Riann Palmieri-Smith, Ph.D., A.T.C.
Assistant Professor, Athletic Training
Adjunct Assistant Professor, Movement Science
4745G CCRB
401 Washtenaw Ave.
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2214
Phone:(734) 615-3154
Fax: (734) 936-1925
E-mail: riannp@umich.edu
Office Hours (Spring Summer 2008):
Please contact for an appointment
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Laboratory:
Areas of Interest
Short Description: Neuromuscular consequences of joint injury relating to arthrogenic muscle inhibition;
mechanisms of post-traumatic osteoarthritis.
Dr. Palmieri-Smith is a certified athletic trainer whose primary research interest is aimed at understanding the neuromuscular consequences of joint injury. More specifically, she is interested in understanding the functional limitations and biomechanical adaptations that occur as a result of arthrogenic muscle inhibition (AMI) as well as the involvement of neural networks in initiating AMI. Dr. Palmieri-Smith is also interested in the role of traumatic knee injury in the development of degenerative joint disease.
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Research
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Educational Background
University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA
Ph.D., Sports Medicine/Athletic Training, 2004
Indiana State University, Terre Haute, IN
M.S., Athletic Training, 2000
California University of Pennsylvania, California, PA
B.S., Education, 1999
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Teaching
AT 115. Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries
AT 210. Clinical Evaluation of Upper Extremity Athletic Injuries
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Honors and Awards
| 2007 |
Recipient, New Investigator Award, National Athletic Trainers’ Research & Education Foundation |
| 2006 |
Recipient, Loan Repayment Award, National Institutes of Health. |
| 2005 |
Second runner-up, Clint Thompson Manuscript Award, Journal of Athletic Training for: "The Hoffmann Reflex: Methodologic considerations and applications for use in sports medicine and athletic training research." Journal of Athletic Training. 2004; 39: 268-277. |
| 2005 |
Department of Health Science and Sports Studies Outstanding Alumni Award, California University of Pennsylvania, California, PA. May 2005. |
| 2005 |
College of Health and Human Performance Young Professional Alumni Award. Indiana State University, Terre Haute, IN. April 2005. |
| 2005 |
Recipient, David H. Perrin Dissertation Award, National Athletic Trainers' Research and Education Foundation |
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2004 |
Outstanding Doctoral Student Oral Presentation. Palmieri RM, Weltman AL, Edwards JE, Tom JA, Saliba EN, Mistry DJ, Ingersoll CD. "Presynaptic modulation of quadriceps arthrogenic muscle inhibition". Presented at the National Athletic Trainers' Association Annual Convention, Baltimore, MD. |
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2004 |
Outstanding Master Student Oral Presentation. McVey ED, Palmieri RM, Docherty CL, Zinder S, Kahler D, Ingersoll CD. "Arthrogenic muscle inhibition is present in patients exhibiting unilateral functional ankle instability". Presented at the National Athletic Trainers' Association Annual Convention, Baltimore, MD. |
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2002 |
Graduate Award, 6th Annual Undergraduate/Graduate Research Showcase |
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2000 |
Outstanding Graduate Student Award, Athletic Training Department, Indiana State University |
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1998-1999 |
Presidential Scholar, California University of Pennsylvania |
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Professional Affiliations and Service
Ad Hoc Manuscript Reviewer
American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Biomed Central Musculoskeletal Disorders
Clinical Neurophysiology
Journal of Athletic Training
Journal of Applied Biomechanics
Journal of Applied Physiology
Journal of Sport Rehabilitation
Journal of Sports Science and Medicine
Medicine & Science in Sport & Exercise
Neuroscience Letters
Perceptual and Motor Skills
Sports Medicine
Editorial Boards
Section Editor, Athletic Training Section, Sports Health: A Multidisciplinary Approach.
Service
Member, Research Committee for National Athletic Trainers' Association Research and Education Foundation (2006 - present)
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Selected Publications
Palmieri-Smith RM, Kreinbrink J, Ashton-Miller JA, Wojtys EM. Quadriceps inhibition induced by an experimental knee joint effusion affects knee joint mechanics during a single-legged drop landing. American Journal of Sports Medicine. 2007; 35(8): 1269-1275.
Palmieri-Smith RM, Leonard JL, Garrison, JC, Weltman AL, Ingersoll CD. Peripheral joint cooling increases spinal reflex excitability and serum norepinephrine. International Journal of Neuroscience. 2007; 117:229-42.
Palmieri RM, Tom JA, Weltman AL, Edwards JE, Saliba EN, Mistry DJ, Ingersoll CD. Pre-synaptic modulation of quadriceps arthrogenic muscle inhibition. Knee Surgery Sports Traumatology and Arthroscopy. 2005;13:370-6.
Palmieri RM, Tom JA, Weltman AL, Edwards JE, Saliba EN, Mistry DJ, Ingersoll CD. Soleus arthrogenic muscle response induced by an experimental knee joint effusion is mediated by pre- and post-synaptic spinal mechanisms. Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology. 2004; 14: 631-640.
Palmieri RM, Ingersoll CD, Hoffman MA. The Hoffmann Reflex: Methodological considerations and applications for use in sports medicine research. Journal of Athletic Training. 2004; 39: 268-277.
Palmieri RM, Weltman AL, Tom JA, Edwards JE, Saliba EN, Mistry DJ, Ingersoll CD. Plasma catecholamine concentration is not related to the soleus arthrogenic muscle response induced by an experimental knee joint effusion. Neuroscience Letters. 2004; 366: 76-79.
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Selected Projects/Grants
National Institutes of Health (NIAMS) K08. PI: Riann M. Palmieri-Smith, Ph.D., ATC – 75% effort. Neuromechanical Consequences of Arthrogenic Muscle Inhibition.
Period: April 19, 2007- April 18, 2012.
Aim: The goal of the project is to determine the magnitude of quadriceps AMI necessary to alter lower extremity mechanics and to assess the feasibility of introducing NMES to reverse quadriceps weakness and restore knee kinematics.
Amount: $634,500.
National Football League Charities. PI: Riann M. Palmieri, Ph.D., ATC. The effect of geographic bone bruises on biological markers and MRI findings of osteoarthritis after anterior cruciate ligament injury. The goal of this project is to determine whether geographic bone bruises that accompany anterior cruciate ligament injury result in pre-clinical signs of osteoarthritis. $125,000.
Rackham School of Graduate Studies. PI: Riann M. Palmieri, Ph.D., ATC. Post-traumatic osteoarthritis associated with ACL injury. The overall goal of the proposed project is to determine the impact of an ACL rupture and associated lateral bone bruising on the integrity of knee joint articular cartilage and knee joint kinetics. $12,650.
Michigan Chapter Arthritis Foundation. PI: Riann M. Palmieri, Ph.D., ATC —15% effort.The efficacy of neuromuscular estim for improving quadriceps activation. The goal of this investigation is to determine if neuromuscular electrical stimulation is capable of reversing quadriceps arthrogenic muscle inhibition and restoring function in a sample of patients with early radiographic evidence of medial tibiofemoral osteoarthritis (OA). $20,000.
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