Tiina T. Garrison, Ph.D., M.S., CSCS CURRICULUM VITAE EDUCATION Ph.D., Exercise Physiology. Louisiana State University (LSU), Department of Kinesiology, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. (December 2007) Master of Science, Exercise Physiology. Louisiana State University (LSU), Department of Kinesiology, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. (December 2001) Bachelor of Science in Health Promotion & Fitness Leadership. Cum Laude. University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), Department of Physical Education, Birmingham, Alabama. (June 1999) Jyvaskyla Business College, Jyvaskyla, Finland. Bachelor of Arts in Business Marketing. (1994) EXPERIENCE Research Primary Investigator. The Continuous Scale Physical Function Performance in total knee arthroplasty patients. An outcome study designed to investigate functional performance before and after total knee replacement procedure. 2004- present) Total hip arthroplasty and functional outcomes. An outcome study designed to investigate functional performance before and after total hip arthroplasty. 2005- present Physical Function and viscotherapy of the knee. An outcome study designed to investigate functional performance before and after viscotherapy. 2005- present Recovery following rotator cuff reconstruction using newly developed shoulder rehabilitation brace. 2006. Primary Investigator. The effect of acute stretching on maximal voluntary torque production in older adults. Intervention study designed to investigate the possible changes in strength production as a result of pre-activity stretching. Louisiana State University. (January-November 2001) Primary Investigator. The effect of stretching on lower limb blood flow. Intervention study designed to examine the possible hemodynamic changes due stretching using strain gauge plethysmography. Louisiana State University. (August-November 2000) Research Assisitant. MOPPI: Intervention study designed to determine the effects of different weight training methods on strength and muscle fiber morphology, body composition, metabolism, bone density, and the ability to perform activities of daily living in elderly population. UAB. (January-May 1999) Research Assisitant. ROMEO: Study designed to identify metabolic factors involved in the etiology of obesity. University of Alabama of Birmingham. (January-May 1999) Laboratory Assistant. Duties included sectioning, mounting, and histochemical staining of human muscle tissue, and examination and analysis of the results. University of Alabama at Birmingham. (Spring 1999) PUBLICATONS AND PRESENTATIONS AT NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL MEETINGS AND ASSOCIATED ABSTRACTS "Application of the Continuous Scale Physical Function performance test in Clinical Populations. Tiina T. Garrison, Jeffrey L. Garrison, David F. Pope, Lee A. Marsh, Rebecca Ellis, Robert H. Wood. To be presented at the 12th Annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science, Jyvaskyla, Finland, July, 2007. "Preliminary Report on a New Shoulder Rehabilitation Brace". Garrison, Jeffrey, Hintsa, Aki, Pellinen, Ari, Tiina T. Garrison. To be presented at the 12th Annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science, Jyvaskyla, Finland, July, 2007. "Emotional Health and Physical Function in Female TKA Candidates". Lee A. Marsh, Tiina T. Garrison, Jeffrey L. Garrison, David F. Pope, Rebecca Ellis, Robert H. Wood. Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise, May 2007Supplement. Presented at American College of Sports Medicine, New Orleans, LA, 2007. "Association of PFP-10 test with commonly used measures of function in knee osteoarthritis patients." Tiina T. Garrison, Jeffrey L. Garrison, David F. Pope, Lee A. Marsh, Robert H. Wood. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting, 2007. San Diego, CA. "Sensitivity of Total Knee Arthroplasty Physical Function Outcome Measures". Tiina T. Garrison, Jeffrey L. Garrison, David F. Pope, Lee A. Marsh, Robert H. Wood. Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise, Vol 38:5 Supplement. Presented at American College of Sports Medicine, Denver, CO, 2006. "Changes in Physical Function and Mental Health in Total Knee Arthroplasty Patients". Lee A. Marsh, Tiina T. Garrison, Jeffrey L. Garrison, David F. Pope, Robert H. Wood. Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise, Vol 38:5 Supplement. Presented at American College of Sports Medicine, Denver, CO, 2006. "The effect of acute muscle stretching on isokinetic peak torque production in older adults." T.T. Garrison, A.G. Nelson, M.A. Welsch, and R.H. Wood. American College of Sports Medicine, St. Louis, MO, June 2002. "The lower-limb hemodynamic responses to acute stretching." T.T. Garrison, H.A. Kluess, M.A. Welsch, and R.H. Wood. American College of Sports Medicine, Baltimore, MD, June 2001. "Niacin ingestion speeds removal of ammonia following high intensity arm cranking." T.T. Garrison, A.G. Nelson, R. Day, E.L. Glickman-Weiss, J. Kokkonen. European College of Sports Science, Jyvaskyla, Finland, July 2000 "Unhinged neoprene knee braces and anaerobic cycling performance." A.G. Nelson, T.T. Garrison. European College of Sports Science, Jyvaskyla, Finland, July 2000. "Gender differences in resistance training-induced myofiber hypertrophy among older adults." M.M. Bamman, V.J. Hill, T.T. Virtanen, C.J. Wetsztein, B.A. Gower, G.R. Hunter. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. Vol 32(5 suppl):S29, 2000. American College of Sports Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, June 2000. GRANTS The Continuous Scale Physical Function Performance in total knee arthroplasty patients: Pilot Study. Primary Investigator (PI): T.T. Garrison. $35 156.00 (December 2004) The Continuous Scale Physical Function in TKA patients: 1- and 2-year follow-up study. Primary Investigator (PI): T.T. Garrison. $141 254.20 (2007) EXPERIENCE Teaching/Instruction Human Anatomy & Physiology Instructor/Adjunct Faculty. 2007-current Fitness & Wellness Instructor/Adjunct Faculty. (2003-present) Nutrition (HP 222) Methods of Fitness Instruction (HP 343) Advanced Personal Training (HP 443). Master Trainer/Presenter. Presents and Trains Balletone® program instructors nationally and internationally. (2006-current) American Council on Exercise (ACE) Personal Trainer University Curriculum Instructor. (2005-present). Kinesiology Instructor. LSU Kinesiology Department, Baton Rouge, LA. (2000-2001) "Principles of Conditioning" (KIN 2504) Group Fitness (KIN 1144). Exercise Testing and Prescription (KIN 3535) (assistant instructor). Exercise Physiology Laboratory Instructor. UAB Department of Physical Education, Division of Physiology and Energy Metabolism. ( Spring 1999) Exercise Physiology (PE 400). Physical Education Instructor. UAB Department of Physical Education. (1996) Group Fitness Instructor. Sixteen years of experience. Gamburg YMCA, Alexandria, LA 2002-present Maximum Fitness, Alexandria, LA 2002-2003 Louisiana Athletic Club, Alexandria, LA 2002 Courtyard Fitness Club, Alexandria, LA 2001-2002 LSU Department of Kinesiology, BR, LA 2000-2001 Spectrum Fitness, BR, LA 1999-2001 LSU Recreational Sports, BR, LA 1999 Fall Gold's Gym, Vestavia, AL 1994-1999 Cory Everson's Fitness, Hoover, AL 1997-1999 Gold's Gym, Roebuck, AL 1996-1998 Jewish Community Center, Birmingham, AL 1995-1996 Rentokunto Aerobics & Fitness, Finland 1992-1994 EXPERIENCE Administrative/Other President. Director of a clinical research organization. American Musculoskeletal Research Institute, Alexandria, LA. (2004-present) Subject Matter Expert: American Council on Exercise (ACE) Exam Development Team. Director of Balletone Finland: Director Fitness Coordinator. Gamburg YMCA/Rapides Lifestyle & Fitness Center, Alexandria, LA. (2002-present) AFAA Examiner. Acting as a judge for practical examinations (Aerobics and Fitness Association of America). (2002-2005) Group Fitness Coordinator. LSU Recreational Sports Center (August-December 1999). CERTIFICATIONS Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Certified Personal Trainer, American Council on Exercise (ACE) Personal Trainer/Fitness Counselor Certification, Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA) The Method Pilates, Initiation 101 (Physical Mind Institute) Aerobic Instructor Certification, (AFAA) Kickboxing Instructor Certification, (AFAA) Practical Pilates™ (AFAA) Pilates Mat Certification (SCW Fitness) Johnny G Spinning™ Instructor (JGSI) Body Pump© Instructor, (Body Training Systems) Powercut™ and Matflex™ Certification (International Fitness Training Association) Moms In Motion, pre-and post-natal exercise certification Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Community First Aid, American Heart Association Water Safety Instructor (WSI), American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Certification, American Red Cross Step Reebok Instructor Certification, Step Reebok, Finland PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) European College of Sports Science (ECSS) National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) American Council on Exercise (ACE) Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA) The International Dance and Exercise Association (IDEA) Reebok Instructors' Alliance LANGUAGES English, Finnish, and Swedish The American Musculoskeletal Research Institute (AMRI) is dedicated to the advancement of musculoskeletal research and committed to providing educational opportunities to students and practitioners.