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Research Interests
Intersted in identifying mechanisms and interventions to reduce training related injuries in sport and tactical athletes. More recently his research has focused on how we use data and allied health teams to better influence care seeking and health and performance management in military and other tactical atheltes.
Education/Academic qualification
Doctor of Philosophy, University Of Pittsburgh
2015
Master of Science, University Of Pittsburgh
2012
Bachelor of Science, Pennsylvania State University
2009
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 14 Life Below Water
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Rucking-Related Assessment of Muscular, Psychological, and Biomechanical Contributors to Hip Pain and Cartilage Integrity in Females (RAMP)
Samaan, M. (PI), Duncan, S. (CoI), Fain, A. (CoI), Heebner, N. (CoI) & Mangino, A. (CoI)
9/1/25 → 8/31/28
Project: Research project
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Restoration and Maintenance of Physical and Neurosensory Performance (RAMP) in Naval and Marine Corps Aviation
Winters, J. (PI), Djafar, T. (CoI), Heebner, N. (CoI), Hoch, M. (CoI), Leicht, A. (CoI), Lephart, S. (CoI) & Porter, K. (CoI)
5/1/25 → 4/30/28
Project: Research project
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Performance and Job Task Demands of Special Tactics Support Airmen - Add Work
Heebner, N. (PI), Bergin, R. (CoI), Conley, C. (CoI), Djafar, T. (CoI), Gribble, P. (CoI), Hoch, M. (CoI), Kosik, K. (CoI), Lephart, S. (CoI), Porter, K. (CoI), Ross, J. (CoI), Thomas, D. (CoI), Torp-Kosik, D. (CoI) & Winters, J. (CoI)
9/29/23 → 9/28/28
Project: Research project
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Performance and Job Task Demands of Special Tactics Support Airmen
Heebner, N. (PI), Bergin, R. (CoI), Conley, C. (CoI), Cuddy, B. (CoI), Djafar, T. (CoI), Gribble, P. (CoI), Hoch, M. (CoI), Kosik, K. (CoI), Leicht, A. (CoI), Lephart, S. (CoI), Porter, K. (CoI), Ross, J. (CoI), Thomas, D. (CoI), Torp-Kosik, D. (CoI), Uhl, T. (CoI), Winters, J. (CoI) & Chen, J. (Former CoI)
9/29/23 → 9/28/28
Project: Research project
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Visual-Motor Coordination Assessments for Patients with Chronic Ankle Instability: Decision Support Tools to Optimize Return to Duty
Hoch, M. (PI), Bergin, R. (CoI), Gribble, P. (CoI), Heebner, N. (CoI), Hoch, J. (CoI), Johnson, N. (CoI), Kosik, K. (CoI), Leicht, A. (CoI), Porter, K. (CoI), Slone, S. (CoI) & Torp-Kosik, D. (CoI)
Army Medical Research and Materiel Command
9/1/22 → 8/31/27
Project: Research project
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Contextual factors related to firefighter resilience
Tinsley Kubala, J. E., Uhl, T., Heebner, N. R. & Hoch, J. M., Jan 1 2026, In: Occupational Medicine. 76, 1, p. 29-34 6 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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MRI Findings of Femoral Neck Bone Stress Injuries in Army Trainees and Their Association with Basic Training Graduation: A Retrospective Cohort Study
Dredge, G. F., Rhon, D. I., Dummar, A. R., Noehren, B. W., Hoch, J. M. & Heebner, N. R., Jun 1 2026, In: Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. 58, 6, p. 1185-1192 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Psychological Self-Report Questionnaires Are Not Associated With Decrements in Physical Performance Following Special Operations Forces Unit Training
Ross, J., Rooks, D. L., Winters, J., Royer, S., Hoch, M., Bergin, R., Morelli, N., Conley, C., Djafar, T., Sheppard, R., Flaherty, C. W. & Heebner, N. R., 2026, (Accepted/In press) In: Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 10.1519/JSC.0000000000005436.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Test-Retest Reliability of a Neuromuscular-Cognitive Assessment Battery, Without and With a Rucksack
Porter, K. H., Taylor, M., Torp, D. M., Bergin, R., Heebner, N. R., Robinson, C., Carroll, B. & Hoch, M., May 1 2026, In: Military Medicine. 191, 5-6, p. e1101-e1107Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Analysis Of MRI-diagnosed Femoral Neck Bone Stress Injuries And Graduation Outcomes In Army Trainees
Dredge, G., Dummar, A., Rhon, D. & Heebner, N., Oct 2025, In: Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. 57, 10S, p. 453-454 2 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review