Exercise Sciences

Seeley, Matt

Matthew Kirk Seeley
PhD, ATC
EXERCISE SCIENCES, DEPARTMENT OF
College of Health and Human Performance

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Courses: EXSC 362, EXSC 365
Office: 116B RB
Phone: 801-422-4970
Email: matt_seeley@byu.edu

Area of Discipline / Professional Expertise:

Human Biomechanics (for more detailed information about the biomechanics program go to biomech.byu.edu)

Research:

I study various aspects of the biomechanics of able-bodied and pathological human gait. I have recently conducted several studies designed to understand the mechanical and physiological implications of ambulation using a novel crutch design. I am currently studying the specific neuromechanical effects of pain on walking, running, and jumping. I hope that my research will lead to a better understanding of able-bodied gait and more effective resolutions of certain gait impairments.

Education:

Affiliations:

Selected Publications:

Seeley, M.K., Hunter, I., Roggia, A., Bateman, T.D., Larson, B.J, & Draper, D.O. A mechanical evaluation of a novel spring-loaded crutch. Submitted to Gait & Posture, In Review.
Gage, M.J., Myrer, J.W., Seeley, M.K. & Hopkins, J.T. Reliability of measuring active and relaxed abdominal muscle thickness using rehabilitative ultrasound imaging. Submitted to Journal of Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy, In Review.
Seeley, M.K., Umberger, B.R. & Shapiro, R. (2008). A test of the functional asymmetry hypothesis in walking. Gait and Posture, 28(1), 24–28.
Seeley, M.K., Uhl, T.L., McGinn, P.A., McCrory, J., Kibler, W.B. & Shapiro, R. (2008). A comparison of muscle activation patterns during traditional and abbreviated tennis serves. Sports Biomechanics, 7(2), 248–259.
Seeley, M.K. & Bressel, E. (2005). A comparison of upper-extremity reaction forces between the Yurchenko vault and floor exercise. Journal of Sports Science and Medicine, 4(2), 85–94.
Jacobs, C., Uhl, T.L., Seeley, M.K., Sterling, W. & Goodrich, L. (2005). Strength and fatigability of the dominant and non-dominant hip abductors. Journal of Athletic Training, 40, 203–206.

Experience:

Professional