PUBLICATIONS - Refereed articles
Harper SA. Health Science Approaches for Fall and Injury Prevention: Editorial. Research Directs in Health Sciences, 2024, 4(1). https://doi.org/10.53520/rdhs2024.104105
Abugu EU, Harper SA, Kim Y, Bolton DAE. Prefrontal activation when suppressing an automatic balance recovery step. Gait & Posture. 2023. In press. doi: 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2023.10.016. Link
Bolton, DAE; Baggett, CC; Mitton, CA; Harper, SA; Richardson, JK. Suppressing a Blocked Balance Recovery Step: A Novel Method to Assess an Inhibitory Postural Response. Brain Sci. 2023, 13, 1488. doi: 10.3390/ brainsci13101488. Link
Brown CB, Barrett TS, Long C, Corbridge S, Braeger A, Zollinger BJ, Hale AE, Harrison K, Poulsen SL, Boman T, Dakin CJ, Harper SA. Tread edge highlighters on stairways slows descending gait speed. Ergonomics. doi: 10.1080/00140139.2022.2141347. Link
Harper SA, Thompson BJ. Interaction between age and fatigue on antagonist muscle coactivation during an acute post-fatigue recovery phase. Frontiers in Aging – Musculoskeletal Aging. doi: 10.3389/fragi.2022.1005080. Link
Harper SA, Long C, Corbridge S, Barrett, TS, Braeger A, Zollinger BJ, Hale AE, Brown CB, Harrison K, Poulsen SL, Boman T, Dakin CJ. Stairway visual contrast enhancement to reduce fall related events. J Ergonomics 2022;12(303) doi: 10.35248/2165-7556-22.12.30. Link
Harper SA, Corbridge S, Long C, Barrett TS, Braeger A, Zollinger BJ, Hale AE, Brown CB, Harrison K, Poulsen SL, Boman T, Dakin CJ. Safe stairway negotiation: distraction’s influence on handrail use and successful stairway negotiation. Journal of Safety Research. 2022. doi: 10.1016/j.jsr.2022.06.007. Link
Rowley MA, Warner J, Harper SA, Beethe AZ, Whelan R, Ruddy KL, Bolton DAE. A method to assess response inhibition during a balance recovery step. Gait & posture 2022 doi: 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2022.04.009. Link
Lavin KM, Coen PM, Baptista LC, Bell MB, Drummer D, Harper SA, Lixandrão ME, McAdam JS, O’Bryan SM, Ramos S, Roberts LM, Vega RB, Goodpaster BH, Bamman MM, Buford TW. State of Knowledge on Molecular Adaptations to Exercise in Humans: Historical Perspectives and Future Directions. 2022;12(2):3193-279. doi: 10.1002/cphy.c200033. PubMed PMID: 35578962; PMCID: PMC9186317. Link
Harper SA, Thompson BJ. Potential benefits of a minimal dose eccentric resistance training paradigm to combat sarcopenia and age-related muscle and physical function deficits in older adults. Frontiers in Physiology. 2021;12. doi: 10.3389/fphys.2021.790034. Link
Harper SA, Peters FJ, Pollock BS, Burns KJ, McDaniel J, Ridgel AL. Design of an eccentric recumbent ergometer to elicit delayed onset muscle soreness. Research Directs in Health Science. 2021;1(1). PMCID: PMC:8341543. Link
Harper SA, Beethe AZ, Dakin CJ, Bolton DAE. Promoting Generalized Learning in Balance Recovery Interventions. Brain Sci. 2021;11(3):402. PubMed PMID: doi:10.3390/brainsci11030402. Link
Harper SA, Bassler JR, Peramsetty S, Yang Y, Roberts LM, Drummer D, Mankowski RT, Leeuwenburgh C, Ricart K, Patel RP, Bamman MM, Anton SD, Jaeger BC, Buford TW. Resveratrol and exercise combined to treat functional limitations in late life: A pilot randomized controlled trial. Experimental gerontology. 2020:111111. doi: 10.1016/j.exger.2020.111111. Link
Bagley MC, Harper SA, McDaniel J, Custer LE. Single leg aerobic capacity and strength in individuals with surgically repaired anterior cruciate ligaments. Physical therapy in sport: official journal of the Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Sports Medicine. 2020;46:131-6. doi: 10.1016/j.ptsp.2020.08.013. PubMed PMID: 32932122. Link
Harper SA, Baptista LC, Roberts LM, Wherry SJ, Boxer RS, Hildreth KL, Seay RS, Allman PH, Carter CS, Aban I, Kohrt WM, Buford TW. Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors Combined with Exercise for Hypertensive Seniors (The ACES Trial): Study Protocol of a Randomized Controlled Trial. Front Med (Lausanne). 2019;6:327. Epub 2020/02/11. doi: 10.3389/fmed.2019.00327. PubMed PMID: 32039215; PMCID: PMC6988302. Link
Roberts LM, Jaeger BC, Baptista LC, Harper SA, Gardner AK, Jackson EA, Pekmezi D, Sandesara B, Manini TM, Anton SD, Buford TW. Wearable Technology To Reduce Sedentary Behavior And CVD Risk In Older Adults: A Pilot Randomized Clinical Trial. Clinical interventions in aging. 2019;14:1817-28. doi: 10.2147/CIA.S222655. PubMed PMID: 31695350. Link
Loyd C, Markland AD, Zhang Y, Fowler M, Harper SA, Wright NC, Carter CS, Buford TW, Smith CH, Kennedy R, Brown CJ. Prevalence of Hospital-Associated Disability in Older Adults: A Meta-analysis. Journal of the American Medical Directors Association. 2020;21(4):455-61.e5. doi: 10.1016/j.jamda.2019.09.015. Link
Harper SA, Dowdell BT, Kim JH, Pollock BS, Ridgel AL. Non-Motor Symptoms after One Week of High Cadence Cycling in Parkinson's Disease. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2019;16(12):2104. doi: 10.3390/ijerph16122104. PubMed PMID: 31197095. Link
Harper SA*, Roberts LM*, Layne AS, Jaeger BC, Gardner AK, Sibille KT, Wu SS, Vincent KR, Fillingim RB, Manini TM, Buford TW. Blood-Flow Restriction Resistance Exercise for Older Adults with Knee Osteoarthritis: A Pilot Randomized Clinical Trial. J Clin Med. 2019;8(2). Epub 2019/02/24. doi: 10.3390/jcm8020265. PubMed PMID: 30795545; PMCID: PMC6406824. Link
Harper SA, Bagley M., Custer, L., McDaniel, J. Comparison of Peak Torque and Aerobic Capacity Asymmetries in the Lower Limbs. Journal of Exercise and Nutrition. 2019;2(1). Link
Baptista LC, Jaeger BC, Anton SD, Bavry AA, Handberg EM, Gardner AK, Harper SA, Roberts LM, Sandesara B, Carter CS, Buford TW. Multimodal Intervention to Improve Functional Status in Hypertensive Older Adults: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial. J Clin Med. 2019;8(2). doi: 10.3390/jcm8020196. PubMed PMID: 30736317; PMCID: PMC6406861. Link
Bowen PG, Mankowski RT, Harper SA, Buford TW. Exercise is Medicine as a Vital Sign: Challenges and Opportunities. Translational journal of the American College of Sports Medicine. 2019;4(1):1-7. Epub 2019/03/05. PubMed PMID: 30828640; PMCID: PMC6392189. Link
Hower IM, Harper SA, Buford TW. Circadian Rhythms, Exercise, and Cardiovascular Health. J Circadian Rhythms. 2018;16:7-. doi: 10.5334/jcr.164. PubMed PMID: 30210567. Link
PUBLICATION - Pre-print articles
Brown CB, Poulsen SL, Barrett TS, Dakin CJ, Harper SA. Inter-step Variations of Stairways and Associations of High-Contrast Striping and Fall-related Event Observations. medRxiv. 2023.01.28.23285143; doi: 10.1101/2023.01.28.23285143. Link
Harper SA, Long C, Corbridge †, Barrett TS, Braeger A, Zollinger BJ, Hale AE, Brown CB, Harrison K, Poulsen SL, Boman T, Dakin CJ. Stairway visual contrast enhancement to reduce fall-related events. medRxiv. 2022:2022.03.25.22271716. doi: 10.1101/2022.03.25.22271716.
INTERNAMURAL/EXTRAUMURAL RESEARCH FUNDING
May 2024 Research and Creative Experience for Undergraduates (RCEU) Proposal. Evaluation of stair contrast markings for older adults and individuals experiencing low vision. Role: PI, Summer 2024.
Feb 2024 Co-I., Defense Health Agency DHA-23C-003 STTR ($100,000). GRIPMASTER – Grip Reinforcement Integrated Power with Magnetic Actuation for Seamless Tactical Exoskeleton Response Proposal. PoP, 02/01/2024-09/01/2024.
Feb 2024 Co-I., SBIR phase II sub-contract for the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), $60,000. CFD Research Corporation, Minimalization of Chronic Neck Pain Military Aircrew and Vehicle Occupants, PoP: 02/01/2024-09/20/2024.
Oct 2023 Limited Submission Opportunity via UAH. Evaluating stair contrast markings through augmented reality. Role: PI, $5,000 of internal support.
Aug 2021 Co-I., USU Research Catalyst program, title: Establishing a neural marker for inhibitory control during balance recovery ($19,652.98).
Aug 2021 Co-Mentor, USU URCO Grant, title: The Effects of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries on Global Motor Control Deficit Measured by Motor Inhibition ($2,000.00).
Apr 2021 Co-I., USU College of Education and Human Services Undergraduate Research Grant, title: GoLiveClip® Feasibility Study ($1,740.00).
Oct 2020 Co-Mentor, USU Undergraduate Research and Creative Opportunities (URCO) Grant, title: Developing a method to assess response inhibition during a balance recovery step ($2,000.00).
Jun 2020 Co-Mentor, USU Undergraduate Research and Creative Opportunities (URCO) Grant, title: Mobile Device use’s impact on handrail grasp and fall avoidance strategies ($2,000.00).
2020-2021 American Heart Association Postdoctoral Fellowship 20POST34990005, title: Resveratrol and exercise combined to enhance mitochondrial function among older adults ($131,356.00).
2020 USU Staff Employment Association Professional Development Scholarship support 2020 Keystone Symposia attendance ($1,000.00).
2018-2019 NIH T32HD071866 Interdisciplinary Training in Pathobiology and Rehabilitation Medicine Program Trainee, Dr. Buford (Primary Mentor).
2016 Ohio Parkinson Foundation Northeast Region Grant, title: The influence of BDNF Val66Met polymorphism on cognition, depression, quality of life, and motor symptoms in individuals with Parkinson’s disease after dynamic cycling ($3,048.00).
2015 Midwest American College of Sports Medicine Graduate Student Research Award Recipient, title: The influence of BDNF Val66Met polymorphism on cognition, depression, quality of life, and motor symptoms in individuals with Parkinson’s disease after dynamic cycling ($500.00).
2015 Kent State University’s School of Health Sciences Small Grant Program, title: The influence of BDNF Val66Met polymorphism on cognition, depression, quality of life, and motor symptoms in individuals with Parkinson’s disease after dynamic cycling ($333.00).
2012-2015 Domestic Travel Grant Award Recipient, Kent State University’s Graduate Student Senate ($350.00).
2013 Motion Resolution, L.L.C., title: The influence of lateral foot displacement on cycling efficiency and maximal cycling power ($17,000+).
2012 Kent State University’s Undergraduate Research Council Grant, title: Single Leg Cycling: Implications for Rehabilitation ($2,500.00).
AWARDS
2021 Utah State University Student Association, Distinguished Service Award Recipient
2020-2021 American Heart Association Postdoctoral Fellowship Award
2018 UAB Clinical Investigator Training Program, UAB
2016-2017 Level III Leadership and Mentorship Program, Midwest American College of Sports Medicine (MWACSM)
2016 Best Doctoral Student Poster Presentation, MWACSM
2016 Graduate Student Volunteer of the Year Award, Kent State University (KSU)
2015 Graduate Student Research Award Recipient, MWACSM
2015 Regional President’s Cup Award, MWACSM
2014 Outstanding Master Student, KSU
2014 Best Master’s Student Presentation, Northeast Ohio Exercise Science Conference
2012 Service and Leadership Award, College of Education, Health and Human Services, KSU
2011, 2012 Excellence in Leadership Award, College of Education, Health and Human Services, KSU
2011 Most Impactful Service Award, College of Education, Health and Human Services, KSU
2011 Spirit of Service Award, College of Education, Health and Human Services, KSU