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Dennis Landin
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Dr. Landin’s research centers around two aspects of musculoskeletal mechanics. The first is a series of projects exploring the actions of biarticular muscles. These projects seek to clarify the actions of muscles that cross two joints. Completed projects involved the biceps brachii, gastrocnemius, and the rectus femoris. Future projects in this line will focus on the hip and knee flexors. The second area of Landin’s research within musculoskeletal mechanics concerns scapulohumeral rhythm, that is, how the muscles and bones that move the shoulder work in concert to provide the wide range of movements possible at this joint. Current projects in this area are exploring various aspects of the shoulder elevation. One study is exploring the limits of the deltoid’s actions, a second project (using fluoroscopic digital video images) is focused on the arthrokinematics, while a third project in this series is examining muscle activation patterns. Landin’s research papers are published in journals such as the Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology, Journal of Athletic Training, and Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. His papers are also presented at professional meetings of The American College of Sports Medicine, Human Anatomy and Physiology Society, and The American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation. Furthermore he is a member of the Research Consortium of the American Alliance. Landin serves as the coordinator of the human anatomy curriculum and teaches anatomy lecture and human cadavers classes.
Dr. Landin is part of the Motor Behavior concentration: http://mb.lsu.edu
EDUCATION:
Ed.D. West Virginia University
AREAS OF INTEREST :
Musculoskeletal mechanics
Human anatomy
RECENT PUBLICATIONS:
Cutton, D.M., & Landin, D. (2007). The effects of self-talk and augmented feedback on learning the tennis forehand. Journal of Applied Sport Psychology, 19, 288-303.
Landin, D., & Nelson, A. (2007). Early phase strength development: A four-week training comparison of different programs. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 21(4), 1113–1116.
Porter, J., Landin, D., Hebert, E.P., & Baum, B. (2007). The effects of three levels of contextual interference on performance outcomes and movement patterns in golf skils. International Journal of Sports Science and Coaching, 2(3), 243-255.
Landin, D., Thompson, M., Castle, R., Nicola, M., Marucci, J., Bankston, B. Lisfranc Fracture/Dislocation in a Collegiate Football Player: A Case Report. (In press). Journal of Athletic Training,
Landin, D., Myers, J., Thompson, M., Castle, R., and Porter, J. (2008). The role of the biceps brachii in shoulder elevation. Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology. 18, 270-275.
Landin, D. and Nelson, A. Early phase strength development: A four-week training comparison of different programs (2007). Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 2007, 21(4), 1113–1116.
RECENT PRESENTATIONS:
Castle, R., Thompson, M., Landin, D. Nicola, M., & Marucci, J. (2007, July). Lisfranc fracture in a collegiate football player. Paper presented at the annual University of Southern Mississippi Athletic Training Alumni Clinical Symposium, Hattiesburg, Mississippi.
Thompson M.D., Landin D., Castle R.C., Eddy R., & Davis K. (2007, May). Foot injury: Soccer player. Presented at the annual conference of the American College of Sports Medicine, New Orleans, Louisiana.
Landin, D, and Thompson, M. Clarifying bi-articular muscle actions and the clinical implications of the findings. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Human Anatomy and Physiology Society, New Orleans, May 2008.
Thompson, M., Landin, D. and Castle, R. Foot injury – Soccer. Paper presented at the ACSM national conference, New Orleans, LA June 2007.
Landin, D. (2006). The role of the triceps brachii in shoulder extension. Paper presented at the 2006 ACSM Conference, Denver, CO. June, 2006.
Landin, D., Li, L. (2005). The Role of the Rectus Femoris in Hip Flexion. Paper presented at the 2005 ACSM Conference, Nashville, TN June, 2005.
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