Jean L. McCrory, PhD

Professor

Organization:

West Virginia University School of Medicine

Department:

Human Performance - Exercise Physiology

Classification:

Faculty

MANUSCRIPTS PUBLISHED IN REFEREED JOURNALS

Sloanhoffer HL, Harrison KD, and McCrory JL.  Dynamic stability in gymnasts, non-balance athletes, and active controls.  International Journal of Exercise Science  11(1):  1-12, 2018.

Dodd C, Paz K, Piazza M, Potesta J, Weiser K, Mancinelli C, McCrory JL, and Davis DS.  The effects of myofascial release technique on the latency of delayed-onset muscle soreness.  Journal of Student Physical Therapy Research.  9(1):  1-15, 2017. 

Alway SE, McCrory JL, Kearcher K, Vickers A, Frear B, Gilleland DL, Bonner DE, Thomas JM, Donley DA, Lively MW, and Mohamed JS.  Resveratrol enhances exercise-induced cellular and functional adaptations of skeletal muscle in older men and women.  J. Gerontology Medical Sciences. 2016 doi:  10.1093/gerona/glx089. https://academic.oup.com/biomedgerontology/article-lookup/doi/10.1093/gerona/glx089

Harrison KD and McCrory JL.  Caliper method vs. digital photogrammetry for assessing arch height index in pregnant women.  Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association 106(6):  406-410, 2016.

Harrison KD, Mancinelli C, Thomas K, Meszaros P, and McCrory JL. The relationship between lower extremity alignment and back and lower extremity pain during pregnancy: a longitudinal study of primigravid women vs. nulliparous controls. Journal of Womens Health Physical Therapy. 40(3): 139-146, 2016.

Roy, S, and McCrory JL.  Validation of Maximal Heart Rate Prediction Equations based on Age.  International Journal of Exercise Science.  8(4): 318-330, 2015. http://digitalcommons.wku.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1700&context=ijes

McCrory JL, Chambers AJ, Daftary A, and Redfern MS.  The Pregnant "Waddle":  An Evaluation of Torso Kinematics in Pregnancy.  Journal of Biomechanics.  47:  2964-8, 2014.  http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2014.07.009.

McCrory JL, Chambers AJ, Daftary A, and Redfern MS.  Ground reaction forces during stair locomotion in pregnant fallers and non-fallers.  Clinical Biomechanics.  29:  143-8, 2014.  http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2013.11.020.

Chambers AJ, Parise E, McCrory JL, Cham R.  A comparison of prediction equations for the estimation of body fat in non-obese and obese elderly adults in the United States.  Journal of Nutrition, Health and Aging.  18(6):  586-90, 2014. 

Ersal T, McCrory JL, Sienko KH.  Theoretical and experimental indicators of falls during pregnancy as assessed by postural perturbations.  Gait & Posture. 39:  218-223, 2014.  http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2013.07.011

McCrory JL, Chambers AJ, Daftary A, and Redfern MS.  Ground reaction forces during stair locomotion in pregnancy.  Gait & Posture.  38:  684-690, 2013.  http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2013.03.002

McCrory JL, Salacinski AJ, Hunt Sellhorst SE, and Greenspan SL.  Competitive athletic participation, thigh muscle strength, and bone density in elite senior athletes and controls.  Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research.  27:  3132-3141, 2013.  http://dx.doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0b013e3182bf29d

Salacinski AJ, Regueiro MD, Broeder C, and McCrory JL.  Decreased neuromuscular function in Crohn’s disease patients is not associated with low serum vitamin D Levels Digestive Diseases and Sciences.  58:  526-533, 2013.  PMCID22949179.

Salaheddin S, Thomas JM, Donley DA, Gilleland DL, Bonner DE, McCrory JL, Hornsby WG, Zhao H, Lively MW, Hornsby JA, and Alway SE.  Resistance exercise reduces skeletal muscle cachexia and improves muscle function in rheumatoid arthritis.  Case Reports in Medicine.  Volume 2011, Article ID 205691, 2011. PMID22203849.

McCrory JL, Chambers AJ, Daftary A, and Redfern MS.  Ground reaction forces during gait in pregnant fallers and non-fallers.  Gait & Posture.  34:  524-528, 2011. PMCID21820902.

Chambers AJ, Sukits A, McCrory JL, and Cham R.  Differences in geriatric anthropometric data between DXA-based subject specific estimates and non-age specific traditional regression models.  Journal of Applied Biomechanics.  27:  197-206, 2011.PMID:21844608

Murphy JC, Nagle EF, Robertson RJ, and McCrory JL.  Effect of single set dynamic and static stretching exercise on jump height in college age recreational athletes.  International Journal of Exercise Science.  3(4):  214-40, 2010.

McCrory JL, Chambers AJ, Daftary A, and Redfern MS.  Dynamic postural stability in pregnant fallers and non-fallers.  British Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology:  117:  954-62, 2010. PMCID20536431.

Chambers AJ, Sukits A, McCrory JL, and Cham R.  The effect of gender and obesity on body segment parameters in older adults.  Clinical Biomechanics:  25:  131-136, 2010. PMID: 20005028

McCrory JL, Chambers AJ, Daftary A, and Redfern MS.  Dynamic postural stability in advancing pregnancy.  Journal of Biomechanics  43.  2434-2439, 2010. PMCID20537334.

McCrory JL, Salacinski AJ, Hunt SE, and Greenspan SL.  Thigh muscle strength in senior athletes and healthy controls.  Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research.  23(9):  2430-2436, 2009. PMCID19972628.

King DL, Smith SL, Brown MR, McCrory JL, Muckasy BA, and Scheirman GL. Comparison of split double and split triple twists in pair figure skating.  Sport Biomechanics.  7(2): 222-237, 2008.PMID: 18610774

Seeley MK, Uhl TL, McGinn PA, McCrory JL, Kibler WB, Shapiro, R.  A comparison of muscle activation patterns during traditional and abbreviated tennis serves.  Sports Biomechanics.  7(2):  248-259, 2008. PMID:18610776.

Mattacola CG, Dwyer MK, Miller AK, Uhl TL, McCrory JL, and Malone TR.  Effect of orthoses on postural stability in asymptomatic subjects with rearfoot malalignment during a 6-week acclimation period.  Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.  88(5):  653-660, 2007. PMCID17466736

Abt JP, Sell TC, Laudner KG, McCrory JL, Loucks TL, Berga SL, Lephart SM.  Neuromuscular and biomechanical characteristics do not vary across the menstrual cycle.  Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc.  15(7):  901-7, 2007. PMID:17364205.

McCrory JL, Quick NE, Shapiro R, Ballantyne BT, and Davis IM.  The effect of a single treatment of the Protonics system on lower extremity kinematics during gait and the lateral step up exercise.  Gait & Posture.  25(4):  544-548, 2007. PMCID16887352.

Koontz AM, McCrory, JL, Cham R, Yang Y, Wilkinson M.  Rehabilitation Biomechanics, In: Akay M, ed.  Wiley Encyclopedia of Biomedical Engineering. John Wiley and Sons Inc., Hoboken, NJ, 2006.

Harkins KM, Mattacola CG, Uhl TL, McCrory JL, and Malone TR.  Effects of two ankle fatigue models on the duration of postural stability dysfunction.  Journal of Athletic Training.  40(3):  191-196, 2005. PMCID16284640.

Zeller BL, McCrory JL, Hall JW, Shapiro R.  Risk factors in non-contact ACL injuries:  A review of the literature.  Critical Reviews In Physical And Rehabilitative Medicine.  17(2):  101-130, 2005. 

Atnip BL and McCrory JL.  The effect of cryotherapy on ankle stability during a sidestep cut maneuver.  Journal of Sports Science and Medicine.  3, 83-90, 2004.

McCrory JL, Derr JA, Cavanagh, PR.  Locomotion in simulated zero gravity:  Ground reaction forces.  Aviation, Space, and Environmental Medicine.  75(3), 203-210, 2004. PMCID15018286.

McCrory JL, Quick NE, Shapiro R, Ballantyne BT, and Davis IM.  The effect of a single treatment of the Protonics system on biceps femoris and gluteus medius activation during gait and the lateral step up exercise.  Gait & Posture.  19(2), 148-153, 2004. PMCID15013503.

Brindle TJ, Mattacola C, and McCrory J.  Electromyographic changes in the gluteus medius during stair ascent and descent in subjects with anterior knee pain.  Knee Surgery Sports Traumatology and Arthroscopy.  11(4), 244-251, 2003. PMID:12695878

Zeller BL, McCrory JL, Kibler WB, Uhl TL.  Differences in kinematics and electromyographic activity between men and women during the single-legged squat.  American Journal of Sports Medicine. 31(3), 449-456, 2003.  PMID:12750142

McCrory JL, Baron HA, Balkin, S, and Cavanagh PR.  Locomotion in simulated microgravity:  Gravity replacement loads.  Aviation, Space, and Environmental Medicine.  73:  625-631, 2002. PMID:12137096

McCrory JL, White SC, and Lifeso RM.  Vertical ground reaction forces:  objective measures of gait following hip arthroplasty.  Gait & Posture.  14(2);  104-109, 2001. PMID:11544061

McCrory JL, Martin DF, Lowery RB, Cannon DW, Curl WW, Read HM, Hunter DM, and Messier SP.  Etiologic factors associated with Achilles tendinitis in runners.  Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. 31(10), 1374-1381, 1999. PMCID10527307.

McCrory JL, Lemmon DR, Sommer HJ, Prout B, Smith D, Korth DW, Lucero J, Greenisen M, Moore J., Kozlovskaya I, Pestov I, Stepansov V, Miyakinchenko Y, and Cavanagh PR.  Evaluation of a treadmill with vibration isolation and stabilization (TVIS) for use on the International Space Station.  Journal of Applied Biomechanics.  15(3):  292-302, 1999. PMID:11541844

McCrory JL, Morag E, Ulbrecht JS, Norkitis AJ, and Cavanagh PR.  Skin temperature normalization in diabetic feet with acute Charcot fractures  The Foot.  8: 158-165, 1998.

Van Deursen RWM, Flynn TW, McCrory JL, and Morag E.  Does a single control mechanism exist for both forward and backward walking?  Gait & Posture.  7(3):  214-224, 1998. PMID:10200387

McCrory JL, Young MJ, Boulton AJM, and Cavanagh PR.  Arch index as a predictor of arch height.  The Foot.  7: 79-81, 1997.

• 1989 Pittsburgh Society of Analytical Chemists College Award, Summa Cum Laude, California University of Pennsylvania
• 1999 University of Kentucky New Faculty Research Fellowship
• 2002 University of Kentucky, College of Education Award for Outstanding Teaching and Advising

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIANCE:

• 2014 - present Associate Professor, Division of Exercise Physiology, Department of Human Performance and Applied Exercise Science, School of Medicine, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV
• 2008 - 2014 Assistant Professor, Division of Exercise Physiology, Department of Human Performance and Applied Exercise Science, School of Medicine, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV
• 2008 - present Adjunct Assistant Professor, Department of Bioengineering, Swanson School of Engineering, The University of Pittsburgh
• 2005 - 2008 Research Assistant Professor, Department of Health and Physical Activity, School of Education, Secondary Appointment in Bioengineering, Swanson School of Engineering The University of Pittsburgh
• 2002 - 2005 Assistant Professor, Department of Sports Medicine and Nutrition Greg Norman Associate Director of the Neuromuscular Research Laboratory located in the UPMC Sports Performance Complex Secondary Appointment in Bioengineering, School of Engineering The University of Pittsburgh
• 1998 - 2002 Assistant Professor, Department of Kinesiology and Health Promotion Associate Director of the Biodynamics Laboratory, located within the Wenner-Gren Center for Biomedical Engineering Secondary appointments in the Department of Biomedical Engineering and the Graduate Program in Nutritional Sciences The University of Kentucky
• 1997 - 1998 Post Doctoral Research Associate/Clinical Instructor, Biomechanics of Human Performance Laboratory Department of Physical Therapy, Exercise and Nutrition Sciences The State University of New York at Buffalo
• 1996 - 1997 Research Associate/Assistant Professor, The Center for Locomotion Studies, Department of Kinesiology The Pennsylvania State University
• 1993 - 1996 Graduate Research/Teaching Assistant, The Center for Locomotion Studies, Department of Kinesiology The Pennsylvania State University
• 1992 - 1993 Research Assistant, Fitness and Arthritis in Seniors Trial University of Tennessee School of Health Sciences, Memphis, TN
• 1990 - 1992 Graduate Teaching/Research Assistant, Department of Health and Sport Science, Wake Forest University
• 1989 - 1990 Analytical Chemist, CIBA-GEIGY Drakenfeld Colors, Washington, PA

GRADUATE THESES:

 

• 1997 Doctoral Dissertation “A Biomechanical Comparison between 1-G Overground and Treadmill Exercise and Fully-Loaded Exercise in a Zero Gravity Locomotion Simulator” Dissertation Advisor: Peter R. Cavanagh, PhD
• 1992 Masters Thesis “Etiological Factors Associated with Achilles Tendinitis in Runners” Thesis Advisor: Stephen P. Messier, PhD

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS:

• American Society of Biomechanics

  Member of the Education Committee 1998-1999, 2003-2008
  Member of the “National Biomechanics Week” Task Force 2010

• American College of Sports Medicine

  Session moderator at the 2000-2002, 2004, 2007 Annual Meetings
  Fellowship Status awarded June 2003

• Mid-Atlantic Regional American College of Sports Medicine

  Session moderator at the 2004-2008 Annual Meetings Program committee for the 2005-2010 Annual Meetings

REVIEW PANEL PARTICIPATION:
NASA Grant Review Panel: National Space Biomedical Research Institute, Washington, DC, January 2009.

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COMPLETED RESEARCH AWARDS

Yakovenko S, McCrory JL, Lindsey B, Mancinelli C, and Zill S. Mechanisms of Neural Control on the Musculoskeletal Systems of Humans from the West Virginia University - Marshall University Health Grants Partnership.  January 2018-December 2018

Role:  Co-I.

McCrory JL and Shuler, F.  Assessing the Effectiveness of Vitamin K2 and/or Vitamin D3 Supplementation on Neuromuscular Function, Muscular Strength, and Bone Density in Older Patients with Hip Fractures ($49,996) from the West Virginia University - Marshall University Health Grants Partnership.  January 2016-December 2016.

Role:  Co-PI

Sandrey M, Chang YG, and McCrory JL.  Evaluation of the Effect of Gastrocnemius Muscle Fatigue on Muscle Pre-activation, Activation and Tibial Deceleration during Load Bearing Activities.  ($5,000) from the WVU College of Physical Activity and Sport Science.  November 2016-October 2017. 

McCrory JL and Thomas K.  An analysis of postural instability in women with urinary incontinence ($49,391) from the West Virginia University Injury Control and Research Center.  April 2013-July 2015.

Role:  PI

Hornsby WG, Alway S, McCrory JL, et al. Does exercise reduce rheumatoid cachexia and system inflammation? ($20,000) from the West Virginia University School of Medicine.  January 2010 – December 2011.

Role:  Co-I

Cham R, McCrory JL, and Storti KL.  The anthropometrics of aging.  ($28,603) from the University of Pittsburgh Claude D. Pepper Older Americans Independence Center.  May 2007- April 2009.

Role:  Co-I

McCrory JL, Redfern MS, Cavanagh PR, Mazumdar S, Schwerha J, Daftary A.  Biomechanical stability of pregnant women ($324,000) from NIOSH (1 K01 OH8548).  September 2005 – December 2008

Role:  PI

McCrory JL, and Salacinski AJ.  The effect of serum vitamin D concentration on neuromuscular function in patients with Crohn’s disease ($3,000) from the University of Pittsburgh College of Education.  January 2006-December 2008.

Role:  Co-PI

McCrory JL, Berga SM, Abt J, Helsel DL, Lephart SM, Loucks T, Myers, JB.  Variations in neuromuscular characteristics and movement patterns throughout the menstrual cycle ($25,000) from the Collaborative Medical Research Fund at the University of Pittsburgh   (2M01RR000056-430914) July 2003-June 2005.

Shapiro R,  McCrory JL, and Uhl TL.  A biomechanical comparison of an abbreviated backswing serve and the traditional complete backswing serve in tennis ($15,000) from the United States Tennis Association.  August 2002-July 2004.

Uhl, TL and McCrory JL.  Evaluation of scapular dyskinesis ($13,500)  from the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons. January – December 2003.

McCrory JL, McClay I, Ballantyne B, and Ireland ML.A biomechanical and radiological analysis of the effectiveness of the Protonics™ system  ($18,000) from Joyner SportsMedicine, Inc.  January 1998-December 2001

McCrory JL, Clasey JL, and Randsdell L.  Etiological factors associated with osteoporosis and primary osteoarthritis ($15,000) from the University of Kentucky.  August 2000-July 2002.

McCrory JL. New Faculty Summer Research Fellowship ($5,000) from the University of Kentucky. June-August 1999

Hartford J.M., McCrory, JL, and Shapiro R.  Kinematic and kinetic gait analyses of meniscal bearing total knee replacements ($15,000) from the Medical School of the University of Kentucky.  January 1999-December 2001.

Abbas J, McCrory JL, Gater DR, McDowell S, Triolo RJ, and Kirsch, RF. Preparatory adjustments for improved standing for FNS ($843,422) from NIH.