Kathy Jean Simpson

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University of Georgia
Health and Human Performance
Biomechanics
Associate ProfessorAppointed: 1996
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Mailing Address

300 River Rd.
Department of Exercise Science
University of Georgia
Athens, Georgia 30602-6554
United States

Contact Information

Phone: (706) 542-4385
Fax: (706) 542-3148
ksimpson@coe.uga.edu

Qualifications

Ph.D., University of Oregon, Biomechanics/Motor Control, 1987.
M.S., Washington State University, Motor Control/Biomechanics, 1982.
B.S., Washington State University, Physical Education, 1977.

Expertise and Research Interests

My current research interests and areas of expertise are:
Lower extremity biomechanics
Mechanics of total hip and knee arthroplasties
Impact attenuation and internal joint forces
Evaluation of lower extremity prostheses and orthotics
Sport-related equipment, including footwear
Factors influencing gait, running
Motor coordination development

Other Expertise

Academic Experience:
Associate Professor (at present)
Director, Biomechanics Laboratory (since 1987)

Executive Board Member, American Society of Biomechanics (2003-present)
Section Editor, Biomechanics:
*Research Quarterly for Sport and Exercise (1997-2003)
*Journal of Applied Sport Sciences (2000-present)
Lilly Fellow, (1988-1989)
Chair, Biomechanics Academy, AAHPERD (1996-1997)
Executive Board, Biomechanics Interest Group, ACSM (1999-2002)

Business Experience:
Expert witness areas: sportinjuries, exercise-related injuries
Consultant to footwear and ankle orthotics companies
Product research for footwear, ankle orthotics and prosthesis companies

Future Research

Mechanisms affecting tissue integrity of the lower extremity due to loading to determine how best to increase bone strength while minimizing articular cartilage wear.

Models investigating what factors humans select to modulate during landings onto feet involving high impact forces.

Industrial Relevance

Consulting and product evaluation (independent research) available regarding product areas: physcial rehabilitation devices,orthotics, prostheses, footwear, prophylactice or rehabilitation braces.

Consulting available regarding employee safety and ergonomics.

Consulting and product research of sport-related devices/equipment.

Keywords

COS Keywords:

Biomechanics, Exercise, Sports Or Athletics.

Additional Terms:

Biomechanics, Exercise, Foot Orthosis, Human Movement Performance, Joint Replacement, Lower Extremity Prosthetic, Sport.

Languages

(Reading, Writing, Speaking)

Spanish: (Basic, Basic, Basic)

Memberships

American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance
American College of Sports Medicine
American Society of Biomechanics
International Society of Biomechanics
International Society of Biomechanics in Sport
International Society of Electromyography and Kinesiology
Sigma Xi
Southeast Chapter of American College of Sports Medicine

Honors and Awards

1997-1998, Faculty Study in a Second Discipline, University of Georgia, University of Georgia, Engineering
1988-1989, Lilly Fellow, University of Georgia, University of Georgia

Previous Positions

1987-1996, Assistant Professor, University of Georgia, Health and Human Performance, Exercise Science
1977-1983, Instructor, Puyallup School District, Puyallup, WA
1983-1987, University of Oregon, Instructor/Research Assistant
1981-1982, Washington State University, Instructor/Research Assistant
1987- 93, University of Georgia, Assistant Professor

Funding Received

  • Stryker-Howmedica-Osteonics, Inc.: Comparison of a Single Radius Versus Multiradius Total Knee Replacement Design for Biomechanical and Functional Outcomes of Various Tasks, 64,350, Mar 1, 2001 to Feb 28, 2002.
  • A comparison of the Inversion Restraints Provided by Various Ankle Orthoses During a Rapid Lateral Movement, Bauerfeind Corporation, $4,703, 1/97-6/97

Publications

  • Simpson, K.J, Ferrara, M, Wang, H, Casto, S, Mahoney, O, Kinsey, T., Comparison of a Single-Radius Versus Multi-radius Total Knee Replacement Design for Biomechanical and Functional Outcomes of Various Tasks, Technical Report for Stryker-Howmedica-Osteonics, Inc, February 2001
  • Simpson, K. J., Scholarly study of physical activity: Biomechanics, In J. Harris & S. Hoffman (Eds.) Introduction to Physical Activity, 350-380, 2000
  • Simpson KJ, Cravens S, Higbie E, Theodorou C, DelRey P, A comparison of the Sport Stirrup, Malleoloc, and Swede-O ankle orthoses for the foot-ankle kinematics of a rapid lateral movement., International Journal of Sports Medicine, 20(6), 396-402, August 1999 Abstract
  • Simpson KJ, Jiang P, Foot landing position during gait influences ground reaction forces., Clin Biomech \(Bristol, Avon\), 14(6), 396-402, 1999 Abstract
  • Simpson, K.J, Wang, H, Ciapponi, T., Biomechanics of landing , Williams & Wilkins, pp, In W. Garrett (Ed.) Textbook of Sports Medicine, 539-550, 1999
  • Shewokis P A, Del Rey P, Simpson K J, A test of retroactive inhibition as an explanation of contextual interference., Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 69(1), 70-4, March 1998 Abstract
  • Simpson K J, Pettit M, Jump distance of dance landings influencing internal joint forces: II. Shear forces., Medicine and Science In Sports and Exercise, 29(7), 928-36, July 1997 Abstract
  • Simpson K J, Kanter L, Jump distance of dance landings influencing internal joint forces: I. Axial forces., Medicine and Science In Sports and Exercise, 29(7), 916-27, July 1997 Abstract
  • Del Rey P, Simpson K J, Lapena D C, Chung H C, A virtual pattern generator for designing motor behavior tasks., Perceptual and Motor Skills, 82(1), 64-6, February 1996 Abstract
  • Del Rey P, Liu X, Simpson K J, Does retroactive inhibition influence contextual interference effects?, Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 65(2), 120-6, June 1994 Abstract
  • Simpson K J, Shewokis P A, Alduwaisan S, Reeves K T, Factors influencing rearfoot kinematics during a rapid lateral braking movement., Medicine and Science In Sports and Exercise, 24(5), 586-94, May 1992 Abstract
  • Simpson, K. J., & Odum, S. (1996). Estimated patellofemoral compressive forces and contact forces during dance landings. Journal of Applied Biomechanics, 12, 1-14
  • Del Rey, P., Simpson, K. J., Lapena, D. C., & H. C. Chung. (1996). A virtual pattern generator for designing motor behavior tasks. Perceptual and Motor Skills, 82, 64-66
  • Factors Influencing Rearfoot Kinematics During a Rapid Lateral Movement. (1992). Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise, 24(5), 586-594
  • Effect of Running Speed on Lower Extremity Joint Movements Generated During the Support Phase. (1990) International Journal of Sport Biomechanics, 6(3), 309-324
  • Intraday variability of two measurement systems. In G. de Groot, A. Hollander, P. Huijing and J. van Ingen Schenau (Eds.) Biomechanics XJ-B, pp. 1089-1092, Champaign: Human Kinetics
  • Simpson, K.J, Williams, S.L, DelRey, P, Ciapponi, T, Wen, S. L., Locomotor Characteristics Exhibited During Paralympic Long Jump Competitions of Classifications “Below-“ and “Above-Knee Amputee, International Journal of Applied Sport Science, 13(1), 1-17
  • Simpson, K.J, Williams, S.L, DelRey, P, Ciapponi, T, Wen, S.L., Locomotor Characteristics Exhibited During Paralympic Long Jump Competitions of Classifications “Below-“ and “Above-Knee Amputee”, International Journal of Applied Sport Science, 13((1)), 1-17

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