Thomas A. Buckley
Assistant Professor
Kinesiology & Applied Physiology
144 Human Performance Lab
302-831-4783
tbuckley@udel.edu
Research Interest
I have a broad based multidisciplinary concussion research program which primarily focuses on:
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Concussion: 1) Impairments in postural control/balance following a concussion, 2) Determination
of post-concussion recovery, 3) The relationship between post-concussion return to participation
and associated sequel, and 4) Athletic Trainers concussion management practice patterns.
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Postural Control/Balance: My primary interest here involves the role of Dual Task cognitive
challenges on performance of balance testing.
Education
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Ed.D. Applied Physiology, Columbia University, Teachers College
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M.S. Athletic Training, Indiana State University
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B.S. Athletic Training, Springfield College
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A.S. Sports, Fitness, Leisure Studies, Dean Junior College
Professional Experience
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2014 – Current: Assistant Professor, University of Delaware
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2007 – 2014: Assistant/Associate Professor, Georgia Southern University
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2001 – 2007: Instructor/Assistant Professor, Dominican College
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1997 – 2001: Head Athletic Trainer, Hunter College
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1997: Staff Athletic Trainer, St. Johns University
Recent Publications/Books & Publications
1. Rahn C, Munkasy BA, Joyner AB, Buckley TA. Sideline Performance of the Balance Error
Scoring System during a Live Sporting Event. Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine. Epub August 5,
2014.
2. Moreau MS, Langdon JL, Buckley TA. The Lived Experience of an In-Season Concussion
Amongst NCAA Division I Student-Athletes. International Journal of Exercise Science. 7(1): 62 –
74. 2014.
3. Llewellyn TA, Burdette GT, Joyner AB, Buckley TA. Concussion Reporting Rates at the
Conclusion of an Intercollegiate Athletic Career. Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine. 24(1): 76 –
79. 2014.
4. Kelly KA, Jordan EM, Joyner AB, Burdette GT, Buckley TA. NCAA Division I Athletic Trainers
Concussion Management Practice Patterns. Journal of Athletic Training. In Press.
5. Buckley TA, Munkasy BA, Tapia-Lovler TG, Wikstrom EA. Altered Gait Termination Strategies
Following a Concussion. Gait and Posture. 38(3): 549 – 551. 2013.
6. Burk J, Joyner AB, Munkasy BA, Buckley TA. Balance Error Scoring System Performance
Changes After a Competitive Athletic Season. Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine. 23(4): 312 –
317. 2013.
7. Vallabhajosula S, Buckley TA, Tillman M, Hass CJ. Age and Parkinson's Disease Related
Kinematic Alterations during Multi-directional Gait Initiation. Gait and Posture. 37(2): 280 – 286.
2013.
8. Saunders EA, Burdette GT, Metzler JN, Joyner AB, Buckley TA. Knowledge of Coaching
Education Students Regarding Sport-Related Concussions. Athletic Training & Sports Health
Care. 5(1): 11 – 19. 2013.
Textbook Chapters
1. Postural Control as a Concussion Biomarker. Concussions in Athletics: From Brain to Behavior.
Editors: Semyon M. Slobounov and Wayne Sebastianelli. Springer Scientific Publishing. 1st Ed.
New York, NY, USA. 2014. ISBN 978-1-4939-0295-8
2. Concussion and Gait. Gait Biometrics: Basic Patterns, Role of Neurological Disorders and Effects
of Physical Activity. Editor: Li Li. Nova Science Publishers. 1st Ed. Hauppauge, NY, USA. 2014.
ISBN: 9781629483856.
Grants
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2011 – 2222015: Identification of Persistent Impairments in Postural Control Following
Concussion. NIH/NINDS. $385,722 2010 – 2011: Nonlinear Dynamics Used to Classify Effects of
Mild Traumatic Brain Injury on Postural Sway. US Army Research Office – Life Sciences. $50,000
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2009 – 2010: Classifying Effects of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury on Postural Sway with Nonlinear
Dynamics. US Army Research Office – Life Sciences. $132,368.
Professional Membership
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National Athletic Trainers’ Association
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American College of Sports Medicine
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American Society of Biomechanics
Courses
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KAAP 448: Organization and Administration of Athletic Training