Publications

Peer-Reviewed Publications

Monfort SM, Simon JE, Miko SC, Grooms DR. (2022) Effects of Cognitive- and Motor-Dual Tasks on Postural Control Regularity following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction. Gait & Posture. Jul 22;97:109-114

Farraye BT, Chaput M, Simon JE, Kim HW, Grooms DR, (2022) Monfort SM. Development and Reliability of a Visual-Cognitive Medial Hop for Return to Sport Testing. Physical Therapy in Sport. Jul 11;57:40-45.

Skammer, S., Halverson, J., and Becker, J. (2022). Using an External Focus of Attention to Improve Gait Retraining in Runners: A Case Report. Physiotherapy Theory and Practice. In press. DOI:10.1080/09593985.2022.2035032.

Turner, M., Hammer, N., Lamping, E., Wu, W.F.W, and Becker, J. (2022). Kinetics, Kinematics, and Fixed Postures: An Exploration of How Attentional Focus Manipulation Enhances Movement. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport. In press. DOI: 10.1080/02701367.2021.1965522.

Reed CA, DuBois C, Hutchison KA, Huppert T, Monfort SM. (2022) Influence of Serial Subtraction Tasks on Transient Characteristics of Postural Control. Human Movement Science. 2022; 83: 102950.

Monfort SM, Bigelow KE, Vallabhajosula S, Evertz LQ, Becker JN, Wittstein MW, Gannon P, and DeVita P. (2022) Quantifying National Biomechanics Day’s Impact on Student Perceptions toward Biomechanics: A Multisite Pilot Study. Journal of Biomechanics. 131: 110907.

Lee, D., Maltz, N., Becker, J., and Cotter, J. (2021). Training on a Lower Body Positive Pressure Treadmill at Reduced Body Weight Does Not Improve Aerobic Capacity. International Journal of Exercise Science. Vol. 14(7), pp. 829-839.

Nelson, S., Wilson, C., and Becker, J. (2021). Kinematic and Kinetic Predictors of Y-Balance Test Performance. International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy. Vol. 16(2), pp. 371-380. DOI: 10.26603/001c.21492.

Fischer PD, Hutchison KA, Becker JN, Monfort SM. (2021) Evaluating the Spectrum of Cognitive-Motor Relationships During Dual-Task Jump Landing. Journal of Applied Biomechanics. 37(4): 388-395.

Schroeder, C., Zavala, L., Opstdal, L., and Becker, J. (2020). Recovery of Lower Extremity Function During the Initial Year Following Periacetabular Osteotomy: A Single Subject Analysis. Physiotherapy Theory and Practice. In Press. DOI: 10.1080/09593985.2020.1833388.

Zavala, L., Flores, V., Cotter, J., and Becker, J. (2020). Patellofemoral Joint Loading in Females when Using Different Depths and Loads During the Barbell Back Squat. European Journal of Sports Science. In Press. DOI: 10.1080/17461391.2020.1806935.

Schreiber, C., and Becker, J. (2020). Relationship Between Performance on the Single Limb Step Down and Running Mechanics. Journal of Athletic Training. Vol. 55(12), pp. 1277-1284. DOI: 10.4085/1062-6050-533-19.

Flores, V., Becker, J., Burkhardt, E., and Cotter, J. (2020).  Knee Kinetics During Squats of Varying Loads and Depths in Recreationally Trained Females.  Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. Vol. 34(7), pp. 1945-1952. DOI: 10.1519/JSC.0000000000002509.

Borgia, B., Freedman-Silvernail, J., and Becker, J. (2020).  Joint Coordination When Running in Minimalist, Neutral, and Ultra-Cushioning Shoes. Journal of Sports Sciences. Vol. 38(8), pp. 855-862.  DOI: 10.1080/02640414.2020.1736245.

Becker, J., and Borgia, B. (2020). Kinematics and Muscle Activity While Running in Partial Minimalist, Traditional, and Maximal Cushioning Shoes. Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology. Vol. 50(2), pp. 102379. DOI: 10.1016/j.jelekin.2019.102379.

Kerr, S., Nakajima, M., Becker, J., and Vargas, T. (2020).  Examining Youth Football Coaches’ Knowledge of and Attitudes Towards Sport Concussions.  International Sport Coaching Journal. Vol. 7(1), pp. 31-38. DOI: 10.1123/iscj.2018-0030.

Miko SC, Simon JE, Monfort SM, Yom JP, Ulloa S, Grooms DR. (2020) Postural stability during visual-based cognitive and motor dual-tasks after ACLR. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport. 

Reed CA, Chaudhari AMW, Worthen-Chaudhari LC, Bigelow KE, Monfort SM (2020) A new perspective on transient characteristics of quiet stance postural control. PLoS ONE 15(8): e0237246. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0237246

Borgia, B., Becker, J. (2019). Lower Extremity Stiffness When Running in Minimalist, Traditional, and Ultra-Cushioning Shoes. Footwear Science. 11(1), pp. 45-54. DOI: 10.1080/19424280.2018.1555860.

Monfort SM, Pradarelli JJ, Grooms DR, Hutchison KA, Onate JA, Chaudhari AM. (2019). Visual-Spatial Memory Deficits Are Related to Increased Knee Valgus Angle During a Sport-Specific Sidestep Cut. The American Journal of Sports Medicine. 2019 Apr 15:0363546519834544.

Monfort SM, Pan X, Loprinzi CL, Lustberg MB, Chaudhari AM (2019). Exploring the Roles of Central and Peripheral Nervous System Function in Gait Stability: Preliminary Insights from Cancer Survivors. Gait & Posture. 73:62-68.

Monfort SM, Pan X, Loprinzi CL, Lustberg MB, Chaudhari AMW (2019). Impaired Postural Control and Altered Sensory Organization During Quiet Stance Following Neurotoxic Chemotherapy: A Preliminary Study. Integrative Cancer Therapies. https://doi.org/10.1177/1534735419828823

Worthen-Chaudhari, LC, Monfort, SM, Bland C, Pan X, & Chaudhari AM (2018). Characterizing within-subject variability in quantified measures of balance control: a cohort study. Gait & posture.

Becker J, Nakajima M, and Wu W. (2018). Factors Associated with Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome in Runners: A Prospective Study.  Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. 50(10), pp 2092-2100. DOI: 10.1249/MSS.0000000000001674

Becker J. (2018). New Hypotheses and Unanswered Questions in Running Injury Research.  Comment on Nigg et al. Current Issues in Sports Science.  Vol. 3, pp 1-4. DOI: 10.15203/CISS_2018.

Becker J, James S, Osternig L, and Chou LS. (2018). Altered Foot Kinematics in Runners with a History of Navicular Stress Fracture.  The Orthopedic Journal of Sports Medicine. Vol. 6(4), pp. 1-9. DOI: 10.1177/2325967118767363

Vidal A, Nakajima M, Wu W, and Becker J. (2018). Movement Screens: Are We Measuring Movement Dysfunction or Movement Skill? International Journal of Sports Science and Coaching. In press.  DOI: 10.1177/1747954118760225

Up Coming Conference Presentations

Previous Conference Presentations

Presentations at 2019 ISB/ASB Meeting in Calgary, Canada

Becker, J. (2019). Intrinsic Foot Muscle Strengthening Improves Kinematics and Plantar Fascial Strain During Walking and Running.  2019 Meeting of the Congress of the International Society of Biomechanics and American Society of Biomechanics

Monfort SM,Fischer PD, Hutchison KA. (2019) Multitasking Strategy Associates with Knee Abduction Angle during Cognitively-Challenging Jump Landing. 2019 Meeting of the International Society of Biomechanics and American Society of Biomechanics

Presentations at NATA 70th Clinical Symposia and AT Expo in Lax Vegas, NV

Fischer PD, Hutchison KA, Becker JN,Monfort SM. (2019) Cognitive Effects of Varying Types of Distractions on Athletic Performance and their Associations with Cognitive Abilities. 70^th National Athletic Trainers’ Association Clinical Symposia & AT Expo.

Simon JE, Miko SC, Grooms DR, Monfort SM. (2019) Relationship Between Patient-Reported Outcome Measures and Sample Entropy during Dual-Task Balance following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction. 70^th National Athletic Trainers’ Association Clinical Symposia & AT Expo.

Schreiber, C., Becker, J. (2019). Relationship Between Mechanics During Single Limb Stepdown and During Running Gait. 70^th National Athletic Trainers’ Association Clinical Symposia & AT Expo.

Skammer, S., Nakajima, M., Wu, W., Becker, J. (2019). Examining the Relationship Between Hip Strength and Time to Stabilization in Collegiate Volleyball Players. 70^th National Athletic Trainers’ Association Clinical Symposia & AT Expo.

Presentations at 2019 ACSM Annual Meeting in Orlando, FL

Monfort SM, Miko SC, Simon JE, Grooms DR. (2019) Altered Center of Pressure Dispersion and Regularity during Dual-Task Balance following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction. 2019 Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine.

Becker, J., Osternig, L., James, S. Chou, LS. (2019). Ankle Joint Kinetics in Runners with Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome. 2019 Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine.

Goodman, W., Casillas, C., Becker, J. (2019). Patellofemoral Joint Loading While Squatting to Different Depths Using High and Low Bar Positions. 2019 Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine.

Wilson, S. Becker, J. (2019) Does Y-Balance Test Performance Predict Injury-Related Running Mechanics. 2019 Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine.

Zavala, L., Schroeder, C., Opstedal, L., Becker, J. (2019) Recovery of Hip Biomechanics During Walking Following Periacetabular Osteotomy.

ASB 2018 - Rochester, MN

Fischer PD, Monfort SM, Lustberg MB, Chaudhari AM. An Initial Look at Gait Stability during Over-Ground Walking in Cancer Patients. Rochester, MN: Proceedings of the 42nd Annual Meeting of the American Society of Biomechanics.

Monfort SM, Worthen-Chaudhari LC, Bigelow KE, Chaudhari AM. Time-Varying Nature of Postural Control during Eyes Closed Quiet Stance. Rochester, MN: Proceedings of the 42nd Annual Meeting of the American Society of Biomechanics.

Monfort SM, Pan X, Loprinzi CL, Lustberg MB, Chaudhari AM. Orbital Stability during Dual-Task Treadmill Walking in Cancer Patients. Rochester, MN: Proceedings of the 42nd Annual Meeting of the American Society of Biomechanics.

Becker H and Becker J. (August, 2018). Guided Pre-Class Assignments Enhance Student Learning and Interest in Undergraduate Biomechanics. Podium presentation at the 42^nd Annual Meeting of the American Society of Biomechanics, Rochester, MN.

Schroeder C, and Becker J. (August, 2018).  Critical Performance Factors in the Collegiate Weight Throw.  Poster presentation at the 42^nd Annual Meeting of the American Society of Biomechanics, Rochester, MN.

Casillas C, Zavala L, Danzer, H, and Becker J. (August, 2018).  Relationship Between First Ray Mobility and Mediolongitudinal Arch Deformation During Walking.  Poster presentation at the 42^nd Annual Meeting of the American Society of Biomechanics, Rochester, MN.

WCB 2018 - Dublin, Ireland

Monfort SM, Rausch M, Simon J, Grooms D. Low-cost virtual reality alters linear and nonlinear measures of postural control. Dublin: World Congress of Biomechanics.

Zavala L, Flores V, Cotter J, Becker J. Patellofemoral Joint Stress in Female Weightlifters at Different Squat Depths and Loads. Dublin: World Congress of Biomechanics.

ACSM 2018 - Minneapolis, MN

Becker J and Borgia, B. (May, 2018).  Kinematics and Muscle Activity While Running in Minimalist, Neutral, and Ultra-Cushioning Shoes.  Podium presentation at the 69^th Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine, Minneapolis, MN.

Casillas C,Zavala L, Danzer H., and Becker J. (May, 2018).  Relationship Between First Metatarsal Motion and Metatarsal Loading During Walking.  Thematic poster presentation at the 69^th Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine, Minneapolis, MN.

Wilson S, Goodman W, Casillas C, Zavala L, and Becker J. (May, 2018).  Improving Posterior-Chain Engagement and Forward Lean During the Front Squat. Poster presentation at the 69^th Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine, Minneapolis, MN.

Schroeder C, Bessert S, Seifert J, and Becker J. (May, 2018).  Differences in Ground Reaction Forces When Collegiate Quarterbacks Throw Using Different Drop Patterns. Poster presentation at the 69^th Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine, Minneapolis, MN.

Snyder C, Becker J, and Seifert J. (May, 2018).  Influence of Directional Compression Tights on Muscle Activity and Performance in Recreational Alpine Skiers.  Poster presentation at the 69^th Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine, Minneapolis, MN.

International Foot and Ankle Biomechanics Congress 2018 - New York, NY

Becker J and Casillas C. (April 2018).  Metatarsal Loading in Runners Who Habitually Use Rearfoot or Mid/Forefoot Strikes.  Podium presentation at the 5^th Congress of the International Foot and Ankle Biomechanics Society, New York, NY.

Casillas C and Becker J. (April 2018).  Relationship Between Arch Height and Metatarsal Loading in Runners.  Podium presentation at the 5^th Congress of the International Foot and Ankle Biomechanics Society, New York, NY.