24 Summit St.
Fairport, NY 14450
Home phone: (585)-797-5018
Email: joshtome@yahoo.com
Objective:
A strong desire to acquire an engineering position in which I can utilize and build upon the education I have received while obtaining my degree.
Education:
University of Rochester
Degree: Masters of Science - 2005
Major: Biomedical Engineering
Concentration: Biomechanics
Rochester Institute of Technology
Degree: Bachelor of Science - 2002
Major: Mechanical Engineering
GPA: 3.23
M.S. Thesis – Kinematic foot model of posterior tibial tendon dysfunction (PTTD)
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This project consists of the development of a 5-segment foot model that distinguishes the differences in kinematics between normal arch subjects and those possessing PTTD through the use of biomechanical and engineering principles.
Employment:
Ithaca College – Movement Analysis Laboratory Rochester, NY
Research Biomechanist
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Biomechanical testing of human subjects in a laboratory setting
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Collection & analysis of kinematic and kinetic test results
Feb ’03 - Currently
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Utilized motion analysis systems, forceplates, foot pressure equipment, EMG, and other research tools
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Comprehensive knowledge of the anatomy and biomechanics of the foot
TRW Lucas Aerospace
Engineering Assistant – Co-op
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Assist engineers in drawing modifications
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Support of design reviews
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Stress calculations and preparation of charts for presentations
Motorola, Inc.
Rome, NY
Spring ‘02
Mechanical Engineering Co-op
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Performed accelerated life testing and failure analysis of various
Boynton Beach, FL
Winter & Spring ‘00 paging products
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Utilized CAD software (Pro-Engineer) for part modifications
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Developed data reports for head engineers
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Attended weekly progress meetings for development of future projects
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Contacted several vendors and suppliers for needed materials and services
Winter ‘01
Publications (peer reviewed)
Tome, JM, Flemister, S, Nawoczenski, D, Houck, J. Comparison of Foot Kinematics between Subjects with
Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction and Healthy Controls. Journal of Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy
2006 36(9):635-44
Neville, C, Flemister, A, Tome, J, Houck, J. Comparison of Changes in Posterior Tibialis Muscle Length
Between Subjects with Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction and Healthy Controls During Walking. Journal of
Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy 2007 37(11):661-9
Houck, JR, Tome, JM, Nawoczenski, DA. Subtalar Neutral Position as an Offset for a Kinematic Model of the
Foot During Walking. Gait Posture 2008 28(1):29-37
Neville, C; Flemister, A.; Tome, J.; Houck, J. Ankle and Foot Kinematics in Subjects with stage II PTTD during the Stance Phase of Gait. Foot & Ankle International ( Accepted)
John Ketz – Cheilectomy Paper. Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery

Published Abstracts
Tome, J., Houck, JR., Nawoczenski, DA., Reliability of Determining an Anatomic Zero and its Effect on
Dynamic Foot Motion, Proceedings GCMAS 9 th annual meeting, Lexington, KT April, pp. 54-55, 2004
Flemister, A , Tome, J., Houck, J., Nawoczenski, D. The Effect of Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction on
Dynamic Foot Motion. AOFAS Annual Meeting, 2005
Tome, J., Flemister, A, Houck, J., Nawoczenski, D. The Effect of Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction on
Dynamic Foot Motion. Proceedings GCMAS annual meeting, Portland, OR 2005
Neville, CG, Flemister, SA, Tome, J, Houck, J. The Effect of Hindfoot and Forefoot Positions on Posterior
Tibialis Muscle Length. International Society of Biomechanics Annual Meeting, Cleveland, OH, August, 2005.
Neville C, Flemister A, Tome J, Houck JR. Effect of the AirLift PTTD Brace on Foot Kinematics in subjects with Stage II Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction (PTTD). Combined Sections Meeting American Physical
Therapy Association, Boston MA. 2007.
Neville C, Baumhauer J, Flemister A, Tome J Houck JR. Effects of Bracing and Strengthening Exercise on Foot
Kinematics and Function in Subjects with Stage II PTTD.
American Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Society, Summer
Meeting, Toronto, July, 2007.
Neville, C, Flemister, A, Tome, J, Houck, J. Sagittal Plane Ankle and Midfoot Kinematics in Subjects with stage
II PTTD during the Stance Phase of Gait.
American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society. Summer Meeting.
Toronto, CAN 2007
Ketz J, Tome J, Nawoczenski D, Baumhauer J. A Prospective In Vivo Analysis of First Metatarsophalangeal Joint
Mechanics Under Loading Conditions Using Magnetic Resonance Imaging Following Cheilectomy. American
Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Society, Summer Meeting. Denver, June, 2008.
Research Support
NIH NIAMS 1R15AR054507-01A1 (Houck JR) 09/07- 09/10
Effect of Bracing and Strengthening Exercise on PTTD
The aim of this project is to evaluate the effect of the combination of bracing and exercise, an active treatment, to enhance recovery and prevent flatfoot deformity in subjects with PTTD.
Role: Research Engineer (10% effort)