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Dave Fortenbaugh, Ph.D.

Biomechanist

davef@asmi.org     Phone: (205) 918-2119     Fax: (205) 918-2179


Education:

Ph.D., Ergonomics, University of Miami, 2011

     Dissertation - "The Biomechanics of the Baseball Swing"

M.S., Movement Science (Biomechanics), Barry University, 2005

B.S., Biomedical Engineering, Yale University, 2003

Research Interests:

Baseball, Biomechanics, Strength & Conditioning, Performance Enhancement

Publications:

Refereed Papers

Fortenbaugh, D., Fleisig, G., Onar-Thomas, A., & Asfour, S. (in press). The Effect of Pitch Type on Ground Reaction Forces in the Baseball Swing. Sports Biomechanics

Sato, K., Fortenbaugh, D., & Hydock, D. (in press). Kinematic Changes Using Weightlifting Shoes on Barbell Back Squat. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research

Fleisig, G., Bolt, B., Fortenbaugh, D., Wilk, K., & Andrews, J. (2011).  Biomechanical Comparison of Baseball Pitching and Long-Toss: Implications for Training and Rehabilitation. Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy

Silver, T., Fortenbaugh, D., & Williams, R. (2009). Effects of the Bench Shirt on Sagittal Bar Path. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research.

Fortenbaugh, D., Fleisig, G., & Andrews, J. (2009). Baseball Pitching Biomechanics in Relation to Injury Risk and Performance. Sports Health: A Multidisciplinary Approach

Fortenbaugh, D. and Butcher-Mokha, M.(2007). The Biomechanics of Situational Baseball: Execution and Perception of Left-handed Pitchers' Simulated Pick-off Moves to First Base. Sports Biomechanics.

Proceedings

Coming Down: Throwing Mechanics of Baseball Catchers. International Society of Biomechanics in Sports Conference, Marquette, MI, USA, July 22, 2010.  

The Effects of Weightlifting Shoes on Squat Kinematics. International Society of Biomechanics in Sports Conference, Marquette, MI, USA, July 20, 2010.

Mechanical Efficiency in Baseball Pitching. International Society of Biomechanics in Sports Conference, Limerick, Ireland, August 20, 2009.

Head Motion during Baseball Pitching. North American Congress on Biomechanics. Ann Arbor, MI, USA, August 8, 2008.

Ballpark Forces: Ground Reaction Forces during Batting. International Society of Biomechanics in Sports Conference. Seoul, South Korea, July 15, 2008.

Incorporating Dartfish into a Sports Camp. Southeastern Meeting of the American Society of Biomechanics. Birmingham, AL, USA, April 28, 2008.

Fortenbaugh, D. (2007). 25 Years of the ISBS: A silver salute to sports biomechanics presentations. International Society of Biomechanics in Sports Conference. Ouro Preto, Brazil.

Williams, R., Silver, T., Fortenbaugh, D. & Ludwig, K (2007). Effects of the bench shirt on sagittal bar path. International Society of Biomechanics in Sports Conference. Ouro Preto, Brazil.

Fortenbaugh, D. & Butcher-Mokha (2006). Differences in angular velocity among selected kinematics during a left-handed pitchers' pick-off move. International Society of Biomechanics in Sports Conference. Salzburg, Austria.

Fortenbaugh, D., Soutelle, J., Asfour,S., & Abdel-Rahman, K. (2006). Selected kinematic comparisons between football quarterbacks and baseball catchers at maximum external rotation of the shoulder. Southeast Biomechanics Conference. Atlanta, GA, USA.

Butcher-Mokha, M. & Fortenbaugh, D. (2005). Isokinetic assessment of shoulder internal and external rotation in wheelchair tennis players: A preliminary report. Southeast Athletic Trainers' Association. Atlanta, GA, USA.

Butcher-Mokha, M. & Fortenbaugh, D. (2005). Isokinetic assessment of shoulder internal and external rotation in wheelchair tennis players: A preliminary study. American College of Sports Medicine. Nashville, TN., USA.

Fortenbaugh, D. & Butcher-Mokha, M. (2004). Deliveries to home plate and first base made by left-handed pitchers. International Society of Biomechanics in Sports Conference. Ottawa, Canada.

Professional Service:

International Society of Biomechanics in Sport Board of Directors (2009-2011)

 


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May 18, 2011