Amanda A. Wheeler, PhD, LAT, ATC, CSCS
P.O. Box 240
State University, AR 72467
(870) 680-8107
EDUCATION:
Doctorate of PhilosophyOklahoma State University (Stillwater, OK)2011
Health, Leisure, & Human Performance
Conferred:May7, 2011
Advisor: Dr. Bert Jacobson
Title of Dissertation:
The Effect of Whole-Body Vibration on Delayed-
Onset Muscle Soreness
Master of ScienceMarshallUniversity (Huntington, WV)2006
Health & Physical Education
Athletic Training Emphasis
Conferred: August 11, 2006
Advisor: Dr. Dan Martin
Title of Master’s Thesis:
Handgrip Strength Variations in Baseball
and Softball Over a Six-Week Period of
No Strength Training
Bachelor of ScienceArkansasStateUniversity (Jonesboro, AR)2003
Athletic Training
Conferred: May 9, 2003
Advisor: Dr. Matthew Comeau
PROFESSIONALEXPERIENCE:
College of Education, Arkansas State University
Athletic Training Education Program Director, August 2010-Present
Teaching ExperienceAT 2203 – Emergency Management in Athletic Training
AT 2201 – Emergency Management in Athletic Training Laboratory
AT 2733 – Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries
AT 2731 – Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries Laboratory
AT 3733 – Advanced Assessment of Athletic Injuries
AT 3731 – Advanced Assessment of Athletic Injuries
Laboratory
AT 3833 – Therapeutic Modalities
AT 3831 – Therapeutic Modalities Laboratory
ESPE 6683 – Biomechanical Analysis of Sport Skills
HLTH 2523 – First Aid and Safety
PE 3813 – Concepts of Athletic Training
School of Human Performance and Recreation, The University of Southern Mississippi
Athletic Training Education Clinical Coordinator, August 2009-July 2010
Teaching ExperienceHPR 301L – Kinesiology Laboratory
HPR 311 –Athletic Training Emergency Care
HPR 354L – Athletic Training Clinical I
HPR 355L – Athletic Training Clinical II
HPR 370 – Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries
HPR 378 – Rehabilitation of Sports Injuries
HPR 378L – Rehabilitation of Sports Injuries Laboratory
HPR 454L – Athletic Training Clinical III
College of Education, Oklahoma State University
Graduate Assistantship, School of Applied Health and Educational Psychology, May 2009-June 2009
Assessment ReportingAthletic Training Education Program
Counseling Psychology Program
Educational Psychology Program
Health Education and Promotion Program
Health & Human Performance Graduate Program
Leisure Program
Physical Education Program
School Psychology Program
Department of Health Human Performance, Oklahoma State University
Doctoral Student, August 2006-May 2009
Graduate Assistantship, Department of Health & Human Performance
Teaching ExperienceHHP 1713 – Introduction to Athletic Training
HHP 2654 – Applied Anatomy
HHP 2733 – Procedures in Athletic Training
HHP 3010 – Medical Terminology for Health Professions
HHP 2451 – Practicum I
HHP 2602 – First Aid
HHP 2663 – Prevention and Care for Athletic Injuries
HHP 3904 – Therapeutic Modalities
HHP 2844 – Assessment of Lower Extremity Injuries
Teaching AssistantHHP 2854 – Assessment of Upper Extremity Injuries
HHP 3924 – Rehabilitation of Athletic Injuries
Course DevelopmentHHP 2802 – Medical Terminology for Health Professions
HHP 5603 – Principles of Performance Enhancement
HHP 5703 – Principles of Corrective Exercise
J.D.PattersonSchool of Natural Sciences, OuachitaBaptistUniversity
Athletic Training Education Lecturer, January 2005-December 2005
Teaching ExperienceATEP 3061 – Allied Health I
ATEP 3071 – Allied Health II
ATEP 3082 – Organization and Administration of Athletic
Training
ATEP 3001 – Practicum in AT III
ATEP 3011 – Practicum in AT IV
ATEP 2063 – Techniques of Athletic Training
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE:
Department of Athletics, LangstonUniversity
Certified Athletic Trainer, September 2008-December 2008
Sport CoverageLangstonUniversity Football
Langston University Basketball
OrthoOklahoma, Stillwater, OK
Certified Athletic Trainer, August 2007-December 2008
Event CoverageYaleHigh School Football
MorrisonHigh School Football
StillwaterHigh School Basketball
Ping Invitational Golf Tournament
Perry Invitational Wrestling Tournament
Arkadelphia Physical Therapy Clinic, Arkadelphia, AR
Physical Therapy Tech, January 2006-August 2006
Patient PopulationSports Medicine
Orthopedics
Department of Athletics, OuachitaBaptistUniversity
Assistant Athletic Trainer, January 2005-May 2006
Sport CoverageSoftball
Baseball
Men’s Soccer
Women’s Soccer
Men’s Basketball (PRN)
Women’s Basketball (PRN)
Arkadelphia Physical Therapy Clinic, Arkadelphia, AR
Intern, May 2005-August 2005
Patient PopulationSports Medicine & Orthopedics
Division of Exercise Science, Sport and Recreation, MarshallUniversity
Master’s Student, August 2003-August 2006
Graduate Assistantship, HEALTHSOUTH Western Hills
ContractedOhioValleyCollege Head Athletic Trainer
International Sports Training Camp, Stroudsbourg, PA
Certified Athletic Trainer, June 2003-July 2003
CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURES:
Professional Rescuer CPR/AED/First Aid1999-Present
BOC® 2003-Present
State of Arkansas Licensed Athletic Trainer2005-2006, 2010-Present
State of Oklahoma Licensed Athletic Trainer2007-2009
State of Mississippi Licensed Athletic Trainer2009
First Aid/CPR/AED Lay Responder Instructor 2007-Present
Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist 2007-Present
First Aid/CPR/AED Professional Rescuer Instructor 2009-Present
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:
National Athletic Trainers’ Association 2001-Present
Southeast Athletic Trainers’ Association2009
Mid-America Athletic Trainers’ Association 2006-2009
Oklahoma Athletic Trainers’ Association 2006-2009
Southwest Athletic Trainers’ Association 2001-2003, 2005-2006, 2010
Arkansas Athletic Trainers’ Association 2001-2003, 2005-2006, 2010- Present
National Strength and Conditioning Association 2003-2004 & 2006-Present
SERVICE:
Journal of Athletic Medicine2013
Deloss Brubaker Student Writing Contest Reviewer2012-Present
Journal of Athletic Training Reviewer2011-Present
SWATA Public Relations Committee Member2011-Present
AATA Public Relations Committee Member2011-Present
AATA Young Professionals Committee Member2011-2013
Arkansas State University Softball Club2011-2013
-Faculty Advisor
Athletic Training Section Chair2011-2012
-ArkAHPERD
Athletic Training Section Chair-Elect2010-2011
-ArkAHPERD
Athletic Training Student Club – ASU2010-Present
-Faculty Advisor
Athletic Training Student Association – OSU 2006-2009
-Graduate Advisor 2008-2009
Heartland Lab Rescue Volunteer 2007-2009
OklahomaHigh School Athletic Training Day 2007
OSU Women’s Lacrosse Spring Invitational - AT2007
OSU Women’s Lacrosse Fall Invitational - AT2006
Arkansas Special Olympics - AT2005
PBA Regional Tournament - AT2004
West Virginia Special Olympics - AT2003 & 2004
HONORS & AWARDS:
Distinguished Graduate Student Fellowship – OSU 2008-2010
2nd Place - 19th Annual OSU Graduate Research Symposium 2008
Golden Key International Honour Society 2007-Present
GUEST LECTURES:
Wheeler AA, Perkey DA. Arkansas State University Athletic Training Education. Arkansas State University, Freshman Year Experience, Jonesboro, AR, October 2012.
Wheeler, AA. The Profession of Athletic Training. Arkansas State University, Freshman Year Experience,
Jonesboro, AR, September 2012.
Wheeler, AA. The Profession of Athletic Training. Arkansas State University, Freshman Year Experience,
Jonesboro, AR, October 2010.
Wheeler, AA. What is Athletic Training? The University of Southern Mississippi, Introduction to
Exercise Science, Hattiesburg, MS, October 2009.
Wheeler, AA. Organization and Administration in AT: An Overview. OklahomaStateUniversity,
Practicum II, Stillwater, OK, April 2008.
Wheeler, AA. Concussions. OuachitaBaptistUniversity, Coaches’ Taping and Injury Clinic,
Arkadelphia, AR, September 2005.
Wheeler, AA. Substance Abuse and the Athlete. OuachitaBaptistUniversity, Introduction to AT,
Arkadelphia, AR, October 2004.
Wheeler, AA. Super Slow® Training vs. High Intensity Training. MarshallUniversity, Strength &
Conditioning, Huntington, WV, September 2003.
Wheeler, AA. Substance Abuse and the Athlete. ArkansasStateUniversity, Care & Prevention,
Jonesboro, AR, April 2003.
Wheeler, AA. Treating Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome: A Review of the Literature. Arkansas
StateUniversity, Therapeutic Exercise, Jonesboro, AR, December 2002.
Wheeler, AA. Syndesmosis Ankle Sprain with Fibular Fracture: A Case Study. ArkansasState
University, Advanced Assessment, Jonesboro, AR, April 2002.
Wheeler, AA. Traction and the Athletic Trainer.ArkansasStateUniversity, Therapeutic Modalities, Jonesboro, AR, December 2001.
SCHOLARSHIP RESEARCH:
Ploor R, Wheeler AA, Stillwell JL, Adams T, Perkey DA, LaVetter D. Anterior Pelvic Tilt as a Predictor for Hamstring Injury, Arkansas State University 2013.
Laughter SA, Wheeler AA. Glenohumeral Internal Rotation Deficit Trends in a Division I Pitching Staff, Arkansas State University, 2012.
Fust J, Wheeler AA. The Effects of Two Types of Tape on Ankle Range of Motion, Arkansas State University, 2012.
Carpenter A, Wheeler AA. Comparison of Two Types of Tape on the Ankle Range of Motion in Collegiate Rugby Players, 2012.
Martoccio J, Wheeler AA. Differences Found in Temperature Taking Devices, Arkansas State University, 2011.
Wheeler AA. The Effect of Whole Body Vibration on Delayed-Onset Muscle Soreness. Oklahoma State University, 2010-2011.
Wheeler AA. A Biomechanical Analysis of the Windmill Pitch: Kinematics, Kinetics, and Muscle Activity. Oklahoma State University, 2009.
Long BC, Wheeler AA. Intramuscular Temperature Changes Following a Pulsed Short Wave Diathermy Treatment and anAutosound™Ultrasound with Different Quantities of Ultrasound Gel. Oklahoma State University, 2009.
Wheeler AA, Warren A, Hetzler T, O’Brien M, Smith D, Glasgow A. A Comparison of Pre-Season and Post-Season Shoulder Strength in Collegiate Softball Players. OklahomaStateUniversity, 2007.
Warren A, Coble A, Smith D, O’Brien M, Hetzler T, Wheeler AA, Glasgow A. Acute Stretching Does Not Affect Muscular Performance on the Hamstring Muscles. OklahomaStateUniversity, 2006.
Wheeler AA. Handgrip Strength Variations In Baseball and Softball Over a Six-Week Period of No Strength Training. Thesis: MarshallUniversity, 2006.
Wheeler AA, Landrum J, Comeau MJ, Brown LE. The Relationship of Skinfold Thickness on Electrically-Induced MVIC. ArkansasStateUniversity, 2002.
Landrum J, Wheeler AA, Comeau MJ, Brown LE. The Effects of High Volt Pulsed Current vs. Russian Current on the Achievable Percentage of MVIC. ArkansasStateUniversity, 2002.
PROFESSIONAL PUBLICATIONS:
Trotter NM, Wheeler AA. Bilateral Pulmonary Emboli: A Case Review. ATSHC(In Press).
Wheeler AA, Jacobson BH. Effect of Whole Body Vibration on Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness, Flexibility, & Power. J Strength Cond Res (In Press).
PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS:
National Conferences:
Drummond JL, Hostetter KS, Wheeler AA. A Descriptive Analysis of Academic Learning Time in Middle School Physical Education Using HOPSports Training System as the Method of Instruction. 38th Annual National Wellness Conference, Stevens Point, WI. (Accepted)
Konz SM, Wheeler AA, Kumika T. The Changes in Windmill Pitch Kinematics Over Time. American College of Sports Medicine Annual Symposium, Indianapolis, IN, 2013. Abstracted in J Am College Sports Med, 2013;45(5):S445.
Wheeler AA, Long BC. A Comparison of Intramuscular Temperature Changes with Pulsed Short-Wave Diathermy and Autosound™ Ultrasound. National Athletic Trainers’ Association Conference & Symposium, Philadelphia, PA, 2010. Abstracted in J Athl Train, 2010;45(3):S23-24.
Warren A, Coble A, Smith D, O’Brien M, Hetzler T, Wheeler AA, Glasgow A. Acute Stretching Does Not Affect Muscular Performance on the Hamstring Muscles. National Athletic Trainers’ Association Conference & Symposium, Anaheim, CA, 2007. Abstracted in J Athl Train, 2007;42(2):S120-121.
Coble A, Warren A, Smith D, O’Brien M, Hetzler T, Wheeler AA, Glasgow A. Ballistic and Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Stretching Improves Flexibility of the Hamstrings Over the Static Stretch. National Athletic Trainers’ Association Conference & Symposium, Anaheim, CA, 2007. Abstracted in J Athl Train, 2007;42(2):S110.
Comeau MJ, Brown LE, Wheeler AA, Landrum J. The Relationship of Skinfold Thickness on Electrically-Induced MVIC utilizing two different wave forms. American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Indianapolis, IN, 2004. Abstracted in Med Sci Sport Exerc, 2004;36(5):S15.
Comeau MJ, Brown LE, Landrum J, Wheeler AA. The Effects of High Volt Pulsed Current vs. Russian Current on the Achievable Percentage of MVIC. National Athletic Trainers’ Association Annual Conference, Baltimore, MD, June 16-19, 2004. Abstracted in J Athl Train, 2004;39(2):S47.
Regional Conferences:
Wheeler AA, Head PL, Martoccio JD, Perkey DA, Hostetter KS. Temperature and Heat Index Differences Using Two Devices. 2013 SWATA Annual Meeting and Clinical Symposium, Houston, TX, 2013. (Accepted)
Laughter SA, Wheeler AA. Glenohumeral Internal Rotation Deficit Trends in a Division I Pitching Staff. . American College of Sports Medicine Central States Meeting, Columbia, MO, 2012. Abstracted in American College of Sports Medicine Central States Chapter Annual Conference Proceedings, 2012, p. 57.
Wheeler AA, Jacobson BH. Effect of Whole Body Vibration on Flexibility and Perception of Muscle Soreness in College Aged Females. American College of Sports Medicine Central States Meeting, Overland Park, KS, 2011. Abstracted in American College of Sports Medicine Central States Chapter Annual Conference Proceedings, 2011, p. 13.
Glasgow A, Warren A, Hetzler T, O’Brien M, Smith D, Wheeler AA.A Comparison of ShoulderRange of Motion in Collegiate Baseball & Softball Players. AmericanCollege of Sports Medicine Central States Meeting, Springfield, MO, 2007. Abstracted in American College of Sports Medicine Central States Chapter Annual Conference Proceedings, 2007, p. 25.
Wheeler AA, Warren A, Hetzler T, O’Brien M, Smith D, Glasgow A. A Comparison of Pre-Season and Post-Season Shoulder Strength in Collegiate Softball Players. AmericanCollege of Sports Medicine Central States Meeting, Springfield, MO, 2007. Abstracted in American College of Sports Medicine Central States Chapter Annual Conference Proceedings, 2007, p. 40.
Warren AJ, Smith DB, O’Brien MS, Jacobson BH, Hetzler TM, Wheeler AA, Glasgow AD, Coble A.Acute Stretching Does Not Alter MuscularPperformance in the Hamstrings: Analysis of Three Stretching Techniques.AmericanCollege of Sports Medicine Central States Chapter Annual Meeting, Springfield, MO, 2007. Abstracted in American College of Sports Medicine Central States Chapter Annual Conference Proceedings, 2007, p. 38.
Wheeler AA. Handgrip Strength Variations In Baseball and Softball Over a Six-Week Period of No Strength Training. American College of Sports Medicine Central States Meeting, Kansas City, MO, 2006.
Wheeler AA, Landrum J, Comeau MJ, Brown LE. The Relationship of Skinfold Thickness on Electrically-Induced MVIC. Southwest Athletic Trainers’ Association Annual Meeting, Arlington, TX, 2002.
Landrum J, Wheeler AA, Comeau MJ, Brown LE. The Effects of High Volt Pulsed Current vs. Russian Current on the Achievable Percentage of MVIC. Southwest Athletic Trainers’ Association Annual Meeting, Arlington, TX, 2002.
Local Conferences:
Perkey DA, Wheeler AA, Bryant L. Effects of Relaxation on Balance. Arkansas Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, Little Rock, AR, 2012.
Perkey DA, Wheeler AA. Lower Leg Injuries in Soccer Athletes. Arkansas Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, Little Rock, AR, 2012.
Wheeler AA. Whole Body Vibration. Arkansas Athletic Trainers’ Association Annual Meeting, Magnolia, AR, 2012.
Wheeler AA, Perkey DA. Heat Illness in Athletics. Arkansas Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, Little Rock, AR, 2011.
Perkey DA, Wheeler AA. Doping in Youth Sport: An Update. Arkansas Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, Little Rock, AR, 2011.
Perkey DA, Wheeler AA. Concussions in Young Athletes. Arkansas Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, Little Rock, AR, 2010.
Wheeler AA, Warren A, Hetzler T, O’Brien M, Smith D,Glasgow A.The Effect of Player Position on Average Power Produced in the Dominant Shoulder of Softball Athletes. 19th Annual OSU Graduate Research Symposium, Stillwater, OK, 2008.
WORKSHOPS:
Carroll R, Wheeler AA, Head PL, Johnson R. Sports Medicine Workshop: An Introductory Course for High School Students. March, 2013.
Carroll R, Wheeler AA, Head PL, Johnson R. Sports Medicine Workshop: An Introductory Course for High School Students. March, 2012.
Carroll R, Wheeler AA, Head PL, Johnson R. Sports Medicine Workshop: An Introductory Course for High School Students. February-March, 2011.
Partain D. and Wheeler AA. Coaches’ Taping and Injury Clinic. OuachitaBaptistUniversity,
Arkadelphia, AR, September 17, 2005.