Musculoskeletal Research Laboratory
UCF Division of Physical Therapy
Overview
The Musculoskeletal Research Lab (MRL) conducts cutting edge research to advance our understanding of how rehabilitation professionals examine and treat musculoskeletal and movement disorders. The MRL integrates with other Institute of Exercise Physiology and Rehabilitation Science lab spaces (@11,000 sq ft) to optimize shared equipment rehabilitation science research. The MRL contains large open floor space for functional movement testing involving human subjects as well as devices involved in traditional clinical and research settings in physical therapy.
Mission Statement
To conduct clinically impactful research in an interdisciplinary manner through collaboration among faculty, clinicians and students to synergize ideas and identify novel solutions to clinical problems.
Vision Statement
The Musculoskeletal Lab will be the leader in musculoskeletal research in Central Florida with a focus on improving clinical outcomes and identifying the most accurate and efficient approach to treating various musculoskeletal conditions, as well as be a resource for industry to answer clinical questions.
Values Statement
The Musculoskeletal Lab functions under the idea that all questions are valid and important and deserve diligence in the process of identifying answers through a process governed by innovation, integrity and science.
What We Do
Clinical research requires unique methodological considerations for individuals seeking care for a given condition. Factors such as health related information privacy, perceived confidence in treatment approaches, cultural beliefs and background as well as ethical considerations in developing treatment plans for symptomatic individuals are all unique factors clinical research must understand. This lab acts as a site where researchers with different experiences and expertise discuss, develop, strategize optimal research designs for this unique subject population.
Clinical research requires that data collection take place at locations where symptomatic patients present for care. Therefore, it is essential that equipment and training to utilize this equipment takes place in a location which provides for consistent training applications. The MRL provides standardization in training for improved consistency when data collection does take place on location.
Data analysis and interpretation is dependent upon the manner and context in which variables are collected. In a clinical research laboratory, variables are often identified based on examination procedures that are commonly employed in clinical practice. Therefore, this space acts as a location for researchers to evaluate possible clinical variables, discuss and describe analytical considerations for these variables which are unique to the clinician and clinical patient.
Research study protocols can often entail very specific steps that must be carried out in a coordinated sequence. Multiple factors may be considered, including whether a patient can assume a position necessary for a given assessment or if an alternate position is possible. The MRL acts as a location to discuss, consent process, explanation of the intervention as well as patient concerns.
Undergraduate and graduate students both seek opportunities for research. Moreover, many of the students seeking research experiences have plans to go on to professional medical programs such as physical therapy, medicine, etc. Therefore, the MRL provides research experiences that are clinically relevant. Students mentored in this lab will better understand the clinical implications associated with clinical research as well as the impact that clinical research can have on patient care.
Data collection can take place both in the lab as well as local clinic offices, hospitals etc. However, the equipment associated with clinical research much reside in a singular location where training and protocol development takes place. Therefore, the MRL lab acts as a space to organize and prioritize utilization of equipment for research studies.
Available Equipment
- Sole TT8 Treadmill
- Stationary bicycles
- Biodex isokinetic Dynamometer
- AlgoMed Computerized Pressure Algometer
- Tensiomyography
- Microfet handheld dynamometers
- High-low treatment tables (x4)
- Open floor functional movement space (@800 sq ft)
Meet Our Team
Co-Directors
William Hanney, PT, DPT, ATC, Ph.D.
Abigail Anderson, PT, DPT, Ph.D.
Affiliated Faculty
Carey Rothschild, PT, DPT, SCS, OCS
Undergraduate Students
Jonah Gant
Jada Strowbridge
Publications
Our laboratory makes a concerted effort to publish our findings in respected academic journals and present at regional, national, and international conferences. In addition to contributing to collective body of knowledge in a given field, presenting original data at conferences is a fun way for the lab’s students to enhance their self-confidence and network with other scientists.
- Kolber, M.J., Purita, J., Sterling, B., Stermer, J., Salamh, P., Masaracchio, M., Hanney, W.J. (2019). Stem cell injections for musculoskeletal pathology: An overview for the sports medicine professional. Strength and Conditioning Journal. 41(6): 75-86. Visit publication page
- Kaplan, K., Olivencia, O., Dreger, M., Hanney, W.J., Kolber, M.J. (2019). Achilles tendonopathy: An evidence based overview for the sports medicine professional. Strength and Conditioning Journal. 41(5): 24-40. Visit publication page
- Sarquis-Kolber, S., Schilling, K., Hanney, W.J., Kolber, M.J. (2019). The effect of mammography environment on the patient experience. Radiology Management. 41(6):31-36.
- Rowlett, C.A., Hanney, W.J., Pabian, P.S., McArthur, J.H., Rothschild, C.E., Kolber, M.J. (2019). Efficacy of instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization in comparison to gastrocnemius-soleus stretching for dorsiflexion range of motion: a randomized controlled trial. Journal of Bodywork & Movement Therapies. 23(2):233-240. Visit publication page
- Salamh, P.A., Liu, X., Hanney, W.J., Sprague, P.A., Kolber, M.J. (2019). The efficacy and fidelity of clinical interventions used to reduce posterior shoulder tightness: A systematic review with meta-analysis. Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery. 28(6):1204-1213. Visit publication page
- Luna, E.G., Hanney, W.J., Rothschild, C.E., Kolber, M.J., Liu, X., Masaracchio, M. (2019). The influence of an active treatment approach in patients with low back pain: a systematic review. American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine. 13(2):190-203. Visit publication page
- Masaracchio, M., Kirker, K., States, K., Hanney, W.J., Liu, X., Kolber, M.J. (2019). Thoracic spine manipulation for the management of mechanical neck pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis. PLoS One. 14(2):e0211877. Visit publication page
- Salamh, P.A., Liu, X., Kolber, M.J., Hanney, W.J., Hegedus, E.J. (2019). The reliability, validity, and methodological quality of measurements used to quantify posterior shoulder tightness: a systematic review of the literature with meta-analysis. Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery. 28(1):178-185. Visit publication page
- Pulfort, K., Kilduff, B., Hanney, W.J., Kolber, M.J., Liu, X., Miller, R. (2019). Service utilization and costs of patients at a cash based physical therapy clinic. The Health Care Manager. 38 (1): 37-43. Visit publication page
- Kolber, M.J., Hanney, W.J. (2018). Platelet rich plasma: post-procedural considerations for the sports medicine professional. Strength and Conditioning Journal. 40(5): 77-94. Visit publication page
- Kolber, M.J., Purita, J., Paulus, C., Carreno, J.A., Hanney, W.J. (2018). Platelet Rich Plasma: Basic Science and Biological Effects. Strength and Conditioning Journal. 40(5): 95-107. Visit publication page
- Kaplan, K., Hanney, W.J., Cheatham, S.W., Masaracchio, M., Liu, X., Kolber, M.J. (2018). Rotator cuff tendinopathy: an evidence-based overview for the sports medicine professional. Strength and Conditioning Journal. 40(4): 61-71. doi: 10.1519/SSC.0000000000000364
- Liu, X., Hanney, W.J., Masaracchio, M., Kolber, M.J., Zhao, M., Spaulding, A.C., Gabriel, M.H. (2018) Immediate physical therapy initiation is associated with reduction in downstream healthcare utilization and costs among patients with acute low back pain. Physical Therapy. 98(5): 336-347. Visit publication page
- Cheatham, S.W., Kolber, M.J., Mokha, M., Hanney, W.J. (2018). Concurrent validity of the numeric pain rating and the visual analog scale among individuals with myofascial pain syndrome and fibromyalgia. Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies. 22(2): 355-360. Visit publication page
- Kolber, M.J., Feldstein, A., Masaracchio M., Liu X., Hanney, W.J. (2018). The influence of femoral acetabular impingement on squat performance. Strength and Conditioning Journal. 40(2):47-53. Visit publication page
- Ramirez, M., Negrete, R., Hanney, W.J., Kolber, M.J. (2018). Quantifying frontal plane knee kinematics in subjects with anterior knee pain: The reliability and concurrent validity of 2D motion analysis. International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy. 13(1),86-93. Visit publication page
- Cheatham, S.W., Kolber, M.J., Mokha, M., Hanney, W.J. (2018). Concurrent validation of a pressure pain threshold scale for individuals with myofascial pain syndrome and fibromyalgia. Journal of Manual & Manipulative Therapy. 26(1), 25-35. Visit publication page
- Keilman, B., Hanney, W.J., Kolber, M.J., Pabian P.S., Liu, X., & Salamh, P.A. (2017). The short-term effect of kettlebell swings on lumbopelvic pressure pain thresholds in young healthy adults. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 31(11), 3001-3009. Visit publication page
- Kolber, M.J., & Hanney, W.J. (2017). A Grade 4 Isthmic Spondylolisthesis. Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy. 47(12).971. Visit publication page
- Chaconas, E.J., Kolber, M.J., Hanney, W.J., Daugherty, M.L., Wilson, S.H., Sheets, C. (2017). Shoulder external rotator eccentric training versus general shoulder exercise for subacromial pain syndrome: a randomized controlled trial. International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy. 12(7): 1121-1133. doi: 10.16603/ijspt20171121 .Visit publication page
- Cheatham, S.W., Hanney, W.J., Kolber, M.J. (2017). Hip range of motion in recreational weight training participants: a descriptive report. International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy. 12(5), 764-773. doi: 10.16603/ijspt20170764. Visit publication page
- Hanney, W.J., Puentedura, E., Kolber, M.J., Liu, X., Pabian, P.S, & Cheatham, S. (2017). The effects of cervicothoracic manipulation on upper trapezius pressure pain thresholds and cervical range of motion. Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation. 30(5), 1005-1013. Visit publication page
- Masaracchio M., Hanney W.J., Liu, X., & Kolber, M.J. (2017). Timing of rehabilitation on outcomes and costs in patients with hip or knee joint arthroplasty: a systematic review. PLoS One. 12(6): e0178295. Visit publication page
- Cheatham S.W., Hanney, W.J., Kolber, M.J., Salamh, P.A. (2017). Osteoporosis: exercise programming insight for the sports medicine professional. Strength and Conditioning Journal. 39(3), 2-13. Visit publication page
- Schoenfeld, B., Kolber M.J., Contreras, B., Hanney, W.J. (2017). Roman chair back extension is/is not a safe and effective exercise? Strength and Conditioning Journal. 39(3), 42-45. Visit publication page
- Kolber, M.J., Stull, K.R., Cheatham, S.W., Hanney, W.J. (2017). The influence of hip muscle impairments on squat performance. Strength and Conditioning Journal. 39(3), 66-73. Visit publication page
- Kolber, M.J., & Hanney, W.J., Cheatham, S.W., Salamh, P.A. (2017). Risk factors for hip osteoarthrosis: insight for the strength and conditioning professional. Strength and Conditioning Journal. 39(3), 35-41. Visit publication page
- Castrillon, T., Hanney, W.J., Rothschild, C.E., Kolber, M.J., Liu, X., & Masaracchio, M. (2017). The effects of a standardized belly dancing program on perceived pain, disability, and function in women with chronic low back pain. Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation. 30(3), 477-496. Visit publication page
- Kolber, M.J., Hanney, W.J., Cheatham, S.W., Salamh, P.A., Masaracchio, M., & Liu, X. (2017). Shoulder joint and muscle characteristics among the weight training participants with and without impingement syndrome. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 31(4), 1024-1032. Visit publication page
- Masaracchio, M., Kirker, K., Collins, C.K.., Hanney, W.J., & Liu, X., (2016). An intervention-based clinical reasoning framework to guide the management of thoracic pain in a dancer: a case report. International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy. 11(7), 1135-1149. *IJSPT Best Case Study Award. Visit publication page
- Hanney, W.J., Masaracchio, M., Liu, X., & Kolber, M.J. (2016). The influence of physical therapy guideline adherence on cost and healthcare utilization in patients with low back pain: a systematic review of the literature. PLoS One. 11(6):e0156799. Visit publication page
- Slater, J., Kolber, M.J., Schellhase, K.C., Patel, C.K., Rothschild, C.E., Liu, X., & Hanney, W.J. (2016). The influence of exercise on perceived pain and disability in patients with lumbar spinal stenosis: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials. American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine. 10(2), 136-147. Visit publication page
- Hanney, W.J., Kolber, M.J., Pabian, P.S., Cheatham, S.W., Schoenfeld, B., & Salamh, P.A. (2016). Endurance times of the thoracolumbar musculature: reference values for female recreational resistance training participants. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 30(2), 588-594. Visit publication page
- Liu, X., Hanney, W.J., Masaracchio, M., & Kolber, M.J. (2016). Utilization of payments of office-based physical rehabilitation services among privately insured patients. Physical Therapy, 96(2), 202-211. Visit publication page
- Beckett, S., Seidelman, L., Hanney, W.J., Liu, X., & Rothschild, C.E. (2015). Prevalence of musculoskeletal injury amongst collegiate marching band and color guard members. Medical Problems of Performing Artists, 30(2), 106-110. Visit publication page
- Kolber, M.J., Cheatham, S., Hanney, W.J., Otero, E., Kreymer, B., & Salamh, P.A. (2015). Training considerations for individuals with femoral acetabular impingement. Strength and Conditioning Journal, 37(3), 35-47. Visit publication page
- Rajguru, P., Kolber, M.J., Garcia, A., Smith, M.T., Patel, C.K., & Hanney, W.J. (2015). Use of mindfulness meditation in management of chronic pain: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials. American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine, 9(3), 176-184. Visit publication page
- Salamh, P.A., Kolber, M.J., & Hanney, W.J. (2015). Effect of scapular stabilization during horizontal adduction stretching on passive internal rotation and posterior shoulder tightness in young women volleyball athletes: a randomized controlled trial. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 96(2), 349-356. Visit publication page
Contact
William Hanney, PT, DPT, ATC, Ph.D.
UCF Musculoskeletal Lab
Education Complex
12494 University Blvd,
Rm 174a
Orlando, FL 32816
