Tina Claiborne, 517-265-5161 x4432
Assistant Professor & Director, Athletic Training
Office: 212 Merillat - tclaiborne@adrian.edu
Degrees
- University of Toledo, Ph.D., Biomechanics
- University of Toledo, M.S., Clinical Kinesiology
- Ithaca College, B.S., Athletic Training / Exercise Science
Specialties
- hip and knee biomechanics
- athletic training education
Biography
- Strategic Planning Ad Hoc Committee –Adrian College, Chair 2010-11
- Institutional Review Board – Adrian College, member 2009-present, co-chair 2010
- Athletic Oversight Committee – Adrian College, 2010/11, 2011/12
- Disabilities Awareness Committee – Adrian College, 2009-present
- College Environment Committee – Adrian College, 2009- 2011
- ATEP Curriculum Design & implementation –Adrian College, 2007-present
- Ribbons of excellence Program Committee-Adrian College, 2008-2011
- Athletic Training faculty search committee (Chair) – Adrian College, 2008, 2009
- Certified Clinical Instructor Educator -2008-present
- ACI training Seminar Leader – Adrian college, Summer 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
- Ren. II Technology Committee/Classroom Technology Sub-Committee – Adrian College, 2008-present
- Invited Speaker, Board of Trustees weekend – Adrian College, 2008, 2009, 2010
- University Student Success Committee –USM , 2005-2007
- University Early Alert Committee – USM,2006-2007
- Athletic Training Advancement Committee (Chair)– USM, 2003-2007
- Athletic Training Admissions Committee (Chair)– USM, 2003-2007
- Athletic Training Curriculum and Program Evaluation (Chair) – USM, 2003-2007
- Health Sciences Admissions Committee (Chair) – USM, 2005-2007
- Uniscope Task force – USM, 2005-2006
- College of Nursing Curriculum Committee –USM, 2005-2006
- Department Recruitment and Retention Committee – USM, 2004-2005
- Authored CAATE self study report for BS ATEP Accreditation – 2010
- Initial accreditation site visit revealed zero non-compliances and maximum years of accreditation
- Co-Authored HLC/NC self study report for MS and Athletic Training - 2010
- CAATE site visitor, 2007-present
- Authored CAATE reaccreditation self study for the U. of Southern Maine, and coordinated site visit -2005/06
- Program received maximum number of years of reaccreditation, 2007
- Physical Therapy in Sport – Manuscript Reviewer, 2010 - present
- Journal of Sports Science and Medicine- Manuscript Reviewer, 2006 – present
- Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise – Manuscript Reviewer, 2009- present
- Journal of Sport Biomechanics – Manuscript Reviewer, 2009 – present
- National Athletic Trainers’ Association Annual Meeting & Clinical Symposia moderator
- “Biomechanics & Gender Comparisons,” 2008
- Certified Spinning Instructor, 2009-present
- Certified Clinical Instructor Educator -2008-present
- United States Anti-Doping Agency – Certified Doping and Blood Control Officer. 2005-present
- Perform national in and out of competition drug testing on Olympic athletes
- Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), 2005-present
- Health Career Fair – Carter Rehabilitation, Tecumseh, MI, 2010
- Invited speaker – Turner High School, Leavitt, ME., 2006
- Directed an ACL prevention clinic for female basketball players, parents and coaches
- Youth Sports Fitness Camps Coordinator (Sylvania, OH 2003).
- Community Sports Medicine Coverage (Toledo, OH 1998-2002) 24 Hour Run National Championship, National Youth Soccer Tournament, Cherokee Junior B Ice Hockey League, Toledo Marathon, Toledo International Rowing Regatta, CYO Football/Soccer League, MAC Women's Basketball Tournament.
- Adrian College Faculty Research Grant, 2010, $4567.50
- Does the smartpen improve academic self-confidence in students with learning disabilities?
- Adrian College Faculty Research Grant, 2009, $1500.00
- A Comparison between mouth guard types and athlete compliance
- University of Southern Maine Center for Technology Enhanced Learning Grant, 2007, $2,500.00
- On-line athletic training course development
- University of Southern Maine Faculty Technology Grant, 2007, $2,500.00
- Developed a PDA software program for approved clinical instructors of athletic training
- University of Southern Maine Teaching Enhancement Grant, 2005, $250.00
- Collaborated with Engineering to build an electrogoniometer
- University of Southern Maine Faculty Technology Grant, 2005, $2,500.00
- Purchased a telemetric EMG system for teaching and research
- University of Southern Maine Faculty Senate Grant, 2004, $2,495.00
- Performed research on hip strength and lower extremity kinetics and kinematics
- University of Southern Maine Faculty Technology Grant, 2004, $1,770.00
- Subsidized the purchase of a force platform
- National Athletic Trainers’ Association,Certified Member, 1995-present
- Great Lakes Athletic Trainers’ Association, Certified Member, 2007- present
- Michigan Athletic Trainers’ Society, Certified Member, 2007- present
- Eastern Athletic Trainers’ Association,Certified Member, 1995-1998, 2003-2007
- Maine Athletic Trainers’ Association, Certified Member, 2003-2007
- American College of Sports Medicine,Member 2000-2004, 2006
Dr. Tina Claiborne came to Adrian College as the program director of athletic training in Fall 2007. She earned her BS degree in Athletic Training at Ithaca College, and her MS and PhD degrees in clinical kinesiology and biomechanics from The University of Toledo. Prior to coming to Adrian, Tina was the Athletic Training Education Program Director at the University of Southern Maine. Before becoming an educator, Dr. Claiborne accumulated over 8 years as a clinical athletic trainer in private and public high schools, as well as in the orthopedic sports rehabilitation setting. Tina is also a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist.
Scholarly Activities
Refereed Publications
Claiborne, TL, Timmons, M, Pincivero,D. (2009) Test–retest reliability of cardinal plane isokinetic hip torque and EMG. Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology, 19(5), 345-352.
Claiborne, TL, Toy, BJ. (2009). Conditions involving the thigh, hip, and sacroiliac joint. In Toy, BJ, Healy, P, Primary care for sports and fitness: A lifespan approach. Philadelphia, PA: FA Davis
Claiborne, TL. (2007). Athletic Training Education: “Affectively” Debilitating?. Athletic Training Education Journal, 2(2), 47-48.
Claiborne, TL, Hou, S., Cappaert, T, (2006). Certified Athletic Trainers Provide Effective Care in the High School Setting. Athletic Therapy Today,12(2), 34-38.
Claiborne, TL; Gandhi, V; Pincivero, DM. (2006).The relationship between hip and knee strength and valgus knee position during a single leg squat. Journal of Applied Biomechanics, 22(1), 41-50.
Claiborne, TL. (2007). Eccentric hip and knee strength are significant predictors of knee abduction angle during a single leg squat. Journal of Athletic Training, 42 (2), S77.
Refereed AbstractsClaiborne, TL, Leonard, C. (2006).The effect of gluteus medius and rectus femoris fatigue on EMG and center of pressure measurements. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 38(5), S439.
Claiborne, TL, Gandhi, V, Bucher, V, Armstrong, CW, Pincivero, DM. (2005). Electromyographic analysis of the single leg squat. Journal of Athletic Training, 40(2), S38-39.
Liberi, V, Richards, JG, Claiborne, TL. (2004). The effect of wet and dry ball conditions on linear head accelerations during soccer heading. Journal of Athletic Training, 39(2), S39.
Claiborne, TL; Gandhi, V; Pincivero, DM. (2003) The relationship between hip and knee strength and valgus knee position during a single leg squat.Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise , (35) 5, S347.
Claiborne, TL; Timmons, M; Pincivero, DM. (2003) Test-re-test reliability of isokinetic hip strength. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 35 (5), S272.
Refereed Conference Presentations
Grubbs, J, Claiborne, TL, Schuyler, H. Comparison between Kinesio tex tape and Elastikon elastic tape on upper trapezius inhibition. NATA National Convention, Free Communications Poster Presentation. June, 2011.
Claiborne, TL, Toy, BJ. Personal Digital Assistants (PDA): An Innovative Tool to Enhance Clinical Education. NATA Educator’s conference, Free communications Poster Presentation. February, 2009.
Claiborne, TL. Eccentric hip And knee strength are significant predictors of knee abduction angle during a single leg squat. NATA National Convention, Thematic Poster Presentation. June, 2007.
Toy, BJ, Claiborne, TL, Haring, K, Myers, J. Blending an athletic training education curriculum with other health care curricula over time. NATA Educator’s conference, Free communications Poster Presentation. January, 2007.
Towne, B, Claiborne, TL. Assessing proficiencies in the clinical setting: Results and positive student outcomes. NATA Educator’s conference, Free communications Poster Presentation. January, 2007.
Claiborne, TL, Leonard, C. The effect of gluteus medius and rectus femoris fatigue on EMG and center of pressure measurements. ACSM National Convention, Free Communications Poster Presentation. May 2006.
Claiborne, TL, Gandhi, V, Bucher, V, Armstrong, CW, Pincivero, DM. Electromyographic analysis of the single leg squat. NATA Convention Free Communications Slide Presentation, June, 2005.
Toy, BJ, Myers, JL, Liberi, V, Claiborne TL. Implementing and undergraduate athletic training program for the non-traditional aged student. NATA Athletic Training Educator’s Conference, Poster Presentation. January, 2005.
Liberi, V, Toy, BJ, Myers, JL, Claiborne, TL. Athletic training clinical proficiencies can be evaluated in the traditional athletic training setting following naturally occurring events. NATA Athletic Training Educator’s Conference, Poster Presentation. January, 2005.
Claiborne, TL. ACL prevention programs: Dispelling the Myths. Maine Athletic Trainers’ Association Meeting. Guest Speaker. May, 2004.
Liberi, V, Richards, JG, Claiborne, TL. The effect of wet and dry ball conditions on linear head accelerations during soccer heading. NATA National Convention, Free Communications Slide Presentation. June, 2004.
Claiborne, TL, Gandhi, V, Pincivero, DM. The relationship between hip strength and the kinematics of a single leg squat. ACSM National Convention, Free Communications Slide Presentation. May, 2003; ASB Annual Conference, Free Communications Poster Presentation. September, 2003.
Timmons, M, Claiborne, TL, Pincivero, DM. Test re-test reliability of isokinetic hip strength. ACSM National Convention, Free Communications Poster Presentation. May, 2003.
Timmons, M, Claiborne, TL, Pincivero, DM. Test re-test reliability of cardinal plane primary mover EMG during maximal effort isokinetic hip contractions. ASB Annual Conference, Free Communications Poster Presentation. September 2003. Claiborne, TL. Ethical consideration in sports medicine. Adrian College Institute for Ethics. Invited Speaker. Adrian, MI, November 2011.
Non-Refereed Presentations/PublicationsExelby, A, Semma, P, Claiborne, TL. Inversion ankle sprain with a medial tibial fracture: A case study. Ribbons of Excellence Scholarship Program , Poster Presentation. April, 2010.
Grubbs, J, Claiborne, TL. A comparison of Kinesio Tex tape and elastic tape for inhibition of the upper trapezius. Ribbons of Excellence Scholarship Program, Oral Presentation. April, 2010.
Grubbs, J, Claiborne, TL. Lumbar Disk Herniation with Associated Somatic Disorder: A Case Study. Ribbons of Excellence Scholarship Program, Poster Presentation. April, 2009.
Tuck, K, Grant, C, Claiborne, TL. Chronic Patellar Subluxation. Ribbons of Excellence Scholarship Program,Poster Presentation. April, 2009.
Leonard, C, Claiborne, TL. Influence of hip muscle fatigue on EMG and center of pressure measurements. Thinking Matters: Student Research, Scholarship and Creative Symposium, Free Communications Poster Presentation. April 2006.
Claiborne, TL. (2004, March). ACL Prevention Programs: Dispelling the Myths. Maine Athletic Trainers' Association. Invited Speaker. Waterville, ME, March 2004.
Claiborne, TL. (2005, February) Preventing knee injuries in female athletes. The Gorham Times, pp. 20.
Bender, JA, Claiborne, TL (2000). Turf toe injuries: Correctly diagnosing and uncommon injury. Sports Medicine Alert, 6(4), 28-29.
Claiborne, TL. (2002). Female ACL Tears - Current Concepts. Invited Speaker. The University of Toledo, Toledo, OH.
Claiborne, TL. (2000). Ten Most Common Mistakes When Using Therapeutic Ultrasound. Invited Speaker. Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH.
Claiborne, TL. (2000). Proper Application of Therapeutic Ultrasound. Invited Speaker. Sports Care Rehabilitation, Toledo, OH. Accreditation Activities Manuscript Reviewer Conference Services Certifications Community Service Grant Awards Other Interests Athletics, nature, family and friends.
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