Dr. Velasquez has extensive experience working as an Athletic Trainer within a variety of settings, including the Buffalo Bills and Syracuse University. He also has work experience in strength and conditioning, including work with the USA Karate team. He is a past New York State Olympic Weightlifting champion, has completed in various past national competitions, and is an inductee in the Greater Buffalo Weightlifting Hall of Fame.
Education Training
EdD, Health Education, D’Youville University, 2008
Post Graduate, Health & Physical Education, Ithaca College, 2003
Performance Enhancing Drug Use Strength & Conditioning Exercise Physiology
Publications
Geraci MJ, Brown W, Velasquez JR. 2005. An Innovative Approach to Treating the Lumbar Spine Injured Young Athlete. Athletic Therapy Today 10(5);6-16.
Velasquez, JR. 2010. Drug Testing in Schools: A Brief Review and Analysis of Current Events. American Journal of Health Education 41(2);181-86.
Velasquez JR. 2010. Ammonia Inhalant Use Among Athletes: A Brief Review. Journal of Strength and Conditioning 33(2); 33-35.
Velasquez JR, Hamilton M. An Analysis of Participation in Same-Day Interscholastic Sport and Physical Education in High School Student Athletes. Strategies: A Journal for Health and Physical Educators. (Accepted for publication, August 2011).
Hamilton M, Velasquez JR. 2011. Ankle Flexibility and Landing Biomechanics: Implications for Risk of ACL Injury. International Journal of Athletic Training and Therapy. 6(16); 14-16.
