Stephen John Thomas, Ph.D, ATC
Pearson Hall 247
1800 N. Broad St.
Philadelphia, PA 19121
Phone: 215-204-4308
Email: sjthomasatc@temple.edu
Education________________________________________________________________________
University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
Post-Doctoral Fellowship
Department of BioEngineering
Emphasis in Tendon Injury, Healing, and Regeneration
Date of Completion: August 2013
University of Delaware, Newark, DE
Doctor of Philosophy in Biomechanics
Emphasis in Biomechanics
Date of Graduation: January 2010
Temple University, Philadelphia, PA
Masters of Education in Kinesiology
Emphasis in Athletic Training
National Athletic Trainers’ Association Approved Curriculum
Date of Graduation: May 2005
Temple University, Philadelphia, PA
Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology
Received Cum Laude Honors
CAAHEP Approved Athletic Training Program
Date of Graduation: May 2003
Professional Experience____________________________________________________________
Assistant Professor
Temple University, Philadelphia, PA
Department of Kinesiology
Athletic Training
Research Assistant
University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
Human Performance Laboratory, Orthopedic Surgery
Responsible for the creation and implementation of Penn Throwers’ Center 3D
pitching analysis, kinetic chain evaluates, and the maintenance and daily activities
of the Human Performance Laboratory.
8/2015-Present
5/2015-Present
Assistant Professor
Neumann University, Aston, PA
Division of Nursing and Health Sciences
Athletic Training
Research Assistant
University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
McKay Orthopedic Research Laboratory, Orthopedic Surgery
Responsible for tendon mechanics, animal gait analysis, histology,
and immunohistochemistry.
Post-Doctoral Fellow
University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
McKay Orthopedic Research Laboratory, Orthopedic Surgery
Responsible for tendon mechanics, animal gait analysis, histology,
immunohistochemistry, RT-PCR, and ultrasound data collection,
processing, and analysis.
Per Diem Athletic Trainer
PRO Physical Therapy, Newark, DE
Athletic Training Services
Responsible for per diem Athletic Training services in both Pennsylvania
and Delaware.
Research Assistant
University of Delaware, Newark, DE
Human Performance Lab, Athletic Training
Responsible for computer programming, instrumentation set-up,
and data collection of a custom built hip impact device to test
sheer thickening fluid designed protective padding.
Certified Athletic Trainer
University of Delaware, Newark, DE
Graduate Assistant
Responsible for track and field and tennis intercollegiate sports
Clinical instructor for the undergraduate athletic training program
Research Assistant
University of Delaware, Newark, DE
Biomechanics Lab, Physical Therapy
Responsible for kinematic, kinetic, and EMG data collection and analysis
of the SMART knee brace
Responsible for kinematic, kinetic, and EMG data collection and analysis
of a closed chain proprioception task and walking perturbation trials
Responsible for kinematic and kinetic data collection for the FastFES project
A project designed to improve stroke patients gait
9/2013-6/2015
6/2014-9/2014
1/2010-9/2013
1/2010-1/2013
9/2009-1/2010
8/2007-5/2009
6/2008-9/2008
Research Assistant
University of Delaware, Newark, DE
Neuromuscular Biomechanics Lab, Mechanical Engineering
Responsible for data collection and analysis of knee MRI’s
6/2007-9/2007
Certified Athletic Trainer
University of Delaware, Newark, DE
Intramural Sports Program
Responsible for covering all intramural sports and clinical instructor
for the undergraduate athletic training program
9/2006-5/2007
Research Assistant
Temple University, Philadelphia, PA
Biokinetics Research Laboratory: Athletic Training Division
Responsible for data collection, experimental training, and data analysis
9/2005-5/2006
Certified Head Athletic Trainer/Strength Coach
Archbishop John Carroll High School, Radnor, PA
8/2003 – 8/2005
Certified Athletic Trainer
Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
Responsible for assisting orthopedic surgeons during patient visits
8/2003 – 8/2005
Clinical Internship
Scranton Wilkes-Barre Red Barons, Scranton, PA
Summer 2002 & 2003
Clinical Internship
Philadelphia Phillies, Philadelphia, PA
7/2002
Teaching Experience______________________________________________________________
Athletic Training Curriculum Course Instruction
Temple University, Philadelphia, PA
Instructor: Upper Extremity Injury Evaluation (KN 2442)
Instructor: Biomechanics of Physical Activity (KN 3202)
Instructor: Biomechanics of Human Movement (KN 9311)
Instructor: Functional Anatomy for Kinesiology (KN 2424)
2015-Present
2015-Present
2015-Present
2015-Present
Neumann University, Aston, PA
Instructor: Functional Anatomy (ATR 205)
Instructor: Upper Extremity Injury Evaluation (ATR 325)
Instructor: Pharmacology for Athletic Trainers (ATR 350)
Instructor: Lower Extremity Injury Evaluation (ATR 255)
Instructor: Physiology of Sport & Exercise (ATR 450)
2014-Present
2014-Present
2014-Present
2013-Present
2013-Present
University of Delaware, Newark, DE
Instructor: Fundamentals of Athletic Training (HESC 305)
2/2008
Guest Lecturer
Pennsylvania Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
Guest Lecturer: Orthopaedic Surgeon Fellowship Program Seminar
Guest Lecturer: Orthopaedic Surgeon Fellowship Program Seminar
Guest Lecturer: Orthopaedic Surgeon Fellowship Program Seminar
8/2012
9/2011
9/2010
University of Delaware, Newark, DE
Guest Lecturer: Functional Anatomy and Biomechanics (phyt604)
Guest Lecturer: Kinesiology (HESC 350)
Guest Lecturer: Practicum VI (HESC 458)
Guest Lecturer: Kinesiology (HESC 350)
Guest Lecturer: Practicum VI (HESC 458)
Guest Lecturer: Practicum V (HESC 457)
10/2011
5/2009
4/2009
5/2008
3/2008
10/2007
Neumann University, Aston, PA
Guest Lecturer: Prevention and Assessment of the Upper Extremity (ATR 320)
Guest Lecturer: Biomechanics for Athletic Training (ATR440)
Guest Lecturer: Therapeutic Exercise of the Upper Extremity (ATR 340)
Guest Lecturer: Prevention and Assessment of the Upper Extremity (ATR 320)
Guest Lecturer: Biomechanics for Athletic Training (ATR440)
Guest Lecturer: Prevention and Assessment of the Upper Extremity (ATR 320)
2/2013
10/2009
10/2009
10/2009
11/2008
11/2008
Indiana State University, Terre Haute, IN
Guest Lecturer: Upper Extremity Trauma (ATT 662)
Temple University, Philadelphia, PA
Guest Lecturer: Orthopaedics in Sports Medicine (Kinesiology 8344)
Guest Lecturer: Orthopaedics in Sports Medicine (Kinesiology 8344)
Guest Lecturer: Orthopaedics in Sports Medicine (Kinesiology 8344)
Teaching Assistant: Cadaver Anatomy (Kinesiology 449)
Guest Lecturer: Special Topics in Athletic Training (Kinesiology 345)
Interim Instructor: Weight Training (Kinesiology 019)
Guest Lecturer: Laboratory Techniques (Kinesiology 448)
Guest Lecturer: Seminars in Athletic Training (Kinesiology 649)
Guest Lecturer: Biomechanics of Human Performance (Kinesiology 202)
2/2006
4/2014
3/2012
3/2011
Spring 2006
2/2006
1/2006-2/2006
11/2005
9/2005
4/2005
Professional Service_______________________________________________________________
Eastern Athletic Trainers Association Research Committee
Ad Hoc Research Grant Reviewer
2013
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
Appropriate Use Criteria for Optimizing the Management
of Rotator Cuff Problems
Review Committee Member
2013-2014
American Society of Shoulder and Elbow Therapists
Research Committee Chair
Research Committee Member
2013-Present
2012-2013
Journal Editorial Board
Journal of Athletic Training & Sports Health Care
2011-Present
Convention Program Reviewer
NATA Convention Program Reviewer
EATA Abstracts
2009-2012
2006-2012
Journal Reviewer
Sports Health
Journal of Anatomy
Asian Journal of Sports Medicine
Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology
Journal of Applied Biomechanics
Journal of Sports Science and Medicine
Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport
International SportMed Journal
Clinical Biomechanics
Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research
Athletic Training & Sports Health Care
Journal of Athletic Training
Journal of Sports Rehabilitation
2014-Present
2014-Present
2013-Present
2013-Present
2012-Present
2011-Present
2011-Present
2011-Present
2011-Present
2010-Present
2008-Present
2008-Present
2005-Present
Website Co-Founder
Sports Medicine Research (SMR)
www.sportmedres.org
2011-Present
Scientific Editing Service___________________________________________________________
Empirical Editing
ScienceDocs
2010-Present
2009-Present
Scientific Consulting_______________________________________________________________
Human Kinetics
CEU Course Development
2014-Present
Cleveland Indians
Research Consultant
2014-Present
SLACK Inc.
Health Care Book and Proposal Reviewer
Sonosite, Inc.
2012-Present
Diagnostic ultrasound examination of the shoulder at National Athletic Trainers’ Association 62st
Annual Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana, June 2011
Philadelphia Phillies
Research Consultant
2010-Present
Peer Reviewed Publications_________________________________________________________
1. Swanik KA, Thomas SJ, Struminger AH, Huxel Bliven KC, Kelly 4th JD, Swanik CB.
The Effect of Shoulder Plyometric Training on Amortization Time and Upper Extremity
Kinematics. Journal of Sports Rehabilitation. J Sport Rehabil. 2015 Jul 13. [Epub ahead of
print]
2. Reuther KE, Tucker JJ, Thomas SJ, Vafa RP, Lui SS, Gordon JA, Caro AC, Yannascoli SM,
Kuntz AF, Soslowsky LJ. Effect of Scapular Dyskinesis on Supraspinatus Repair Healing in a
Rat Model. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2015 Mar 4. pii: S1058-2746(15)00015-4. doi:
10.1016/j.jse.2014.12.029. [Epub ahead of print]
3. Reuther KE, Thomas SJ, Tucker JJ, Vafa RP, Gordon JA, Lui SS, Caro AC, Yannascoli SM,
Kuntz AF, Soslowsky LJ. Overuse Activity in the Presence of Scapular Dyskinesis Leads to
Shoulder Tendon Damage in a Rat Model. Ann Biomed Eng. 2014 Sep 30. [Epub ahead of print]
4. Reuther KE, Thomas SJ, Tucker JJ, Yannascoli SM, Caro AC, Vafa RP, Gordon JA, Kuntz AF,
Soslowsky LJ. Scapular Dyskinesis is Detrimental to Shoulder Tendon Properties and Joint
Mechanics in a Rat Model. J Orthop Res. 2014 Nov;32(11):1436-43. doi: 10.1002/jor.22693.
Epub 2014 Jul 28.
5. Thomas SJ, Sarver JJ, Yannascoli SM, Tucker JJ, Kelly JD IV, Ahima RS, Barbe MF,
Soslowsky LJ. The Effect of Hyperglycemia on Native Mechanical and Biologic Shoulder Joint
Properties in a Rat Model. J Orthop Res. 2014 Nov;32(11):1464-70. doi: 10.1002/jor.22695.
Epub 2014 Jul 28.
6. Caro AC, Tucker JJ, Yannascoli SM, Dunkman AA, Thomas SJ, Soslowsky LJ. Efficacy of
Various Analgesics and Assessing the Effects on Tendon to Bone Healing Using Gait Analysis
and Biomechanical Testing. J Am Assoc Lab Anim Sci. 2014 Mar;53(2):185-92.
7. Reuther K, Thomas SJ, Tucker J, Sarver JJ, Gray CF, Rooney SI, Glaser DL, Soslowsky LJ.
Disruption of the Anterior-Posterior Rotator Cuff Force Balance Alters Joint Function and Leads
to Joint Damage in a Rat Model. J Orthop Res. 2014 May;32(5):638-44. doi: 10.1002/jor.22586.
Epub 2014 Jan 25.
8. Riggin CN, Sarver JJ, Freedman BR, Thomas SJ, Soslowsky LJ. Analysis of Collagen
Organization in Mouse Achilles Tendon Using High-Frequency Ultrasound Imaging. J Biomech
Eng. 2014 Feb;136(2):021029. doi: 10.1115/1.4026285.
9. Thomas SJ, Reuther K, Tucker J, Sarver JJ, Yannascoli SM, Caro AC, Voleti PB, Rooney SI,
Glaser DL, Soslowsky LJ. Biceps Detachment Decreases Joint Damage in a Rotator Cuff Tear
Rat Model. Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2014 Aug;472(8):2404-12. doi: 10.1007/s11999-013-3422-8.
10. Dunkman AA, Buckley MR, Mienaltowski MJ, Adams SM, Thomas SJ, Kumar A, Beason DP,
Iozzo RV, Birk DE, Soslowsky LJ. The Injury Response of Aged Tendons in the Absence of
Biglycan and Decorin. Matrix Biol. 2014 Apr;35:232-8. doi: 10.1016/j.matbio.2013.10.008.
Epub 2013 Oct 21.
11. Rosen AB, Swanik CB, Thomas SJ, Knight CK, Kaminski TW. Differences in lateral dropjumps from unknown heights among individuals with ankle instability. J Athl Train. 2013 NovDec;48(6):773-81. doi: 10.4085/1062-6050-48.5.05. Epub 2013 Aug 16.
12. Dunkman AA, Buckley MR, Mienaltowski MJ, Adams SM, Thomas SJ, Satchell L, Kumar A,
Pathmanathan L, Beason DP, Iozzo RV, Birk DE, Soslowsky LJ. The Tendon Injury Response
is Influenced by Decorin and Biglycan. Ann Biomed Eng. 2014 Mar;42(3):619-30. doi:
10.1007/s10439-013-0915-2. Epub 2013 Sep 27.
13. Spencer BA, Dolinskas CA, Seymour PA, Thomas SJ, Abboud JA. Glenohumeral Articular
Cartilage Lesions: Prospective Comparison of Non-Contrast MRI and Findings at Arthroscopy.
Arthroscopy. 2013 Sep;29(9):1466-70. doi: 10.1016/j.arthro.2013.05.023. Epub 2013 Jul 25.
14. Thomas SJ, Swanik CB, Kaminski TW, Higginson JS, Swanik KA, Nazarian L. Assessment of
Subacromial Space and Its Relationship With Scapular Upward Rotation in Collegiate Baseball
Players. J Sport Rehabil. 2013 Aug;22(3):216-23. Epub 2013 Apr 18.
15. Vallejo RB, Iglesias ME, Zeni JA, Thomas SJ. Reliability and Repeatability of the Portable
EPS-Platform® Digital Pressure Plate System. J Am Podiatr Med Assoc. 2013 MayJun;103(3):197-203.
16. Reuther K*, Thomas SJ*, Sarver JJ, Evans L, Tucker J, Ilkhani-Pour S, Gray C, Glaser DL,
Soslowsky LJ. Returning to Overuse Activity Following a Supraspinatus and Infraspinatus Tear
Leads to Joint Damage in a Rat Model. J Biomech. 2013 Jul 26;46(11):1818-1824. doi:
10.1016/j.jbiomech.2013.05.007. Epub 2013 Jun 12. *both authors contributed equally
17. Needle AR, Swanik CB, Farquhar WB, Thomas SJ, Rose WC, Kaminski TW. Functionally
unstable ankles have decreased muscle spindle traffic during ligamentous stress. J Athl Train.
2013; 48(2): 192-202.
18. Thomas SJ, Swanik KA, Swanik CB, Kelly JD. Glenohumeral Rotation and Scapular Position
Change Following Division I Collegiate Baseball. J Sport Rehabil. 2013, 22, 115 – 121
19. Reuther K*, Thomas SJ*, Sarver JJ, Tucker J, Edelstein L, Ilkhani-Pour S, Gray C, Lee CS,
Glaser DL, Soslowsky LJ: The Effect of Return to Overuse Activity after a Supraspinatus Tear
on Joint Function and Biceps Mechanical Properties in a Rat Model. J Orthop Res. 2012 Dec 31.
doi: 10.1002/jor.22295. [Epub ahead of print] *both authors contributed equally
20. Dunkman AA, Buckley MR, Mienaltowski MJ, Adams S Thomas SJ, Satchell L, Kumar A,
Pathmanathan L, Beason DP, Iozzo RV, Birk DE, Soslowsky LJ. Decorin Expression Is
Required for Age-Related Changes in Tendon Structure and Mechanical Properties. Matrix Biol.
2012 Nov 23. pii: S0945-053X(12)00125-4. doi: 10.1016/j.matbio.2012.11.005. [Epub ahead of
print]
21. Thomas SJ, Swanik CB, Kaminski TW, Higginson JS, Swanik KA, Nazarian L, Kelly JD IV.
Neuromuscular and Stiffness Adaptations in Division I Collegiate Baseball Players. J
Electromyogr Kinesiol. 2013 Feb;23(1):102-9. doi: 10.1016/j.jelekin.2012.07.005. Epub 2012
Aug 13.
22. Thomas SJ, Miller KS, Soslowsky LJ. The Upper Band of the Subscapularis Tendon in the Rat
has Inferior Mechanical Properties. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2012 Dec;21(12):1687-93. doi:
10.1016/j.jse.2011.11.038. Epub 2012 Apr 7.
23. Thomas SJ, Swanik CB, Kaminski TW, Higginson JS, Swanik KA, Bartolozzi AR, Nazarian L.
Humeral Retroversion and Its Association with Posterior Capsule Thickness in Collegiate
Baseball Players. Journal of Shoulder & Elbow Surgery, 2012 Jul;21(7):910-6.
24. Kibler BW, Sciascia A, Thomas SJ. Glenohumeral Internal Rotation Deficit: Pathogenesis and
Response to Acute Throwing. Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy Review, 2012; Mar;20(1):34-8.
25. Kibler BW, Thomas SJ. Pathomechanics of the Throwing Shoulder. Sports Medicine and
Arthroscopy Review, 2012; Mar;20(1):22-9.
26. Edelstein L, Thomas SJ, Soslowsky LJ. Rotator Cuff Tears: What have we learned from
animal models? Journal of Musculoskeletal and Neuronal Interactions, 2011 Jun;11(2):150-62.
27. Hsu J, Reuther K, Sarver J, Lee C, Thomas SJ, Glaser D, Soslowsky L. Restoration of AnteriorPosterior Rotator Cuff Force Balance Improves Shoulder Function in a Rat Model of Chronic
Massive Tears. Journal of Orthopaedic Research, 2011; Jul;29(7):1028-33; doi:
10.1002/jor.21361.
28. Thomas SJ, Swanik CB, Higginson JS, Kaminski TW, Swanik KA, Bartolozzi AR, Abboud JS,
Nazarian L. A Bi-lateral Comparison of Posterior Capsule Thickness and Its Correlation with
Glenohumeral Range of Motion and Scapular Upward Rotation in Collegiate Baseball Players.
Journal of Shoulder & Elbow Surgery, 2011; Jul;20(5):708-16; doi: 10.1016/j.jse.2010.08.031.
29. Thomas SJ, Swanik KA, Swanik CB, Huxel KC. Glenohumeral Rotation and Scapular Position
Change within a Competitive High School Baseball Season. Journal of Sport Rehabilitation,
2010; 19(2): 125-35.
30. Thomas SJ, Swanik KA, Swanik CB, Kelly JD. Internal Rotation Deficits Affect Scapular
Positioning in Baseball Players. Clinical Orthopaedic & Related Research, 2010; 468(6): 15517.
31. Thomas SJ, Swanik KA, Swanik CB, Kelly JD. Internal Rotation and Scapular Position
Differences: A Comparison of Collegiate and High School Baseball Players. Journal of Athletic
Training, 2010; 45(1): 44-50.
32. Thomas SJ, Swanik KA, Swanik CB, Huxel KC. Glenohumeral Rotation and Scapular Position
Adaptation Following a Single Scholastic Female Sports Season. Journal of Athletic Training.
2009; 44(3): 230-7.
33. Choa S, Thomas SJ, Kelly JD, Swanik KA, Yucha D, Driban JB. An Electromyographic
Assessment of the Bear Hug Test for Subscapularis Tears. Arthroscopy. 2008; 24(11): 1265-70.
Non-Peer Reviewed Publications_____________________________________________________
1. Kinsella SD, Thomas SJ, Huffman GR, Kelly JD IV. The Thrower’s Shoulder. Orthop Clin
North Am. 2014 Jul;45(3):387-401. doi: 10.1016/j.ocl.2014.04.003.
2. Kelly JD IV, Thomas SJ. Identifying and managing scapular problems in overhead athletes.
The Journal of Musculoskeletal Medicine. 2011; 28(12): 465-471.
Book Chapters & Special Projects____________________________________________________
1. Co-writer CEU Course
Human Kinetics
Concussion Assessment Evidence Based Online CE Course
2015
2. Co-writer CEU Course
Human Kinetics
ACL Prevention and Assessment Evidence Based Online CE Course
2015
3. Co-writer CEU Course
Human Kinetics
ACL Surgery and Rehabilitation Evidence Based Online CE Course
2015
4. Guest Lead Editor
BioMed Research International
Special Issue: The Use of Biologic in Tendon Healing. (Cancelled due to lack of submissions)
Co-Editors: John D Kelly IV, MD, Mary F. Barbe, PhD, & Asheesh Bedi, MD
2014
5. Book Chapter
Thomas SJ, Kibler BW, Sciascia A. Pathophysiology of Throwing Injuries. In Elite
Techniques in Shoulder Arthroscopy: New Frontiers in Shoulder Preservation (Copy Editing)
6. Reviewing Committee Member
Murray J & Gross L. AAOS Appropriate Use Criteria Summary. Optimizing the Management of
Full-Thickness Rotator Cuff Tears. J Am Acad Orthop Surg, 2013; 21 (12): 767-771.
Invited Presentations________________________________________________________________
Moderator:
Featured Presentation Session
Pediatric ulnar collateral injuries: An in-depth look at prevalence, evidence-based
recognition, surgical intervention and rehabilitation
National Athletic Trainers’ Association 66st Annual Meeting, St. Louis
Missouri, June 2015
Speaker:
Instructional Course Lecture
New Paradigms in Management of the Thrower’s Shoulder
Thomas SJ, Kibler WB, Morgan C, Kelly JD IV
Arthroscopy Association of North America Annual Meeting, Los Angeles,
California, April 2015
Speaker:
Panel Discussion
Performance Optimization, a closer look at GIRD, Scapular Dyskinesis and
Strengthening Techniques
1st Annual Penn Throwers Symposium, Philadelphia Pennsylvania, January
2015
Speaker:
General Session
Pathomechanics of the Throwers Shoulder
1st Annual Penn Throwers Symposium, Philadelphia Pennsylvania, January
2015
Moderator:
General Session
Rotator Cuff Disorders
American Society of Shoulder and Elbow Therapists 22nd Annual Meeting,
Pinehurst North Carolina, October 2014
Moderator:
Free Communication Session
Adaptations to Pitching
National Athletic Trainers’ Association 65st Annual Meeting, Indianapolis
Indiana, June 2014
Speaker:
Evidence Based Forum
Pathomechanics, Treatment, and Rehabilitation of the Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy
National Athletic Trainers’ Association 65st Annual Meeting, Indianapolis
Indiana, June 2014
Speaker:
Instructional Course Lecture
New Paradigms in Management of the Thrower’s Shoulder
Thomas SJ, Kibler WB, Morgan C, Kelly JD IV
Arthroscopy Association of North America Annual Meeting, Hollywood
Florida, May 2014
Speaker:
Shoulder Adaptations: How we measure and treat them?
Professional Baseball Athletic Training Society Spring Training Conference,
Clearwater, Florida, March 2013
Speaker:
Glenohumeral Internal Rotation Deficits and It’s Relation to Scapular
Disorders
ATI Physical Therapy, Newark, Delaware, March 2013
Speaker:
An Unexpected Research Training Path: Athletes to Animals
University of Delaware, Biomechanics and Movement Science Seminar,
Newark, Delaware, March 2013
Speaker:
Glenohumeral Internal Rotation Deficits and It’s Relation to Scapular
Disorders
2012 Shoulder and Elbow Update, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, November 2012
Speaker:
Research Forum
Basic Science Research: Where is the Clinical Relevance?
National Athletic Trainers’ Association 63st Annual Meeting, St. Louis,
Missouri, June 2012
Keynote Speaker:
1st Annual Athletic Training Honor Society Induction
Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, November 2011
Speaker:
Featured Presentation
Identifying and Treating Chronic Adaptations of the Shoulder in Overhead
Athletes
National Athletic Trainers’ Association 61st Annual Meeting, Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania, June 2010
Speaker:
Workshop
Clinical Evaluation of the Thrower’s Shoulder
National Athletic Trainers’ Association 61st Annual Meeting, Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania, June 2010
Lab Assistant:
Learning Lab
Functional Performance Testing: A Patient – Oriented Approach
National Athletic Trainers’ Association 61st Annual Meeting, Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania, June 2010
Moderator:
Arthroscopic Capsulabral Reconstruction and Postoperative Rehabilitation of
the Type IX and Type X Superior Labrum Anterior Posterior Lesion
National Athletic Trainers’ Association 60th Annual Meeting, San Antonio,
Texas, June 2009
Moderator:
Treatment strategies for the Findings of the "Non-Shoulder" Shoulder
Examination
National Athletic Trainers’ Association 60th Annual Meeting, San Antonio,
Texas, June 2009
Lab Assistant:
Learning Lab
Functional Performance Testing: A Patient – Oriented Approach
National Athletic Trainers’ Association 60th Annual Meeting, San Antonio,
Texas, June 2009
Speaker:
Clinical Evaluation of the Thrower’s Shoulder
40th Annual Medical Aspects of Sports Seminar, Newark,
Delaware, February 2009
Moderator:
Performing the “Non-Shoulder” Shoulder Examine
National Athletic Trainers’ Association 59th Annual Meeting, St. Louis,
Missouri, June 2008
Moderator:
Clinical Evaluation of the Scapula
National Athletic Trainers’ Association 56th Annual Meeting, Indianapolis,
Indiana, June 2005
Moderator:
Shoulder Rehabilitation Starts at the Scapula
National Athletic Trainers’ Association 56th Annual Meeting, Indianapolis,
Indiana, June 2005
Research Presentations_____________________________________________________________
1. Thomas SJ, Sheridan S, Cooper J. (2015) Bony and Soft Tissue Adaptations of the Shoulder in
Professional Baseball Pitchers. National Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting Oral
Presentation, St. Louis, Missouri
2. Reuther KE, Tucker JJ, Thomas SJ, Gordon JA, Vafa RA, Yannascoli SM, Caro AC, Liu SS,
Kuntz AF, Soslowsky LJ. (2014) Overuse and Altered Loading are Independently Detrimental
to Shoulder Tendon Properties in a Rat Model. World Congress of Biomechanics Oral
Presentation, Boston, Massachusetts
3. Thomas SJ, Sarver JJ, Yannascoli SM, Tucker JJ, Kelly JD, Ahima RA, Barbe MF, Soslowsky
LJ. (2014) The Effect of Type II Diabetes on Native Mechanical and Biologic Shoulder Joint
Properties in a Rat Model. Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Meeting Poster
Presentation, New Orleans, Louisiana
4. Thomas SJ, Reuther KE, Tucker JJ, Sarver JJ, Yannascoli SM, Caro AC, Voleti PB, Rooney SI,
Glaser DL, Soslowsky LJ. (2014) Biceps Detachment Decreases Joint Damage in a Rotator
Cuff Tear Rat Model. Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Meeting Poster Presentation,
New Orleans, Louisiana
5. Reuther KE, Thomas SJ, Tucker JJ, Yannascoli SM, Caro AC, Vafa RP, Kuntz AF, Soslowsky
LJ. (2014) Scapular Dyskinesis is Detrimental to Shoulder Tendon Properties and Joint
Mechanics in a Rat Model. Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Meeting Poster
Presentation, New Orleans, Louisiana
6. Reuther KE, Thomas SJ, Tucker JJ, Sarver JJ, Gray CF, Evans EB, Ilkhani-Pour S, Glaser DL,
Soslowsky LJ. (2013) Returning to Overuse Activity Following a Supraspinatus and
Infraspinatus Tear Leads to Joint Damage in a Rat Model. American Society of Mechanical
Engineers Summer Bioengineering Conference Oral Presentation, Sunriver, Oregon
7. Riggin CN, Sarver JJ, Freedman BR, Thomas SJ, and Soslowsky LJ. (2013) Analysis of
Collagen Fiber Organization in Mouse Achilles Tendon using High-Frequency Ultrasound
Imaging. American Society of Mechanical Engineers Summer Bioengineering Conference
Poster Presentation, Sunriver, Oregon
8. Thomas SJ, Reuther KE, Sarver JJ, Tucker J, Satchell L, Glaser DL, Soslowsky LJ.
(2013) Biceps Detachment Does Not Worsen Shoulder Function in a Multi-Tendon Rotator Cuff
Tear Rat Model. Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Meeting Poster Presentation, San
Antonio, Texas
9. Reuther KE, Thomas SJ, Satchell LN, Soslowsky LJ. Biceps Mechanical Properties Are Not
Altered in the Presence of Asymptomatic Rotator Cuff Tendon Tears. (2013) Orthopaedic
Research Society Annual Meeting Oral Presentation, San Antonio, Texas
10. Thomas SJ, Sarver JJ, Reuther K, Tucker J, Edelstein L, Ilkhani-Pour S, Gray C, Lee CS, Glaser
DL, Soslowsky LJ. (2012) The Effect of Return to Overuse Activity after Rotator Cuff Tears on
Joint Function and Biceps Mechanical Properties in a Rat Model. American Society of
Shoulder and Elbow Therapists Annual Meeting Oral Presentation, Sea Island, Georgia
11. Thomas SJ, Swanik CB, Kaminski TW, Swanik KA, Higginson JS, Nazarian L, Kelly JD.
(2012) Shoulder Stiffness Adaptations in Division I Collegiate Baseball Players. National
Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting Oral Presentation, St. Louis, Missouri
12. Reuther KE, Sarver JJ, Thomas SJ, Lee CS, Gray CF, Tucker JJ, Glaser DL, Soslowsky LJ.
(2012) Effect of Return to Overuse Activity Following an Isolated Supraspinatus Tendon Tear
On Adjacent Intact Tendons and Glenoid Cartilage in a Rat Model. Orthopaedic Research
Society Annual Meeting Poster Presentation, San Francisco, California
13. Hsu JE, Reuther KE, Sarver JJ, Lee CS, Thomas SJ, Glaser DL, Soslowsky LJ. (2012)
Restoration of Anterior-Posterior Rotator Cuff Force Balance Improves Shoulder Function in a
Rat Model of Chronic Massive Tears. American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons Annual
Meeting Oral Presentation, San Francisco, CA
14. Thomas SJ, Sarver JJ, Tucker J, Reuther KE, Edelstein L, Ilkhani-Pour S, Gray C, Lee CS,
Glaser DL, Soslowsky LJ. (2011) The Effect of Return to Overuse Activity After a
Supraspinatus Tear on Joint Function and Biceps Mechanical Properties in a Rat Model.
American Society of Mechanical Engineers Summer Bioengineering Conference Oral
Presentation, Famington, Pennsylvania
15. Thomas SJ, Swanik CB, Kaminski TW, Swanik KA, Higginson JS, Nazarian L, Bartolozzi, AR.
(2011) Humeral Retroversion and Its Association with Posterior Capsule Thickness in
Collegiate Baseball Players. National Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting Oral
Presentation, New Orleans, Louisiana
16. Kim AS, Swanik CB, Higginson C, Thomas SJ. (2011) A Gender Comparison in Reactive
Knee Stiffening Strategies under Cognitive Loads. National Athletic Trainers Association
Annual Meeting Poster Presentation, New Orleans, Louisiana
17. Reuther KE, Sarver JJ, Trasolini NA, Thomas SJ, Schultz SM, Sehgal CM, Lee CS, Glaser DL,
Soslowsky LJ. (2011) Glenoid Cartilage Thickness Decreases after Rotator Cuff Tendon Tears
in a Rat Model. Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Meeting Oral Presentation, Long
Beach, California
18. Hsu JE, Reuther KE, Sarver JJ, Lee CS, Thomas SJ, Glaser DL, Soslowsky LJ. (2011)
Restoration of Anterior-Posterior Rotator Cuff Force Balance Improves Shoulder Function in a
Rat Model of Chronic Massive Tears. Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Meeting Oral
Presentation, Long Beach, California
19. Miller KS, Thomas SJ, Trasolini NA, Soslowsky LJ. (2011) The Upper Band of the
Subscapularis Tendon in the Rat has Inferior Mechanical Properties. Orthopaedic Research
Society Annual Meeting Poster Presentation, Long Beach, California
20. Kim AS, Swanik CB, Higginson C, Thomas SJ, Kaminski TW. (2010) Reactive Knee
Stiffening is Diminished Under Cognitive Loads. National Athletic Trainers Association
Annual Meeting Oral Presentation, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
21. Hinsey ML, Swanik CB, Thomas SJ, Rudolph KS, Kaminski KS, Chang B. (2010)
Comparison of Reactive Knee Stiffening Strategies Between Sexes. National Athletic Trainers
Association Annual Meeting Poster Presentation, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
22. Needle AR, Swanik CB, Farquhar WB, Thomas SJ, Kaminski TW. (2010) Microneurographic
Evaluation of Afferent Deficits in the Unstable Ankle during Anterior Loading and Inversion
Stress. National Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting Oral Presentation,
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
23. Needle AR, Swanik CB, Farquhar WB, Thomas SJ, Kaminski TW. (2010) Microneurographic
Evaluation of Afferent Deficits in the Unstable Ankle during Anterior Loading and Inversion
Stress. Eastern Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting Oral Presentation, Boston,
Massachusetts
24. Thomas SJ, Swanik CB, Swanik KA, Nazarian L, Bartolozzi AR, Reisman AS. (2009) Bilateral Posterior Capsule Thickness and Its Correlation with Glenohumeral Internal Rotation in
Collegiate Baseball Players. National Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting Oral
Presentation, San Antonio, Texas
25. Swanik CB, Thomas SJ, Hinsey ML, Reisman AS. (2009) Differences in Knee Stiffness
Regulation During Drop Jumps from Unknown Heights. National Athletic Trainers
Association Annual Meeting Thematic Poster Presentation, San Antonio, Texas
26. Rosen AB, Swanik CB, Kaminski TW, Thomas SJ, Knight CK. (2009) Differences in lateral
drop-jumps from unknown heights among individuals with ankle instability. National Athletic
Trainers Association Annual Meeting Oral & Thematic Presentation, San Antonio, Texas
27. Swanik KA, Swanik CB, Thomas SJ, Huxel KC, Kelly JD. (2009) The Effect of Shoulder
Plyometric Training on Selective Muscle Recruitment and Glenohumeral Force Couple Coactivation Strategies. National Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting Oral
Presentation, San Antonio, Texas
28. Chrusch A, Swanik CB, Hinsey ML, Thomas SJ, Gutierrez GM, Reisman AS. (2009) The Role
of Vision on Knee Kinetic and Kinematic Variables during Drop Jumps from Unknown Heights.
American Medicine Society for Sports Medicine Annual Meeting Oral Presentation,
Tampa, Florida
29. Thomas SJ, Swanik KA, Swanik CB. (2008) Pitchers vs. Position Players: A Comparison of
GIRD and Total Motion. National Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting Oral
Presentation, St. Louis, Missouri
30. Swanik KA, Swanik CB, Huxel KC, Thomas SJ, Kelly JD. (2008) The Effects of Shoulder
Plyometric Training on Glenohumeral Kinematics. National Athletic Trainers Association
Annual Meeting Oral Presentation, St. Louis, Missouri
31. Thomas SJ, Swanik KA, Swanik CB, Kelly JD. (2008) The Effect of GIRD on Scapular
Upward Rotation and Protraction in Competitive Baseball Players. Philadelphia Sports
Medicine Congress Oral Presentation, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
32. Thomas SJ, Swanik KA, Swanik CB, Kelly JD. (2008) The Effect of GIRD on Scapular
Upward Rotation and Protraction in Competitive Baseball Players. University of Delaware 5th
Annual CBER Day Poster Presentation, Newark, DE
33. Thomas SJ, Swanik KA, Swanik CB, Kelly JD. (2008) The Effect of GIRD on Scapular
Upward Rotation and Protraction in Competitive Baseball Players. American Academy of
Orthopedic Surgeons Annual Meeting Poster Presentation, San Francisco, CA
34. Thomas SJ, Swanik KA, Swanik CB, Kelly JD. (2008) Glenohumeral Rotation and Scapular
Position Change Following Division I Collegiate Baseball. American Academy of Orthopedic
Surgeons Annual Meeting Poster Presentation, San Francisco, CA
35. Thomas SJ, Swanik KA, Swanik CB, Kelly JD. (2008) Internal Rotation and Scapular Position
Differences: A Comparison of Collegiate and High School Baseball Players. American
Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons Annual Meeting Oral Presentation, San Francisco, CA
36. Thomas SJ, Swanik KA, Swanik CB, Huxel KC. (2007) Glenohumeral Rotation and Scapular
Position Change Following Competitive High School Sports. National Athletic Trainers
Association Annual Meeting Oral Presentation, Anaheim CA
37. Kelly JD, Choa S, Swanik KA, Thomas SJ, Yucha D, Driban JB. (2007) An Electromyographic
Assessment of the Bear Hug Test for Subscapularis Tears. National Athletic Trainers
Association Annual Meeting Poster Presentation, Anaheim, CA
38. Natale J, Swanik KA, Thomas SJ. (2007) The Effects of Shoulder Plyometric Training on
Scapular Upward Rotation. National Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting Oral
Presentation, Anaheim, CA
39. Fath PL, Swanik KA, Thomas SJ, Huxel KC, Tierney RT. (2007) The Effects of Scapular
Fatigue on Glenohumeral and Elbow Kinematics During Overhead Throwing in Collegiate
Baseball Players. National Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting Oral
Presentation, Anaheim, CA
40. Thomas SJ, Swanik KA, Swanik CB. (2007) Internal Rotation and Scapular Position
Differences: A Comparison of Collegiate and High School Baseball Players. Philadelphia
Sports Medicine Congress Oral Presentation, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
41. Thomas SJ, Swanik KA, Swanik CB, Huxel KC. (2007) Glenohumeral Rotation and Scapular
Position Change Following Competitive High School Baseball. University of Delaware 4th
Annual CBER Day Poster Presentation, Newark, DE
42. Kelly JD, Choa S, Swanik KA, Thomas SJ, Yucha D, Driban JB. (2007) An Electromyographic
Assessment of the Bear Hug Test for Subscapularis Tears. Arthroscopy Association of North
America Annual Meeting Poster Presentation, San Francisco, CA
43. Thomas SJ, Swanik KA, Swanik CB, Huxel KC, Kelly JD. (2006) Glenohumeral Rotation and
Scapular Position Change Following Competitive High School Baseball. The American
Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine Annual Meeting Poster Presentation, Hershey,
Pennsylvania
44. Thomas SJ, Swanik KA, Swanik CB, Huxel KC. (2006) Glenohumeral Rotation and Scapular
Position Change Following Competitive High School Sports. Philadelphia Sports Medicine
Congress Oral Presentation, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
45. Yucha DT, Chao S, Thomas SJ, Kelly JD, Driban J, Swanik KA. (2006) An Electromyographic
Assessment of the Bear Hug Test for Subscapularis Tears. Resident research competition,
Philadelphia Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine Oral Presentation
46. Yucha DT, Chao S, Thomas SJ, Kelly JD, Driban J, Swanik KA. (2006) An Electromyographic
Assessment of the Bear Hug Test for Subscapularis Tears. 2nd Annual John Lachman’s
Society Research Day Oral Presentation
47. Thomas SJ, Swanik KA, Swanik CB, Huxel KC. (2006) Glenohumeral Rotation and Scapular
Position Change Following Competitive High School Sports. Eastern Athletic Trainers
Association Annual Meeting Poster Presentation, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Refereed Scientific Abstracts________________________________________________________
1. Thomas SJ, Sheridan S, Cooper J. (2015) Bony and Soft Tissue Adaptations of the Shoulder in
Professional Baseball Pitchers. National Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting Oral
Presentation, St. Louis, Missouri
2. Freedman BR, Gordon JA, Thomas SJ, Bhatt PB, Riggin CN, Sarver JJ, Tucker JJ, Zanes B,
Pardes A, Lee DY, Hast MW, Soslowsky LJ. (2015) Multidisciplinary Evaluation of
Treatments for Achilles Tendon Ruptures During Early Healing in an Animal Model.
Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Meeting Poster Presentation, Las Vegas, Nevada
3. Reuther KE, Tucker JJ, Thomas SJ, Vafa RA, Liu SS, Gordon JA, Yannascoli SM, Caro AC,
Kuntz AF, Soslowsky LJ. (2015) Effect of Scapular Dyskinesis on Supraspinatus Tendon
Healing in a Rat Model. Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Meeting Poster
Presentation, Las Vegas, Nevada
4. Tucker JJ, Thomas SJ, Reuther KE, Gray CF, Lee CS, Glaser DL, Soslowsky LJ. (2015) Biceps
Detachment Alters Rotator Cuff Tendon Properties and Joint Function in a Supraspinatus
Tendon Tear Rat Model. Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Meeting Poster
Presentation, Las Vegas, Nevada
5. Reuther KE, Tucker JJ, Thomas SJ, Gordon JA, Vafa RA, Yannascoli SM, Caro AC, Liu SS,
Kuntz AF, Soslowsky LJ. (2014) Overuse and Altered Loading are Independently Detrimental
to Shoulder Tendon Properties in a Rat Model. World Congress of Biomechanics Oral
Presentation, Boston, Massachusetts
6. Thomas SJ, Sarver JJ, Yannascoli SM, Tucker JJ, Kelly JD, Ahima RA, Barbe MF, Soslowsky
LJ. (2014) The Effect of Type II Diabetes on Native Mechanical and Biologic Shoulder Joint
Properties in a Rat Model. Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Meeting Poster
Presentation, New Orleans, Louisiana
7. Thomas SJ, Reuther KE, Tucker JJ, Sarver JJ, Yannascoli SM, Caro AC, Voleti PB, Rooney SI,
Glaser DL, Soslowsky LJ. (2014) Biceps Detachment Decreases Joint Damage in a Rotator
Cuff Tear Rat Model. Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Meeting Poster Presentation,
New Orleans, Louisiana
8. Reuther KE, Thomas SJ, Tucker JJ, Yannascoli SM, Caro AC, Vafa RP, Kuntz AF, Soslowsky
LJ. (2014) Scapular Dyskinesis is Detrimental to Shoulder Tendon Properties and Joint
Mechanics in a Rat Model. Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Meeting Poster
Presentation, New Orleans, Louisiana
9. Reuther KE, Thomas SJ, Tucker JJ, Sarver JJ, Gray CF, Evans EB, Ilkhani-Pour S, Glaser DL,
Soslowsky LJ. (2013) Returning to Overuse Activity Following a Supraspinatus and
Infraspinatus Tear Leads to Joint Damage in a Rat Model. American Society of Mechanical
Engineers Summer Bioengineering Conference Oral Presentation, Sunriver, Oregon
10. Riggin CN, Sarver JJ, Freedman BR, Thomas SJ, and Soslowsky LJ. (2013) Analysis of
Collagen Fiber Organization in Mouse Achilles Tendon using High-Frequency Ultrasound
Imaging. American Society of Mechanical Engineers Summer Bioengineering Conference
Poster Presentation, Sunriver, Oregon
11. Thomas SJ, Reuther KE, Sarver JJ, Tucker J, Satchell L, Glaser DL, Soslowsky LJ. (2013)
Biceps Detachment Does Not Worsen Shoulder Function in a Multi-Tendon Rotator Cuff Tear
Rat Model. Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Meeting Poster Presentation, San
Antonio, Texas
12. Reuther KE, Thomas SJ, Satchell LN, Soslowsky LJ. Biceps Mechanical Properties Are Not
(2013) Altered in the Presence of Asymptomatic Rotator Cuff Tendon Tears. Orthopaedic
Research Society Annual Meeting Oral Presentation, San Antonio, Texas
13. Thomas SJ, Sarver JJ, Reuther K, Tucker J, Edelstein L, Ilkhani-Pour S, Gray C, Lee CS, Glaser
DL, Soslowsky LJ. (2012) The Effect of Return to Overuse Activity after Rotator Cuff Tears on
Joint Function and Biceps Mechanical Properties in a Rat Model. American Society of
Shoulder and Elbow Therapists Annual Meeting Oral Presentation, Sea Island, Georgia
14. Thomas SJ, Swanik CB, Kaminski TW, Swanik KA, Higginson JS, Nazarian L, Kelly JD.
(2012) Shoulder Stiffness Adaptations in Division I Collegiate Baseball Players. National
Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting Oral Presentation, St. Louis, Missouri
15. Reuther KE, Thomas SJ, Sarver JJ, Tucker JJ, Lee CS, Gray CF, Glaser DL, Soslowsky LJ.
(2012) Massive Cuff Tears Alter Joint Function and Decrease Cartilage Mechanics Following
Return to Overuse Activity in a Rat Model. American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Summer Bioengineering Conference Poster Presentation, Fajardo, Puerto Rico
16. Reuther KE, Sarver JJ, Thomas SJ, Lee CS, Gray CF, Tucker JJ, Glaser DL, Soslowsky LJ.
(2012) Effect of Return to Overuse Activity Following an Isolated Supraspinatus Tendon Tear
On Adjacent Intact Tendons and Glenoid Cartilage in a Rat Model. Orthopaedic Research
Society Annual Meeting Poster Presentation, San Francisco, California
17. Hsu JE, Reuther KE, Sarver JJ, Lee CS, Thomas SJ, Glaser DL, Soslowsky LJ. (2012)
Restoration of Anterior-Posterior Rotator Cuff Force Balance Improves Shoulder Function in a
Rat Model of Chronic Massive Tears. American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons Annual
Meeting Oral Presentation, San Francisco, CA
18. Thomas SJ, Sarver JJ, Tucker J, Reuther KE, Edelstein L, Ilkhani-Pour S, Gray C, Lee CS,
Glaser DL, Soslowsky LJ. (2011) The Effect of Return to Overuse Activity After a
Supraspinatus Tear on Joint Function and Biceps Mechanical Properties in a Rat Model.
American Society of Mechanical Engineers Summer Bioengineering Conference Oral
Presentation, Famington, Pennsylvania
19. Thomas SJ, Swanik CB, Kaminski TW, Swanik KA, Higginson JS, Nazarian L, Bartolozzi, AR.
(2011) Humeral Retroversion and Its Association with Posterior Capsule Thickness in
Collegiate Baseball Players. National Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting Oral
Presentation, New Orleans, Louisiana
20. Kim AS, Swanik CB, Higginson C, Thomas SJ. (2011) A Gender Comparison in Reactive
Knee Stiffening Strategies under Cognitive Loads. National Athletic Trainers Association
Annual Meeting Poster Presentation, New Orleans, Louisiana
21. Reuther KE, Sarver JJ, Trasolini NA, Thomas SJ, Schultz SM, Sehgal CM, Lee CS, Glaser DL,
Soslowsky LJ. (2011) Glenoid Cartilage Thickness Decreases after Rotator Cuff Tendon Tears
in a Rat Model. Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Meeting Oral Presentation, Long
Beach, California
22. Hsu JE, Reuther KE, Sarver JJ, Lee CS, Thomas SJ, Glaser DL, Soslowsky LJ. (2011)
Restoration of Anterior-Posterior Rotator Cuff Force Balance Improves Shoulder Function in a
Rat Model of Chronic Massive Tears. Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Meeting Oral
Presentation, Long Beach, California
23. Miller KS, Thomas SJ, Trasolini NA, Soslowsky LJ. (2011) The Upper Band of the
Subscapularis Tendon in the Rat has Inferior Mechanical Properties. Orthopaedic Research
Society Annual Meeting Poster Presentation, Long Beach, California
24. Kim AS, Swanik CB, Higginson C, Thomas SJ, Kaminski TW. (2010) Reactive Knee
Stiffening is Diminished Under Cognitive Loads. National Athletic Trainers Association
Annual Meeting Oral Presentation, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
25. Hinsey ML, Swanik CB, Thomas SJ, Rudolph KS, Kaminski KS, Chang B. (2010)
Comparison of Reactive Knee Stiffening Strategies Between Sexes. National Athletic Trainers
Association Annual Meeting Poster Presentation, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
26. Needle AR, Swanik CB, Farquhar WB, Thomas SJ, Kaminski TW. (2010) Microneurographic
Evaluation of Afferent Deficits in the Unstable Ankle during Anterior Loading and Inversion
Stress. National Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting Oral Presentation,
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
27. Needle AR, Farquhar WB, Kaminski TW, Thomas SJ, Rose WC, Swanik CB. (2010) A Novel
Technique for Simultaneously Measuring Somatosensory Traffic, Joint Loading and Motion at
the Ankle. American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting Oral Presentation,
Baltimore, Maryland
28. Needle AR, Swanik CB, Farquhar WB, Thomas SJ, Kaminski TW. (2010) Microneurographic
Evaluation of Afferent Deficits in the Unstable Ankle during Anterior Loading and Inversion
Stress. Eastern Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting Oral Presentation, Boston,
Massachusetts
29. Thomas SJ, Swanik CB, Swanik KA, Nazarian L, Bartolozzi AR, Reisman AS. (2009) Bilateral Posterior Capsule Thickness and Its Correlation with Glenohumeral Internal Rotation in
Collegiate Baseball Players. National Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting Oral
Presentation, San Antonio, Texas
30. Swanik CB, Thomas SJ, Hinsey ML, Reisman AS. (2009) Differences in Knee Stiffness
Regulation During Drop Jumps from Unknown Heights. National Athletic Trainers
Association Annual Meeting Oral Presentation Poster Presentation, San Antonio, Texas
31. Rosen AB, Swanik CB, Kaminski TW, Thomas SJ, Knight CK. (2009) Differences in lateral
drop-jumps from unknown heights among individuals with ankle instability. National Athletic
Trainers Association Annual Meeting Oral & Thematic Presentation, San Antonio, Texas
32. Swanik KA, Swanik CB, Thomas SJ, Huxel KC, Kelly JD. (2009) The Effect of Shoulder
Plyometric Training on Selective Muscle Recruitment and Glenohumeral Force Couple Coactivation Strategies. National Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting Oral
Presentation, San Antonio, Texas
33. Chrusch A, Swanik CB, Hinsey ML, Thomas SJ, Gutierrez GM, Reisman AS. (2009) The Role
of Vision on Knee Kinetic and Kinematic Variables during Drop Jumps from Unknown Heights.
American Medicine Society for Sports Medicine Annual Meeting Oral Presentation,
Tampa, Florida
34. Thomas SJ, Swanik KA, Swanik CB. (2008) Pitchers vs. Position Players: A Comparison of
GIRD and Total Motion. National Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting Oral
Presentation, St. Louis, Missouri
35. Swanik KA, Swanik CB, Huxel KC, Thomas SJ, Kelly JD. (2008) The Effects of Shoulder
Plyometric Training on Glenohumeral Kinematics. National Athletic Trainers Association
Annual Meeting Oral Presentation, St. Louis, Missouri
36. Thomas SJ, Swanik KA, Swanik CB, Kelly JD. (2008) The Effect of GIRD on Scapular
Upward Rotation and Protraction in Competitive Baseball Players. Philadelphia Sports
Medicine Congress Oral Presentation, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
37. Thomas SJ, Swanik KA, Swanik CB, Kelly JD. (2008) Internal Rotation and Scapular Position
Differences: A Comparison of Collegiate and High School Baseball Players. American
Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons Annual Meeting Oral Presentation, San Francisco, CA
38. Thomas SJ, Swanik KA, Swanik CB, Kelly JD. (2008) The Effect of GIRD on Scapular
Upward Rotation and Protraction in Competitive Baseball Players. American Academy of
Orthopedic Surgeons Annual Meeting Poster Presentation, San Francisco, CA
39. Thomas SJ, Swanik KA, Swanik CB, Kelly JD. (2008) Glenohumeral Rotation and Scapular
Position Change Following Division I Collegiate Baseball. American Academy of Orthopedic
Surgeons Annual Meeting Poster Presentation, San Francisco, CA
40. Thomas SJ, Swanik KA, Swanik CB, Huxel KC. (2007) Glenohumeral Rotation and Scapular
Position Change Following Competitive High School Sports. National Athletic Trainers
Association Annual Meeting Oral Presentation, Anaheim CA
41. Natale J, Swanik KA, Thomas SJ, Tierney RT. (2007) The Effects of Shoulder Plyometric
Training on Scapular Upward Rotation. National Athletic Trainers Association Annual
Meeting Oral Presentation, Anaheim, CA
42. Fath PL, Swanik KA, Thomas SJ, Huxel KC, Tierney RT. (2007) The Effects of Scapular
Fatigue on Glenohumeral and Elbow Kinematics During Overhead Throwing in Collegiate
Baseball Players. National Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting Oral
Presentation, Anaheim, CA
43. Kelly JD, Choa S, Swanik KA, Thomas SJ, Yucha D, Driban JB. (2007) An Electromyographic
Assessment of the Bear Hug Test for Subscapularis Tears. National Athletic Trainers
Association Annual Meeting Poster Presentation, Anaheim, CA
44. Thomas SJ, Swanik KA, Swanik CB. (2007) Internal Rotation and Scapular Position
Differences: A Comparison of Collegiate and High School Baseball Players. Philadelphia
Sports Medicine Congress Oral Presentation, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
45. Kelly JD, Choa S, Swanik KA, Thomas SJ, Yucha D, Driban JB. (2007) An Electromyographic
Assessment of the Bear Hug Test for Subscapularis Tears. Arthroscopy Association of North
America Annual Meeting Poster Presentation, San Francisco, CA
46. Thomas SJ, Swanik KA, Swanik CB, Huxel KC. (2006) Glenohumeral Rotation and Scapular
Position Change Following Competitive High School Baseball. The American Orthopaedic
Society for Sports Medicine Annual Meeting Poster Presentation, Hershey, Pennsylvania
47. Thomas SJ, Swanik KA, Swanik CB, Huxel KC. (2006) Glenohumeral Rotation and Scapular
Position Change Following Competitive High School Sports. Philadelphia Sports Medicine
Congress Oral Presentation, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
48. Thomas SJ, Swanik KA, Swanik CB, Huxel KC. (2006) Glenohumeral Rotation and Scapular
Position Change Following Competitive High School Sports. Eastern Athletic Trainers
Association Annual Meeting Poster Presentation, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Grants___________________________________________________________________________
In Review
Swimming Saves Lives Foundation
Research Grant (2015)
PI: Tate A
Co-PI: Thomas SJ
Shoulder Pain and Injury in Competitive Swimmers
Requested Amount: $10,000
Funded
American Arthroscopy Association of North America
Orthopaedic Resident Grant (2014)
PI: Gordon J
Gordon J, Kelly JD IV, Huffman R, Thomas SJ, Voleti P, Saxena V.
Adhesive Capsulitis: Genome Wide Expression Analysis Exploring the Role of Diabetes in Pathogenesis
Requested Amount: $25,000
Penn Center for Musculoskeletal Disorders Imaging Core Seed Grant
PI: Soslowsky LJ
Sarver JJ, Thomas SJ, Soslowsky LJ. (2012) Development and Validation of an Ultrasound Method to
Quantify Collagen Fiber Alignment in Tendon
Requested Amount: $5,400
National Institutes of Health
Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Awards (NRSA) for Individual Postdoctoral Fellows
(Parent F32)
Thomas, SJ., Barbe, M., Soslowsky, LJ. (2010) The Pathophysiology of Rotator Cuff Tendon Injury
and Healing in the Presence of Type II Diabetes
Requested amount: $117,364
Priority Score: 20
Unfunded Grants
Eastern Athletic Trainers Association
Research Grant (2015)
PI: Thomas SJ
The Development of Osseous and Soft Tissue Adaptations in Adolescent Baseball Players
Requested Amount: $9,523.02
Pennsylvania Athletic Trainers Society
Research Award (2015)
PI: Thomas SJ
Bony, Soft Tissue, and Neuromuscular Adaptations in the Adolescent Throwing Athlete
Requested Amount: $5,000
Transdisciplinary Awards Program in Translational Medicine and Therapeutics (TAPITMAT)
PI: Soslowsky LJ and Graves D
Thomas SJ, Sarver JJ, Pramod V, Barbe, M, Graves D, Soslowsky LJ. (2012) The Pathophysiology of
Rotator Cuff Tendon Injury and Healing in the Presence of Type II Diabetes
Requested Amount: $150,000
American Diabetes Association
PI: Soslowsky, LJ
Soslowsky, LJ, Thomas, SJ, Barbe, M, Ahima, R. (2011) The Pathophysiology of Rotator Cuff
Tendon Type II Diabetes Effect on Rotator Cuff Tendon Properties and Healing
Requested amount: $100,000
National Football League Charities
PI: Swanik, CB
Swanik, CB., Bartolozzi, AR., Thomas, SJ., Nazarian, LN. (2008) The Role of Posterior Capsule
Thickness and Scapular Dyskinesis on Stiffness Regulation Strategies in Patients with GIRD
Requested amount: $123,608
Student Research Mentorship______________________________________________________
Kevin Davis, Ashley Rodriguez, Erin O'Brien, Mo Wali,
Drexel Biomedical Engineering Senior Design
Year: 2014-2015
Project Title: Glenohumeral Passive Stiffness Device
Role: Client
Diane Osborne, Justin Elfman, Tigran Edindjiklian,
Drexel Biomedical Engineering Senior Design
Year: 2014-2015
Project Title: Diagnostic Ultrasound Biofeedback Device
Role: Client
Ryan Larsen
Toms River High School North
Year: 2013-2014
Project Title: The Effect of the Sleeper Stretch on Glenohumeral Internal Rotation Range of Motion
Following Pitching Analysis
Role: Advisor
Austin Hoffman
Drexel STAR (Students Tackling Advanced Research) Scholars Undergraduate Program
Year: 2014
Project Title: The Effect of Hand Dominance on Bicipital Groove Size
Role: Co-Advisor
Research in Progress______________________________________________________________
Thomas SJ, Sarver JJ, Tucker J, Reuther K, Edelstein L, Ilkhani-Pour S, Gray C, Lee CS, Glaser DL,
Soslowsky LJ: Mechanisms of Joint Damage Following Tendon Injury
Thomas SJ, Swanik CB, Cooper J, Sheridan S, Kelly JD, Nazarian L. A Prospective Analysis of the
Anatomical and Biomechanical Adaptations in Professional Baseball Players
Institutional Service Activities______________________________________________________
Neumann University, Aston, PA
Division of Nursing and Health Science, Library Committee
2014-Present
Media Interviews_________________________________________________________________
UDaily News, UD Alumni Performs Research on Phillies Pitchers (May, 2010)
http://www.udel.edu/udaily/2010/may/phillies051310.html
Honors and Awards_______________________________________________________________
Nominated for the Neumann University Growth & Scholarship Award. (2015) Neumann
University. Designed to acknowledge the professor that has demonstrated the most scholarly growth
over the past 5 years.
Nominated for the Freddie Fu Young Investigator Award. (2015) National Athletic Trainers’
Association Research and Education Foundation.
Riggin CN, Sarver JJ, Freedman BR, Thomas SJ, and Soslowsky LJ. (2014) Analysis of Collagen
Fiber Organization in Mouse Achilles Tendon using High-Frequency Ultrasound Imaging. Journal of
Biomechanical Engineering Editors' Choice papers for 2014 (9/187).
Riggin CN, Sarver JJ, Freedman BR, Thomas SJ, and Soslowsky LJ. (2013) Analysis of Collagen
Fiber Organization in Mouse Achilles Tendon using High-Frequency Ultrasound Imaging. ASME
Summer Bioengineering Conference Poster Presentation, Sunriver, Oregon: 2nd Prize Summer
Bioengineering Conference Masters Competition
Nominated for the David H. Perrin Doctoral Dissertation Award. (2012) National Athletic Trainers’
Association Research and Education Foundation.
Honorary Membership:
Temple University Beta Xi Chapter of the Iota Tau Alpha Honor Society (2011)
Reuther KE, Sarver JJ, Thomas SJ, Lee CS, Gray CF, Tucker JJ, Glaser DL, Soslowsky LJ. (2012)
Effect of Return to Overuse Activity Following an Isolated Supraspinatus Tendon Tear On Adjacent
Intact Tendons and Glenoid Cartilage in a Rat Model. ORS Annual Meeting Poster Presentation, San
Francisco, California: Best Shoulder/Elbow Poster Presentation
Miller KS, Thomas SJ, Trasolini NA, Soslowsky LJ. (2011) The Upper Band of the Subscapularis
Tendon in the Rat has Inferior Mechanical Properties. Penn Center for Musculoskeletal Disorders 8th
Annual Scientific Symposium: 3rd Prize Biomechanics Poster Presentation
Spencer BA, Dolinskas CA, Seymour PA, Thomas SJ, Abboud JA. (2011) Glenohumeral Articular
Cartilage Lesions: Prospective Comparison of Non-Contrast MRI and Findings at Arthroscopy.
Fellow research competition, Philadelphia Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine: 1st Prize Oral
Presentation
Kim AS, Swanik CB, Higginson C, Thomas SJ, Kaminski TW. (2010) Reactive Knee Stiffening is
Diminished Under Cognitive Loads. NATA Annual Meeting Oral Presentation, Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania: 1st Place Masters Student Oral Presentation Award
Hinsey ML, Swanik CB, Thomas SJ, Rudolph KS, Kaminski KS, Chang B. (2010) Comparison of
Reactive Knee Stiffening Strategies Between Sexes. NATA Annual Meeting Poster Presentation,
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Finalist Masters Student Poster Presentation Award
Needle AR, Swanik CB, Farquhar WB, Thomas SJ, Kaminski TW. (2010) Microneurographic
Evaluation of Afferent Deficits in the Unstable Ankle during Anterior Loading and Inversion Stress.
NATA Annual Meeting Oral Presentation, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Finalist Masters Student Oral
Presentation Award
Needle AR, Swanik CB, Farquhar WB, Thomas SJ, Kaminski TW. (2010) Microneurographic
Evaluation of Afferent Deficits in the Unstable Ankle during Anterior Loading and Inversion Stress.
EATA Annual Meeting Oral Presentation, Boston, Massachusetts: 1st Place Graduate Student Oral
Presentation Award
Rosen AB, Swanik CB, Kaminski TW, Thomas SJ, Knight CK. (2009) Differences in lateral dropjumps from unknown heights among individuals with ankle instability. NATA Annual Meeting Oral &
Thematic Presentation, San Antonio, Texas: Finalist Masters Student Oral Presentation Award
Thomas SJ, Swanik KA, Swanik CB, Kelly JD. (2008) The Effect of GIRD on Scapular Upward
Rotation and Protraction in Competitive Baseball Players. University of Delaware 5th Annual CBER
Day Poster Presentation, Newark, DE: Student Research Travel Fund Award Winner
Fath PL, Swanik KA, Thomas SJ, Huxel KC, Tierney RT. (2007) The Effects of Scapular Fatigue on
Glenohumeral and Elbow Kinematics During Overhead Throwing in Collegiate Baseball Players.
NATA Annual Meeting Anaheim, CA: 1st Place Masters Student Oral Presentation Award
Yucha DT, Chao S, Thomas SJ, Kelly JD, Driban J, Swanik KA. (2006) An Electromyographic
Assessment of the Bear Hug Test for Subscapularis Tears. Resident research competition, Philadelphia
Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine: 1st Prize Oral Presentation
Yucha DT, Chao S, Thomas SJ, Kelly JD, Driban J, Swanik KA. (2006) An Electromyographic
Assessment of the Bear Hug Test for Subscapularis Tears. 2nd Annual John Lachman’s Society
Research Day: 1st Prize Oral Presentation
Department of HNES Graduate Assistantship: University of Delaware
2006-2010
Department of Kinesiology Graduate Assistantship: Temple University
2003-2006
Deans List: Temple University
(Spring & Fall 2001, Spring 2003)
Computational & Technical Skills___________________________________________________
Immunohistochemistry
Experience with tissue preparation, sectioning, and staining protocols for IL1-β, TNF-α, AGE, & TGFβ1
Histology
Experience with tissue preparation, sectioning, and staining protocols for paraffin embedded tissue
Instron
Experience with mechanical testing protocols of rat rotator cuff tendons
LabView 8.6
Computer programming of data collection and post collection data processing for EMG, kinematics,
kinetics, joint stiffness, and non-parametric statistical tests
Motion Analysis Inc.
Knowledgeable in data collection of kinematic and kinetic data using Cortex software
Vicon
Knowledgeable in data collection of kinematic and kinetic data using Vicon Nexus and Vicon
Workstation software
Innovative Sports Training
Knowledgeable in data collection of kinematic data using The Motion Monitor software for the
Polhemus Liberty 3-D electromagnetic tracking system
Visual 3D Software (C-Motion Inc.)
Knowledgeable in post process analysis of EMG, kinematics, and kinetic data using Visual 3D software
SPSS
Knowledgeable in statistical analysis using SPSS software
Noraxon EMG
Knowledgeable with surface and fine wire EMG electrode set-up and data collection
Boulder Laboratory for 3-D Electron Microscopy of Cells
Knowledgeable with IMOD software for 3D digitations of MRI slide
Certifications/Affiliations___________________________________________________________
American Society of Shoulder and Elbow Therapists
The National Scholars Honor Society
Delaware State Licensed Athletic Trainer
Approved Clinical Instructor, University of Delaware
2008-Present
2008-Present
2006-2012
2006-2010
University of Delaware ATEP Steering Committee
2006-2010
NATA BOC Certified Athletic Trainer #060302354
2003-Present
National Athletic Trainers’ Association, Certified Athletic Trainer
2003-Present
Eastern Athletic Trainers’ Association, Certified Athletic Trainer
2003-Present
Pennsylvania State Licensed Athletic Trainer
2003-2006; 2010-Present
American Red Cross Association CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer
2003-Present