Overview Academic/Research Interest Areas

Ankle, ligament pathology

Osteoarthritis

Recent Publications

Hubbard TJ, Kaminski TW, Burke BD. Effect of functional ankle instability and external ankle supports on kinesthesia. Journal of Athletic Training. 2002;37:481-486.

Hubbard TJ, Kovaleski J, Kaminski TW. Intratester and intertester reliability of an ankle arthrometer in the assessment of ankle-subtalar joint complex laxity. Journal of Sport and Rehabilitation. 2003;12:208-220.

Kaminski TW, Buckley BD, Powers ME, Hubbard TJ, Ortiz C. The influence of strength and proprioception
training on eversion and inversion strength ratios in individuals with unilateral functional ankle instability. British Journal of Sports Medicine. 2003;37:410-416.

Hubbard TJ, Aronson SL, Denegar CR. Does cryotherapy hasten return to participation: A systematic review. Journal of Athletic Training. 2004;39:88-94.

Research Grants

Ongoing Research Support: Hubbard TJ, Anderson R. "The Relationship between Degenerative Changes and Ankle Laxity" University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Junior Faculty Grant. $6,000.00

Completed Research Support: Hubbard TJ, Hertel J, Sherbondy P. "Contributing Factors to Chronic Ankle Instability" National Athletic Trainers, Association Research & Education Foundation. 2004, $2,500.00

Educational Background

B.S., Athletic Training, University of Florida, 1996-2000

M.S., Exercise Science, University of Florida, 2000-2002

Ph.D., Kinesiology, Pennsylvania State University, 2002-2005