Hosted by: MSU Movement Science / Human Performance Lab, Bozeman, MT
2015 ACSM Northwest Conference
"From Trails to Treadmills: The Impact of
Sports Medicine in the Northwest"
February 27-28, 2015 - Bend, Oregon
The Riverhouse Hotel & Convention Center
* Conference room rate of $99/night - 2/26, 2/27, 2/28 *
3075 U.S. 97 Business, Bend, OR 97701
Earn 12 CECs / CEUs
Research Abstract Submission Deadline: January 5th, 2015
Lodging: Riverhouse Hotel (866-558-9893)
Enjoy a beautiful weekend in Bend!
Steven N. Blair is Professor in the Departments of Exercise Science and Epidemiology and Biostatistics at the Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina. Dr. Blair is a Fellow in the American College of Epidemiology, Society for Behavioral Medicine, American College of Sports Medicine, American Heart Association, and American Kinesiology Academy; and was elected to membership in the American Epidemiological Society. Dr. Blair is a past-president of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), National Coalition for Promoting Physical Activity, and the American Kinesiology Academy. Dr. Blair is the recipient of three honorary doctoral degrees--Doctor Honoris Causa degree from the Free University of Brussels, Belgium; Doctor of Health Science degree from Lander University, U.S.; and Doctor of Science Honoris Causa, University of Bristol, UK. He has received awards from many professional associations, including a MERIT Award from the National Institutes of Health, ACSM Honor Award, Population Science Award from the American Heart Association, and is one of the few individuals outside the U.S. Public Health Service to be awarded the Surgeon General's Medallion. He has delivered lectures to medical, scientific, and lay groups in 48 states and 50 countries. His research focuses on the associations between lifestyle and health, with a specific emphasis on exercise, physical fitness, body composition, and chronic disease. He has published more than 650 papers and chapters in the scientific literature, and is one of the most highly cited exercise scientists with over 40,000 citations to his body of work, and an h-Index of 94. He was the Senior Scientific Editor for the U.S. Surgeon General's Report on Physical Activity and Health.
Keynote Speaker
The 2015 ACSM Northwest Conference is pleased to announce that Dr. Steven Blair will be opening our conference on Friday, 2/27, at 12:00 noon with the Keynote Address.
Nikki Kimball, MSPT
Coming to us from Livingston, MT, Nikki Kimball is a practicing physical therapist that happens to be an internationally known ultradistance runner. As an athlete, Nikki has quite a resume… Nikki Kimball has won numerous iconic ultradistance running races, including the Western States 100 (3 times!), the Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc, and the Marathon Des Sables. She has also the title of National Champion in Snow Shoe Running (4 times), National 50 Mile Trail Running champion (5 times), and the National Champion in both the 100 mile trail and 50 mile road races (1 time each). These wins, and many others, have earned Nikki the title of Ultra Runner of the Year (3 times), the USATF and Ultra Runner of North America, and the Ultrarunning Magazine runner of the year. Nikki is also the co-creator of The Running Clinic (Lake Placid, New York), a multidisciplinary monthly screening of runners and triathletes aimed at preventing injury and advising athletes on proper nutrition, training, gait mechanics and appropriate equipment choices. Finally, Nikki has most recently been the “star” of the documentary Finding Traction, which premieres February 10th, 2015, on PBS. The film features Nikki’s quest for the fastest known time (FKT) on Vermont’s 273 mile Long Trail.
Brian Higginson, PhD
Dr. Brian Higginson is an Associate Professor in the Department of Human Physiology at Gonzaga University. He received his BS and MS degrees in Exercise Physiology from Montana State University, and his PhD in Biomechanics and Statistics from Oregon State University. His research interests include lifting biomechanics, biomechanics and ergonomics of military load carriage, physiological and biomechanical determinants of competitive and tactical shooting, and cross country skiing biomechanics. Current research projects are focused on the application of inertial sensors for the quantification of cross country skiing biomechanics, development of a quick-release body armor system, and the influence of external load inertial properties on shooting performance and survivability during tactical engagements.
The 2015 Conference also marks Dr. Higginson's completion of a 3-year tour of duty as the Treasurer for the ACSM Northwest Chapter.
Christine Pollard, PhD
Dr. Pollard is currently an Associate Professor in Exercise and Sport Science at OSU-Cascades in Bend, OR. She is the director of the FORCE Lab which is a biomechanics laboratory located in a major orthopedic center in Bend, OR. Dr. Pollard’s research is dedicated to improving the scientific understanding of lower extremity injuries, and advancing injury-prevention and rehabilitation programs based on this knowledge. She is also involved in conducting industry research at the FORCE Lab aimed at better understanding the mechanical and clinical influences of knee bracing.
Dr. Pollard is on the editorial board for the Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy and serves as a peer reviewer for numerous journals including Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, American Journal of Sports Medicine, Gait & Posture, and Journal of Applied Biomechanics. She has presented her research both nationally and internationally and has been actively involved in the American Physical Therapy Association.
John Halliwill, PhD
Ellen Coleman, MPH MA CSSD
Ellen Coleman is a registered dietitian and exercise physiologist in Riverside, California. She is the nutrition consultant for The Sport Clinic and has consulted with the Los Angeles Lakers Basketball team, Angels baseball team and Ducks hockey team. Ellen is the author of two books (Bull Publishing) Eating for Endurance, 4th ed. (2003) and Ultimate Sports Nutrition, 2nd ed. (co-author, 2000) and. She has also authored three continuing education courses (Nutrition Dimension) for health professionals – Diet, Exercise, and Fitness, 7th ed. (2008), Cardiovascular Nutrition and Fitness, 7th ed. (2010), and Nutrition Quackery, 6th ed. (2010). She was the nutrition columnist for Sports Medicine Digest for over 20 years and lectures extensively on the dietary needs of athletes and active people. Ellen has a BS in Home Economics from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, a MPH in Nutrition from Loma Linda University, and a MA in Physical Education from the University of California at Davis. Ellen has completed numerous marathons and 200 mile bicycle races and is a two time finisher of the Hawaii Ironman triathlon. She is an avid hiker and summited Mt. Kilimanjaro (19,330 ft.) in Tananzia, Africa in 2004. Ellen is a member of the American Dietetic Association (ADA), the Sports, Cardiovascular, and Wellness Nutrition Practice Group (SCAN) of the ADA (serving as SCAN Chair for 2003-2004 as SCAN Symposium Chair for 2011), and the American College of Sports Medicine. She received the 1994 SCAN achievement award and a 1995 California Dietetic Association award for excellence in private practice.
John Halliwill is a leading researcher on why blood pressure is lower after exercise (post-exercise hypotension). He is a Fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine and has received awards from the American Physiological Society and the Journal of Applied Physiology. Throughout his career, Halliwill's research has focused on identifying the hormonal, neural, or metabolic factors that are responsible for changes in the cardiovascular system during exposure to environmental and physical stresses. He has studied astronauts on the shuttle, helped elite and Olympic athletes prepare to compete in environmental extremes, and tested equipment for the US Marines. We learn much more about the cardiovascular system when we challenge it. Just sitting around, we won't know what it is capable of doing. Push it with a stress such as exercise or altitude, and we get to see how robust a system it is, we gain insight into what can go wrong, and we can catch a glimpse of what disease is all about. And as we say informally, but in all sincerity in the lab, I've been stressing people since 2002. Halliwill graduated with a BS degree in zoology from The Ohio State University in 1991. In 1995, he received his doctorate in physiology from the Medical College of Virginia. He subsequently trained as a post-doctoral fellow at the Mayo Clinic and Foundation, until his appointment to the clinic’s staff as an assistant professor of anesthesiology in 1999. In 2002, Halliwill joined the University of Oregon’s Department of Human Physiology. He co-directs the Evonuk Environmental Physiology Core and was a co-founder of the Bowerman Sports Science Clinic.
Ashton Eaton, Decathlete & Olympic Gold Medalist
Ashton Eaton is the Olympic champion in the decathlon, the reigning World Record Holder , and has earned the title: "the World's Greatest Athlete". Ashton grew up in Bend, Oregon, and attended the University of Oregon where he won multiple NCAA titles. In his senior year, Ashton won the Bowerman Award for being the best track and field athlete in the country. Since graduating from the University of Oregon in 2010, Ashton has competed professionally and won every title there is to win including 3-World Championships and the Olympic Games. He has also broken 4 World Records. At the age of just 26, Ashton will be the favorite to defend his titles moving into the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio.
Ashton will speak about the Olympic experience and appreciating the process of training and achieving goals. Ashton's presence at the 2015 ACSM Northwest Conference is possible with support by Philips Respironics in Bend, OR.
Ashton Eaton's presentation is possible through the generous support of Philips Respironics of Bend, OR! The Philips Respironics group has been a long-time supportor of the annual ACSM Northwest Conference and we are proud to continue that relationship at the 2015 Conference.
Ellen Coleman's presentation is possible through the generous support of the Gatorade Sports Science Institute (GSSI). The GSSI has been a supportor of both the National ACSM and the Regional ACSM chapters for many years.
The COCC of Bend, OR, is the generous sponsor for Dr. Steven Blair's presentation at the 2015 ACSM Northwest Conference!
Stephanie Howe, MS, PhD Candidate
Stephanie Howe, an MS and Doctoral Candidate in Exercise Physiology & Nutrition, is a coach and Sports Nutritionist at the REP Lab in Bend, OR, as well as a part-time instructor at Oregon State University in the Exercise and Sport Science Department. Stephanie is also a professional ultra distance runner for the North Face, as well as the women's 2014 winner of the Western States 100 trail run.
Stephanie's Friday afternoon presentation will be focusing on the booming field of on-line coaching.
Dr. Eli Lankford is a professor in the department of Health, Recreation, and Human Performance at BYU-Idaho. He received his BS from The University of Utah, MS from The University of Montana, and PhD from Brigham Young University in Provo Utah. Dr. Lankford is an avid outdoorsman and is pro staff for several outdoor companies. His current research interests include studying non-typical forms of physical activity. These research areas range from social and competitive ballroom dancing to hunting elk in the Rocky Mountains. Over the past two years Dr. Lankford has extensively studied early strength training adaptations in previously sedentary populations. Dr. Lankford is not only a former winner of the ACSM Northwest’s Outstanding Masters Oral Presentation award, he is also the out-going Past-President for the ACSM Northwest Board (2012-2015).
Eli Lankford, PhD, BYU-Idaho
Gary Foster, MD is a cardiologist in Bend, Oregon with a diverse background. He completed his cardiovascular training 20 years ago at Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School, where he remained on staff. He then joined a cardiology practice in Medford, Oregon where he remained for 7 years, directing the diagnostic and imaging laboratories. He then moved to Loma Linda University School of Medicine in Southern California where, for the next 10 years he immersed himself in the academic world of teaching and research. During that time, investigations into the physiologic response to hypoxic exposure at high altitude resulted in several novel discoveries. Dr. Foster has former roles as Chief of Cardiology and Director of Cardiovascular Imaging at the VA Loma Linda Healthcare System, associate program Director - LLU Cardiovascular Fellowship program, Associate Professor of Medicine and Cardiology, LLU School of Medicine. He is passionate about backcountry skiing, climbing, mountaineering and immersing himself with his family in the stunning wilderness of central Oregon.
Saturday Afternoon Clinical Session
Aaron Harding is a clinical exercise physiologist and the coordinator of the cardiac rehabilitation program at the Oregon Heart and Vascular Institute at Sacred Heart Medical Center in Springfield, Oregon. He received his master’s degree in exercise physiology from the University of Oregon in 1993 and his bachelor’s degree in communication from Southern Oregon University in 1990. He has 20 years of experience working in the field of cardiovascular wellness and rehabilitation. Aaron served as president of the Oregon Society of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation in 2003, 2004 and 2005. He is a fellow of the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR) and a member the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM). He is a courtesy instructor for the Human Physiology Department at the University of Oregon and the clinical advisor for the clinical exercise physiology program. Aaron is currently the President of the Clinical Exercise Physiology Association.
Olivia Rossi brings together the joint specialties of nursing and fitness. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from the University of California, San Francisco, and her Master’s Degree in Nursing from the University of Hawai’I with a minor in Health and Physical Education. Olivia holds ACSM certifications as a Certified Clinical Exercise Specialist and a Certified Personal Trainer. Her professional activities include cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, which she began during her graduate studies in Hawai’i in 1976. In addition to her work as a cardiac rehab nurse, Olivia’s career includes health and fitness promotion classes, personal weight counseling, and “Weight 20 Minutes,” a weight loss and maintenance program she developed and wrote for the Cardiac Rehabilitation program at Adventist Health in Portland, Oregon, where she has been employed for the past nineteen years.
Gary Foster, MD
Wendy Zimmerman has a Master of Science in Exercise Physiology from the University of Texas and a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from Tarleton State University. Wendy is a certified personal trainer through The American College of Sports Medicine and also holds a certification as a Physical Fitness Specialist from The Cooper Institute in Dallas. Wendy works as an exercise physiologist for St. Charles Medical Center Cardiopulmonary department. Wendy enjoys creating innovative ways to deliver education on health and wellness to both cardiac patients and pulmonary patients while providing motivational support.
