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Bennett JE, Austin TA, Hayes A, Reinking MR. “Analysis of calcaneal bone mineral density (cBMD) in healthy college students.” Int J Sports Phys Ther. 2022;17(2):218-227.

Bennett JE, Austin TA, Hayes A, Reinking MR. “Calcaneal bone density and bone stress injury in NCAA division I athletes and non-intercollegiate athlete college students.” Br J Sports Med. 2021;55(Suppl 1):A1-A188.

Barenie MJ, Domenick JT, Bennett JE, Schweitzer GG, Shetty P, Weiss EP. “Short-term back squat protocol effect on 5km run performance.” Int J Exer Sci. 2020;13(7):1770-1782.

Bennett JE, Austin TA, Hayes A, Reinking MR. “A comparison of calcaneal bone density in collegiate athletes and non-athletes.” Br J Sports Med. 2017;51(4):294.

Austin TA, Bennett JE, Hayes A, Reinking MR. “Calcaneal density in collegiate athletes and non-athletes: association with bone injury, menstrual function, and activity.” J Athl Train. 2015;50(9):981-985.

Reinking MF, Austin TA, Bennett JE, Hayes A. “Lower extremity overuse bone injury risk factors in collegiate athletes: a pilot study.” Inter J Sport Phys Ther. 2015;10(2):155-167.

Bennett JE, Reinking MF, Rauh MJ. “The relationship between isotonic plantar flexor endurance, navicular drop, and exercise-related leg pain in a cohort of collegiate cross-country runners.” Inter J Sport Phys Ther. 2012;7(3):267-278.

Newsham KR, Bennett JE, Howell TG. “The effect of surface angle on a six- week single leg squat exercise program.” J Athl Train. 2012;47(3):S158-159

Bennett JE, Reinking MF, Pluemer B, Pentel A, Seaton M, Killian C. “Factors contributing to the development of medial tibial stress syndrome in high school runners.” J Orthop Sport Phys Ther. 2001;31(9):504-10.

Bennett JE. Chapter 15: “Electromyographic (EMG) Biofeedback” in Physical Agents in Rehabilitation, An Evidence-Based Approach to Practice, 6th edition, M. Cameron. Elsevier, St. Louis, MO, © 2022.

Bennett JE, Kaar S, Youngblood SA. “Imaging of the lower leg, ankle & foot (LLAF) for the sports physical therapist” from: Diagnostic Imaging in Sports Physical Therapy (Editor Rosenthal M). Home Study Course; APTA Sports Physical Therapy Section.

Bennett JE. Chapter 4: “Achilles tendinopathy and plantar fasciopathy in the aging athlete” from: Rehabilitation of the aging athlete (Editor Cuoco A). Home Study Course; APTA Sports Physical Therapy Section.

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Maternal Child Wellness Program: Researchers at Carroll University are looking for Moms between the ages of 20-35 who have given birth in the last 2 years to participate in an exercise and wellness program with their child(ren)! Mothers cannot participate if:

Less than 6 weeks postpartum
Advised by a medical provider to not resume exercise
Multiple gestation in most recent pregnancy
Taking prescription anti-inflammatory/pain medications daily
Have any fractures, severe scoliosis, etc. that would limit participating in strength testing and exercise
Have heart or breathing problems
Have Diabetes
Have a neurological disorder (MS, neuropathy, stroke, seizure, etc.)
Have had abdominal surgery other than Cesarean delivery
Are a smoker or use other forms of tobacco or nicotine products

If you meet these criteria and want to participate, scan the QR code in the photo, use this link to request further information, or email deeringresearch@carrollu.edu.

Research Survey on Pain During Pregnancy & Satisfaction with Perinatal Care (available in English & Spanish): Have you given birth in the past two years? Your feedback is needed for a pregnancy related pain research survey! Your experience is valid and valuable for future research to be done regarding women’s health! Your voice matters. If you or someone you know gave birth in the last 2 years, scan the QR code or click the link below to participate in a quick survey. Survey is available to read in Spanish or English. IRB#22-002. You must be 18 years or older. https://carrollu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cvZX1d7omvZdVFY

Study of Muscle Function After Pregnancy: Researchers at Carroll University in the Department of Physical Therapy and at UW-Madison in the Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation in the School of Medicine and Public Health are looking for women (20-35 years old) who have had a baby within the last five months, or who are due to deliver a baby in the near future, to participate in a study on muscle function after pregnancy and child birth. Healthy women who have never been pregnant (20-35 years old) are also needed, in order to compare muscle function. Compensation will be provided for participants.

This study has been approved by the Health Sciences Institutional Review Board at UW-Madison. Those interested in participating should contact Dr. Rita Deering, DPT, PhD at Deeringresearch@carrollu.edu or 262-951-3047.

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Grant Support

Waukesha County Women & Girls Fund 2022:Title: Maternal Child Wellness Program; Role: Principal Investigator
Carroll University Faculty Development Grant Awards: 2022/2023, 2020/2021, 2019/2022
Veteran’s Affairs Advanced Fellowship in Women’s Health: William S. Middleton VA Hospital/University of Wisconsin Center for Women’s Health Research, Office of Academic Affiliations, US Department of Veterans Affairs; PI: Molly Carnes, MD; Role: Postdoctoral Fellow
CTSI/NIH Post-Doctoral TL1 Training Fellowship Grant (August 16, 2016-August 15, 2017): CTSI of Southeastern Wisconsin, Medical College of Wisconsin; National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences, National Institutes of Health; Grant Numbers UL1TR001436 and 1TL1TR001437; Role: Fellow
Women’s Health Research Program Grant (January 1, 2015-June 30, 2016): Medical College of Wisconsin, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology; Title: Neuromuscular Function in Women Postpartum; Role: Co-Investigator
Research Assistantship (Fall 2012-Summer 2016): Clinical & Translational Rehabilitation Health Sciences PhD Program; Department of Physical Therapy, Program in Exercise Science, Marquette University; Role: Research Assistant

Past Speaking Engagements

ReCOREfitness Return to Running Postpartum webinar series: invited to discuss my research on abdominal function after pregnancy and childbirth. May 3^rd, 2022.
“The Impact of Pregnancy & Childbirth on Neuromuscular Function” for the American Physical Therapy Association’s American Academy of Sports Physical Therapists, Female Athlete Special Interest Group Webinar. October 16, 2021.
Deering, R.E., Mountjoy, M., Radcliffe, P. The Female Runner Throughout Life and Pregnancy. World Athletics & International Institute of Race Medicine Endurance Running Medicine Webinar; June 26, 2021.
“Optimizing Musculoskeletal Health in the Female Runner” for American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting, Academy of Sports Physical Therapy “Science Meets Practice” symposium presentation, February 2021
“Running During Pregnancy” on Mountain Land Running Medicine podcast. Air date: 01/21/2021
“Running After Childbirth” on Mountain Land Running Medicine podcast. Recorded: 1/11/2021. Air date: 2/18/2021

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Current Studies

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Department Research

Jason Bennett PT, MSPT, PhD, SCS, ATC

Rita Deering PHD

Grant Support

Past Speaking Engagements

Sara Deprey PT, PHD

Certification

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Dr. Kimberly Klug