Daniel Ramsey, PhD

Currently a full professor in the Center for Doctoral Studies and Research, I have over 20 years research experience with course-based undergraduate and graduate teaching. My formal training in Clinical Biomechanics and Orthopedic Sports Medicine has opened many vistas for multidisciplinary research, leveraging 3D human movement analysis and assessment of muscle function to advance general scientific knowledge as well as clinical application. My expertise has enabled me to bridge the gap between public health issues and engineering, that may one day enhance human locomotor capabilities (either assistive, rehabilitative or through augmentation). Collaborative efforts involve investigating musculoskeletal disorder and injury compensation, developing rehabilitative strategies for improving quality of life and returning to work, and injury risk mitigation and performance optimization during sport participation.

• The Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI)
  • Biomedical Research 2021
  • Conflicts of Interest 2022
• Online Learning Consortium (OLC) Teaching Certification 2015
• Doctoral Fellow and Research Scientist, University of Delaware, Biomechanics and Movement Science Interdisciplinary Program in the Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence. 2007
• Doctor of Medicine (Med Dr), Orthopedic Biomechanics,  KAROLINSKA INSTITUTE, Institution for Surgical Sciences, Section of Orthopaedic Surgery, Stockholm, Sweden, 2003.
• Masters of Arts (MA), Human Kinetics (Biomechanics), University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, 1999.
• Bachelor of Science (BSc), Kinanthropology, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, 1994

• Faculty of the Year award, Department, Health Professions Education. 2021/22
• American School Health Association (ASHA) Inaugural Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSSC) Award Winner. 2019
• Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Higher Education Partner of the Year. 2019

• Chronic and acute disease and disability in aging, sport performance and musculoskeletal injury and prevention, and rehabilitation.
• Etiology of disease and disability of aging and athletic participation, and
• Management and rehabilitation strategies to improve quality of life.
• Liaison with community Health Promotion organizations to address the holistic wellness needs of individuals or groups to help eliminate barriers to services and facilitate continuity of care.

• Ramsey DK. and Crotin RL. Stride length: The Impact on Propulsion and Bracing Ground Reaction Force in Overhand Throwing. Sports Biomech. (2019) 18:5, 553-570.  
• Crotin R, Ramsey D. Grip Strength Measurement in Baseball Pitchers:  A Clinical Examination to Indicate Stride Length Inefficiency. International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy 2021;16(5):1330-1337.
• Ramsey DK and Crotin RL. Stride Length Impacts on Sagittal Knee Biomechanics in Flat Ground Baseball Pitching. Applied Sciences. Special Issue: Applied Biomechanics: Sport Performance and Injury Prevention II. 2022; 12(3):995.
• Crotin RL and Ramsey DK. An Exploratory Investigation Evaluating the Impact of Fatigue-Induced Stride Length Compensations on Ankle Biomechanics among Skilled Baseball Pitchers. Life. 2023; 13(4):986.

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