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Dr. Kate Pfile

Kate Pfile

Department Chair | Associate Professor of Exercise Science

Education

  • Ph.D. in Sports Medicine, The University of Virginia
  • M.Ed. in Athletic Training, The University of Virginia
  • B.S. in Athletic Training & Physical Education (Exercise Science), ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø

Research Interests

  • Anterior cruciate ligament injury risk factors and functional restoration
  • Core muscle function as a contributor to lower extremity function
  • Workload management and injury risk

Honors & Awards

  • Student Club Advisor of the Year Award, Higdon Student Leadership Center

Courses Taught

  • EXSC 211: Neuromuscular Assessment and Prescription
  • EXSC 330: Kinesiology
  • EXSC 320/HONS 390: Evidenced-Based Medicine

Selected Publications

  • Hunnicutt, J.L., Faircloth, H.C., McLeod, M.M., Gregory, C.M., Slone, H.S., & Pfile, K.R. (2024), “Drop Vertical Jump Landing Mechanics are Similar Between Patients with Quadriceps Tendon and Patellar Tendon Autographs After ACL Reconstruction.” Arthroscopy, Sports Medicine, and Rehabilitation, in press.
  • Pfile, K.R., Boling, M., Baellow, A., Zuk, E., & Nguyen, A.D. (2023), “.” Women in Sport and Physical Activity Journal, 32(8), 1-7.
  • Cavallaro, E.C., Pfile, K.R., Irwin, J.M., & Dudgeon, W.D. (2022), “.” International Journal of Sports Science, 12(3), 53-60.
  • Pfile, K.R., & Curioz, B. (2017), “.” Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports, 27(2), 1950-1958.
  • Nguyen, A.D., Zuk, E.F., Baellow, A.L., Pfile, K.R., DiStefano, L.J., & Boling, M.C. (2017), “.” Journal of Sport Rehabilitation, 26(5), 358-364.
  • Pfile, K.R., Gribble, P.A, Buskirk, G.E., Meserth, S.M., & Pietrosimone, B.G. (2016), “.” Journal of Sport Rehabilitation, 25(3), 233-240.
  • Pfile, K.R., Hart, J.M., Herman, D.C., Hertel, J., Kerrigan, D.C., & Ingersoll, C.D. (2013), “.” Journal of Athletic Training, 48(4), 450-462.
  • Gribble, P.A., Brigle, J., Pietrosimone, B.G., Pfile, K.R., & Webster, K.A. (2013), “.” Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 27(4), 978-981.
  • Ericksen, H.M., Gribble, P.A., Pfile, K.R., & Pietrosimone, B.G. (2013), “.” Journal of Athletic Training, 48(5), 685-695.
  • Dalton, E.C., Pfile, K.R., Weniger, G.R., Ingersoll, C.D., Herman, D., & Hart, J.M. (2011), “.” Journal of Athletic Training, 46(5), 476-483.
  • Jackson, K.R., Garrison, J.C., Ingersoll, C.D., and Hertel, J. (2010), “.” Athletic Training and Sports Health Care, 2(2), 74-80.
  • Grindstaff, T.L., Jackson, K.R., Garrison, J.C., Diduch, D.R., & Ingersoll, C.D. (2008), “.” The Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy, 38(8), 508-516.