Revised September 2015 David N. Suprak, PhD, ATC, CSCS Associate Professor Department of Health and Human Development Western Washington University Bellingham, WA 98225 Email: David.Suprak@wwu.edu Phone: (360) 650-2586 EDUCATION 2006 Ph.D., Biomechanics, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR. Doctoral Dissertation: Unconstrained Joint Position Sense in Healthy and Unstable Shoulders 2001 M.S., Exercise Science, Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA. Master s Thesis: The Effect of Unilateral Resistance Training on Cross-Education in the Untrained Limb 1999 B.S., Athletic Training, Eastern Washington University, Cheney, WA. ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE Associate Professor, Dept. of Physical Education, Health, and Recreation, Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA, 2013 present. Assistant Professor, Dept. of Physical Education, Health, and Recreation, Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA, 2008 2013. Assistant Professor, Dept. of Health Sciences, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, CO, 2006 2008. Research Assistant, Department of Human Physiology, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR, 2003 2006. Head Athletic Trainer/Instructor, Department of Physical Education, Tabor College, Hillsboro, KS, 2001-2003. SCHOLARSHIP Original Research
D.N. Suprak, J.D. Sahlberg, G.R. Chalmers, W. Cunningham. Shoulder elevation affects joint position sense and muscle activation differently in upright and supine body orientation. Journal of Sport Rehabilitation. Under review. A.P. Harrison, D.N. Suprak, L.R. Brilla, G.R. Chalmers. Post-activation Potentiation: Predictors in NCAA Division II Track and Field Power Athletes. Journal of Applied Biomechanics. Under review. L. Aarseth, D.N. Suprak, G.R. Chalmers & L. Lyon. Kinesio tape and shoulder joint position sense. Journal of Athletic Training. 2015; 50(7). J.G. San Juan, D.N. Suprak, S.M. Roach, M. Lyda. The effects of exercise type and elbow angle on vertical ground reaction force and muscle activity during a push-up plus exercise. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders. 2015; 16(23): DOI 10.1186/s12891-015-0486-5. S.M. Roach, J.G. San Juan, D.N. Suprak, M. Lyda, & C. Boydston. Patellofemoral pain subjects exhibit decreased passive hip range of motion compared to controls. International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy. 2014; 9 (4): 468-75. S. Roach, J.G. San Juan, D.N. Suprak, & M. Lyda. Concurrent validity of digital inclinometer and universal goniometer assessing passive hip mobility in healthy subjects. International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy. 2013; 8 (5): 680-88. D.N. Suprak, J.A. Bohannon, G.L. Morales, J.R.L. Stroschein, J.G. San Juan. Scapular Kinematics and Shoulder Elevation in a Traditional Push-up. Journal of Athletic Training. 2013; 48(6): 826-35. D.N. Suprak. Shoulder Joint Position Sense is not Enhanced at End Range in an Unconstrained Task. Human Movement Science. 2011; 30: 424-35. D.N. Suprak, J. Dawes, M. Stephenson. The Effect of Position on the Percentage of Body Mass Supported During Traditional and Modified Push-up Variants. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 2011; 25 (2): 497-503. J. Chapman, D. N. Suprak, A. R. Karduna. Unconstrained Shoulder Joint Position Sense Does Not Change With Body Orientation. Journal of Orthopaedic Research. 2009; 27 (7): 885-90. D.N. Suprak, L.R. Osternig, P. van Donkelaar, A.R. Karduna. Shoulder joint position sense improves with external load. Journal of Motor Behavior. 2007; Nov: 39 (6): 517-25. S.P. McCully, D.N. Suprak, P. Kosek, A.R. Karduna. Suprascapular Nerve Block Results in a Compensatory Increase in Deltoid Muscle Activity. Journal of Biomechanics. 2007; 40 (8): 1839-46. D.N. Suprak, L.R. Osternig, P. van Donkelaar, A.R. Karduna. Shoulder Joint Position Sense 2
Improves with Elevation Angle in a Novel, Unconstrained Task. Journal of Orthopaedic Research. 2006; (24) 3: 559-68. S.P. McCully, D.N. Suprak, P. Kosek, A.R. Karduna. Suprascapular Nerve Block Disrupts the Normal Pattern of Scapular Kinematics. Clinical Biomechanics. 2006; (21): 545-53. D.N. Suprak. The Effect of Unilateral Resistance Training on Cross-Education in the Untrained Limb (abstract). Journal of Athletic Training. Suppl., 2002. Review Articles Published or In Press (Refereed) D.N. Suprak. Bridging the Gap Between the Strength Coach and Athletic Trainer. Strength and Conditioning Journal. 2004; (26) 2: 30-32. Book Chapters (Invited, Not Refereed) M. Roozen, D. N. Suprak. (2011). Factors Determining Agility. In: J. Dawes & M. Roozen (Ed.), Developing agility and quickness (pp. 25-34). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics. Refereed Presentations Kinesio Tape Application Does Improve Shoulder Joint Position Sense. World Congress of Biomechanics. Boston, MA. July 2014. (Aarseth, L., Suprak, D.N., Chalmers, G.R., & Lyon, L.). Physiological and Biomechanical Analysis of a Foot-tapping Device. Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology Annual Symposium. Location. 2013. (Brilla, L., Suprak, D.N., & Callahan, R.). Effects of Inspiratory Muscle Training on 15-Km Time Trial Physiological Responses in Trained Cyclists. American College of Sports Medicine Annual Symposium. San Francisco, CA. June 2012. (McFadden, C., Brilla, L.R., Suprak, D.N., & Knutzen, K.M.). Magnesium Creatine Chelate and Whey Protein Supplementation Effects Combined with Periodized Training on Body Water. American College of Sports Medicine Annual Symposium. San Francisco, CA. June 2012. (Suprak, D.N., Callahan, R., & Brilla, L.R.). Effects of Magnesium-Creatine Chelate and Protein Supplementation on Strength and Power Measures in Recreationally Trained Individuals. American College of Sports Medicine Annual Symposium. San Francisco, CA. June 2012. (Brilla, L.R., Suprak, D.N., & Callahan, R.). Scapular Kinematics are Altered by Shoulder Elevation in a Traditional Push-up. American Society of Biomechanics Conference. Long Beach, CA. August 2011. (Suprak, D., Donegan, J., Morales, G., & Stroschein, J.). 3
Postactivation Potentiation: Predictors in NCAA Division II Varsity Track and Field Power Athletes. Northwest Biomechanics Symposium. Vancouver, B. C., Canada. June 2011. (Harrison, A., Chalmers, G., Brilla, L., & Suprak, D.) The Influence of Elevation Plane on Active Shoulder Joint Position Sense. American College of Sports Medicine Annual Symposium. Baltimore, MD. June 2010. (Suprak, D., Callahan, R., & Repar, T.) Bodyweight Distribution During Various Positions of the Traditional and Modified Push-up. International Congress on Strength Training. Colorado Springs, CO. October 2008. (Dawes, J., Stephenson, M., Suprak, D.) Unconstrained Shoulder Joint Position Sense Does Not Change with Body Orientation. North American Congress on Biomechanics. Ann Arbor, MI. August 2008. (Chapman, J., Suprak, D., & Karduna, A.) Joint Position Sense in Healthy and Unstable Shoulders. NATA Annual Clinical Symposium. St. Louis, MO. June, 2008. (Suprak, D., Osternig, L., van Donkelaar, & Karduna, A.) Effect of Elevation Angle on Movement Velocity in a Non-Visually-Guided Reaching Task. American Society of Biomechanics Annual Conference. Palo Alto, CA, Aug. 2007. (Harmer, D. & Suprak, D.) Shoulder Joint Position Sense Improves with External Load. American Society of Biomechanics Annual Conference. Blacksburg, VA, Sept. 2006. (Suprak, D., Osternig, L., van Donkelaar, P., & Karduna, A.) Shoulder Muscle Recruitment Patterns During Increasing Isometric Contraction. Northwest Biomechanics Symposium. British Columbia, Canada, May 2006. (Fedor, B., Lee, L., Suprak, D. & Karduna, A.) Shoulder Joint Position Sense Improves with Elevation Angle in a Novel, Unconstrained Task. International Society of Biomechanics Symposium. Cleveland, OH, Sept. 2005. (Suprak, D. & Karduna, A.) Non-Refereed Presentations Biomechanics of Resistance Training. National Strength and Conditioning Association Washington State Clinic. September 2014. (Suprak, D. & Cannavan, D.) Periodization for Improved Performance. National Strength and Conditioning Association Washington State Clinic. July 2010. (Suprak, D.) Promoting Shoulder Health in Personal Training. National Strength and Conditioning Association Washington State Clinic. November 2009. (Suprak, D.) 4
Biomechanics in Agility Development. National Strength and Conditioning Association National Conference. July 2009. (Suprak, D.) Acute Sports-Related Injuries. Whatcom County Medic One. May 2009. (Suprak, D.) Assessment and Testing for Human Performance. Colorado Strength and Conditioning Association State Clinic. November 2007. (Suprak, D.) Injury Prevention in Volleyball. Senior Women s Volleyball Camp. UCCS campus, Oct. 2007. (Suprak, D.) Research Grants WWU Office of Research and Sponsored Programs Project Development Award, 2015, $8,958 to study scapular kinematics and joint position sense in healthy shoulders and those with labrum tears. Albion Laboratories, 2011, $9,672 to study the effects of magnesium/creatinechelate/whey protein stack on performance adaptions. (Co-Principle Investigator with Lorrie Brilla) WWU Summer Research Grant, Summer 2011, $5000 to study scapular kinematics in variations of the push-up exercise. National Strength and Conditioning Association Foundation Grant, 2009, $14,000 to study the effect of plyometric exercise volume on power output during a training session (not funded). WWU Office of Research and Sponsored Programs Mini-grant, 2009, $900 to study the effect of manipulating the plane angle on shoulder joint position sense acuity. WWU Office of Research and Sponsored Programs Grand-in-Aid, 2009, $2000 to purchase equipment to study volume prescription in plyometrics training. WWU Summer Research Grant, Summer 2009, $5000 to study joint position sense and biomechanics in healthy and unstable shoulders. University of Colorado at Colorado Springs Committee on Research and Creative Works Grant, 2007, $5,000 to study joint position sense and biomechanics in healthy and unstable shoulders. National Athletic Trainers Association Research and Education Foundation, June 2005, $2,500 to study joint position sense in healthy and unstable shoulders. HONORS 5
Finalist, Young Investigator Award for Poster Presentation, International Society of Biomechanics Symposium, 2005 Mary Chambers Brockelbank Memorial Scholarship, 2005 PROFESSIONAL SERVICE and PARTICIPATION Service to the Department of Physical Education, Health and Recreation 2010 Department Service Undergraduate major advisor Scholarship Committee 2008-present 2008-present Service to the College CHSS Curriculum Council 2010-present Compass to Campus Session Coordinator 2010 Service to the University Interim Faculty Senate Spring 2015 Lab and Chemical Safety Committee 2015-present Service to the Profession Host, 2010 NSCA Washington State Clinic, July, 2010 External Grant Reviewer, National Athletic Trainers Association Research and Education Foundation, 2005-Present External Manuscript Reviewer Journal of Applied Biomechanics Journal of Biomechanics Journal of Motor Behavior Journal of Sport Rehabilitation Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise Physical Therapy in Sport NSCA Hot Topics Review Panel 6
Member of Board of Directors, Washington State Chapter of National Strength and Conditioning Association, 2009-present Invited Chapter Reviews: M.D. Peterson. Power. In: Testing and Assessment in Speed and Agility training. Human Kinetics. M.R. Rhea, M.D. Peterson. Foundations of Testing and Assessment. In: Testing and Assessment in Speed and Agility Training. Human Kinetics. N.T. Tripplett. Speed and Agility. In: Testing and Assessment in Speed and Agility Training. Human Kinetics. Service to the Community Interviewed for an article related to my research, Pushing it: Start small and then ratchet up the difficulty of this old-school upper-body exercise, appearing in the Chicago Tribune, October 2012. Professional Memberships National Strength and Conditioning Association 2002-present Certifications NATABOC Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC), # 110002261 2000-present NSCA-CC Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), # 200217803 2002-present WORK WITH GRADUATE STUDENTS Student Dates Status Kevin Cronin (Chair) 2008/09 Jason Dudley 2008/09 Laura Grambo 2008/09 Matt Sweeny 2008/09 Liza Teichler 2008/09 7
Marc Keller 2008/09 Carl Newton (Chair) Alex Harrison (Chair) Megan Cleveland 2010/2011 Sheryl Gilmore 2011/2012 Lindsay Aarseth (Chair) 2011/2012 Jordan Sahlberg (Chair) 2012/13 James Matson (Chair) 2012/13 Lindsay Aarseth (Chair) 2013/14 Damien Fisher (Chair) 2014/15 In progress Tylre Arens (Chair) 2014/15 In progress 8