Oklahoma State University Athletic Training Camps
Faculty and Clinical Staff
Aric J. Warren, EdD, ATC, CSCS, LAT
Associate Professor / Program Director / Health & Human Performance Coordinator
Academic Degrees:
EdD, DePaul University, 2003
Curriculum Studies
MS, Michigan State University, 1996
Physical Education & Exercise Science: Emphasis Athletic Training
BS, University of Nebraska-Kearney, 1994
Athletic Training
Research Interests:
Injury prevention
Strength and conditioning as it relates to injury prevention
Evidence based research in athletic training
Athletic training clinical education
Selected Awards:
American Red Cross Outstanding Service Award as a Health and Safety Instructor (2007)
Joyce Elaine Pauls-Morgan Excellence in Teaching Award – The University of Kansas (2005)
Grants:
Characterization of the Microbiota Found in Protective Athletic Mouth-guards; Possible Changes in the Oral Mucosa; Possible Changes in Respiratory Function; and Possible Procedures for Sanitizing the Devices. Medical Sanitizing Innovations MSI Laboratories, Liechtenstein.
The influence of off-the-shelf orthotics in knee motion of males and females during functional activities. Mid America Athletic Trainers’ Association.
Mechanical simulation to evaluate injury mechanisms of ligaments in the knee. Center for Disease Control and Prevention.
The effects of a prefabricated over-the-counter orthotic on lower extremity kinematics in male and female subjects. Mid American Athletic Trainers’ Association / Marathon Shoe Company.
Applied Musculoskeletal and Human Physiology Research Laboratory. Oklahoma State University, Facility Renovation and Core Facility Proposals. Office of the Vice President for Research and Technology Transfer.
Dynamic ankle stabilization and the effects of ankle orientation. The University of Kansas, GRF.
Radiographic capabilities for biomechanics and biomedical engineering. Research Development Fund, University of Kansas Center for Research.
Professional Services:
Reviewer, American Journal of Health Behavior
CAATE Accreditation Site Visitor
Mid American Athletic Trainers’ Association – Research Grants Committee
Blaine C. Long, PhD, ATC, LAT
Assistant Professor/Director of Research
Academic Degrees:
PhD Brigham Young University, 2008
Exercise Science with Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Specialization
MS Indiana State University, 2003
Athletic Training
BS Millikin University, 2002
Athletic Training
Research Interests:
Therapeutic modalities during post-acute care rehabilitation
Therapeutic modalities and their influence on neuromechanics
Selected Awards:
First place, 2008 NATA Educational Multimedia Showcase for production of “Basic Athletic Training Taping and Wrapping” Co-author Matthew J. Gage
2008 Graduate Student Research Presentation Award, “Cryotherapy Decreases Experimentally Induced Anterior Knee Pain.”, Brigham Young University
2007 Rocky Mountain Athletic Trainers’ Association Doctoral Scholarship Recipient
BYU ExSc Departmental Grant, “Motor Function Responses to Induced Pain and Cryotherapy”
Professional Services:
Reviewer, Journal of Sport Rehabilitation
Reviewer, Journal of Athletic Training
Editorial Assistant, Athletic Training Education Journal
Matthew S. O’Brien, PhD, ATC, LAT
Assistant Professor/Clinical Education Coordinator
Academic Degrees:
PhD Oklahoma State University, 2004
Health, Leisure and Human Performance- Exercise and Sports Medicine option
MEd Salisbury State University, 2001
Post Secondary Education
BS Duquesne University, 1999
Research Interests:
Respiratory pathology and training
Injury etiology and management
Clinical education efficacy
Selected Awards:
Outstanding Service as Health & Safety Instructor 2008
Presented by North Central Oklahoma American Red Cross
Graduate Research Excellence Award (Nomination) 2005
Most Outstanding Graduate Assistant Award- SAHEP 2003
Most Outstanding Graduate Assistant Award- SAHEP 2002
Aix B. Harrison Scholarship 2003-2004
Kim R. Watson Scholarship 2003-2004
Professional Services:
Oklahoma Athletic Trainers’ Association College & University Student Committee Chair
Oklahoma Athletic Trainers’ Association Annual Conference Co-Chair
Oklahoma Athletic Trainers’ Association Webmaster
OSU ATEP Webmaster
