Medicine of Cycling Members' Research
Jill Crussemeyer, PhD
Areas of Expertise: Biomechanics, motor control, orthotics and prosthetics
Cycling Specific Research:
Non Cycling Research:
The effects of a core strength training program in junior elite surfers. (In preparation)
Strength training considerations in junior elite surfers. (In preparation)
The effectiveness of web-based functional anatomy course lectures. (In preparation)
A comparison of upper body power, strength, endurance and flexibility characteristics of sport climbers and boulderers. (In preparation)
Determination of cardiorespiratory response during mat Pilates exercise. (In preparation)
Effects of delayed onset muscle soreness on selected physiological responses to submaximal running, 2003
Lower extremity orthoses and applications for rehabilitation populations, 2001
Gait supports PTBO design for load-bearing relief, Biomechanics, 1997;4:25-33.
Lower extremity mechanics and energy cost of walking in high-heeled shoes, 1994
Biomechanics of the lower extremity during running, Medicine, Exercise, Nutrition, and Health. 1992;1:245-252.
Validity of the caltrac accelerometer in estimating energy expenditure and activity in children and adults. Pediatric Exercise Science, 1991;3:141-151.
Presentations and Abstracts
The effects of a core strength training  program in junior elite surfers. NSCA National Conference, 2013
A strategy to gather and analyze user information quickly. MLGSCA Joint Meeting, San Francisco, CA, 2011
Hospital library return on investment study. MLGSCA Joint Meeting, San Francisco, CA, 2011
Comparison of upper body power between sport climbers and boulderers. AAHPERD National Convention, 2011
A comparison of active hip and knee joint range of motion during treadmill walking and deep water running. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 35S, S243, 2003
Rearfoot motion of the basic step and backward lunge at different step heights. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 35S, S130, 2003
Fundamentals of Pilates and yoga to improve posture/gait in the older adult.  AAHPERD National Convention, 2003
Flexibility and heart rate response to an acute Pilates reformer session. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 34S, S258, 2002
Kinetic and kinematic differences between below knee amputees using the College Park TruStep and anthropometrically matched non-amputee gait.  American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium, 2001
Preliminary assessment of the C-LEG knee unit as compared to conventional hydraulic knee units.  American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association National Assembly, 2001
Kinetic effects of a locked ankle joint via an ankle-foot orthosis during walking. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 31S, S130, 1999
Variability of pronation curve behavior in running. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 31S, S356, 1999
Effect of delayed-onset muscle soreness on the physiological response to endurance exercise. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 31S, S76, 1999
Load bearing relief and PTBO applications.  American Physical Therapy Association meeting, San Diego, 1997
Effects of midsole arch support on subtalar and knee joint function. Research Quarterly of Exercise and Sport, 67 (supplement), A-20, 1996
Effectiveness of shock absorbing treadmill designs during walking and running.  Proceedings of the ninth biennial conference of the Canadian Society for Biomechanics. 362-363, 1996
Step aerobics: Power or not?  Northwest American College of Sports Medicine, Corvallis, OR, 1996
Do people understand lifting? Northwest American College of Sports Medicine, Corvallis,OR, 1996
Strategy selection during running with speed and height perturbations. Proceedings of the ninth biennial conference of the Canadian Society for Biomechanics. 306-307, 1996
Surface effects on impact force attenuation. Proceedings of the eighth biennial conference of the Canadian Society for Biomechanics. 28-29, 1994
The effects of stride length on subtalar and knee joint function. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 26S, 1994
Reliability of mechanical power during level treadmill running in males. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 24S, S767, 1992
The biomechanics and energy costs of walking in high heels. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 24S, S760, 1992
Validity of the caltrac accelerometer in estimating energy expenditure and activity in children and adults. Canadian Journal of Sports Sciences, 15, 10s, 1990