KIM D. BARBER FOSS MS ATC LAT

3970 Lovell Avenue

Cincinnati, Ohio 45211

(513) 282-0840

EMPLOYMENT ADDRESS:Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center

Sports Medicine Biodynamics Center

3333 Burnet Avenue, MLC 10001

Cincinnati, Ohio 45229-3039

PHONE:Cellular: (513) 720-9755

Office: (513) 636-5971

E-MAIL:

RESEARCH INTERESTS:Concussion, Injury Epidemiology, Injury Biomechanics, Human Performance, Preventative Medicine

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

2014 – PresentDirector, BNA Lab

SPORT Center

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, Cincinnati, Ohio

2005 – PresentSenior Clinical Research Coordinator/ Research Biomechanist

Sports Medicine Biodynamics Center

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, Cincinnati, Ohio

2012 – PresentAthletic Trainer, Outreach

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, Cincinnati, Ohio

2009 - PresentAdjunct Professor

Mt. St. Joseph University, Cincinnati, Ohio

2013 – PresentAssistant Professor

Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions, Provo, UT

2016-PresentAdjunct Professor

Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights, Kentucky

2012 – PresentAthletic Trainer

Lockland High School

2009Athletic Trainer

Team USA U20 Women’s Rugby Team, Pittsburgh, PA

2000 – 2005 Head Athletic Trainer

Linn-Mar High School, Marion IA

1999 – 2000Assistant Athletic Trainer

Linn-Mar High School, Marion, IA

1995 – 1998Project Coordinator

National High School Sports Injury Registry, (NATA grant)

Med Sports Systems LTD. Iowa City, Iowa

1994 – 1995Certified Athletic Trainer

Valley Physical Therapy/Guilford High School, Middletown, CT

1993 – 1994Certified Athletic Trainer (Graduate Assistant)

Thurston High School, Springfield, Oregon

1992 – 1993Certified Athletic Trainer (Graduate Assistant)

Springfield High School, Springfield, Oregon

1992 – 1994Instructor

Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries

University of Oregon, Eugene, OR

1989 – 1992Instructor

First Aid, Advanced First Aid, and CPR

North Dakota State University 1989-1992

1991 – 1992Intern

Dakota Clinic Sports Medicine Department, Fargo, ND

1988 – 1992Student Athletic Trainer

North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND

EDUCATION:

MSSports Medicine, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR 1992-1994

MSBiomechanics, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR 1992-1994

BS (Honors)Athletic Training, North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND 1988-1992

BS (Honors)Sociology, North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND 1988-1992

AWARDS AND HONORS:

2015British Journal of Sports Medicine: Systematic Review Award. Sugimoto D, Myer GD, Barber Foss KD, Hewett TE. Specific exercise effects of preventive neuromuscular training intervention on anterior cruciate ligament injury risk reduction in young females: meta-analysis and subgroup analysis. Br J Sports Med. 2015;49(5):282-289.

2009Student Research Award, National Strength and Conditioning Association. Myer GD, Ford KR, Barber Foss K, Goodman A, Harrison A, Rauh MJ, Divine JG, Hewett TE. A Pilot Study to Determine the Incidence and Potential Pathomechanics of Patellofemoral Pain in Female Athletes.

NATA Curriculum Scholarship Award

North Dakota State University Dean's List

Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities North Dakota State University

Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society North Dakota State University

Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society North Dakota State University

United States Achievement Academy All American Scholar North Dakota State University

National Dean's List North Dakota State University

MEMBERSHIPS IN PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS:

1991-PresentNational Athletic Trainers Association

2005-PresentGreat Lakes Athletic Trainers Association

2005-PresentOhio Athletic Trainers Association

1999-2005Iowa Athletic Trainers Association

CERTIFICATIONS:

1992-PresentBOC Certified Athletic Trainer

2013-PresentSociety of Clinical Research Associates CCRP Certification

1988-PresentCPR/First Aid

PROFESSIONAL INVOLVEMENT:

NATAREF Abstract Reviewer

NATAREF Grant Reviewer

NATAREF Research Mentor Program

NATAREF Research Ambassador Program

NATA Annual Meeting 2017 Submission Reviewer

Ohio Athletic Trainers Association Secondary Committee

Ohio Athletic Trainers Association Scholarship Committee

Ohio Athletic Trainers Association Emergency Preparedness

Iowa Athletic Trainers Association Women in Athletic Training

Ohio Athletic Trainers Association Women in Athletic Training

NATABOC Portfolio Pilot Program Member

Journal of Athletic Training Reviewer

International Journal of Sports Medicine Reviewer

The Physician and Sportsmedicine Reviewer

British Journal of Sports Medicine Reviewer

Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Reviewer

BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders Reviewer

Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Reviewer

Sports Health Reviewer

Pediatrics Reviewer

Journal of Sports Sciences Reviewer

African Health Sciences Reviewer

Journal of Exercise, Sports & Orthopedics Reviewer

Journal of Sport and Health Science Reviewer

PERSONAL INVOLVEMENT:

Girl Scout/Girl Guide Member and Leader 22 years

Girl Scout Service Unit 419 Communication Leader

Girl Scout Service Unit 419 Leader Mentor

Boy Scouts of America Cub Scout Den Leader

Boy Scouts of America Troop 271 Committee Member

Boy Scouts of America Troop 271 Fish Fry Coordinator

GRANTS:

Direct Costs- (Total Direct Costs-$4,057,800.00)

2015-17National Institutes of Health “Identification of Patellofemoral Pain Risk Factors Developed During Maturation” ($275,000.00) - Key Personnel

2015-16University Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation “Functional Outcomes Following Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction: A Pilot Study” ($25,000.00)-Key personnel

2013-18National Institutes of Health “Multi-faceted Approach Modeling ACL Injury Mechanisms” ($108,274.00)- Key personnel

2013-15National Institutes of Health “Fibromyalgia Integrative Training Program for Teens (FIT Teens)” ($275,000.00)- Key personnel

2012-15National Institutes of Health “Identifying risk profiles for anterior cruciate ligament injury among female athletes” ($225,000.00)- Key personnel

2008-12National Institutes of Health “Neuromuscular Intervention Targeted to Mechanisms of ACL Load in Female Athletes” ($2,258,034.00)- Key personnel

Industry Funding-(Total Direct Costs-$426,711.00)

2015Funding Proposal: FP00009108: A pilot study to determine the effectiveness of Q-collar to mitigate incidence of mild brain injury biomarkers in football players

Total Project Direct ($274,850.00)- Key personnel

2015Funding Proposal: FP00009110: Brain neurophysiological changes associated with mTBI

Total Project Direct ($279,990.00)- Key personnel

2014Funding Proposal: FP00006787: Evaluation of the effectiveness and clinical utility of Brain Network Activation (BNA™) technology in the management of sport related concussion

Total Project Direct ($70,000.00)- Key personnel

2014Funding Proposal: FP00007934: A pilot study to determine the effectiveness of Q-collar to mitigate incidence of mild brain injury biomarkers

Total Project Direct ($113,399.00)- Key personnel

2013Funding Proposal: FP00005437: Safety and Tolerance of mild jugular compressive neck device during sports related exertional tasks

Total Project Direct ($38,462)- Key personnel

TEACHING:

2009-PresentResearch in the Health Sciences, HLT 430. University of Mt. St. Joseph.

2013-2015Sports Injury Prevention/Recognition, SP520. Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions

2016-PresentPreventative Measures, RS607, Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions

2016-PresentHealthcare Research, HSC421. Northern Kentucky University.

PRESENTATIONS:

2016National Athletic Trainers Association, Annual Meeting 2016, Baltimore, MD

2016GLATA Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL

2015National Athletic Trainers Association, Annual Meeting 2015, St. Louis, MO

2015GLATA Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL

2014OATA Student Symposium, College of Mt. St. Joseph, Spring 2014

2013National Athletic Trainers Association, Annual Meeting 2013, Las Vegas, NV

2012National Athletic Trainers Association, Annual Meeting 2012, St. Louis, MO

2001Panelist, Women’s Health and Sport Conference, Cedar Rapids, Iowa

PUBLICATIONS:

1.Barber Foss KD, Hornsby M, Edwards NM, Myer GD, Hewett TE. Is body composition associated with an increased risk of developing anterior knee pain in adolescent female athletes? Phys Sportsmed. 2012;40(1):13-19.

2.Barber Foss KD, Myer GD, Chen SS, Hewett TE. Expected prevalence from the differential diagnosis of anterior knee pain in adolescent female athletes during preparticipation screening. J Athl Train. 2012;47(5):519-524.

3.Barber Foss KD, Myer GD, Hewett TE. Epidemiology of basketball, soccer, and volleyball injuries in middle-school female athletes. Phys Sportsmed. 2014;42(2):146-153.

4.Berz K, Divine J, Foss KB, Heyl R, Ford KR, Myer GD. Sex-specific differences in the severity of symptoms and recovery rate following sports-related concussion in young athletes. Phys Sportsmed. 2013;41(2):58-63.

5.DiCesare CA, Bates NA, Foss KDB, Thomas SM, Wordeman SC, Sugimoto D, Roewer BD, McKeon JMM, Di Stasi S, Noehren BW. Reliability of 3-Dimensional Measures of Single-Leg Cross Drop Landing Across 3 Different Institutions Implications for Multicenter Biomechanical and Epidemiological Research on ACL Injury Prevention. Orthopaedic journal of sports medicine. 2015;3(12):2325967115617905.

6.DiCesare CA, Roewer BD, Sugimoto D, Bates NA, Thomas SM, Foss KDB, Ford KR, McKeon JMM, Noehren B, McNally M. Reliability of Three-Dimensional Biomechanics Across Three Different Institutions: Implications for Multi-Center Biomechanical and Epidemiological Research. Paper presented at: MEDICINE AND SCIENCE IN SPORTS AND EXERCISE, 2014.

7.Foss KD, Ford KR, Myer GD, Hewett TE. Generalized joint laxity associated with increased medial foot loading in female athletes. J Athl Train. 2009;44(4):356-362.

8.Foss KD, Myer GD, Magnussen RA, Hewett TE. Diagnostic Differences for Anterior Knee Pain between Sexes in Adolescent Basketball Players. J Athl Enhanc. 2014;3(1).

9.Hall R, Barber Foss K, Hewett TE, Myer GD. Sport Specialization's Association With an Increased Risk of Developing Anterior Knee Pain in Adolescent Female Athletes. J Sport Rehabil. 2015;24(1):31-35.

10.Herbst K, Foss KDB, Hewett TE, Stanfield DT, Myer GD. Prospective Hip and Knee Strength Measures Associated with Increased Risk for Patellofemoral Pain Incidence. Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine. 2014;2(2 suppl):2325967114S2325900073.

11.Herbst KA, Barber Foss KD, Fader L, Hewett TE, Witvrouw E, Stanfield D, Myer GD. Hip Strength Is Greater in Athletes Who Subsequently Develop Patellofemoral Pain. Am J Sports Med. 2015;43(11):2747-2752.

12.Ittenbach RF, Huang G, Foss KDB, Hewett TE, Myer GD. Reliability and Validity of the Anterior Knee Pain Scale: Applications for Use as an Epidemiologic Screener. PloS one. 2016;11(7):e0159204.

13.Kiefer AW, Barber Foss K, Reches A, Gadd B, Gordon M, Rushford K, Laufer I, Weiss M, Myer GD. Brain Network Activation as a Novel Biomarker for the Return-to-Play Pathway Following Sport-Related Brain Injury. Front Neurol. 2015;6:243.

14.Myer GD, Barber Foss KD, Gupta R, Hewett TE, Ittenbach RF. Analysis of patient-reported anterior knee pain scale: implications for scale development in children and adolescents. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2014.

15.Myer GD, Bates NA, DiCesare CA, Barber Foss KD, Thomas SM, Wordeman SC, Sugimoto D, Roewer BD, Medina McKeon JM, Di Stasi SL, Noehren BW, McNally M, Ford KR, Kiefer AW, Hewett TE. Reliability of 3-Dimensional Measures of Single Leg Landing Across Three Different Institutions: Implications for Multi-Center Biomechanical and Epidemiological Research for Secondary ACL Injury Prevention. J Sport Rehabil. 2015.

16.Myer GD, Faigenbaum AD, Foss KB, Xu Y, Khoury J, Dolan LM, McCambridge TM, Hewett TE. Injury initiates unfavourable weight gain and obesity markers in youth. Br J Sports Med. 2013.

17.Myer GD, Ford KR, Foss KB, Goodman A, Harrison A, Rauh MJ, Divine JG, Hewett TE. Incidence And Pathomechanics Related To Patellofemoral Pain In Female Basketball Players: 606: May 27 2: 45 PM-3: 00 PM. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 2009;41(5):26-27.

18.Myer GD, Ford KR, Foss KD, Rauh MJ, Paterno MV, Hewett TE. A Predictive Model to Estimate Knee-Abduction Moment: Implications for Development of a Clinically Applicable Patellofemoral Pain Screening Tool in Female Athletes. J Athl Train. 2014.

19.Myer GD, Schmitt LC, Brent JL, Ford KR, Barber Foss KD, Scherer BJ, Heidt RS, Jr., Divine JG, Hewett TE. Utilization of modified NFL combine testing to identify functional deficits in athletes following ACL reconstruction. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2011;41(6):377-387.

20.Myer GD, Smith D, Barber Foss KD, Dicesare CA, Kiefer AW, Kushner AM, Thomas SM, Sucharew H, Khoury JC. Rates of concussion are lower in National Football League games played at higher altitudes. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2014;44(3):164-172.

21.Myer GD, Wordeman SC, Sugimoto D, Bates NA, Roewer BD, Medina McKeon JM, DiCesare CA, Di Stasi SL, Barber Foss KD, Thomas SM, Hewett TE. Consistency of clinical biomechanical measures between three different institutions: implications for multi-center biomechanical and epidemiological research. Int J Sports Phys Ther. 2014;9(3):289-301.

22.Myer GD, Yuan W, Barber Foss K, Smith D, Altaye M, Leach J, Kiefer AW, Khoury JC, Thomas S, Dicesare C. The effects of external jugular compression applied during head impact exposure on longitudinal changes in brain neuroanatomical and neurophysiological biomarkers: A preliminary investigation. Frontiers in Neurology. 2016;7:74.

23.Myer GD, Yuan W, Foss KDB, Thomas S, Smith D, Leach J, Kiefer AW, Dicesare C, Adams J, Gubanich PJ. Analysis of head impact exposure and brain microstructure response in a season-long application of a jugular vein compression collar: a prospective, neuroimaging investigation in American football. British journal of sports medicine. 2016:bjsports-2016-096134.

24.Powell JW, Barber-Foss KD. Injury patterns in selected high school sports: a review of the 1995-1997 seasons. J Athl Train. 1999;34(3):277-284.

25.Powell JW, Barber-Foss KD. Traumatic brain injury in high school athletes. JAMA. 1999;282(10):958-963.

26.Powell JW, Barber-Foss KD. Sex-related injury patterns among selected high school sports. Am J Sports Med. 2000;28(3):385-391.

27.Reches A, Foss KDB, Weiss M, Thomas S, DiCesare C, Kiefer AW, Krueger D, Geva AB, Myer GD. Accumulated G-Forces Sustained During Hockey Correlate With Changes In Brain Network Activation Score: 2347 Board# 1. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 2016;48(5S):653.

28.Schneider DK, Grandhi RK, Bansal P, Kuntz GE, Webster KE, Logan K, Foss KDB, Myer GD. Current state of concussion prevention strategies: a systematic review and meta-analysis of prospective, controlled studies. British journal of sports medicine. 2016:bjsports-2015-095645.

29.Sugimoto D, Myer GD, Barber Foss KD, Hewett TE. Dosage Effects of Neuromuscular Training Intervention to Reduce Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries in Female Athletes: Meta- and Sub-Group Analyses. Sports Med. 2013.

30.Sugimoto D, Myer GD, Foss KD, Hewett TE. Specific exercise effects of preventive neuromuscular training intervention on anterior cruciate ligament injury risk reduction in young females: meta-analysis and subgroup analysis. Br J Sports Med. 2015;49(5):282-289.

31.Sugimoto D, Myer GD, Foss KDB, Pepin MJ, Micheli LJ, Hewett TE. Critical components of neuromuscular training to reduce ACL injury risk in female athletes: meta-regression analysis. British journal of sports medicine. 2016:bjsports-2015-095596.

32.Taxter A, Foss KB, Melson P, Ford KR, Shaffer M, Myer GD. Juvenile idiopathic arthritis and athletic participation: are we adequately preparing for sports integration? Phys Sportsmed. 2012;40(3):49-54.

Abstracts

  1. Barber Foss KD, Myer GD and Hewett TE (2013). “Epidemiology of Basketball, Soccer and Volleyball Injuries at the Middle School Level”." Accepted Abstract-2013 NATA Annual Meeting and Clinical Symposium
  2. Hall R, Barber Foss KD, Hewett TE and Myer GD (2013). "Sports Specialization Is Associated With An Increased Risk of Developing Patellofemoral Pain in Adolescent Female Athletes." Podium Presentation at AMSSM Conference 2013.
  3. Ittenbach RF, Gupta R, Barber Foss KD and Myer GD (2013). "Statistical Consulting on Instrumental Development: Refining without Loss of Precision." JSM Poster.
  4. Sugimoto D, Myer GD, Barber Foss KD and Hewett TE (2013). "“Dosage Effects of Neuromuscular Training Interventions to Reduce Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury in Female Athletes: Meta-and Sub-Group Analyses”." Accepted Abstract-NATA 2013.
  5. Barber Foss KD, Myer GD, Magnussen R and Hewett TE (2012). "Sex Differences in the Diagnosis of Prevalence in Adolescent Anterior Knee Pain " Accepted For Presentation at the NATA National Meeting.
  6. Quatman-Yates CC, Hugentobler JA, Thomas S, Barber Foss KD and Myer GD (2012). "The Influence of Hip and Core Endurance on Postural Stability Assessed Using the Balance Error Scoring System." Accepted Abstract APTA CSM 2013.
  7. Brent JL, Myer GD, Ford KR, Staci TM, Barber Foss KD, Paterno MV and Hewett TE (2011). "The Effect of Trunk Focused Neuromuscular Training on Hip Strength." National Strength and Conditioning Association Annual Meeting Las Vegas, Nevada.
  8. Goodman AM, Divine JG, Barber-Foss K, Myer GD, Ford KR, Harrison A and Hewett TE (2010). Incidence and Prevalence of Patellofemoral Pain in Middle School and High School Basketball Athletes. American Academy of Pediatrics. Washington D.C.
  9. Brent JL, Myer GD, Schmitt LC, Ford KR, Foss KD, Scherer BJ, Divine JD, Heidt Jr RS and Hewett TE (2009). Deficits During Functional tests in ACLR Patients: Is there an effect of Sex? American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Seattle, Washington.
  10. Brent JL, Myer GD, Schmitt LC, Ford KR, Foss KD, Scherer BJ, Divine JD, Heidt Jr RS and Hewett TE (2009). Deficits During Functional tests in ACLR Patients: Is there an effect of Sex? National Strength and Conditioning Association Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, NV.
  11. Goodman AM, Divine JG, Barber-Foss K, Myer GD, Ford KR, Harrison A and Hewett TE (2009). Incidence and Prevalence of Patellofemoral Pain in Middle School and High School Basketball Athletes. American Medical Society for Sports Medicine Annual Meeting. Tampa, Florida.
  12. Leigey DF, Barber-Foss K, Goodman AM, Ford KR, Myer GD, Divine JG and Hewett TE (2009). Prospective Study of the Development of Patellar Tendinopathy in Female Athletes University of Pittsburgh, Medical Student Research Presentation. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
  13. Myer GD, Ford KR, Foss KD, Goodman A, Harrison A, Rauh MJ, Divine JD and Hewett TE (2009). Incidence and Potential Pathomechanics of Patellofemoral Pain in Female Athletes. National Strength and Conditioning Association National Meeting, Las Vegas, NV.
  14. Myer GD, Ford KR, Foss KD, Paterno MV and Hewett TE (2011). "Development of a clinical prediction tool to identify those at risk for development of patellofemoral pain." American Orthopaedic Society of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting San Diego, California.
  15. Ford KR, Myer GD, Foss KD and Hewett TE (2010). Metatarsal Loading Pattern Differences with Age and Sex in Adolescent Athletes. 2nd Congress of the International Foot and Ankle Biomechanics Community. Seattle, Washington.
  16. Heidt Jr RS, Brent JL, Myer GD, Schmitt LC, Ford KR, Foss KD, Scherer BJ, Divine JD and Hewett TE (2010). Utilization of NFL combine setting to Identify Functional Deficits ACLR Athletes. NFL Combine Physicians Meeting, Indianapolis, IN.
  17. Rodriguez V, Myer GD, Ford KR, Barber-Foss K, Harrison A, Paterno MV, Divine JD and Hewett TE (2009). "Prevalence of Patellofemoral Pain in Middle and High School Soccer." Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center Thomas Boat Lecture.
  18. Myer GD, Ford KR, Foss K, Liu C, Nick TG and Hewett TE (2008). The relationship of hamstrings and quadriceps strength to anterior cruciate ligament injury in female athletes. National Strength and Conditioning Association National Meeting, Las Vegas, NV.
  19. Divine JD, Heyl R, Ford KR, Myer GD and Foss K (2007). "Gender-Specific Concussion Outcomes in Young Athletes." Med Sci Sport Exerc 39(5).
  20. Brent JL, Myer GD, Schmitt LC, Ford KR, Foss KD, Scherer BJ, Divine JD, Heidt Jr RS and Hewett TE (2009). Deficits During Functional tests in ACLR Patients: Is there an effect of Sex? American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Seattle, Washington.
  21. Brent JL, Myer GD, Schmitt LC, Ford KR, Foss KD, Scherer BJ, Divine JD, Heidt Jr RS and Hewett TE (2009). Deficits During Functional tests in ACLR Patients: Is there an effect of Sex? National Strength and Conditioning Association Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, NV.
  22. Myer GD, Ford KR, Foss KD, Goodman A, Harrison A, Rauh MJ, Divine JD and Hewett TE (2009). Incidence and Potential Pathomechanics of Patellofemoral Pain in Female Athletes. National Strength and Conditioning Association National Meeting, Las Vegas, NV.
  23. Myer GD, Ford KR, Foss K, Liu C, Nick TG and Hewett TE (2008). The relationship of hamstrings and quadriceps strength to anterior cruciate ligament injury in female athletes. National Strength and Conditioning Association National Meeting, Las Vegas, NV.