Grants, Publications and Laboratory Personnel Impact

Grants, Publications and Laboratory Personnel

Laboratory Personnel

Derek Dewig

Derek Dewig, PhD, ATC

Assistant Professor - Exercise Science Exercise Science Undergraduate Program Coordinator
ddewig@fairmontstate.edu

Education:

B.S. Indiana University
M.A. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
PhD University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Dr. Dewig’s research is focused on risk factors related to lower extremity injury and the evaluation of aberrant biomechanics following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. Additionally, he is interested in translating laboratory techniques and data processing methodologies into practical clinical applications.

Dr. Dewig’s Google Scholar

Dr. Dewig’s CV

Shawn Reese

Shawn Reese, PhD

Assistant Professor – Exercise Science
shawn.reese@fairmontstate.edu

Education

B.S. Lock Haven University
M.S. Bloomsburg University
PhD Oklahoma State University

Dr. Reese’s Research focus is on the neuromuscular declines associated with aging such as nerve conduction, muscle spindle function, and spinal reflex behavior. In conjunction with this research, he is interested in the functional effects associated with this decline such as balance performance and fall risk.

Dr. Reese’s Google Scholar

Dr. Reese’s CV

Graduate Assistants

aeriss_efaw

Aeriss Efaw

Aeriss is a graduate student pursing an M.Ed. in Exercise Science at Fairmont State. Aeriss intends to pursue a career in perfusion following completion of her degree. She enjoys skiing and walking her dog, Murphy. 
lindsey_ulring

Lindsey Ulring

Lindsey is a graduate student pursing an M.Ed. In Exercise Science at Fairmont State. Lindsey intends to pursue a career in strength and conditioning following completion of her degree. She plays volleyball on the Fairmont State Volleyball team and enjoys baking as well as spending time outside.

Recent Journal Publications of Laboratory Personnel

  1. Dennis, J, Nilius AE, Birchmeier TB, Dewig DR, Pietrosimone BG, Blackburn JT. Biomechanical Contributors to Loading Rates During Gait Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction. Journal of Biomechanics. 2025. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40080980/ 
  2. Cheever K, Nedimyer A, Register-Mihalik J, Kossman M, Dewig D. Determinates of Musculoskeletal Injury Signs, Symptoms and Consequences as well as Attitudes Towards Musculoskeletal Disclosure. International Journal of Athletic Therapy & Training. 2025. In Press.
  3. Cheever K, Nedimyer A, Register-Mihalik J, Kossman M, Dewig D. A Comparison of Determinants of Musculoskeletal and Concussion Injury Disclosure in Adolescent Athletes: An Alternative Explanation for Secondary Musculoskeletal Injury Risk Following Concussion. Clinical Journal of Sports Medicine. 2025. In Press.
  4. Brown CL, Worts PR, Dewig DR, Rolle GA, Ormsbee MJ. Return to Play after an Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction in the Collegiate Athlete: A Systematic Review Evaluating Return to Play Proportions and Associated Factors. Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy. 2024. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39348216/ 
  5. Nilius A, Dewig DR, Johnston CJ, Blackburn JT. Quadriceps Composition and Function Influence Downhill Gait Biomechanics >1 Year Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction. Clinical Biomechanics. 2024. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38490072/
  6. Dewig DR, Lepley AS, Nilius A, Padua DA, Pietrosimone BG, Wikstrom EA, Blackburn JT. An Acute Bout of Whole Body Vibration Does Not Improve Jumping Performance in Those With ACL Reconstruction. Journal of Athletic Training. 2024. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39320953/ 
  7. Johnston, CD, Dewig DR, Pietrosimone B, Padua D, Ryan ER, Hart J, Spang J, Blackburn JT. Longitudinal Changes in Quadriceps Morphology Over the First Three Months Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 2023. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38109204/
  8. Dewig DR, Boltz AJ, Moffit R, Robison HJ, Collins CL, Chandran A. Epidemiology of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries in National Collegiate Athletic Association Athletes: 2014/15 – 2018/19. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 2023. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37616175/

Recent Refereed Abstracts of Laboratory Personnel

  1. Scott, L, Henson, K, Dewig D. Associations Between Body Composition Measures and Quadriceps Electromyography Amplitude. 2025 West Virginia Academy of Science Annual Meeting. Shepherdstown, WV.
  2. Ulring LR, Dewig DR. Association Between Jump Height And Lower Extremity Flexibility In Collegiate Volleyball Players. 2025 American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Atlanta, GA.
  3. Dewig DR, Efaw AE, Ulring LR, Blackburn JT. Between-limb Differences In Dynamic Postural Stability In Individuals With ACL Reconstruction Utilizing Various Processing Techniques. 2025 American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Atlanta, GA.
  4. Dewig DR. Automated Variable Selection for High Dimensional Data: A Practical Example in Individuals with ACL Reconstruction. 2024 AI Conference. Fairmont State University, Fairmont, WV.

Active Grants of Laboratory Personnel

  1. STaR SURE (Summer/Semester Undergraduate Research Experience) Grant
    • Dr. Dewig and Dr. Reese serve as faculty mentors on this grant.
    • Intersted students please visit the SURE Grant site for more information.
  2. Enhancing Exercise Science Curriculum and Research for Students and Faculty 
    • PI: Dewig D., CO-I: Reese, S. 
    • Instrumentation Grants Program: STaR Division – WVHEPC 
    • Funding Period: 2024 – 2025 
    • Amount: $19,742.00 
  3. Facilitation of Student Involvement in Biomechanics Research & Education Via Laboratory Upgrades 
    • PI: Dewig D. 
    • Fairmont State University Falcon Mini Grant 
    • Funding Period: 2024 - 2025 
    • Amount: $2,530.45 
  4. Inertial Measurement Units for Didactic and Research Experiences in Exercise Science  
    • PI: Dewig D. 
    • Fairmont State University Faculty Fellowship Grant 
    • Funding Period: 2024 - 2025 
    • Amount: $4,816.86