Hyunsoo Kim

Hyunsoo Kim

  • Title: Assistant Professor
  • Location: Stuzebecker HSC 314
  • Email: HKim@wcupa.edu
  • Phone: 610-436-2074

Philosophy

I have been interested in human movement and musculoskeletal injuries. I think that biomechanics is an important component of exercise sciences. I have developed a line of research examining the neuromuscular consequences of lower-extremity injury. Along with my research experiences, I have gained many experiences that have allowed me to develop my teaching skills. I have been an assistant professor in Exercise Science program and have taught a variety courses relevant to biomechanics. I have always enjoyed interaction with my students. Through my research and teaching experience I have been able to build mentoring relationships with graduate and undergraduate students.

Education

  • Doctorate of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Exercise Sciences, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT. 2015
  • Master of Science (M.S.) in Athletic Training, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, NC. 2006
  • Master of Science (M.S.) in Biomechanics, Yonsei University, Seoul, South Korea. 2002
  • Bachelor of Science in Physical Education, Yonsei University, Seoul, South Korea. 2000

Research Interests

  • Chronic Ankle Instability (CAI), Lateral Ankle Sprain
  • Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injury, Rehabilitation/Prevention Exercises
  • Post-Traumatic Osteoarthritis, Neuromuscular Fatigue

Publications

  • Kim H, Son SJ, Seeley KM, Hopkins JT. Altered Movement Strategies during Jump Landing/Cutting in Patients with Chronic Ankle Instability. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports. IF: 3.623. Accepted.
  • Son SJ, Kim H, Seeley, KM, Hopkins JT. Altered Walking Neuromechanics in Chronic Ankle Instability. Journal of Athletic Training. IF: 2.319. Corresponding Author. Accepted.
  • Hopkins JT, Kim H, Son SJ, Seeley KM. Characterization of Multiple Movement Strategies in Subjects with Chronic Ankle Instability. Journal of Athletic Training. IF: 2.319. Accepted.
  • Kim H, Son SJ, Seeley KM, Hopkins JT. Altered Movement Biomechanics in Chronic Ankle Instability, Coper, and Control Subjects: Energy Absorption and Distribution Implications. Journal of Athletic Training. IF: 2.319. Accepted.
  • Kim H, Son SJ, Seeley KM, Hopkins JT. Kinetic Compensations due to Chronic Ankle Instability during Landing and Jumping. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. 2018 Feb; 50(2): 308-317. IF: 4.451
  • Son SJ, Kim H, Seeley, KM, Hopkins JT. Movement Strategies Among Groups of Chronic Ankle Instability, Coper, and Control. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. 2017 Aug; 49(8): 1649-61. IF: 4.451
  • Seeley, KM, Son SJ, Kim H, Hopkins JT. Walking mechanics for patellofemoral pain subjects with similar self-reported pain levels can differ based upon neuromuscular activation. Gait & Posture. 2017 Mar; 53: 48-54. IF: 2.286
  • Son SJ, Kim H, Seeley, KM, Hopkins JT. Efficacy of Sensory Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation on Perceived Pain and Gait Patterns in Individuals with Experimental Knee Pain. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 2017 Jan; 98(1): 25-35. IF: 3.045
  • Son SJ, Kim H, Seeley KM, Feland JB, Hopkins JT. Effects of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation on quadriceps function in individuals with experimental knee pain. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports. 2016 Sep; 26(9): 1080-90. IF: 3.023
  • Kim H, Son SJ, Seeley KM, Hopkins JT. Functional Fatigue Alters Lower-Extremity Neuromechanics during a Forward-Side Jump. International Journal of Sports Medicine. 2015 Dec; 36(14): 1192-200. IF: 2.528
  • Schmitz RJ, Kim H, Shultz SJ. Neuromuscular fatigue and tibiofemoral joint biomechanics when transitioning from non-weight bearing to weight bearing. Journal of Athletic Training. 2015 Jan; 50(1):23-9. IF: 2.224
  • Shultz SJ, Schmitz RJ, Nguyen AD, Kim H, Montgomery MM, Beynnon BD, Yangfang K. Cyclic Variations in Multi-planar Knee Laxity Influence Landing Biomechanics. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. 2012 May; 44(5):900-9. IF: 4.475
  • Shultz SJ, Schmitz RJ, Nguyen AD, Levine B, Kim H, Montgomery MM, Shimokochi Y, Beynnon BD, Perrin DH. Knee joint laxity and its cyclic variation influence tibiofemoral motion during weight acceptance. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. 2011 Feb; 43(2):287-95. IF: 4.431
  • Shultz SJ, Levine BJ, Nguyen AD, Kim H, Montgomery MM, Perrin DH. A comparison of cyclic variations in anterior knee laxity, genu recurvatum, and general joint laxity across the menstrual cycle. Journal of Orthopaedic Research. 2010 Nov; 28(11):1411-7. IF: 2.976
  • Schmitz RJ, Kim H, Shultz SJ. Effect of axial load on anterior tibial translation when transitioning from non-weight bearing to weight bearing. Clinical Biomechanics. 2010 Jan; 25(1):77-82. IF: 2.036

Certifications/Awards

  • Board of Certification (ATC), #120602548

Memberships

  • International Ankle Consortium
  • Mid-Atlantic Regional Chapter of the ACSM (MARC-ACSM)
  • Pennsylvania Athletic Trainer's Society (PATS)
  • Korean Athletic Trainer's Association (KATA)
  • American Society of Biomechanics (ASB)
  • American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
  • Rocky Mountain Athletic Trainers' Association
  • National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA)
  • Korean Society of Biomechanics

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