Ronald Paul Pfeiffer, EdD, LAT, ATC

CONTACT INFORMATION
Department of Kinesiology, K-209
Boise State University
Boise, Idaho 83725-1710
(208) 426-5710 Voice (Intermountain Orthopaedics Sports Medicine and Biomechanics Research Laboratory)
(208) 426-1894 FAX
E-mail: rpfeiff@boisestate.edu
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Department of Kinesiology
Co-Director, Center for Orthopaedic and Biomechanics Research (COBR)
Boise State University, Boise, Idaho
Research Interests – Motor Strategies Contributing to Dynamic Joint Stability in the Human Knee; Etiology and Prevention of Injuries to the Anterior Cruciate Ligament
Director, Human Anatomy Laboratory

Associate Professor 1988-1993

Department of HPER
Boise State University, Boise, Idaho
Fields of Specialization – Musculoskeletal Anatomy & Sports Injuries
Director, Undergraduate Athletic Training Education
Director, Human Anatomy Laboratory

Department of HPER
Boise State University, Boise, Idaho
Fields of Specialization – Musculoskeletal Anatomy & Sports Injuries
Director, Undergraduate Athletic Training Education
Director, Human Anatomy Laboratory

Department of HPER
Boise State University, Boise, Idaho
Director, Undergraduate Athletic Training Education

Doctorate of Education 1985
Brigham Young University, Provo, UT
Scientific Analysis of Human Motion
Dissertation title:

Master of Science 1979
University of Oregon, Eugene, OR

Bachelor of Science in Education 1976
Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, MI

Associate in Applied Science 1971
Delta College, University Center, MI

Sabick, M., Pfeiffer, R.P., Grandstrand, S., DeBeliso, M., Shea, K.G. (Submitted).  Asymmetry in joint mechanics during landing in preadolescent females.  Clinical Biomechanics.

Pfeiffer, R.P., Shea, K.G., Roberts, D., Grandstrand, S., Bond, L. (2006). Effects of a knee ligament injury prevention (KLIP) program on the incidence of non-contact anterior cruciate ligament (NC ACL) injury: a two-year prospective study of exercise intervention in high school female athletes. Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, 88:1769-1774.

Grandstrand, S., Pfeiffer, R.P., Sabick, M., DeBeliso, M., Shea, K.G. (accepted).  The effects of a commercially available warm-up program on landing mechanics in female youth soccer players.  The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research.

Guarino, J., Tennyson, S., Barrios, Y., Shea, K.G., Pfeiffer, R.P., Sabick, M. (2004). Modeling the growth plates in the pediatric knee: implications for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.  Computerized Medical Imaging and Graphicsl, 28(7):371-433.

Shea, K.G., Pfeiffer, R.P., Wang, J.H., Curtin, M., Apel, P.J. (2004).  Anterior cruciate ligament injury in pediatric and adolescent soccer players: an analysis of insurance data.  Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics, 24:623-628.

Irmischer, B., Harris, C., Pfeiffer, R.P., DeBeliso, M., & Adams, K. (2004). Effects of a knee ligament injury prevention (KLIP) exercise program on impact forces in females. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 18:703-707.

Pfeiffer, R.P., DeBeliso, M., Shea, K.G., Kelley, L., Irmischer, B.S., Harris, C. (2004). Kinematic MRI assessment of McConnell taping before and after exercise.  American Journal of Sports Medicine, 32, 621-628.

Shea, K.G., Apel, P., Pfeiffer, R.P. (2003). Anterior cruciate ligament injury in pediatric and adolescent patients: a review of the basic science and clinical research.  Sports Medicine, 33(6), 455-471.

Pfeiffer, R.P., Shea, K.G., Curtin, M.J., Apel, P.(2002). Acute injuries to the lower extremities in pediatric and adolescent athletes.  Athletic Therapy Today, 7(6), 18-24.

Kronisch, R., Pfeiffer, R.P. (2002).  Mountain biking injuries-an update.  Sports Medicine, 32(8), 523-527.

Kronisch, R., Pfeiffer, R.P. Chow, T.K., Hummel, C.B. (2002).  Gender differences in acute mountain bike racing injuries.  Clinical Journal of Sports Medicine, 12(3), 158-164.

Shea, K.G., Apel, P.J., Pfeiffer, R.P., Showalter, L.D., Traughber, P.D. (2002).  The tibial  attachment of the anterior cruciate ligament in pediatric and adolescent patients: analysis of magnetic resonance imaging.  Knee Surgery, Sports, Traumatology, Arthroscopy, 10(2), 102-108.

Pfeiffer, R.P., Shea, K., G. (2001).  Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury in an adolescent female athlete, Diagnostic Imaging: Index & Reviews, III, 2.

Pfeiffer, R.P. (1996). Cervical spinal stenosis—understanding the debate. Athletic Therapy Today, 1(2), 53-56.

Kronisch, R.L., Pfeiffer, R.P., Chow, T.K. (1996). Acute injuries in cross country and downhill off-road bicycle racing. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 28(11), 1351-1355.

Pfeiffer, R.P., Kronisch, R.L. (1995). Off-road cycling injuries: an overview. Sports Medicine, 19(5), 311-325.

Pfeiffer, R. P. (1994).  Off-road bicycle racing injuries--the NORBA Pro/Elite category. Care and prevention.  Clin Sports Med.  13(1), 207-218.

Pfeiffer, R P. (1993). Injuries in norba pro/elite category off-road bicycle competitors. Cycling Science, Spring, 21-24.

Pfeiffer, R.P., Harder, B.P., Landis, D., Barber, D., and Harper, K. (1993). Correlating indices of aerobic capacity with performance in elite women road cyclists. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 7(4), 201-205.

Pfeiffer, R.P., Francis, R.S. (1986). Effects of strength training on muscle development in prepubescent, pubescent, and postpubescent males. The Physician and Sportsmedicine, 14(9), 134-143.

Pfeiffer, R.P., Young, T. (1980). Case report: spontaneous pneumothorax in a jogger. The Physician and Sportsmedicine, 8(12), 65-67.

Pfeiffer, R.P. (1979). Protective strapping for the hands of the gymnast. Athletic Training, Winter, 212-213.

Pfeiffer, R.P. (1999). The role of flexibility exercises in physical education.
Idaho JOHPERD, Spring, 7&9.

Pfeiffer, R.P. (1992). Movement oriented resistive exercise for the competitive off-road cyclist. Conditioning for Cycling, Winter, 11-18.

Shea, K.G., Apel, P., Pfeiffer, R.P.  (in-press) Injury of the MCL, PCL and Posterolateral  Complex in Skeletally Immature Patients.  In Micheli, L.J. & Kocher, M. (Eds.), The Pediatric and Adolescent Knee, (2nd ed.), Philadelphia: W.B. Saunders.. 

Pfeiffer, R.P., Mangus, B. (2004, 4^th edition). Concepts of athletic training. (^4th ed.). Boston: Jones and Bartlett.

Shea, K.G., Apel, P., Pfeiffer, R.P. (2004). Reconstruction of the Anterior Cruciate Ligament in Skeletally Immature Patients: A Review of Basic Science and Clinical Studies.  Minerva Ortopedica e Traumatologica, 55:169-184.

Pfeiffer, R.P., Shea, K.G., Apel, P. (in-press). Pediatric and adolescent athlete.  In Starkey, C. (Ed.)., Athletic Training and Sports Medicine, (4^th  ed.),  Boston: Jones and Bartlett.

Shea, K.G., Pfeiffer, R. P., Curtin, M. (2003). Idiopathic anterior knee pain in adolescents.  In Stanitski, C.L. (Ed.)., The Orthopedic Clinics of North America- Sports Injuries in School-Age Athletes, Philadelphia: W.B. Saunders.

Pfeiffer, R.P. (2002, 2^nd edition). Athletic training – the profession. In Housh, T., Housh, D.J. (Ed.)., Introduction to Exercise Science. Boston: Allyn and Bacon.

Pfeiffer, R.P., Mangus, B. (2002, 3^rd edition). Concepts of athletic training. (3^rd ed.). Boston: Jones and Bartlett.

Pfeiffer, R.P., Thygerson, A. (in review). Staying in the Game: First Aid and Safety for Youth Sports Coaches. Boston: Jones and Bartlett.

Pfeiffer, R.P. (2000). Athletic training – the profession. In Housh, T., Housh, D.J. (Ed.)., Introduction to Exercise Science. Boston: Allyn and Bacon.

Pfeiffer, R.P., Mangus, B. (1997, 2^nd edition). Concepts of athletic training. (2^nd ed.). Boston: Jones and Bartlett.

Pfeiffer, R.P., Mangus, B. (1995). Concepts of athletic training. Boston: Jones and Bartlett.

Pfeiffer, R.P., Johnson, S.R. (1995). Movement oriented resistive exercises for the competitive off-road cyclist. In Burke, E. (Ed.), High Tech Cycling (pp. 207-250). Champaign: Human Kinetics.

Pfeiffer, R.P. (1994). Off-road bicycle racing injuries - the norba pro/elite category - care and prevention. In Mellion, M.B., Burke, E.R. (Eds.), Clinics in Sports Medicine (pp. 207-218). Philadelphia: Saunders.

Pfeiffer, R.P. (1998). Instructor’s Toolkit for Concepts of Athletic Training. (CD-ROM). Boston: Jones and Bartlett.

Pfeiffer, R.P., Sutter, J., Sabick, M., Harris, C., Shea, K.G. (2005, June). Muscle Recruitment Strategies in Preadolescent Male & Female Soccer Players Performing a Landing Task.  Poster presentation for the American College of Sports Medicine annual meeting, Nashville, TN.

Sabick, M., Unholz, K., Sutter, J., Pfeiffer, R.P. (2005, August). Differences in Center of Pressure Movement Between Boys and Girls During One-Footed Landings.  Poster presentation for the American Society of Biomechanics/International Society of Biomechanics combined annual meeting, Cleveland, OH.

Sabick, M., Grandstrand, S., Pfeiffer, R.P. (2005, February).  Asymmetry in Joint Kinetics During Landing in Preadolescent Soccer Players.  Poster presentation for the Northwest American College of Sports Medicine annual meeting, Moscow, ID.

Sabick, M., Sutter, J., Pfeiffer, R.P., Shea, K.G. (2004, Sept.). Gender Effects Landing Strategy in Adolescent Children.  Poster presentation for the American Association of Biomechanics annual meeting, Portland, OR.

Pfeiffer, R.P., Shea, K.G., Grandstrand, S., Roberts, D. (2004, March). Effects of a Knee Ligament Injury Prevention (KLIP) Program on the Incidence of Non-Contact ACL Injury: A Two-Year Prospective Study of Exercise Intervention in High School Female Athletes.  Podium presentation at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM), Specialty Day, San Francisco, CA.

Pfeiffer, R.P., Irmischer, B.S., Harris, C., Shea, K.G. (2003, May).  Effects of a Knee Ligament Injury Prevention (KLIP) Exercise Program on Impact Forces in Adolescent Female Soccer Players.  Free communications presentation at the American College of Sports Medicine annual meeting, San Francisco, CA.

Irmischer, B.S., Harris, C., Pfeiffer, R.P., Debeliso, M.A., Adams, K.J., Roberts, D. (2003, May).  Effects of a Knee Ligament Injury Prevention (KLIP) Exercise Program on Impact Forces in Females.  Free communications presentation at the American College of Sports Medicine annual meeting, San Francisco, CA.

Pfeiffer, R.P., Shea, K.G. (2002, June). The Effects of Lower Extremity Plyometric Training (LEPT) Program on the Incidence of Non-Contact ACL Injury in Female High School Athletes: A Prospective Study.  Presentation at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM), research conference on neuromuscular and biomechanical factors in the genesis and prevention of non-contact ACL injuries, Orlando, FL.

Emter, C.A., Pfeiffer, R.P., McChesney, J, Harris, C. (2002, May). Muscle recruitment strategies in the lower extremity during a hang-drop-deceleration  maneuver.  Poster presentation for the American College of Sports Medicine annual meeting, St. Louis, MS.

Shea K.G., Apel P., Pfeiffer R.P. (Accepted for presentation). Differences in ACL anatomy between adults and children-implications for ACL reconstruction.  Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America, Annual meeting.

Wang J., Shea K.G., Pfeiffer R.P. (2002, May). Age related risk factors for ACL injury in pediatric and adolescent soccer players.  Poster presentation, Sixth IOC World Congress on Sports Sciences, Salt Lake City, UT.

Shea K.G., Wang J., Pfeiffer R.P. (2001, March). Age related risk factors for ACL injury in pediatric and adolescent soccer players - differences between male and females.  American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting, POSNA Specialty Day, San Francisco, CA.

Shea K.G., Wang J., Pfeiffer R.P. (2001). Age related risk factors for ACL injury in pediatric and adolescent soccer players_- differences between male and females. American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference . 

Pfeiffer, R.P. (2000, June). Development of a Multimedia CD_ROM for the Study of Musculoskeletal Anatomy. Multimedia presentation at the annual meeting of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association, Nashville, TN.

Hafner, T., Pfeiffer, R. P. (1998, June). An epidemiological survey of injuries in boys and girls high school soccer. Poster presentation at the annual meeting of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association, Baltimore, MD.

Sandberg, T.D., Pfeiffer, R.P., (1997, June). Epidemiological study of football injuries sustained by participants in interscholastic tackle football. Poster presentation at the annual meeting of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association, Salt Lake City, UT.

Kronisch, R.L., Pfeiffer, R.P., Chow, T.K. (1996, May). Acute injuries in cross country and downhill off-road bicycle racing. Poster presentation at the annual meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine, Denver, CO.

Teaford, J., Pfeiffer, R.P. (1996, June). Identification of eating disordered behavior in college-aged female athletes. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association, Orlando, FL.

Pfeiffer, R.P. (1994, July). Off-road cycling injuries - an overview. Paper presented at the Role of Medicine and Science in Cycling conference, Crested Butte, CO.

Pfeiffer, R.P., Moore, J., Barber, D., Stowell, T. (1994, July). Effect of crank-arm length on steady-state costs of sub-max. cycling ergometry. Paper presented at the Role of Medicine and Science in Cycling conference, Crested Butte, CO.

Pfeiffer, R.P. (1993, July). Injury prevention strategies for the competitive off-road cyclist. Paper presented at the Role of Medicine and Science in Cycling conference, Crested Butte, CO.

Pfeiffer, R.P. (1993, July). Movement oriented resistive exercise for the competitive off-road cyclist. Paper presented at the Role of Medicine and Science in Cycling conference, Crested Butte, CO.

Pfeiffer, R.P., Harder, B.P., Landis, D., Barber, D., and Harper, K. (1993, June). Correlating maximum aerobic power with performance in elite women road cyclists. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Strength and Conditioning Association, Las Vegas, NV.

Pfeiffer, R.P. (1992, June). Injury prevention strategies for the competitive off-road cyclist. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Strength and Conditioning Association, Philadelphia, PA.

Pfeiffer, R.P. (1992, June). Movement oriented resistive exercise for the competitive off-road cyclist. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Strength and Conditioning Association, Philadelphia, PA.

Pfeiffer, R.P. (1991, June). Iron status in elite female cyclists. Abstract presentation at the annual meeting of the National Strength and Conditioning Association, St. Louis, MO.

Pfeiffer, R.P. (1986, June). Effects of strength training on muscle development in prepubescent, pubescent, and postpubescent males. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Strength and Conditioning Association, New Orleans, LA.

Pfeiffer, R.P. (1984, June). Therapeutic modalities education in athletic training curriculums. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Athletic Trainers Association, Inc., Denver, CO.

Pfeiffer, R.P., Shea, K.G., Moore, J. (2004, Jan.). Knee Injury Prevention Programs--Research Update.  2nd Annual Sports Medicine Symposium, St. Lukes Regional Medical Center, Boise, ID.

Pfeiffer, R.P. (2002, August).  Non-Contact ACL Injuries in Females Athletes.  Boise Sports Medicine Conference, St. Luke’s Regional Medical Center, Boise, ID.

Pfeiffer, R. P. (2002, August).  Non-Contact ACL Injuries in Female Athletes.  Presentation made at the Magic Valley Sports Medicine Conference, College of Southern Idaho, Twin Falls, ID.

Pfeiffer, R.P. (2000, March). Sports Injury Epidemiology – What the Data are Telling Us. Presentation at the NW District AAHPERD meeting, Boise, ID.

Pfeiffer, R.P. (1998, July) Applications of computer technology in athletic training professional education. Presentation at the Idaho Athletic Trainers Association annual meeting, Boise, ID.

Pfeiffer, R.P. (1996, March). Musculoskeletal imaging: common sports injuries of the knee and ankle. Paper presented at the Northwest Regional Conference for MRI technologists, Boise, ID.

Pfeiffer, R.P. (1994, March). Controversies in resistive exercise programs. Paper presented at the Northwest (District 10) Athletic Trainers Association conference, Eugene, OR.

Pfeiffer, R.P. (1989, March). Effects of isotonic resistive exercise on hamstring/quadriceps strength ratios in children. Paper presented at the Northwest District AAHPERD annual meeting, Boise, Idaho.

Pfeiffer, R.P. & Weidner, T. (1987, October). Athletic training certificate programs as part of the physical education major. Panel presentation at the Western College Physical Education Society, 32^nd Annual Conference, Reno, NV.

Pfeiffer, R.P. (1986, June). Care and prevention of common sports injuries. Paper presented at the Diadora Fitness Festival annual conference, Sun Valley, Idaho.

Pfeiffer, R.P. (1985, March). Athletic training placement - a dilemma? Paper presented at the Northwest Athletic Trainers Association annual meeting, Boise, Idaho.

Pfeiffer, R.P. (1984, October). Let’s survey high school football injuries. Paper presented at the Idaho Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance annual meeting, Boise, Idaho.

Pfeiffer, R.P. (1984, August). Exercise and injury prevention. Paper presented at the annual Great Potato Health Conference, Stanley, Idaho.

Pfeiffer, R.P. (1984, June). Proper methods of weight loss. Paper presented at the AAU/USA Junior Olympic Region XII Wrestling Tournament, Boise, Idaho.

Pfeiffer, R.P. (1983, October). DMSO - is it safe? Paper presented at the Idaho Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance annual meeting, Boise, Idaho.

Pfeiffer, R.P. (1982, April). Wellness evaluation & promotion of wellness. Paper presented to the Department of Vocational Education, State of Idaho, Boise, Idaho.

Pfeiffer, R.P. (1981, October). How to relax - mind over matter. Paper presented at the Idaho Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance annual meeting, Boise, Idaho.

Pfeiffer, R.P. (1981, September). Stress without distress. Paper presented at the Mountain Plains Educational Media Leadership Symposium, Boise, Idaho.

Pfeiffer, R.P. (1980, October). Athletic trainers - tape jockeys or medical professionals. Paper presented at the Idaho Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance annual meeting, Boise, Idaho.

Pfeiffer, R.P. (1980, May). Nutrition and the athlete. Paper presented at the NATA District X annual meeting, Moscow, Idaho.

Pfeiffer, R.P. (1979, October). Nutrition and the pregame meal for athletes. Paper presented at the Idaho Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance annual meeting, Boise, Idaho.

Co-Director, Center for Orthopaedic and Biomechanics Research (COBR), Boise State University

Chair, Board of Athletic Training, Idaho Board of Medicine--currently.

Conference Program Chair -- NATA District 10 Annual Meeting, Boise, Idaho, March 23-25, 2001..

Conference Program Chair – Athletic Therapy Today conference, Orlando, Florida, January 18-20, 1996.

Conference Program Chair—NATA District 10 Annual Meeting, Boise, Idaho, March 21-23, 1996.

NATA-JRC-AT Chief Visitation Officer – 1994-2000.

NATA-PEC Chief Visitation Officer -- 1984-1993.

NATA-PEC Assistant Visitation Officer -- 1982-1983

NATA-BOC Columbia Assessment Services – Written Examination Development Committee

Program Director – NATA-PEC Approved – Athletic Training Education Program (ATEP) – 1980-1996.

Membership Chair – Idaho Athletic Trainers’ Association (IATA) – 1993-2001.

GRANTS AWARDED

Pfeiffer, R.P. (2001).  St. Alphonsus Orthopaedic Institute grant for $34,682.00 to complete the study, Effects of lower extremity knee ligament injury prevention (KLIP) program on jump-landing impact, knee mechanics, muscle strength and muscle recruitment order in adolescent females.

Pfeiffer, R.P. (2001).  St. Alphonsus Orthopaedic Institute grant for $27,250.00 to complete the study, The effects of a lower extremity knee ligament injury prevention (KLIP) program on the incidence of non-contact injury to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in female high school athletes.

Pfeiffer, R.P, Petlichkoff, L., Harris, C. (1998). Technology incentive grant through Boise State University to develop a Web based version of PE 309 Evaluation in Physical Education. ($2400.00).

Pfeiffer, R.P. (1995). Protective Headgear Manufacturers’ Association (PHMA) Grant ($2165.00). Acute injuries in cross country and downhill off-road bicycle racing.

Pfeiffer, R.P. (1995). College of Education Infrastructure Funds, Boise State University ($2700.00). Acute injuries in cross country and downhill off-road bicycle racing.

Pfeiffer, R.P. (1992). Faculty Research Grant—Boise State University ($1550.00). The effect of bicycle crank arm length on the metabolic cost of steady-state cycling exercise.

Pfeiffer, R.P. (1990). Faculty Research Grant—Boise State University ($2100.00). The effects of a multi-day bicycle stage race on elite level female cyclists.

Pfeiffer, R.P. (1987). Faculty Research Grant—Boise State University ($6000.00). The effects of resistive exercise on skeletal bone density of prepubescent and pubescent females.

Pfeiffer, R.P. (1986). Faculty Research Grant—Boise State University ($3000.00). The effects of resistive exercise on prepubescent, pubescent and postpubescent females.

Pfeiffer, R.P. (1985). Faculty Research Grant—Boise State University ($1160.00). The effects of resistive exercise on prepubescent, pubescent, and postpubescent males.

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