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Research Interests
Tim’s clinical and research interests are in musculoskeletal assessment and rehabilitation with particular interests in neuromuscular control and shoulder function
Biography
Tim Uhl PT PhD ATC FNATA has been practicing physical therapy and athletic training since 1985 in various sport medicine settings. Tim received his bachelors in health science from the University of Kentucky in physical therapy. He practiced physical therapy at the Lexington Clinic Sports Medicine Center and served as Head Athletic Trainer at Transylvania University until 1988. He pursued his masters’ degree in kinesiology from the University of Michigan. At Michigan he worked with the UM Football team under Coach Bo Shembechler where working toward a team goal is emphasized. Tim served both on the staff and as the director of outpatient physical therapy at the Human Performance and Rehabilitation Centers in Columbus, GA under Turner A Blackburn. This rehabilitation center served 18 orthopedic surgeon and the Hughston Sports Medicine Hospital, the first sports medicine hospital built in the United States founded by Jack Hughston MD. Tim completed his doctorate in sports medicine from the University of Virginia in 1998 under Hall of Fame Athletic Trainer Joe Gieck and Hall of Fame Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Frank McCue where he studied shoulder motor control. Dr. Uhl is presently a Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy, a member of the Sports Medicine Research Institute at the University of Kentucky, and works part-time clinically at Commonwealth Hand and Physical Therapy as a Physical Therapists and Athletic Trainer treating patients with upper extremity traumatic and overuse injuries.
Tim is active member of the American Academy of Sport Physical Therapy of the American Physical Therapy Association; he also two-times past-president of the American Society of Shoulder and Elbow Therapists. Tim is an affiliate member of the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons Society since 2004.
Courses Taught
Physical Therapy Curriculum: Musculoskeletal Assessment, Peripheral Joint Dysfunction and Rehabilitation, Research Methods
Athletic Training: Spine Assessment and Treatment, Upper Extremity Assessment and Treatment
Rehabilitation Sciences PhD: Research Methods and Critical Appraisal of Literature
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):
Education/Academic qualification
Doctor of Philosophy, University Of Virginia
1998
Master of Science, University Of Michigan
1992
Bachelor of Science, University Of Kentucky
1985
External positions
Clinical Physical Therapiest, Commonwealth Hand and Physical Therapy
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Safety, Health, and Injury Mitigation in Firefighter Training (SHIFT)
Gribble, P., Abel, M., Hoch, J., Rous, B. S., Uhl, T. & Heebner, N.
Federal Emergency Management Agency
9/22/22 → 9/21/25
Project: Research project
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Athletic Training - Occupational Safety and Health Education and Research Centers (T42): Central Appalachian Regional Education Research Center
Gribble, P., Bazrgari, B., Heebner, N., Hoch, J. & Uhl, T.
National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health
7/1/19 → 6/30/24
Project: Research project
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Occupational Safety and Health Education and Research Centers (T42): Central Appalachian Regional Education Research Center
Sanderson, W., Agioutantis, Z., Bazrgari, B., Bunn, T., Butler, K., Christian, J., Heebner, N., Hoch, J., Hoover, A., Montross, M., Prince, T., Sampson, S., Spengler, S., Stanifer, S., Uhl, T., Vincent, S., Winter, K., Browning, S., Gribble, P., Sottile, J., Hahn, E., Mazur, J., Novak, T., Oldham, C. & Spengler, S.
National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health
7/1/19 → 6/30/24
Project: Research project
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Central Appalachian Regional Education Research Center: Athletic Training
Gribble, P., Bazrgari, B., Heebner, N., Hoch, J. & Uhl, T.
National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health
7/1/19 → 6/30/20
Project: Research project
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A Field-expedient Arm Care Screening Tool Can Identify Musculoskeletal Risk Factors in Baseball Players
Matsel, K. A., Hoch, M. C., Butler, R. J., Westgate, P. M., Malone, T. R. & Uhl, T. L., Sep 1 2023, In: Sports Health. 15, 5, p. 736-745 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Consequences of delayed surgical intervention of a displaced midshaft clavicle fracture: a case report
Van Scoy, G. K., Sajadi, K. R. & Uhl, T. L., Aug 2023, In: JSES Reviews, Reports, and Techniques. 3, 3, p. 410-415 6 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Prevalence and Impact of Musculoskeletal Pain Due to Operating Among Surgical Trainees
Bishop, A. G., Uhl, T. L., Zwischenberger, J. B. & Meyerson, S. L., May 2023, In: Journal of Surgical Education. 80, 5, p. 676-681 6 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Regaining motion among patients with shoulder pathology - are all exercises equal?
Rabin, A., Maman, E., Dolkart, O., Kazum, E., Kozol, Z., Uhl, T. L. & Chechik, O., Feb 2023, In: Shoulder and Elbow. 15, 1, p. 105-112 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The supine moving apprehension test—Reliability and validity among healthy individuals and patients with anterior shoulder instability
Rabin, A., Chechik, O., Olds, M. K., Uhl, T. L., Kazum, E., Deutsch, A., Citron, E., Cohen, T., Dolkart, O., Bibas, A. & Maman, E., 2023, (Accepted/In press) In: Shoulder and Elbow.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access
Prizes
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Sports Section/Turner A. Blackburn Lifetime Achievement Hall of Fame
Uhl, Timothy (Recipient), 2023
Prize: Honorary award
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Southeast Athletic Trainers' Association/Education-Administration Award
Uhl, Timothy (Recipient), 2011
Prize: Honorary award
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