Ty B. Palmer, PhD
Curriculum Vita
Office: School of Health Sciences
Kent State University
350 Midway Dr.
163C MACC Annex
Kent, OH 44242
Home:
2018 Hidden Lake Dr.
Stow, OH 44224
Home Phone: (512) 705-9455
Office:
(330) 672-0212
High School: Tivy High School,
Kerrville, Texas
Mobile:
(512) 705-9455
Birthdate:
September 13, 1986
E-mail:
tpalmer7@kent.edu
Birthplace:
Kerrville, Texas
Education:
Ph.D.
M.Ed.
B.A.
2011 – 2015
2009 – 2011
2005 – 2009
Exercise Science, Oklahoma State University
Exercise Science, Texas State University
Kinesiology, Texas Lutheran University
Professional Credentials:
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Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS). National Strength and
Conditioning Association (NSCA) Certification Commission. July 12, 2009.
Recertified: October 21, 2011; September 6, 2014.
CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and Health Care Providers. American Red
Cross. May 20, 2009. Recertified: November 10, 2011; October 15, 2013.
Certified First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor. American Red Cross. September, 24, 2012.
Professional Experience:
Assistant Professor, Kent State University, School of Health Sciences; August 2015 –
Present
 EXSC 35022 – Exercise Leadership (Fall 15)
 EXSC 35023 – Professional Certificate Preparation (Fall 15)
Adjunct Faculty, Oklahoma State University, Department of Health and Human
Performance; June 2015 – July 2015
 HHP 4773 – Principles of Exercise Testing & Prescription (Summer 15)
Graduate Assistant, Oklahoma State University, Department of Health and Human
Performance; August 2011 – May 2015
 HHP 2802 – Medical Terminology for Health Professionals (Fall 11, 13)
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HHP 2602 – First Aid (Spring 13, 14, 15, Summer 14, Fall 13, 14)
HHP 3114 – Physiology of Exercise Lab (Fall 12, Summer 13)
HHP 3663 – Biomechanics (Spring 12, 13, Fall 12)
HHP 2654 – Applied Anatomy, Guest Lecturer (Fall 11, Spring 12)
HHP 2654 – Applied Anatomy Lab (Fall 14, Spring 15)
Graduate Assistant, Texas State University, Department of Health and Human
Performance; August 2009 – May 2011
 ESS 1179 – Beginning Weight Training (Fall 09)
 ESS 3117 – Lab in Exercise Physiology (Fall 09, 10, Summer 10, Spring 10, 11)
 ESS 1176 – Beginning Racket Sports (Spring 10)
 ESS 3340 – Theory and Principles of Coaching (Spring 11)
Articles in Refereed Scientific Journals:
In Press
1. Palmer, T.B., Thiele, R.M., Conchola, E.C., Smith, D.B., and Thompson, B.J. (2015). A
preliminary study of the utilization of maximal and rapid strength characteristics to identify
chair-rise performance abilities in very old adults. Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy,
May 2 [In Press].
2. Conchola, E.C., Thiele, R.M., Palmer, T.B., Smith, D.B., and Thompson, B.J. (2015).
Effects of neuromuscular fatigue on the electromechanical delay of the leg extensors and
flexors in young men and women. Muscle & Nerve, February 9 [Epub: ahead of print].
In Print
3. Palmer, T.B., Thiele, R.M., Williams, K.B., Adams, B.M., Akehi, K., Smith, D.B., and
Thompson, B.J. (2015). The identification of fall history using maximal and rapid isometric
torque characteristics of the hip extensors in healthy, recreationally-active elderly females: a
preliminary investigation. Aging Clinical and Experimental Research, 27(4): 431-438.
4. Jenkins, N.D.M., Housh, T.J., Palmer, T.B., Cochrane, K.C., Bergstrom, G.O., Johnson,
G.O., Schmidt, R.J., and Cramer, J.T. (2015). Relative differences in strength and power
from slow to fast isokinetic velocities may reflect dynapenia. Muscle & Nerve, 52(1): 120130.
5. Palmer, T.B., Hawkey, M.J., Thiele, R.M., Conchola, E.C., Adams, B.M., Akehi, K., Smith,
D.B., and Thompson, B.J. (2015). The influence of athletic status on maximal and rapid
isometric torque characteristics and postural balance performance in division I female soccer
athletes and non-athlete controls. Clinical Physiology and Functional Imaging, 35(4): 314322.
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6. Palmer, T.B., Akehi, K, Thiele, R.M., Smith, D.B., Warren, A.J., and Thompson, B.J.
(2015). Dorsiflexion, plantar flexion, and neutral ankle positions during passive resistance
assessments of the posterior hip and thigh muscles. Journal of Athletic Training, 50(5): 467474.
7. Conchola, E.C., Thiele, R.M., Palmer, T.B., Smith, D.B., and Thompson, B.J. (2015).
Acute post-exercise time course responses of a hypertrophic versus power-endurance squat
exercise protocols on maximal and rapid torque of the knee extensors. Journal of Strength
and Conditioning Research, 29(5): 1285-1294.
8. Palmer, T.B., Akehi, K., Thiele, R.M., Smith, D.B., and Thompson, B.J. (2015). Reliability
of panoramic ultrasound imaging to simultaneously examine muscle size and quality of the
hamstring muscles in young, healthy males and females. Ultrasound in Medicine and
Biology, 41(3): 675-684.
9. Thiele, R.M., Conchola, E.C., Palmer, T.B., DeFreitas, J.M., and Thompson, B.J. (2015).
The effects of a high-intensity free-weight back-squat exercise protocol on postural stability
in resistance-trained males. Journal of Sports Sciences, 33(2): 211-218.
10. Thompson, B.J., Conchola, E.C., Palmer, T.B., and Stock, M.S. (2014). Effects of aging on
maximal and rapid velocity capacities of the leg extensors. Experimental Gerontology, 58:
128-131.
11. Jenkins, N.D.M., Palmer, T.B., and Cramer, J.T. (2014). Comparing the reliability of
voluntary and evoked muscle actions. Clinical Physiology and Functional Imaging, 34(6):
434-441.
12. Palmer, T.B., Hawkey, M.J., Smith, D.B., and Thompson, B.J. (2014). The influence of
professional status on maximal and rapid isometric torque characteristics in elite soccer
referees. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 28(5): 1310-1318.
13. Hester, G.M., Jacobson, B.H., Palmer, T.B., Smith, D.B., O’Brien, M.S. (2014). Positionspecific task, strength, and performance comparisons between NCAA division I offensive
and defensive lineman. The Sports Journal, [Epub Only].
14. Palmer, T.B., Jenkins, N.D.M., Thompson, B.J., Smith, D.B., and Cramer, J.T. (2014). The
relationship between passive stiffness and muscle power output: influence of muscle crosssectional area normalization. Muscle & Nerve, 49(1): 69-75.
15. Jenkins, N.D.M., Buckner, S.L., Cochrane, K.C., Bergstrom, H.C., Palmer, T.B., Johnson,
G.O., Schmidt, R.J., Housh, T.J., and Cramer, J.T. (2014). Age-related differences in rates
of torque development and rise in EMG are eliminated by normalization. Experimental
Gerontology, 57: 18-28.
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16. Palmer, T.B., Thompson, B.J., Hawkey, M.J., Conchola, E.C., Adams, B.M., Akehi, K.,
Thiele, R.M., and Smith, D.B. (2014). The influence of athletic status on the passive
properties of the muscle-tendon unit and traditional performance measures in division I
female soccer players and non-athlete controls. Journal of Strength and Conditioning
Research, 28(7): 2026-2034.
17. Jenkins, N.D.M., Palmer, T.B., and Cramer, J.T. (2013). Comparisons of voluntary and
evoked rate of torque development and rate of velocity development during isokinetic muscle
actions. Isokinetics and Exercise Science, 21(3): 253-261.
18. Palmer, T.B., Jenkins, N.D.M., and Cramer, J.T. (2013). Reliability of manual versus
automated techniques for assessing passive stiffness of the posterior muscles of the hip and
thigh. Journal of Sports Sciences, 31(8): 867-877.
19. Jenkins, N.D.M. and Palmer, T.B. (2012). Implement Training for Concentric-Based
Muscle Actions. Strength and Conditioning Journal, 34(2), 1-7.
20. Palmer, T.B., McCurdy, K.W, Williams, J.S., and Walker, J.L. (2011). Electromyographic
analysis of conventional and rubber-based band squats. Journal of Australian Strength and
Conditioning, 19(3): 13-24.
Research Abstracts and Presentations:
1. Smith, D.B., Conchola, E.C., Thiele, R.M., Hester, G.M., Sellers, J., Pope, Z., Palmer, T.B.,
and Warren, A.J. Strength and time torque characteristic comparisons between adolescent
females and males. Presented at the 2015 National NSCA Conference in Orlando, FL. July
2015.
2. Palmer, T.B., Thiele, R.M., Conchola, E.C., Smith, D.B., and Thompson, B.J. Effects of
aging on maximal and rapid torque characteristics and dynamic balance performance.
Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. 47(1):s601, May 2015.
3. Thiele, R.M., Palmer, T.B., Conchola, E.C., and Smith, D.B. Comparison of postural
responses to self-induced balance perturbations between elderly female fallers and nonfallers. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. 47(1):s556, May 2015.
4. Palmer, T.B., Thiele, R.M., Conchola, E.C., and Smith, D.B. Reliability of portable strength
testing for assessing maximal and rapid isometric torque characteristics in frail, elderly
adults. Presented at the 2014 Annual Meeting for the Central States Chapter of the American
College of Sports Medicine in Overland Park, KS. October 2014.
5. Mackey, C.S., Thiele, R.M., Palmer, T.B., Conchola, E.C., and Smith, D.B. Reliability and
relationships among maximal power output during sit-to-stand and vertical jump assessments
using a portable commercially-designed testing device. Presented at the 2014 Annual
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Meeting for the Central States Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine in
Overland Park, KS. October 2014.
6. Thiele, R.M., Conchola, E.C., Palmer, T.B., and Smith, D.B. Static and dynamic postural
stability comparisons between anaerobically trained males and females. Presented at the
2014 Annual Meeting for the Central States Chapter of the American College of Sports
Medicine in Overland Park, KS. October 2014.
7. Palmer, T.B., Thiele, R.M., Williams, K.B., Adams, B.M., Akehi, K., Smith, D.B., and
Thompson, B.J. The influence of fall-history status on maximal and rapid isometric torque
characteristics in recreationally-active elderly females. Journal of Strength and Conditioning
Research. 28(12):60-61, July 2014.
8. Palmer, T.B., Akehi, K., Smith, D.B., and Thompson, B.J. Test-retest reliability of
panoramic ultrasound imaging to examine muscle size and quality of the leg extensor
muscles. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 28(12):98-99, July 2014.
9. Thompson, B.J., Conchola, E.C., Stock, M.S., and Palmer, T.B. Influence of aging on rapid
velocity characteristics and relationships with peak torque of the leg extensors. Journal of
Strength and Conditioning Research. 28(12):109-110, July 2014.
10. Smith, D.B., Thompson, B.J., Ryan, E.D., Sobolewski, E.J., Conchola, E.C., Palmer, T.B.,
and Warren, A.J. Strength and time torque characteristics in males across life span.
Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. 46(5):s352, May 2014.
11. Jenkins, N.D.M., Buckner, S.L., Bergstrom, H.C., Cochrane, K.C., Palmer, T.B., Schmidt,
R.J., Johnson, G.O., Housh, T.J., and Cramer, J.T. Age-related differences in rates of torque
development and rates of rise in electromyographic amplitude. Medicine and Science in
Sports and Exercise. 46(5):s353, May 2014.
12. Thiele, R.M., Hawkey, M.J., Palmer, T.B., Conchola, E.C., and Smith, D.B. Effects of
exercise-induced fatigue on postural stability performance in division I collegiate female
soccer athletes. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. 46(5):s662, May 2014.
13. Akehi, K., Palmer, T.B., Newberry, C.J., and Warren, A.J. Cervical flexion does not
produce additional neural tension to alter the resistance to stretch during passive ankle
dorsiflexion. Presented at the 25 th Annual Oklahoma State University Research Symposium
in Stillwater, OK. February 2014.
14. Palmer, T.B., Akehi, K., Thiele, R.M., Smith, D.B., Warren, A.J., and Thompson, B.J. The
influence of ankle position during a straight-leg raise on the passive resistance to stretch.
Presented at the 25th Annual Oklahoma State University Research Symposium in Stillwater,
OK. February 2014.
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15. Hester, G.M., Conchola, E.C., Thiele, R.M., Palmer, T.B., Smith, D.B., and DeFreitas, J.M.
Examination of power output during a high-volume power-oriented back squat protocol.
Presented at the 2013 Annual Meeting for the Central States Chapter of the American
College of Sports Medicine in Warrensburg, MO. October 2013.
16. Palmer, T.B., Akehi, K., Thiele, R.M., Smith, D.B., Warren, A.J., and Thompson, B.J. The
influence of ankle position during a straight-leg raise on the passive resistive properties of the
posterior hip and thigh muscles. Presented at the 2013 Annual Meeting for the Central States
Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine in Warrensburg, MO. October 2013.
17. Thiele, R.M., Conchola, E.C., Palmer, T.B., Thompson, B.J., and Smith, D.B. The effects
of a high intensity free-weight back squat on postural stability in resistance-trained males.
Presented at the 2013 Annual Meeting for the Central States Chapter of the American
College of Sports Medicine in Warrensburg, MO. October 2013.
18. Palmer, T.B., Hawkey, M.J., Smith, D.B., Conchola, E.C., Adams, B.M., Akehi, K., Thiele,
R.M., and Thompson, B.J. Can musculotendinous stiffness of the posterior muscles of the
hip and thigh predicts muscle power output in female athletes and size-matched controls?
Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 27(10):S38-S40, July 2013.
19. Palmer, T.B., Hawkey, M.J., Thiele, R.M., Smith, D.B., Conchola, E.C., Adams, B.M.,
Akehi, K., and Thompson, B.J. Test-retest reliability of a commercially designed device for
assessing sway index during the modified clinical test of sensory integration and balance.
Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 27(10):S87-S88, July 2013.
20. Smith, D.B., Conchola, E.C., Thompson, B.J., Palmer, T.B., Thiele, R.M., Warren, A.J.,
Akehi, K., and Hawkey, M.J. A comparison of rapid force production and time-torque
characteristics in adolescent males vs young adult males. Journal of Strength and
Conditioning Research. 27(10):S120-S121, July 2013.
21. Palmer, T.B., Jenkins, N.D.M., and Cramer, J.T. Slow, medium, and fast stretching
velocities during passive musculotendinous stiffness assessments of the hamstrings.
Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. 45(5):697, May 2013.
22. Conchola, E.C., Hawkey, M.J., Palmer, T.B., Hester, G.M., Fiddler, R.E., and Smith, D.B.
Effects of an off-season training program on anaerobic performance in female collegiate
soccer players. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. 45(5):167, May 2013.
23. Jenkins, N.D.M., Palmer, T.B., Bergstrom, H.C., Cochrane, K.C., Traylor, D.A., Lewis,
R.W., and Cramer, J.T. Rate of torque development versus rate of velocity development
during voluntary and evoked muscle actions. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise.
45(5):184, May 2013.
24. Akehi, K., Long, B.C., Conchola, E.C., and Palmer, T.B. Cryotherapy does not alter passive
dorsiflexion range of motion and plantarflexor musculotendinous stiffness. Presented at the
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24th Annual Oklahoma State University Research Symposium in Stillwater, OK. February
2013.
25. Hester, G.M., Jacobson, B.H., Palmer, T.B., Hawkey, M.J., Smith, D.B., O’Brien, M.S., and
Ruedy, Z.D. The evaluation of a position-specific task in NCAA division I linemen.
Presented at the 24th Annual Oklahoma State University Research Symposium in Stillwater,
OK. February 2013.
26. Palmer, T.B., Hawkey, M.J., Conchola, E.C., Akehi, K., and Smith, D.B. Comparison of the
musculotendinous stiffness in the posterior muscles of the hip and thigh between NCAA
division I female soccer players and healthy recreationally active college-aged females.
Presented at the 24th Annual Oklahoma State University Research Symposium in Stillwater,
OK. February 2013.
27. Akehi, K., Long, B.C., Conchola, E.C., and Palmer, T.B. A 20-minute cryotherapy does not
alter passive dorsiflexion range of motion and plantarflexors musculotendon stiffness.
Presented at the 2012 Annual Meeting for the Central States Chapter of the American
College of Sports Medicine in Columbia, MO. October 2012.
28. Conchola, E.C., Hester, G.M., Hawkey, M.J., Palmer, T.B., Emerson, S.R., Mackey, C.S.,
Thompson, B.J., and Smith, D.B. Effects of two high intensity resistance training protocols
on caloric expenditure during free weight squats. Presented at the 2012 Annual Meeting for
the Central States Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine in Columbia, MO.
October 2012.
29. Hawkey, M.J., Palmer, T.B., Conchola, E.C., Hester, G.M., and Smith, D.B. Power output
comparison between different age groups for female soccer players. Presented at the 2012
Annual Meeting for the Central States Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine
in Columbia, MO. October 2012.
30. Hester, G.M., Jacobson, B.H., Palmer, T.B., Hawkey, M.J., Smith, D.B., O’Brien, M.S., and
Ruedy, Z.D. Relationship between power clean and a sport-specific task in division I
collegiate football linemen. Presented at the 2012 Annual Meeting for the Central States
Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine in Columbia, MO. October 2012.
31. Palmer, T.B., Hawkey, M.J., Conchola, E.C., Akehi, K., and Smith, D.B. Passive stiffness
comparison between NCAA division I female soccer players and recreationally active
college-aged females. Presented at the 2012 Annual Meeting for the Central States Chapter
of the American College of Sports Medicine in Columbia, MO. October 2012.
32. Jenkins, N.D.M., Palmer, T.B., and Cramer, J.T. Comparison of torque, rate of torque
development, electromechanical delay, and EMG responses to evoked versus voluntary
isometric muscle actions. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 27(4 suppl):S7S8, July 2012.
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33. Palmer, T.B., Jenkins, N.D.M., and Cramer, J.T. Comparison of manual versus automated
techniques for assessing musculotendinous stiffness of the posterior muscles of the hip and
thigh. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 27(4 suppl):S17-S18, July 2012.
34. Palmer, T.B., McCurdy, K.W., Williams, J.S., and Walker, J.L. Electromyographic analysis
of the biceps femoris during conventional and rubber-based band squats. Medicine and
Science in Sports and Exercise. 44:625, May 2012.
35. Palmer, T.B., McCurdy, K.W., Williams, J.S., and Walker, J.L. Electromyographic analysis
of conventional and rubber-based band squats. Presented at the 23rd Annual Oklahoma State
University Research Symposium in Stillwater, OK. February 2012.
36. Palmer, T.B., McCurdy, K.W., Williams, J.S., and Walker, J.L. Electromyographic analysis
of conventional and rubber-based band squats. Presented at the 2011 Annual Meeting for the
Central States Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine in Overland Park, KS.
October 2011.
Masters Student Thesis Assistance:
1. Hoffmeier, N.J. (2012 – 2014). Effects of a single-session graston technique on hamstring
flexibility and muscle stiffness of recreationally active individuals. Committee members:
Volberding, J (Chair), Warren, A.J., and O’Brien, M.S. Special Assistance: Palmer, T.B*.
*Assisted with the development of the methodology and helped with the data and statistical
analysis.
Invited Presentations:
1. Palmer, T.B. and Thiele, R.M. Muscle strength, balance, and functional performance
testing. Oral/slide Presentation for Life-Long Learning at Golden Oaks Village, Stillwater,
OK: May 22, 2014.
2. Palmer, T.B. and Thiele, R.M. Muscle strength and balance testing. Oral/slide Presentation
for Life-Long Learning at Golden Oaks Village, Stillwater, OK: March 14, 2014.
3. Palmer, T.B. and Hawkey, M.J. Strength training in a physical education class (schoolbased 7-12). Oral Presentation for 2011 OAHPERD Convention in Norman, OK: October
13, 2011.
External Reviews:
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External Reviewer, Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. Dec. 2013 – present.
External Reviewer, Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology. Dec. 2014 – present.
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Professional Memberships:
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National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA); 2009 – present
American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM); 2011 – present
Central States ACSM Regional Chapter; 2011 – present
Oklahoma Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance; 2011