Charles A. Thigpen
Location:
University of North Florida
Education:
| University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC | Ph.D. in Human Movement Science, 2006 | ||
| University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC | M.S. in Human Movement Science, 2003 | ||
| East Tennessee State University Johnson City, TN | B.S. in Physical Therapy, 1997 |
Awards and Recognition:
2007 N.A.T.A. Outstanding Doctoral Student Award Finalist (Oral)
2007 N.A.T.A. Outstanding Masters Student Award Finalist (Oral)
2007 UNF Brooks College of Health Nursing & Physical Therapy Graduate Research Award
2006 N.A.T.A. Outstanding Masters Student Poster
2006 N.A.T.A. Outstanding Undergraduate Student Poster
2005 Susan P Baker Prize
Recent Publications:
Thigpen CA, Padua DA, Guskiewicz KM, Michener LA, Guilani C, Keener JD, Stergiou N. Posture Can Affect Scapular Kinematics and Muscle Activity in Overhead Tasks. Med Sci
Thigpen CA, Padua DA, Assesment of Shoulder Girdle Posture in Overhead Athletes.
Athletic Therapy Today. November 2006. 46- 50.
Thigpen CA, Padua DA, Morgan N, Kreps C, Karas SG. Scapular Kinematics During
Shoulder Rehabilitation Exercises: Full Can Vs. Empty Can. American Journal of Sports
Medicine. 34 (4) 644-652 2006.
Thigpen CA, Gross MT, Garrett WE, Karas SG, Yu B. Repeatability of Scapular Rotations 6 Across Three Planes of Humeral Elevation. Research in Sports Medicine. July-September (13). 181-198 2005.
Contact Information:
Department of Athletic Training & Physical Therapy
University of North Florida
1 UNF Drive
Jacksonville, FL 32224
Email: c.thigpen@unf.edu