Dr. Leon Kugler has expertise in lower extremity function and the pathology of injury and illness. He advises applied health science majors and is the university pre-physical therapy advisor. He teaches gross anatomy of neuromusculoskeletal anatomy of the spine and extremities and provides leadership to the 国产剧麻豆剧 Kinesiology Human Anatomy Project, which promotes original research training and teaching development for undergraduate and graduate students.
Education
- Ph.D., Exercise Science, Minor in Anatomy, Medical College of Ohio-University of Toledo
- M.A., Administration of Physical Education, California State University, Los Angeles
- B.A., Physical Education, Pasadena College
Courses Taught
- Structural Kinesiology 鈥� KIN 325
- Pathology of Injury and Illness 鈥� ATR 385
- Gross Anatomy of Musculoskeletal Systems 鈥� KIN 475/675
- Internship in Kinesiology
Experience in Field
- Performs academic advising for exercise science majors (pre-professionals in physical therapy, physician assistant, chiropractic, cardiac rehabilitation, exercise physiology, and biomechanics)
- Chair, Institution Review Board, bringing leadership in the protections afforded subjects in 国产剧麻豆剧 research in which they are involved
Led or been a team member of the following international athletic/academic/missions trips:
- Mexico City: Athletic Trainer for San Diego all-star soccer team versus national U-18 team
- Far East: Athletic Training for Athletes in Action Men鈥檚 Basketball
- Seoul, Korea: Athletic Training NAIA All-Star Baseball team
- Tanzania, Africa: Led two 国产剧麻豆剧 LoveWorks ministry trips that included service with orphans and churches in May 2006 and 2007; co-leaders: Stasi Raines and Ann Davis
- Liberia, Africa: Led 国产剧麻豆剧 LoveWorks ministry trip that included children鈥檚, young adult, and church ministry in Monrovia and Zwedru in May 2008; co-leader: Liz Kalama
- Western Europe: Led kinesiology sports medicine groups for alternate years (London, Paris, Amsterdam, Apeldoorn, Antwerp, Bruges, Munich, and Salzburg)
Awards and Honors
国产剧麻豆剧 Honors Research Mentor:
- 2015, Dayna A. Rinkor, "Glenohumeral Ligamentous Involvement of Anterior Instability"
- 2015, Kari Walen, "More than Overuse: Carpel Tunnel Syndrome as a Symptom of Organic Disease and Congenital Anomalies"
- 2014, Katie Mitchell, "The Epidemic of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury in Female Athletes: Etiologies and Interventions"
- 2014, Laura Kredit, "A Clinician's Guide to Non-Orthopedic Pathologies that Refer Pain to the Low Back"
- 2011, Brianna Dry, "Self-Perceptions and Objective Measures of Movement Health in College-Aged Students"
- 2010, William Westergard, "Diabetics Peripheral Neuropathy: A Literature Review to Determine Efficacious Exercise for Modulating Morbidity in Patients"
- 2009, Maure J. McCammon, "The Influence of Fatigue on Frontal Plane Knee Angle and Force Generation of Hip Abduction in Females"
- 2008, Megan Schutter, 鈥淭he Influence of Fatigue on the Kinematics of the Subtalar Joint in Runners鈥�
- 2007, Julianne Toler, 鈥淎 Comparative Kinematic Analysis of the Subtalar Joint Motion in Runners鈥�
- 2005, Chelsey Hutchinson, 鈥淭he Influence of Anaerobic Exercise and Aerobic Capacity on the Perception of Acute Pain in College-Aged Females鈥�
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- 2003, Brandon Sawyer, 鈥淣euroticism, Extroversion and Pain Perception in College-Aged Athletes鈥�
- 2002, Emily Altick, 鈥淚nfluence and Interaction of Music and Sleep Deprivation on Reading Comprehension and Reaction Time of College-Aged Adults鈥�
- 2001, Rebecca Jones, 鈥淭he Influence of Fatigue on Dynamic Balance and Vertical Power in Surfing and Basketball Athletes鈥�
- 2000, Dustyn Severns, 鈥淎ssessment and Treatment of Pathologies and Gait Extremes in a College Pole Vaulter: a Case Study鈥�
- 1999, Crystal Sandoval, 鈥淓lectromyographic Activity of the Vastus Medialis Obliques and the Vastus Lateralis With and Without McConnell Taping During Exercise in Females Symptomatic for Patellofemoral Syndrome鈥�
- 1999, Katy Jeffcoat, 鈥淎 Normative Assessment of the Electromyographic Activity in the Quadriceps During Closed Chain Kinetic Activities鈥�
- 1999, Rozlynn Rockwell, 鈥淭he Effects of Magnet Therapy on Delayed Muscle Soreness in the Nondominant Elbow Flexors鈥�
- 1999, Kim Riggs, 鈥淚nfluence of Foot Orthotics on Balance in Dynamic, Single-leg Stance鈥�
- 1998, Sara Lyon, 鈥淎 Comparative Study of Subacromial Space in the Diagnosis of Supraspinatus Tendon Impingement by Open Magnetic Resonance Imaging鈥�
- 1998, Rachelle Swank, 鈥淚mpact of Dark Cola Beverages on Calciurea and Trends in Beverage Choice in College-Aged Women鈥�
- 1996, Todd Sumwalt, 鈥淭he Efficacy of the On-Track Brace Compared to McConnell鈥檚 Taping in the Treatment of Patellofemoral Syndrome鈥�
- 1996, Sean Martin, Chad Swank, 鈥淎 Quantitative and Qualitative Evaluation of the Effects of the Breathe Right on Sleep and Reaction Time鈥�
- 1995, Amanda Lee, 鈥淭he Efficacy of Weight Belt Mediated Myoelectric Activity in the Erector Spinae of Females During a Lifting and Lowering Task"
- 1994, Shantelle Pierce, 鈥淥utcomes of Required Fitness Courses for Students in a Liberal Arts College鈥�
- 1992, Jennifer Spurlock, 鈥淭he Influence of Experience on Knowledge Acquisition and Reading Rate鈥�
- 1990, Nicole DeForrest, 鈥淭he Effects of Three Types of Pre-exercise Carbohydrate Beverages on Blood Glucose Levels鈥�
