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Andrea Fradkin, Ph.D.

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Andrea Fradkin
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Professor of Exercise Science
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Education

Monash University, Melbourne, Australia, Ph.D.

Deakin University, Melbourne, Australia, B.App.Sci. (Hons) and M.H.Sc.

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Fradkin teaches graduate courses in Exercise Program Administration and Mechanics of Human Movement and undergraduate courses in Tennis, Racquet Sports, Combative Sports, Bowling, Volleyball, Health and Safety in Elementary Education, Kinesiology, Exercise and You, University Seminar, Aquatics, First Aid and Safety, Golf, Jogging and Walking, Research Methods in Exercise Science. Her research interests include injury prevention, biomechanics, epidemiology and performance improvement.

Selected Recent Peer Reviewed Publications

  • “Frank A, McConnell T, Rawson E, Fradkin A. Clinical and functional predictors of health-related quality of life during cardiac rehabilitation. Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation and Prevention. 2011; 31 (4): 223 – 229.”
  • Fradkin A, Smoliga J, Zazryn T. Effects of warming-up on physical performance: A systematic review with meta analysis. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 2010; 24 (1): 140 – 148.
  • Fradkin A, Windley T, Myers J, Sell T, Lephart S. Describing the warm-up habits of recreational golfers and the associated injury risks. IN: Crews D, Lutz, R (Eds.) Science and Golf V. 2008; Chapter 13: 112 - 119.
  • Fradkin A, Smoliga J. Do brochures promote the benefits of warm-up to golfers and help change their warm-up behaviors? Science and Golf V. IN: Crews D, Lutz, R (Eds.) Science and Golf V. 2008; Chapter 12: 105 - 111.
  • Smoliga J, Fradkin A. Observed warm-up behaviors do not reflect those reported by amateur golfers. Science and Golf V. IN: Crews D, Lutz, R (Eds.) Science and Golf V. 2008; Chapter 11: 97 - 104.
  • Fradkin A, Windley T, Myers J, Sell T, Lephart S. Describing the epidemiology and associated age, gender, and handicap comparisons of golfing injuries. International Journal of Injury Control and Safety Promotion. 2007; 14 (4): 264 - 266.
  • Fradkin A, Cameron P, Gabbe B. Opportunities for prevention of golfing injuries. International Journal of Injury Control and Safety Promotion. 2006; 13 (1): 46 - 48.
  • Fradkin A, Cameron P, Gabbe B. Effects of warming-up on injury prevention - A systematic review. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport. 2006; 9: 214 - 220.
  • Fradkin A, Cameron P, Gabbe B. Is there an association between self-reported warm-up behavior and golf related injury in female golfers? Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport. 2006; 10 (1); 66 - 71.
  • Fradkin A, Cameron P, Gabbe B. Golf injuries: Common and potentially avoidable. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport. 2005; 8 (2): 163 - 170.
  • Fradkin A, Cameron P, Gabbe B. Children's misadventures with golfing equipment. International Journal of Injury Control and Safety Promotion. 2005; 12(3): 201- 203.
  • Fradkin A, Sherman C, Finch C. Improving golf performance with a warm-up conditioning program. British Journal of Sports Medicine. 2004; 38: 762 - 765.
  • Fradkin A, Sherman C, Finch C. How well does club head speed correlate with golf handicaps? Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport. 2004; 7 (4): 465 - 472.
  • Fradkin A, Finch C, Sherman C. Warm-up attitudes and behaviors of amateur golfers. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport. 2003; 6 (2): 210 - 215.
  • Fradkin A, Finch C, Sherman C. Warm-up practices of golfers: are they adequate? British Journal of Sports Medicine. 2001; 35: 125 - 127.

Peer Reviewed Book Chapter

  • Fradkin A, Windley T, Myers J, Sell T, Lephart S. Describing the warm-up habits of recreational golfers and the associated injury risks. IN: Crews D, Lutz, R (Eds.) Science and Golf V. 2008; Chapter 13: 112 – 119.
  • Fradkin A, Smoliga J. Do brochures promote the benefits of warm-up to golfers and help change their warm-up behaviors? Science and Golf V. IN: Crews D, Lutz, R (Eds.) Science and Golf V. 2008; Chapter 12: 105 – 111.
  • Smoliga J, Fradkin A. Observed warm-up behaviors do not reflect those reported by amateur golfers. Science and Golf V. IN: Crews D, Lutz, R (Eds.) Science and Golf V. 2008; Chapter 11: 97 – 104.

Selected Recent Peer Reviewed Presentations

Invited Presentations

  • Brightbill C**, Fradkin A, Smoliga J. Comparison of EMG responses to strength training exercises with and without Nintendo Wii guidance. Presented at the 2011 Mid-Atlantic Regional Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine Conference. Harrisburg, PA, USA.
  • Fleming J**, Hux M**, Fradkin A, Smoliga J. Running economy is not related to jumping performance. Presented at the 2011 Mid-Atlantic Regional Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine Conference. Harrisburg, PA, USA.
  • Hux M**, Fleming J**, Fradkin A, Smoliga J. Running economy remains constant across multiple exercise intensities and is moderately related to VO2max. Presented at the 2011 Mid-Atlantic Regional Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine Conference. Harrisburg, PA, USA.
  • Rasnake C**, Fradkin A. A comparison of pre-season physical fitness profiles between positions in a Division II men’s soccer team. Presented at the 2011 Mid-Atlantic Regional Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine Conference. Harrisburg, PA, USA.
  • Yankowski M**, Fradkin A. A positional comparison of pre-season physical fitness characteristics in Division III baseball players. Presented at the 2011 Mid-Atlantic Regional Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine Conference. Harrisburg, PA, USA.
  • Fradkin A. Surfaces to protect against injury in golf: Where should injury-prone golfers play and practice? Presented at the 2011 American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting. Denver, CO, USA.
  • Eisenhart C**, Fradkin A. To practice or to play: Is golf participation associated with an increased risk of injury? Presented at the 2011 American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting. Denver, CO, USA.
  • Moneghan K**, Fradkin A, Smoliga J. Reliability and validity of two measures of vertical jump performance following different warm-ups. Presented at the 2011 American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting. Denver, CO, USA.
  • Fradkin A. The science of golf. Invited Featured Science Session for the 2012 American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting. San Francisco, CA.
  • Fradkin A. Golf injuries: Par for the course? Featured Science Session for the 2010 National American College of Sports Medicine Conference. Baltimore, MD.
  • Fradkin A. Prevention and Performance Enhancement: The Science of Warm-Up. Invited Tutorial Lecture for the 2009 National American College of Sports Medicine Conference. Seattle, WA.
  • Fradkin A, Zazryn T. Sports injury epidemiology. Invited Keynote Presentation for the 2008 III International Congress on Physical Education, Sports Medicine and Exercise Science. Gwalior, India.
  • Fradkin A. On par for preventing golf injuries – Does warm-up work? Invited presentation at John’s Hopkins University. December 1, 2004. Baltimore, Maryland.

Professional Peer Reviewed Presentations

  • Fradkin A. The science of golf. Invited Featured Science Session for the 2012 American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting. San Francisco, CA.
  • Fradkin A. Surfaces to protect against injury in golf - Where should injury prone golfers play and practice? Accepted for the 2011 American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting. Denver, CO, USA.
  • Eisenhart C, Fradkin A, Smoliga J. To practice or to play: Is golf participation associated with an increased risk of injury? Accepted for the 2011 American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting. Denver, CO, USA.
  • Moneghan K, Fradkin A, Smoliga J. Reliability and validity of two measures of vertical jump performance following different warm-ups. Accepted for the 2011 American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting. Denver, CO, USA.
  • Fradkin A. Which warm-up components are essential for performance improvement? Accepted for the 2010 American College of Sports Medicine National Meeting. Baltimore, MD, USA.
  • Eisenhart C, Fradkin A, Smoliga J. Is There a Relationship Between Range of Motion, Strength, and Velocity in Collegiate Level Baseball Pitchers? Accepted for the 2010 American College of Sports Medicine National Meeting. Baltimore, MD, USA.
  • Elliott-Heim D, Fradkin A, Andreacci J., Rawson E. Is There a Difference Between Self-Reported and Measured Physical Activity and Body Composition? Accepted for the 2010 American College of Sports Medicine National Meeting. Baltimore, MD, USA.
  • Moneghan K, Bemis M, Fradkin A. The Effects of Stretching on Vertical Jump Performance. Accepted for the 2010 American College of Sports Medicine National Meeting. Baltimore, MD, USA.
  • Fradkin A, Zazryn T, Smoliga J. Does warming-up improve physical performance? A systematic review with meta analysis. Accepted for the 2009 Mid-Atlantic Regional American College of Sports Medicine Conference. Harrisburg, PA, USA.
  • Elliott-Heim D, Fradkin A, Andreacci J., Rawson E. Is There a Difference Between Self-Reported and Measured Physical Activity and Body Composition? Accepted for the 2009 Mid-Atlantic Regional American College of Sports Medicine Conference. Harrisburg, PA, USA.
  • Moneghan K, Bemis M, Fradkin A. The Effects of Stretching on Vertical Jump Performance. Accepted for the 2009 Mid-Atlantic Regional American College of Sports Medicine Conference. Harrisburg, PA, USA.
  • Miller D, Fradkin A, Rawson E, Andreacci J. The relationship between lower extremity flexibility, muscular power, and vertical jump performance. Accepted for the 2009 Mid-Atlantic Regional American College of Sports Medicine Conference. Harrisburg, PA, USA.
  • Fradkin A. Describing Warm-up And Physical Performance: What Is The Relationship? A Systematic Review with Meta Analysis. Accepted for the 2009 American College of Sports Medicine National Meeting. Seattle, WA, USA.
  • Miller D, Mozdy D, Fradkin A. The epidemiology of female field hockey injuries in a Division II college team and potential preventive strategies. Accepted for the 2008 Mid-Atlantic Regional American College of Sports Medicine Conference. Harrisburg, PA, USA.
  • Eisenhart C, Fradkin A. The epidemiology of baseball pitching injuries and potential preventive strategies. Accepted for the 2008 Mid-Atlantic Regional American College of Sports Medicine Conference. Harrisburg, PA, USA.
  • Elliot-Heim D, Fradkin A. Describing the epidemiology of golfing injuries to middle-aged female golfers. Accepted for the 2008 Mid-Atlantic Regional American College of Sports Medicine Conference. Harrisburg, PA, USA.
  • Moneghan K, Heil R, Fradkin A. The epidemiology of male college soccer injuries and potential preventive strategies. Accepted for the 2008 Mid-Atlantic Regional American College of Sports Medicine Conference. Harrisburg, PA, USA.
  • Fradkin A, Zazryn T, Smoliga J. Effects of warming-up on physical performance: A systematic review with meta analysis. Accepted for the 2008 III International Congress on Physical Education, Sports Medicine and Exercise Science. Gwalior, India.
  • Fradkin A, Windley T, Myers J, Sell T, Lephart S. Describing the warm-up habits of recreational golfers and the associated injury risks. Accepted for the 2008 World Scientific Congress of Golf V. Phoenix, AZ, USA.
  • Fradkin A, Smoliga J. Do brochures promote the benefits of warm-up to golfers and help change their warm-up behaviors? Accepted for the 2008 World Scientific Congress of Golf V. Phoenix, AZ, USA.
  • Smoliga J, Fradkin A. Observed warm-up behaviors do not reflect those reported by amateur golfers. Accepted for the 2008 World Scientific Congress of Golf V. Phoenix, AZ, USA.
  • Fradkin A. Warm-up: A great performance boost for golfers. Accepted for the 2007 Mid-Atlantic Regional American College of Sports Medicine Conference. Harrisburg, PA, USA.
  • Wightman H, Fradkin A. The epidemiology of golfing injuries. Accepted for the 2007 Mid-Atlantic Regional American College of Sports Medicine Conference. Harrisburg, PA, USA.
  • Fradkin A, Windley T, Myers J, Sell T, Lephart S. Describing the epidemiology and associated age, gender, and handicap comparisons of golfing injuries. Accepted for the 2007 American Conference on Sports Medicine National Meeting. New Orleans, LA, USA.
  • McConnell T, Santamore W, Homko C, Fradkin A, VanGorden M. Rural vs. urban and sex influences on cardiovascular risk reduction by telemedicine. Accepted for the 2007 American Conference on Sports Medicine National Meeting. New Orleans, LA, USA.
  • VanGorden K, McConnell T, Santamore W, Homko C, Fradkin A. Risk factor change influences on risk reduction via telemedicine. Accepted for the 2007 American Conference on Sports Medicine National Meeting. New Orleans, LA, USA.
  • Fradkin A. Warming-up improves a validated measure of golfing performance. Accepted for the 2007 Biomechanics Academy of the National Association for Sport and Physical Education Conference. Baltimore, MD, USA.
  • Windley T, Fradkin A, Myers J, Sell T, Tsai YS, Lephart S. Sex Differences in the Flexibility and Strength of Recreational Golfers. Accepted for the 2007 American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting. Boston, MA, USA.
  • Fradkin A. Does warming-up reduce the risk of injury to golfers? A cluster randomized controlled trial. Accepted for the 2006 Mid-Atlantic Regional American College of Sports Medicine Conference. Harrisburg, PA, USA.
  • Fuller N, McConnell T, Santamore W, Fradkin A, Homko C. Risk factor change influences on risk reduction via telemedicine. Accepted for the 2006 Mid-Atlantic Regional American College of Sports Medicine Conference. Harrisburg, PA, USA.
  • Fradkin A, Cameron P, Gabbe B, Forbes A. Does warming-up reduce the risk of injury to golfers? A cluster randomized controlled trial. Accepted for the 2006 American Conference on Sports Medicine National Meeting. Denver, CO, USA.
  • Fradkin A, Cameron P, Gabbe B, Forbes A. Does warming-up prior to golf play and practice reduce the risk of injury? Accepted for the 2005 1st World Conference on Sports Injury Prevention. Oslo, Norway.
  • Fradkin A, Cameron P, Gabbe B. Opportunities for prevention of golfing injuries. Accepted for the 2005 1st World Conference on Sports Injury Prevention. Oslo, Norway.
  • Fradkin A, Cameron P, Gabbe B. Effects of warming-up on risk of injury in sporting performance: A systematic review. Accepted for the 2005 1st World Conference on Sports Injury Prevention. Oslo, Norway.