David William Keeley, Phd

David William Keeley, PhD

Assistant Professor and Director of the Laboratorio de Biomechanica

Department of Kinesiology and Dance

New Mexico State University

Las Cruces NM 88003

Phone: (575) 646-5186

Cell: (903) 513-0171

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EDUCATION

2001: BSc, Kinesiology, East Central Oklahoma State University - Ada

2008: MSc, Human Performance, Texas A&M University - Commerce

2011: PhD, Kinesiology (Exercise Science), University of Arkansas– Fayetteville

Dissertation: The impact of an extended pitching performance on the shoulder of young baseball pitchers.

Recipient:2011 University of Arkansas Outstanding Doctoral Student – Exercise Science

Other Specialized Training

Undergraduate minor in Education (26 credit hours)

Research Internship experience at the Steadman*Philippon Research Institute of Vail, Vail CO (Summer 2008)

AWARDS and ACCOLADES

2013 – Recipient of the NMSU College of Education Dean’s Excellence Award for Research.

2011 – Recipient of the University of Arkansas Outstanding Doctoral Student – Exercise Science.

STUDENT AWARDS and ACCOLADES

2015 – Ryan Buchanan – Finalist for the 2015 Student Research Award presented by the Southwest Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine.

2015 – Amanda J. Concha - Recipient of the 2015 American Society of Biomechanics Diversity Conference Travel Award ($1,250 for travel to the 2015 ASB annual conference in Columbus, Ohio)

EMPLOYEMENTHISTORY (Academic)

August 2011 – Current:Assistant Professor and Director of the Laboratorio de Biomechanica, New Mexico State University Department of Human Performance, Dance and Recreation, Las Cruces New Mexico

July 2008 – May 2011:Graduate Research and Teaching Assistant, University of Arkansas Department of Health, Human Performance and Recreation, Fayetteville Arkansas

July 2004 – May 2008:Teacher and Coach, Caddo Mills Independent School District, Caddo Mills Texas

July 2002 – May 2004:Teacher and Coach, Lago Vista Independent School District, Lago Vista Texas

July 2001 – May 2002:Teacher and Coach, Perrin-Whitt Consolidated Independent School District, Perrin Texas

Courses Taught

New Mexico State University:

SPM 305: Biomechanics (19 courses)

SPM 412:Inferential Statistics (5 courses)

PEP 499:Problems - Independent Research (7 courses)

PEP499:Problems – Introduction to Exercise Physiology and Biomechanics (1 Course)

PEP501:Grad AT I – Introduction to Biomechanics (1 Course)

University of Arkansas:

KINS 3353: Mechanics of Human Movement (1 course)

KINS 4903: Internship in Exercise Science (1 course)

PEAC 1901: Racquetball (3 courses)

Caddo Mills Independent School District:

Integrated Physics and Chemistry (2 courses)

Anatomy and Physiology (2 courses)

Physics (2 courses)

Biology (2 courses)

Middle School Science (2 courses)

Lago Vista Independent School District:

Middle School Science (2 courses)

Perrin-Whitt Consolidated Independent School District:

Middle School Science (1 course)

Health (1 course)

Integrated Physics and Chemistry (2 courses)

Chemistry (1 course)

Physical Education (1 course)

Courses Developed:

New Mexico State University:

SPM 412: Inferential Statistics

PEP 499: Independent Research

PEP 499: Introduction to Exercise Physiology and Biomechanics

PEP 501: Introduction to Biomechanics

Relevant Memberships:

American College of Sports Medicine

Southwest Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine

International Society of Biomechanics in Sport

RESEARCH

Publication/Presentation Metrics

17 Publications since 2008 (2 Editorial Opinions)

157 citations since 2008 (+46)

h-index of 6 (+0)

i10-index of 5 (+1)

20+ Abstract Publications since 2008

20+ Conference Presentations since 2008

4 Undergraduate Student Publications since 2011

6 Student Presentations since 2011

Published Referred Journal Contributions

*Denotes invited editorial

1)Torry, M.R., Cowley, J., Keeley, D.W., Kernozek, T., Shelburn, K. (In Press). Function of the normal hip. In: McCarthy, Villar and Nobel (Eds.), Diagnosis and Surgical Treatment of Hip Disease. Springer., Accepted April 1, 2015.

2)Keeley, D. W., McClary, M.A., Anguiano-Molina, G., Oliver, G. D. Dougherty, C. P., Torry, M. R. (In Press). Reliability of an electromagnetic tracking system in describing pitching mechanics. Journal of Spots Technology. Accepted November 9, 2015.

3)Keeley, D. W., Oliver, G. D. Dougherty, C. P., Torry, M. R. (2015). Lower body predictors of peak glenohumeral compressive force in high school baseball pitchers. Journal of Applied Biomechanics. 31(3): 181-188.

4)Keeley, D. W., Oliver, G. D., Torry, M. R., Wicke, J. (2014). Validity of pitch velocity and strike percentage to assess in young baseball pitchers. International Journal of Performance Analysis in Sport. 14(2):355-366.

5)Keeley, D.W., McClary, M.A.,Oliver, G.D., Dougherty, C.P. (2014). A pre-post performance comparison of the long head of the biceps brachii muscle oxygenation in young baseball pitchers. Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness. 54(1):118-123.

6) Wicke, J., Keeley, D.W., Oliver, G.D. (2013). Comparison of pitching kinematics between youth and adult baseball pitchers: A meta-analytic approach. Sports Biomechanics.12(4):315-323

7) Keeley, D. W., Oliver, G. D., Dougherty, C. P. (2012). A biomechanical model correlating shoulder kinetics to pain in young baseball pitchers. Journal of Human Kinetics, 34, 15-20.

8)Keeley, D. W., Oliver, G. D., Dougherty, C. P. (2012). Shoulder Kinematics During Pitching: Comparing the Slide Step and Traditional Stretch Deliveries. Human Movement Science.31(5). 1191-1199.

9)*Keeley, D. W. (2012 - Editorial). Addressing Injury Rates in Athletes: The Need for a Comprehensive Approach. Journal of Sports Medicine and Doping Studies, 2(4), 1000e116.

10)*Keeley, D. W. (2012 - Editorial). Sports Medicine and Applied Sport Science: Can we truly Bridge the Gap?.Journal of Sports Medicine and Doping Studies, 2(2), 1000e104.

11)Oliver, G. D., Plummer, H. A., Keeley, D. W. (2011). Muscle activation patterns of the upper and lower extremity during the windmill softball pitch. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 25(6), 1653-1658.

12)Keeley, D. W., Plummer, H., Oliver, G. D. (2011). Predicting asymmetrical lower extremity strength deficits in college aged males and females using common horizontal and vertical power field tests. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 25(6), 1632-1637.

13)Oliver, G. D., Keeley, D. W. (2010). Pelvis and torso kinematics and their relationship to shoulder kinematics in high school baseball pitchers.Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 24(12), 2366-2371.

14)Oliver, G. D., Keeley, D. W. (2010). Gluteal muscle group activation and its relationship with pelvis and torso kinematics in high school baseball pitchers.Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 24(11), 3015-3022.

15)Keeley, D. W., Wicke, J., Alford, K., Oliver, G. D. (2010). Forearm kinematics and its effect on the two-seam and four-seam fastball pitches. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 24(9), 2366-2371.

16)Ramappa, R. J., Po-Hau, C., Hawkins, R. J., Noonan, T., Hackett, T., Sabick, M. B., et al. (2010). Anterior shoulder forces in professional and little league pitchers. Journal of Pediatric Orthopedics, 30, 1-7.

17)Keeley, D. W., Hackett, T., Sabick, M. B., Keirns, M., Torry, M. R. (2008). A biomechanical analysis of youth pitching mechanics.Journal of Pediatric Orthopedics, 28, 452-459.

Sponsored Research

Extramural Funds ($8,510,384.00 Solicited / $87,500.00 Funded)

1)Keeley, D.W. (Principal), Validating Novel Quantitative Indices for the Differentiation of Fallers and Non-Fallers. National Institute of Health. $400,280.00. (Not Funded).

2)Wood, R., Ma, O., Keeley, D.W., et al., Successful Aging and Falls Risk Reduction Center of Biomedical Research Excellence. $7,600,508.00. (Not Funded).

3)Ma, O., Keeley, D.W. (Co-Investigator), Development of Movement Specific Models for Determining Inertial Parameters in Humans. National Institute of Health. $425,000.00. (Not Funded).

4) Keeley, D.W., Wang, T., Palacios, R. (Principal). Obesity: How Behavioral, Morphometric and Biomechanical Variables Relate. National Institute of Health. $51,492.00 (Not Funded).

5)Keeley, D.W., Wang, T., Palacios, R. (Principal). A Multidisciplinary Investigation into the Behavioral, Morphometric and Biomechanical Variables Associated with Obesity. NMSU IRG Program. $39,145.00 (Not Funded).

6) Keeley, D.W. (Principal). Differences in lower extremity torque production in normal weight, overweight, and obese adults, NMSU College of Education Mini-Grant Program. $2,000.00. (Funded for FY 2013-2014).

7)Keeley, D.W. (Principal). Optimal Upper Extremity Segment Mass Ratios for Improving Performance in Collegiate Tennis Players, NMSU College of Education Mini-Grant Program. $2,000.00. (Funded for FY 2012-2013).

8)Keeley, D.W. (Principal). Impact of an Extended Pitching Performance in Youth Baseball Pitchers. American College of Sports Medicine. $5,000.00 (Funded for FY 2010-1011).

9)Oliver, G.D., Dwelly, P.D., Keeley, D.W. (Co-Investigator). Impact of tobacco use on rotator cuff repair. Arkansas Biosciences Institute. $70,000.00 (Funded for FY 2010-2011).

10)Oliver, G.D., Plummer, H.A., Keeley, D.W. (Co-Investigator). Biomechanics and sEMG analysis of throwing mechanics in baseball and softball catchers.The Women’s Giving Circle. $8,500.00 (Funded for FY 2010-2011).

11)Ma, O., Keeley, D.W. (Co-Investigator), Development of Segment Based Kinetic Models from Various Common Movements. National Science Foundation. $323,469.00. (Not Funded).

12)Keeley, D. W. (Principal), Optimal Upper Extremity Segment Mass Ratios for Imporving Performance in Reducing Injury Risk in the Tennis Player. International Tennis Federation, $8,000.00. (Not Funded).

Additional Funding ($108,703.00 Solicited / $108,703.00 Funded)

1)Wood, B., Keeley, D.W., and Post, P. (Collaborator/Co-contributor). ERR submission for equipment funding. New Mexico State University. $49,000.00. (Funded for FY 2013).

2) Wood, B., Berning, J., Keeley, D.W., and Post, P. (Collaborator/Co-contributor). ERR submission for equipment funding. New Mexico State University. $58,770.00. (Funded for FY 2012).

3)Keeley, D.W. (Principle Writer). Funding for the development and implementation of instructional technology in the classroom. New Mexico State University. $933.00. (Funded for FY 2013).

Selected Abstract Publications

1)Concha, A.J., Keeley, D.W.(2015). A comparison of lower extremity muscle activation between the traditional leg kick and slide step deliveries. American Society of Biomechanics.

2)Keeley, D. W., McCalry, M.A., Aguinaldo-Molina, G., Oliver, G. D., Dougherty, C. P. (2014). Mass distribution in the upper extremity and its relationship to performance in collegiate tennis players. International Society of Biomechanics in Sport.

3)Keeley, D. W., Oliver, G. D., Dougherty, C. P., Torry, M. R. (2012). Tendon Changes in the long head of the biceps tendon size following an extended pitching performance. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 44(5S); 116.

4)Keeley, D. W., Barber, K., Oliver, G. D. (2010). Comparison of pelvis kinematics during the baseball pitch: Fatigued and non fatigued conditions. International Society of Biomechanics in Sport. w4.ub.uni-konstanz.de/cpa/article/view/4598

5)Oliver, G. D., Abe, M., Keeley, D. W. (2010). Quantitative analysis of core musculature during two types of baseball pitches: Fastball and change-up. International Society of Biomechanics. w4.ub.uni-konstanz.de/cpa/article/view/4426

6)Keeley, D. W., Oliver, G. D., Hackett, T., Torry, M. R. (2010). A model predicting anterior sheer stress in the shoulder during the slide step delivery in high school baseball pitchers..American Society of Biomechanics.

7)Oliver, G. D., Stone, A. J., Plummer, H., Keeley, D. W. (2010). Quantitative examination of core muscle activation during isometric exercises.American Society of Biomechanics.

8) Keeley D.W., Barber K., Oliver G.D. (2010). Comparison of pelvis kinematics during the baseball pitch: Fatigued and non-fatigued conditions. The Scientific Proceedings of the XXV|ll InternationalConference on Biomechanics in Sports Conference, http.//w4.ub.unikonstanz.

de/coa/article/view/4598. Marquette, MI.

9)Oliver G.D., Abe M., and Keeley D.W. (2010). Quantitative analysis of core musculature during two types of baseball pitches: Fastball and change-up. The Scientific Proceedings of the XXV|lllnternationalConference on Biomechanics in Sports Conference, d e I cpal article lview | 4426. Marquette MI.

10)Plummer, H., Keeley, D. W., Oliver, G. D. (2010). Windmill pitching kinetics: Injury implications in high school softball pitchers. American Society of Biomechanics.

11)Plummer, H., Oliver, G. D., Keeley, D. W. (2010). Comparison of Shoulder Kinetics Across Two Delivery Styles in High School Baseball Pitchers (ed., vol. 42, pp. 693-694).Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise.

12)Keeley, D. W., Oliver, G. D. (2010). Kinematic comparison of two delivery styles in high school baseball pitchers (ed., vol. 42, pp. 34).Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise.

13)Plummer, H., Oliver, G. D., Keeley, D. W. (2010). Quantitative sEMG description of upper extremity muscule activation during baseball pitching: Pre fatigue and fatigue (1st ed., vol. 4, pp. Article 10). International Journal of Exercise Science.

14)Keeley, D. W., Oliver, G. D. (2010). Model predicting shoulder distraction force during baseball pitching (1st ed., vol. 4). International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Abstract Submissions. digitalcommons.wku.edu/ijesab/vol4/iss1/8/

15)Wicke, J., Keeley, D. W. (2009). Influence of inertial estimates on elbow joint movements during pitching. American Society of Biomechanics.

16)Keeley, D. W., Oliver, G. D., Dwelly, P., Hoffman, H. (2009). A kinematic description of the post pubescent windmill softball pitching motion (vol. XXVII, pp. 538-541). International Society of Biomechanics in Sports.

17)Keeley, D. W., Oliver, G. D., Dwelly, P., Hoffman, H. (2009). A kinematics comparison of the youth pitching motion across prepubescent and pubescent pitchers (vol. XXVII, pp. 723-726).International Society of Biomechanics in Sports.

18)Oliver, G. D., Dwelly, P., Keeley, D. W., Hoffman, H. (2009). Examination of gluteal muscle firing pattern and kinetics of the lower extremity during the windmill softball pitch (vol. XXVII, pp. 608-611). International Society of Biomechanics in Sports.

19)Dwelly, P., Oliver, G. D., Adam-Blair, H., Keeley, D. W., Hoffman, H. (2009). Improved muscle activation in performing a functional lunge compared to the traditional squat (vol. XXVII, pp. 745-748). International Society of Biomechanics in Sports.

20)Keeley, D. W., Oliver, G. D., Dwelly, P., Hoffman, H., Dougherty, C. P. (2009). Relationships between hip and shoulder rotation during baseball pitching (vol. XXVII, pp. 585).International Society of Biomechanics in Sports.

21)Hoffman, H., Oliver, G. D., Keeley, D. W., Barber, K. B., Dwelly, P. (2009). The relationship between gluteal activity and pelvic kinematics during the windmill softball pitch (vol. XXVII). International Society of Biomechanics in Sports.

22)Keeley, D. W., Oliver, G. D. (2009). Kinematic differences in youth baseball pitchers:An investigation into the cocking and deceleration phases. (ed., vol. 41). Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise.

Selected Podium Presentations Given

1)Keeley, D. W. (Presenter & Author), Oliver, G. D., Dougherty, C. P., Torry, M. R.2012 Annual Meeting,Tendon Changes in the long head of the biceps tendon size following an extended pitching performance.American College of Sports Medicine, San Francisco.

2)Keeley D.W. (Presenter & Author), Oliver G.D. 2010 Annual Meeting, Model predicting shoulder distraction force in high school baseball pitchers.South Central Chapter of the American Society of Biomechanics. Denton, TX.

3)Keeley D.W. (Presenter & Author).2010 Symposium.The role of the pelvis and trunk in baseball pitching.RAZOR Fitnessand Sports Medicine Symposium. Fayetteville, AR.

4)Keeley D.W. (Presenter & Author).Injury prevention in youth baseball pitchers: Current and future biomechanical models.2009 Annual Meeting.Central States Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine.Columbia, MO.

5)Keeley D.W. (Presenter & Author), Dwelly P. (Presenter & Author), Oliver, G.D. 2009 Symposium.Throwing and injury biomechanics.RAZOR Fltnessand Sports Medicine Symposium. Fayetteville, AR.

6)Keeley D.W. (Presenter & Author), Wicke, J., Alford, E.K. 2008 Annual Meeting. Upper body pitching kinematics and their effect on the movement of two fastball pitches.Southern California Conference on Biomechanlcs. ThousandOaks, CA.

7)Keeley, D. W. (Presenter & Author), Oliver, G. D. (Author Only), 2010 Annual Meeting, Kinematic comparison of two delivery styles in high school baseball pitchers, American College of Sports Medicine, Baltimore, MD. (May 2010).

8)Keeley, D. W. (Presenter & Author), Oliver, G. D. (Author Only), Wicke, J. (Author Only), 2009 World Congress, Arm deceleration kinematics and their relation to overuse injury in youth pitchers of various ages, World Federation of Athletic Training and Therapy, San Antonio, TX. (June 2009).

Selected Poster Presentations Given

1)Concha, A.J., Keeley, D.W. (2015). A comparison of lower extremity muscle activation between the traditional leg kick and slide step deliveries. American Society of Biomechanics.

2)Keeley, D. W., McCalry, M.A., Aguinaldo-Molina, G., Oliver, G. D., Dougherty, C. P. (2014). Mass distribution in the upper extremity and its relationship to performance in collegiate tennis players. International Society of Biomechanics in Sport.

3) King, S., Keeley, D. W. (Author Only). 2012 Annual Meeting.Effect of stance width on the number of squat repetitions performed in various BMI groups.Southwest Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine, Newport Beach, CA.

4)Keeley, D. W. (Presenter & Author), Oliver, G. D., Dougherty, C. P., Torry, M. R. 2011 Annual Meeting, Reliability of electromagnetic tracking in describing pitching mechanics, International Society of Biomechanics in Sports, Porto, Portugal.

5)Keeley, D. W. (Presenter & Author), Oliver, G. D., Dougherty, C. P. 2011 Annual Meeting, Shoulder kinetics during pitching and their relation to reported shoulder pain, International Society of Biomechanics in Sports, Porto, Portugal.

6)Keeley, D. W. (Presenter & Author), Oliver, G. D. 2011 Annual Meeting, Probability of shoulder pain in high school baseball pitchers, American College of Sports Medicine, Denver, CO.

7)Keeley, D. W. (Presenter & Author), Barber, K. B., Oliver, G. D. 2010 Annual Meeting, Comparison of pelvis kinematics during the baseball pitch: Fatigued and non fatigued conditions, International Society of Biomechanics in Sports, Marquette, MI.

8)Oliver, G. D., Abe, M., Keeley, D. W. (Author Only), 2010 Annual Meeting, Quantitative analysis of core musculature during two types of baseball pitches: Fastball and Change-up, International Society of Biomechanics in Sports, Marquette, MI.

9)Keeley D.W. (Presenter & Author),Oliver ,G.D., Hackett, T., Torry, M.R. 2010 Annual Meeting.A model predicting anterior sheer stress in the shoulder during the slide step delivery in high school baseball pitchers.American Society ofBiomechanics Annual Conference, Providence, Rl.

10)Plummer, H., Oliver, G.D., Keeley D (Author Only). 2010 Annual Meeting.Comparison of shoulder kinetics across two delivery styles in high school baseball pitchers. American College of Sports Medicine,Baltimore, MD.

11) Keeley, D.W. (Presenter & Author), Oliver, G.D.,Dwelly, P., Hoffman, H.J. 2009 Annual Meeting.A comparison of youth pitching kinematics acrossprepubescent and pubescent pitchers. International Society of Biomechanics inSport, Limerick, lreland.

12) Keeley, D.W. (Presenter & Author), Oliver, G.D.,Dwelly, P., Hoffman, H.J., Dougherty,CP. Relationships between hip andshoulder rotation during baseball pitching. 2009 Annual Meeting.International Society of Biomechanicsin Sport, Limerick, lreland.

13)Keeley, D.W. (Presenter & Author), Oliver, G.D.,Dwelly, P., Hoffman, H,J. 2009 Annual Meeting.A kinematics description of the post pubescent windmill softball pitching motion. International Society of Biomechanics in Sport, Limerick, lreland.

14)Oliver, G,D.,Dwelly, P., Keeley, D.W. (Author Only), Hoffman, H.J. 2009 Annual Meeting.Upper extremity and core muscle firing patternsduring the windmill softball pitch. International Society of Biomechanics in Sport, Limerick, lreland.

15)Oliver, G.D.,Dwelly, P., Keeley, D.W. (Author Only), Hoffman, H.J. 2009 Annual Meeting.Examination of gluteal muscle firing and kinetics ofthe lower extremity during the windmill softballpltch.International Society ofBiomechanics in Sport, Limerick, lreland.

16)Dwelly, P., Oliver, G.D., Adams-Blair, H., Keeley, D.W. (Author Only), Hoffman, H.J. 2009 Annual Meeting. lmproved muscle activation in performing a functional lunge compared to the traditional squat. International Society of Biomechanics in Sport, Limerick, lreland.

17) Hoffman, H.J., Oliver, G.D., Keeley, D.W. (Author Only), Barber, K, Dwelly, P. 2009 Annual Meeting. The Relationship between gluteal activity and pelvic kinematics during the windmillsoftballpltch. International Society of Biomechanics in Sport Limerick, lreland.

18)Wicke, J.,Keeley, D.W. (Author Only).Influence of inertial estimates on elbow joint moments during pitching.2009 Annual Meeting.American Society of Biomechanics, State College, PA.

19)Keeley, D,W. (Presenter & Author), Oliver, G.D., Wicke, J. 2009 Annual Meeting. Kinematic differences in youth baseball pitchers: An investigation into the cocking and acceleration phases. American College of Sports Medicine, Seattle, WA.

20)Keeley, D.W. (Presenter & Author), Hackett, T.,Sabick, M.B.,Keirns, M.,Torry, M.R. 2009 Annual Meeting.Predictors of pitch velocity in youth and professional baseball pitchers.Orthopedic Research Society, Las Vegas, NV.

Directed Student Research

1)Supervised Research, Development of a scaled gait marker to differentiate fallers and non-fallers. (June 2015 – Current).

Advised: Ryan Buchanan – Presented at the 2015 Annual Meeting of the Southwest Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine.

2)Supervised Research, Relationship between gait kinetics and a newly developing scaled gait kinematic. (June 2015 – Current).

Advised: Robrena Wade – Presented at the 2015 Annual Meeting of the Southwest Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine.

3)Supervised Research, Comparison of lower extremity muscle activation between the traditional leg kick and slide step deliveries. (August 2014 – May 2015)

Advised: Amanda J. Concha – Presented at the 2015 Annual Meeting of the American Society of Biomechanics.

4)Supervised Research, Differences in muscle activation during balance tasks in habitual minimalist wearing and traditional running shoe wearing college students. (May 2012 –December 2014)

Advised: Marcus A. McClary – Presented at the 2014 Annual Meeting of the Southwest Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine.

5)Supervised Research, Effect of stance width on the number of squat repetitions performed in various BMI groups. (September 1, 2011 - May 1, 2012).
Advised: Sara King – Published in the Journal of Undergraduate Kinesiology Research. 7(2), 84-92.