User:Eric Sorenson

EDUCATION University of Oregon, Eugene, OR 2006 – present • Ph.D. in Human Physiology • Concentration: Sports Medicine & Educational Technology

University of Oregon, Eugene, OR 2006 • M.S. in Human Physiology • Concentration: Sports Medicine

Point Loma Nazarene University, San Diego, CA  2003 • B.A. Magna Cum Laude in Athletic Training


CERTIFICATIONS • Certified Athletic Trainer 2004 – present


GRANTS & AWARDS • Core Training Systems Research Grant In-kind 2008 • National Athletic Trainers’ Association, Osternig Master’s Research Grant 2006 • Northwest Health Foundation Research Grant 2006 • Professional Baseball Athletic Trainer’s Association Scholarship 2006 • National Athletic Trainers’ Association Scholarship 2002 • Phi Delta Lambda Inductee, Point Loma Nazarene University 2003 • Academic Dean’s List, Point Loma Nazarene University 2000 – 2003 • PLNU President’s Academic Scholarship 1999 – 2003


TEACHING EXPERIENCE University of Oregon, Graduate Teaching Fellow (GTF) 2003 – present • Anatomy Laboratory (ANAT314/315) • Therapeutic Techniques (HPHY 408) • Tissue Injury & Healing (HPHY361/362) • Exercise as Medicine (EMS101) • Exercise and Performance (HPHY 103) • Contemporary Nutrition (EMS199) • Therapeutic Modalities (EMS 408): Guest lecture


RESEARCH INTERESTS • Functional Movement Screen and injury prevention • Relationship of hip stability and anterior knee pain • sEMG clinical evaluation and therapeutic exercise programs • Inflammatory processes associated with exercise-induced muscle damage • Omega-3 fatty acid supplementation and associated decreases in inflammation


EXPERIENCE Athletic Training University of Oregon 2004 – present • Tensegrity Physical Therapy 2007 – present • University of Oregon Student Health Center 2006 – 2007 • Track and field event coverage 2004 – 2006 • High School and special event volunteer

Video Production University of Oregon & Esor Productions, LLC 2005 – present

Educational Technology University of Oregon 2003 – present

NATA District 10 Program Representative University of Oregon 2005 – 2006

Recreational Sports GTF University of Oregon 2003 – 2007


CONTINUING EDUCATION • Neuromatrix Approach to Pain Management - Lorimer Moseley, PhD, PT • NATA Educator’s Conference • Introduction to Muscle Energy: Pelvis & Lumbar Spine - Loren H. Rex, DO • Basic Concepts in Neurology: Receptors to Spinal Cord - Marc Pick, DC • Explain Pain - Lorimer Moseley, PhD, PT & David Butler, MS, PT • Functional Movement Screen - Gray Cook, MS, PT, CSCS & Lee Burton, PhD, ATC • State of the Profession Symposium - Director • OATS Symposium: Care of the Cervical Spine • Care of the Track & Field Athlete - Slocum Orthopedic Group • Functional Training Summit - Perform Better • Functional Biomechanics of the Lower Quarter - Chris Powers, PhD, PT