Student Research

Master of Science in Athletic Training (MS in AT)

Undergraduate Exceptional Research Awards at OATA

2021 – Lower Extremity Morel-Lavallee Lesion in an NFL Player: A Case Study
Authors: Gavin Salyer, Erika Smith-Goodwin, Jennifer Walker and Paul M. Sparling

2020 – Rodeo Athletes’ Perceptions on Head Injuries: Focusing on Concussions
Authors: Alyssa McKenzie, Jennifer Walker, Erika Smith-Goodwin

2019 – The Presence of Cross Education within the Body- An Evaluation of Contralateral Grip Strength
Authors: Taylor E. Priest, Erika Smith-Goodwin, J. Brett Massie

2018 – Athletic Training Students’ Perceptions and Experiences of Work Place Bullying
Authors: Kyle Arcaro, J. Brett Massie, Erika Smith-Goodwin

2016 – Can Total Motion Release Increase Shoulder Range of Motion in Collegiate Swimmers?
Authors: Rachel Drake, Alex J. Rhinehart, Erika Smith-Goodwin, Linda Tecklenburg

2020

Rodeo Athletes’ Perceptions on Head Injuries: Focusing on Concussions
Authors: Alyssa McKenzie, Jennifer Walker, Erika Smith-Goodwin
Publication: Journal of Sports Medicine and Allied Health Sciences: Official Journal of the Ohio Athletic Trainers Association

Athletic Trainers Provide a Positive Outlet to Athletes” Injuries and Mental State During Summer Travel Baseball Season
Authors: Jeffrey Clydesdale, J. Brett Massie, Erika Smith-Goodwin
Publication: Journal of Sports Medicine and Allied Health Sciences: Official Journal of the Ohio Athletic Trainers Association

Collegiate Student Athletes Show No Gender Bias Towards Athletic Trainers
Authors: Jillia Cook, Erika Smith-Goodwin, Jennifer Walker
Publication: Journal of Sports Medicine and Allied Health Sciences: Official Journal of the Ohio Athletic Trainers Association

The Comfort Level of High School Athletic Trainers When Dealing with Mental Health Conditions
Authors: Kassidy Esser, Erika Smith-Goodwin, Jennifer Walker
Publication: Journal of Sports Medicine and Allied Health Sciences: Official Journal of the Ohio Athletic Trainers Association

High School Athletic Director Expectations’ of Athletic Trainers Show Inconsistency Within Prevention and Evaluation Practice Domains
Authors: Emily Rinehart, Jennifer Walker, Erika Smith-Goodwin
Publication: Journal of Sports Medicine and Allied Health Sciences: Official Journal of the Ohio Athletic Trainers Association

High School Student-Athletes’ Parents Show Limited Understanding of Qualifications and Skills of Athletic Trainers
Authors: Taylor Flanigan, Erika Smith-Goodwin, Jennifer Walker
Publication: Journal of Sports Medicine and Allied Health Sciences: Official Journal of the Ohio Athletic Trainers Association

Do High Amounts of Stress and Anxiety Lead to a Higher Injury Rate Among Student Athletes?
Authors: Meghan Koch, Jennifer Walker, Erika Smith-Goodwin
Publication: Journal of Sports Medicine and Allied Health Sciences: Official Journal of the Ohio Athletic Trainers Association

2018

Athletic Training Students’ Perceptions and Experiences of Work Place Bullying
Authors: Kyle Arcaro, J. Brett Massie, Erika Smith-Goodwin
Publication: Journal of Sports Medicine and Allied Health Sciences: Official Journal of the Ohio Athletic Trainers Association

NFL Wide Receiver with Paroxysmal Dystonia/Dyskinesia
Authors: Chad Rairdon, Brian Dykuhuizen, Paul Sparling, Erika Smith-Goodwin
Publication: Journal of Sports Medicine and Allied Health Sciences: Official Journal of the Ohio Athletic Trainers Association

Athletic Trainers’ Knowledge and Treatment of Athletes with Paroxysmal Dystonia/Dyskinesia
Authors: Chad Rairdon, Brian Dykhuizen, Erika Smith-Goodwin, Paul Sparling
Publication: Journal of Sports Medicine and Allied Health Sciences: Official Journal of the Ohio Athletic Trainers Association

Prevalence, Knowledge, and Influence of Whey Protein and Other Supplements on Athletes
Authors: Mallon C. Pittman, J. Brett Massie, Erika Smith-Goodwin
Publication: Journal of Sports Medicine and Allied Health Sciences: Official Journal of the Ohio Athletic Trainers Association

Investigating the Efficacy of Emotional Freedom Technique on Perceived Stress in Athletic Training Students
Authors: Samuel Tedtman, Brett Massie, Erika Smith-Goodwin
Publication: Journal of Sports Medicine and Allied Health Sciences: Official Journal of the Ohio Athletic Trainers Association

Coaching Style and the Effect Coaching Style has on an Athlete’s Willingness to Self-Report Injuries
Authors: Kennedy Harshaw, Brett Massie, Erika Smith-Goodwin
Publication: Journal of Sports Medicine and Allied Health Sciences: Official Journal of the Ohio Athletic Trainers Association

Perceived Understanding of Athletic Training Students’ and Education Students’ Field Experience by the Campus Community
Authors: Megan Weiloch, Jennifer Walker, Erika Smith-Goodwin
Publication: Journal of Sports Medicine and Allied Health Sciences: Official Journal of the Ohio Athletic Trainers Association

The Perception of the Athletic Training Profession in the High School Setting
Authors: Brandin Williams-Johnson, Jennifer Walker, Erika Smith-Goodwin
Publication: Journal of Sports Medicine and Allied Health Sciences: Official Journal of the Ohio Athletic Trainers Association

2016

Can Total Motion Release Increase Shoulder Range of Motion in Collegiate Swimmers?
Authors: Rachel Drake, Alex J. Rhinehart, Erika Smith-Goodwin, Linda Tecklenburg
Publication: Journal of Sports Medicine and Allied Health Sciences: Official Journal of the Ohio Athletic Trainers Association