Upon completing my undergraduate degree at Daemen University in physical therapy I began clinical practice focused in sports medicine, general orthopedics, and subacute rehabilitation. Soon after, I began a dual Masters degree at the University of Buffalo in Orthopedic Biomechanics and Applied Physiology while completing my ABPTS board certification as an Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS). My masters degree research was focused on mechanisms of Anterior Cruciate Ligament injury with emphasis on methodological utilization of inverse dynamics, EMG and subsequent filtration techniques to maximize data validity. I continued on at the University of Buffalo to complete a dual Ph.D. in Orthopedic Biomechanics and Physiology while expanding my research focus to assessment and delineation of the non-contact mechanism of Anterior Cruciate Ligament injury and assessment of surgical intervention related to shoulder instability in the throwing athletes. While at D'Youville I have continued my research in lower extremity mechanics while also working to establish a wellness program with Roswell Park Cancer Institute which will incorporate biomechanical assessment of participants as they progress through the program. I have also had the honor to serve as the DPT department program director for the 2022-23 academic year. In addition to my academic and research work, I continue to maintain clinical practice with Catholic Health Systems of Buffalo.
Education & Training
Doctor of Philosophy, PhD, Orthopedic Biomechanics/Physiology, SUNY Buffalo, 2014
Principal Peer Reviewer, American Journal of Sports Medicine, 2021 to present.
SUNY Buffalo Carlton Myers Award for Academic Excellence and Research Potential, 2010
Research Interests
Biomechanical assessment of lower extremity mechanics related to three dimensional mechanisms of cruciate ligament injury. Assessment of surgical intervention for shoulder instability in throwing athletes as well as mechanisms of elbow ulnar collateral ligament injury and injury prevention in throwing athletes.
Publications
Podraza, J. T., & White, S. C. (2022). Identification of Sex Differences within Lunge Decelerations via Lower Extremity Support Moments; Implications for ACL Injury Disparity, Prevention, and Rehabilitation. Applied Sciences, 12(5), 2616.
Podraza, J. T., White, S. C., & Ramsey, D. K. (2018). Multi-plane, multi-joint lower extremity support moments during a rapid deceleration task: Implications for knee loading. Human Movement Science, 58, 155-164.
Podraza, J. T., & White, S. C. (2012). Posterior Glenohumeral Thermal Capsulorraphy, Capsular Imbrication, and Labral Repair With Complication of Adhesive Capsulitis: A Modified Rehabilitation Approach. Journal of Sport Rehabilitation, 21(1), 69-78.
Podraza, J. T., & White, S. C. (2010). Effect of knee flexion angle on ground reaction forces, knee moments and muscle co-contraction during an impact-like deceleration landing: implications for the non-contact mechanism of ACL injury. The Knee, 17(4), 291-295.
