing Future Faculty Associate, Scholar, and Fellow (2007)
Gossman Graduate Student Forum Reasearch Award, APTA Combined Sections Meeting, Boston, MA (2007)
Barbara E. Forker Scholarship, Iowa State University, Ames, IA (2004 – 2005)
Director’s Award, Washington University Program in Physical Therapy, St. Louis, MO (1996)
Recent Publications
Edwards, W. B., Ward, E. D., Meardon, S. A., & Derrick, T. R. (Accepted). The use of external transducers for estimating bone strain at the distal tibia during impact activity. Journal of Biomechanical Engineering.
Meardon S.A & Derrick T.R. (2008). Crossover and the free moment during running. North American Congress on Biomechanics 2008. Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Derrick, T.R., Meardon, S.A., Gillette J.C. (2008). Rearfoot motion in running shoes. Consumer Reports Magazine. Younkers, NY.
Miller R.H., Meardon S.A., Derrick, T.D. & Gillette J.C. (2008) Continuous relative phase variability during an exhaustive run in runners with a history of iliotibial band syndrome. Journal of Applied Biomechanics. 24(3), 262-270.
Gillette, J.C., Stevermer, C.A., Meardon, S.A., Derrick, T.R. & Schwab, C.V. (2008) Upper extremity and lower back torques during carrying tasks in farm children. Journal of Applied Biomechanics. In press.
Meardon S.A., Edwards, W.B. & Derrick T.R. (2007). Kinematic correlates of the free moment and combined load during running. Proceedings of the American Society of Biomechanics 31st Annual Meeting, Palo Alto, California.
Edwards, W.B., Meardon S.A., Ward, E.D. & Derrick T.R. (2007). Anisotropic stress analysis of the second metatarsal during the stance phase of gait . Proceedings of the American Society of Biomechanics 31st Annual Meeting, Palo Alto, California.
Miller R.H., Lowry J.L., Meardon S.A. & Gillette J.C. (2007). Lower extremity mechanics of iliotibial band syndrome during an exhaustive run. Gait and Posture. 26: 407-413.
Meardon, S.A., Edwards, W.B., Brubaker, M.L., Haberkorn, A.E., & Derrick, T.R. (2007). Determinants of peak tibial acceleration during running. Medicine Science Sports and Exercise. 39:S65.
Julius, B.R., Edwards, W.B., Meardon, S.A., Johannsen, N., Macaluso, F., Derrick, T.R. (2007). Evidence of bone turnover following an acute impact bout. Medicine Science Sports and Exercise. 39:S65.
Meardon S.A., Miller R.H., Derrick T.R. & Gillette J.C. (2006). Lower extremity coupling variability during an exhaustive run in individuals with ilitotibial band syndrome. Proceedings of the American Society of Biomechanics 30th Annual Meeting, Blacksburg, Virginia.
Edwards, W.B., Meardon, S.A., Ward, E., & Derrick, T.R. (2006). The use of acceleration and external forces to estimate bone strain. Proceedings of the American Society of Biomechanics 30th Annual Meeting, Blacksburg, Virginia.
Meardon, S.A., Gillette, J.C., Stevermer, C.A., Miller, R.H., Derrick, T.R. and Schwab, C.V. (2006). Age and condition related differences during carrying tasks in farm youth. Medicine Science Sports and Exercise: 38:S268.
Derrick, T.R., Meardon, S.A., Gillette J.C. (2006). Rearfoot motion in walking shoes. Consumer Reports Magazine. Younkers, NY.
Gillette, J.C., Stevermer, C.A., Meardon, S.A., Derrick, T.R. and Schwab, C.V. (2006). Upper extremity torques during carrying tasks in farm children. Medicine Science Sports and Exercise: 38:S172.
Nsiah, B.A., Edwards, W.B., Meardon, S.A., Ward, E., and Derrick, T.R. (May 2006). Spectral analysis of impact accelerations using bone versus surface mounted accelerometers. American College of Sports Medicine 53rd Annual Meeting, Denver, Colorado. Medicine Science Sports and Exercise. 38:S172.
