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Curriculum Vitae David K. Spierer

Curriculum Vitae

David K. Spierer, Ed.D, CSCS, CES17451 N. 101st Way

Scottsdale, AZ 85255

Contact Information:Voice: (917) 992-3923E-mail: [email protected]

Education

Doctor of Education in Applied Physiology 2004Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, NY, November

Masters of Arts in Applied Physiology 1994Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, NY, August

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Physical Education 1989State University of New York at Albany, Albany, NY, May

Academic Experience

Adjunct Professor, Division of Athletic Training, 9/15-PresentHealth and Exercise Science, Long Island University, BrooklynNY. Online courses

Associate Professor (Tenured), Division of Athletic Training, 9/11-5/13Health and Exercise Science, Long Island University, Brooklyn, NY. 9 – credit teaching load.

Assistant Professor of Sports Sciences, Division of Sports Sciences, 9/05 – 9/11Long Island University, Brooklyn, NY. 9 – credit teaching load.

Adjunction Instructor, Department of Fitness, Exercise and Sports, 9/04 – 8/05 New Jersey City University, Jersey City, NJ.

Adjunct Instructor, Division of Bio-behavioral Studies, Teachers College, 9/01 - 8/05 Columbia University, New York, NY.

Adjunct Instructor, Department of Health and Nutrition Sciences, 9/01 – 9/02

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Brooklyn College, Brooklyn, NY.

Adjunct Instructor, State University Downstate Medical Center, 9/99 – 9/04Brooklyn, NY.

Adjunct Instructor, Division of Movement Sciences, 9/98 - 9/02Teachers College, New York, NY.

Instructor, Division of Exercise Physiology, Riddle Memorial Hospital, 9/95 – 7/97Media, PA.

Courses Taught (most recent)

Undergraduate Level Courses

SpS 152 Exercise Physiology ISpS 156 Measurement in health, fitness and sportSpS 163 PracticumSpS 164 Field experience ISpS 182 Exercise Physiology IISpS 195 Culmination in Sports Sciences

Master’s Level Courses

EXS 500 NSCA Certification PreparationEXS 501 Exercise Physiology IEXS 518 Technology in Health and DiseaseEXS 540 Research MethodsEXS 540 Research Methods (online)EXS 611 Exercise Physiology IIEXS 654 Pathophysiology for Health ProfessionalsEXS 670 Research in Health, Exercise and SportEXS 798 Dissertation Advisement (Master’s Thesis)

Professional Experience

President, Division of Human Physiology, COO 2/14 – PresentWellness Science, LLC., New York, NY.wellnesssciencellc.com

Develop and oversee wellness incentive programming methodologies for clientele; Axosoft Inc.

Collaborate with New York Medical College and Omron Healthcare, Inc. on projects related to mobile technology.


Assist in the development of mobile technologies to aid in sustainably increasing patient physical activity levels.

Employ behavioral health and motivational techniques situated within an adaptive software environment.

Assist in the development of clinical trials to show efficacy and cost-effectiveness.

Co-Founder 8/15 – PresentWellness Roundtable, LLC., New York, NY.wellnessroundtable.com (in development)

Oversee the development of the wellnessrountable.com website and online business. Collaborate with small and large corporations to offer interactive tele-fitness services for

employee health. Develop and oversee cost structure and financial health of business. Acquire funding to sustain the financial solvency of wellnessroundtable.com Assist in the development of the wellnessroundtable mobile application to promote health

through the use of the wellness roundtable platform.

Director of Sports Performance Laboratory 9/08 – 5/13Long Island University Brooklyn, Brooklyn, NY.

Oversee all design and methodology aspects of research projects taking place in the facility. Conduct respiratory gas exchange analysis for evaluation of weight loss and athletic

performance. Conduct bod pod body composition analysis for athletes and community members. Supervise maximal exercise stress tests and provide interpretation for participants.

Director, Exercise Physiology Laboratory 1999 – 2005Coler Goldwater Specialty Hospital, New York, NY

Oversaw the daily operations of the exercise physiology laboratory. Managed the exercise physiology staff (rehabilitation technicians, students, and interns). Developed and maintained a $200,000 yearly budget. Directed and conducted seminars and journal clubs on outpatient and inpatient research

endeavors.

Laboratory Manager/Research Assistant 1997-1999Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center, New York, NY

Conducted respiratory gas exchange analysis for evaluation of weight loss and athletic performance.

Supervised maximal exercise stress tests on heart failure patients to determine candidacy for heart transplant.

Conducted research, seminars and journal clubs on in heart failure and cardiac disease.


Director, Medically Based Fitness Program 1995 – 1997Riddle Memorial Hospital Center, Media, PA

Collaborated with house cardiologists and physical therapists in developing exercise regimens for intermediate cardiac risk patients.

Designed exercise prescriptions for athletes (semi-pro football players) and special fitness populations.

Collaborated with physical therapists to design aquatic therapy programming for athletes and special fitness populations.

Taught low-impact and high-impact aerobic classes to community dwellers. Editor-in Chief of fitness newsletter entitled On Target, distributed monthly to members.

Owner, Body by David, Inc., New York, NY 1991-1995

Conducted baseline exercise testing to determine proper training regimen and technique. Taught aerobic exercise and strength training techniques to personal trainers throughout the

New York City area. Conducted exercise sessions involving outdoor, indoor, and sport specific training including

plyometrics, PNF stretching, Yoga, and low impact aerobics.

Peer Reviewed Publications

Litman LL, Rosen Z, Spierer DK, Weinberger-Litman S, Goldschein A, Robinson J. Mobile exercise apps and increased leisure time exercise activity: A moderated mediation analysis of the role of self-efficacy and barriers. J Med Internet Res 2015; 17: (8) e195, 1-15.

Spierer DK, Rosen Z, Litman LL, and Fujii K. Validation of photoplethysmography as a method to detect heart rate during rest and exercise. J Med Eng Technol, 2015; 39(5): 264–271

Spierer DK, Blanding N, Santella A. Energy Drink Consumption and Associated Health Behaviors Among University Students in an Urban Setting. Journal of Community Health. 08/2013; DOI:10.1007/s10900-013-9749-y

Noah AJ, Spierer DK, Tachibana A, Bronner S. Vigorous Energy Expenditure with a Dance Exer-game. Journal of Exercise Physiology Online 2011; 14: (4), 13-28.

Noah AJ, Spierer DK, Gu J, Bronner S. Comparison of steps and energy expenditure assessment in adults of Fitbit Tracker and Ultra to the Actical and indirect calorimetry. Journal of Medical Engineering & Technology 09/2013; DOI:10.3109/03091902.2013.831135

States RA, Spierer DK, Salem Y. Long-Term Group Exercise for people with Parkinson’s Disease: A Feasibility Study. Journal of Neurological Physical Therapy 2011; 35 (3): 122-128.Spierer DK, Petersen RA, Duffy K. Response Time to Stimuli in Division I Soccer Players. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 2011; 25 (4):1134-1141.


Sell K, Clocksin BD, Spierer DK, Ghigiarelli J. Energy Expenditure during Non traditional Physical Activities. Journal of Exercise Physiology online 2011; 14 (3) 101-112.

Spierer DK, Hagins M, Pappas E, Rundle AG. A Comparison of Energy Expenditure Estimates from the Actiheart and Actical Physical Activity Monitors during low intensity activities, walking, and jogging. European Journal of Applied Physiology. 2011; 111 (4) 659-67.

Spierer DK, Petersen, RA, Duffy K, Corcoran B, Rawls-Martin T. Gender Influence of Response Time to Sensory Stimuli. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research 2010; 24 (4) 957-963.

Spierer DK, DeMeersman RE, Kleinfeld J, McPherson E, Fullilove, RE, Alba A, Zion, AS. Exercise Training Improves Cardiovascular and Autonomic Profiles in HIV. Clin Auton Res 2007; 17:341-348

Spierer DK, Lyttle J, and Williams S. Inactive Brains: A dilemma case study. National Center for Case Study Teaching and Science (serial online; http://ublib.buffalo.edu/libraries/projects/cases/case.html), April 2007.

Spierer DK, Goldsmith R, Hryniewicz K, Baran D, Katz S. Effects of Active vs. Passive Recovery on Work Performed During Serial Supramaximal Exercise Tests. International Journal of Sports Medicine. 2004; 25 (2):109-114.

Baran DA, Rosenwinkel E, Spierer DK, Lisker J, Whelan J, Rosa M, Goldsmith RL. Validating Facemask use for Gas Exchange Analysis in Patients with Congestive Heart Failure. Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitaiton 2001; 21 (2): 94-100.

Current Manuscripts in Progress

Stephens R., Spierer D.K., Gammage J., and Katehis E. Does swearing make you stronger? Submitted to the Journal of Experimental Psychology (Fall 2013)

Non-Peer Reviewed Publications

Spierer DK, Griffiths E, Sterland T. Flight or Fight: Measuring and Understanding HumanStress Response in Tactical Situations. The Tactical Edge, Summer Issue, 2009.

Books

Malley KS, Spierer DK. Get Firefighter Fit. San Francisco, CA; Ulysses Press. 2008.

Get Firefighter Fit is a collaborative effort with Kevin Malley, a professor of biology and fire science at New Jersey City University and a 22-year veteran of the Fire Department of New York (FDNY). The book is the culmination of several years of firefighting and endurance training experience. My role as an author was to provide an extensive academic background to substantiate the exercises and techniques portrayed in the book. The book was written to address

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the need for firefighters to minimize their risk for injury and death and to address general fitness principles for anyone interested in getting fit.

Peer Reviewed Abstracts

Salem Y, Spierer DK, States RA. Short And Long Term Benefits of a Community-Based Exercise Program For People With Parkinson’s Disease. Parkinsonism and Related Disorders, 15: (supp) S134, 2009.

Salem Y, Spierer DK, States RA. Feasibility and Effects of an Ongoing Community Exercise Program for People with Parkinson’s disease. American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting, February 17-20, San Diego, CA.

States RA, Salem Y, Spierer DK. An Ongoing Community-Based Exercise Program for People with Parkinson’s disease. Journal of Movement Disorders 24: (12) 1877-1878, 2009.

Manocchia P, Spierer DK, Minichiello J, Braut S, Castro J, Markowitz R. Tranference of Kettlebell Training to Traditional Olympic Weight Lifting and Muscular Endurance. 32nd National Conference and Exhibition of the National Strength and Conditioning Association. Conference Proceedings, July 8-11 2009, Las Vegas, NV, pp 121.

Spierer DK, Corcoran B, Duffy, K, and Rawls-Martin T. The Effect of Auditory and Visual Stimuli on Reaction Time in Collegiate Athletes [Abstract] NSCA Conference Proceedings. 2007; 757.

Kabasawa, O and Spierer DK. Electromyographic Analysis of Abdominal Muscle Coordination After Core Stabilization and Trunk Flexion Exercise. [Abstract] NSCA Conference Proceedings. 2007; 755.

Spierer DK, Zion A, Alba A, Kleinfeld A, McPherson E, Romero J, Gates G, De Meersman RE. Fitness is associated with improved arterial compliance and parasympathetic modulation in HIV APS Conference Proceedings 2005; 347.11.

Spierer DK, Zion AS, Alba A, Kleinfeld J, McPherson E, Romero J, Gates G, De Meersman RE. Effect of habitual physical activity on arterial compliance and autonomic modulation in HIV Disease. First Joint Proceedings of the Meeting of the European Federation of Autonomic Societies & American Autonomic Society 2004; 347:129.

Book Reviews, Abstracts and Other Publications (Forward for a book)

Boone, T. Careers in Exercise Physiology: A Guide and Sourcebook. Lewiston, NY, The Edward Mellen Press. 2006.


As a result of my involvement in the American Society of Exercise Physiologists, I was invited to write the forward of this book. The book provides excellent guidance for those looking to pursue a career in exercise science.

Peer Reviewed Presentations

Salem Y, States RA, Spierer DK. (Poster) A multi-year study of community-based exerciseprogramming for people with Parkinson’s disease. Texas Physical Therapy Association 2012Annual Conference. October 25-28, 2012, San Antonio, Texas. Abstract: Proceedings of theTexas Physical Therapy Association 2012 Annual Conference, 77-78.

Dimitropoulou, K., A., Spierer, DK. & Rekoutis, P.,Less is More:Effective communication strategies for OTs working with children with autismSpectrum disorders. April 2011, 91st AOTA Annual Conference & Expo, Philadelphia, PA.

Sell K, Clocksin B, Spierer DK, Ghigiarelli J (Poster). Comparing Energy Expenditure duringTraditional and Non-Traditional Physical Activities. AAHPERD National Convention andExposition, March 29-April 2, 2011, San Diego, CA.

Spierer DK, Santella A, Frasier J (Poster). Energy Drinks and Risky Health Behaviors . 138th

American Public Health Association Meeting (APHA), November 6-10, 2010; Denver, CO.

Yasser S, Spierer DK, States R (Poster). Feasibility and effects of an ongoing community groupbased exercise program for people with Parkinson’s Disease. Exercise and Physical in AgingConference (ExPACC), July 29-31, 2010, Indianapolis, IN.

Hagins M, Spierer DK, Pappas E, Rundle A (Platform). A comparison of Energy ExpenditureEstimates from the Actiheart and Actical Physical Activity Monitors during Low IntensityActivities, Walking and Jogging . APTA Combined Sections Meeting, February 9-12, 2010; NewOrleans, LA.

States RA, Salem Y, Spierer DK (Poster). Physical Function Among People with PD Exercisingfor 1 to 2 years. 16th International World Congress on Physical Therapy, June 20-23, 2011,Amsterdam.

Spierer DK, Salem Y, States RA, Neesemann C (Poster). Short and Long Term Benefits of aCommunity-Based Exercise Program for People with Parkinson’s Disease. WFN VIII WorldCongress on Parkinsonism and Related Disorders. December 13-17, 2009; Miami, FL.

Dimitropoulou K, Spierer DK, and Rekoutis P (Poster). A Sensory-Based Exercise Program forChildren with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Proceedings of the 89th Annual Conference of theOccupational Therapy Association, April 23-29, 2009; Houston, TX.

Rodriguez S, Yousseflaleh Y, Pincay A, Lasker N, Dimitropoulou K, Spierer DK, Rekoutis P(Poster). Improving Motor Planning Abilities in Children with Autism. Proceedings of the


89th Annual Conference of the Occupational Therapy Association, April 23-29, 2009;Houston, TX.

Manocchia P, Spierer DK, Minichiello J, Braut S, Castro J, Markowitz R (Platform).Transference of Kettlebell Training to Traditional Olympic Weight Lifting and MuscularEndurance. 32nd National Conference and Exhibition of the National Strength andConditioning Association. Conference Proceedings, July 8-11 2009, Las Vegas, NV, pp 121.

Spierer DK, Corcoran B, Duffy K, Rawls-Martin T (Poster). The effect of auditory and visualstimuli on reaction time in collegiate athletes. National Strength and Conditioning AssociationConference and Exhibition, July 11-14, 2007; Atlanta, GA

Spierer DK, Zion, A, Alba A, Kleinfeld J, McPherson, E, Romero J, Gates G, DeMeersmanRE (Poster). Fitness is Associated with Improved Arterial Compliance and ParasympatheticModulation in HIV. The 35th International Congress of Physiological Sciences, March 31-April 5, 2005; San Diego, CA.

Spierer DK, Zion AS, Alba A, Kleinfeld J, McPherson E, Romero J, Gates G, DeMeersmanRE (Poster). Effect of Habitual Physical Activity on Arterial Compliance and AutonomicModulation in HIV Disease. First Joint Meeting of the European Federation of AutonomicSocieties & American Autonomic Society, October 20-23, 2004; Netherlands.

Invited Presentations

Professional Skills: Writing and Reviewing for Scientific Journals. Long Island University, Brooklyn Campus, April 9th, 2009.

Content was based on a 3-day workshop that I attended in Florida. The workshop was hosted by the American Physiological Society and focused on how to write for science. The presentation was attended by approximately 10 faculty. Subsequent to the presentation I created, for all faculty, a Google website to provide a central location for ideas, forums or information related to writing and reviewing for science. https://sites.google.com/site/writingandreviewingatliu/

National Coaching Educator’s Conference (NCEC). Sheraton Station Square, Pittsburgh PA, June 12, 2009.

I was invited to speak to coaches about the use of heart rate monitors in training their athletes. My talk was entitled “Building the Heart of a Lion: Heart Rate in Coaching and Athletic Performance.” Approximately 60 Coaches were in attendance.

Long Island University Strength and Conditioning Workshop. LIU WRAC, Brooklyn, December 18-19, 2008.

My presentation was entitled “Bioenergetics of Exercise and Training.” I focused on the relationship between human metabolism and performance and was approximately 45 minutes. My

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audience was former and current students interested in achieving a level of certification as strength and conditioning specialists through the National Strength and Conditioning Association.

Environmental Issues and 2008 Beijing Olympics, Long Island University, March 11, 2008.

I was invited to be part of a panel discussion related to the pollution concerns in Beijing. I spoke on the physiological consequence of pollution and then I fielded questions from the audience. This was a wonderful opportunity be part of a panel that included experts in the field of medicine, sports science, and sports history.

Pod Cast for Lifelines TV, an electronic interview database of podcasts for the American Physiological Society. “Episode 4: Severe Asthma, Video Games, One Physiology.”

I was interviewed by the American Physiological Society on how the use of interactive video games relate to fitness. The interview was based on research I am currently conducting on the Nintendo Wii. My intention is to examine the effect of the Wii video game (boxing) as compared to regular exercise on cardiovascular fitness.

Continuing Education Program, 28th Annual Arnold Schwartz Memorial Symposium, November 18, 2007. LaGuardia Marriott, Flushing, NY “Health, Fitness & Disabilities: The Pharmacist’s Role in Sports Medicine”

As a representative of the Division of Sports Sciences, I presented on the topic of physical conditioning, gender, and age. This was a 50-minute talk with 10 minutes of discussion. Approximately 150 health care professionals were in attendance.

Faculty Forum – Trends in Active Pedogogy: Classical and Current Perspectives. October 18, 2006, Long Island University, Brooklyn Campus.

This was a collaborative presentation with Dr. Jim Lyttle (Business School) on the topic of obesity and physical activity. The forum was attended by 20 LIU faculty.

Non-Peer Reviewed Presentations

Spierer DK, Amy Ginsburg. Using Discussion Boards as an Assessment Tool: Summer Teaching and Learning Initiative, June 23, 2010.

Spierer DK, States RA, Salem Y. Get Fit/Live Well! An LIU/BPG Community Fitness Program for People with Parkinson’s disease. Parkinson’s disease: What it is and how it can be treated: An Educational Conference sponsored by the Biology Department of LIU, March 7, 2009

Olzinski M, Spierer DK, Stein RA, Katz SD. A proposal: Effects of Nitric Oxide Supplementation on Muscle Strength and Blood Vessel Activity after a 10-week Resistance


Rraining Program. Discovery Day, Long Island University, April 22, 2009; Brooklyn, New York. Approximately 150 students and faculty were in attendance. [Faculty Mentor]

Manocchia P, Spierer DK, Minichiello J, Braut S, Castro J, Markowitz R. Transference of Kettlebell Training to Traditional Olympic Weight Lifting and Muscular Endurance. Discovery Day, Long Island University, April 22, 2009; Brooklyn, New York. Approximately 150 students and faculty were in attendance.

Spierer DK, Spatz E, Centinkaya F. Walking for Health: Adults with Developmental Disabilities Living in Community Residences. Discovery Day, Long Island University, April 23, 2008; Brooklyn, New York. Approximately 150 students and faculty were in attendance.

Spierer DK, Petersen RA, Duffy K, Corcoran B, and Rawls-Martin T. The effect of auditory stimulus and visual stimulus on gross motor movement in male and female collegiate athletes. Discovery Day, Long Island University, April 23, 2008; Brooklyn, New York. Approximately 150 students and faculty were in attendance.

Spierer DK, Petersen RA, Duffy K and Rawls-Martin T. The effect of auditory stimulus and visual stimulus on gross motor movement in male and female collegiate athletes (Power Point-presented by K. Duffy). Greater New York Regional Chapter American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting. March 15, 2008; New York, New York.

Spierer DK, Duffy K, Friel C, Manocchia P. Stretching methods and power performance in collegiate baseball players. (PowerPoint-presented by C. Friel). Greater New York Regional Chapter American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting. March 15, 2008; New York, New York.

Spierer DK, Spatz E, Centinkaya F. Walking for Health: Adults with Developmental Disabilities Living in Community Residences. The 28th Annual International Conference on Developmental and Learning Disabilities, May 3, 2007; New York, New York. Approximately 50 professionals were in attendance.

Grant Work

Grant Title: Touro College and University System Seed Funding Grant Program in theBiomedical SciencesProject Title: Physician-Patient Interaction and Exercise Compliance inthe Presence of Biometric Monitoring.Principle Investigator(s): Leib LitmanCo-Investigator(s): David Spierer, Zohn RosenFunding Agency: Touro College

Litman L, Spierer DK, Rosen Z.

The purpose of this study was to systematically investigate the effect of physician access to


biometric data on doctor-patient interactions and patient activity levels. The proposal includes a two-phase approach. First to conduct structured focus groups with cardiologists drawn from Westchester Medical Center exploring their views on the value and use of biometric data in the treatment setting, and then to conduct a randomized study of the content of office visits with patients for whom biometric activity data is available. Finally, the proposal centers on an analysis of how doctor-patient interactions affects compliance to prescribed exercise as monitored via activity tracking technology. My responsibilities are shared with Drs. Rosen and Litman. As a collaborator on this grant I would have played a role in subject recruitment, study design and manuscript writing and editing. In addition, I help to design and implement the testing protocol. This grant was not funded.

Grant Title: Geriatric Grant of the American Physical Therapy AssociationProject Title: Efficacy of long-term participation in group exercise designed for people withParkinson’s Disease.Principle Investigator(s): Yasser SalemCo-Investigator(s): David Spierer, Rebecca StatesFunding Agency: American Physical Therapy Association

Salem Y, Spierer DK, State RA.

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of a long-term participation in an exercise program targeting the impaired movement control and active limitations seen in patients with PD by comparing clinically and demographically similar self-selected groups, to investigate longitudinal changes in the three ICF domains (body functions, activity and participation) among individuals with PD over a one year period. My responsibilities will be shared with Drs. States and Salem. As a collaborator on this grant I will play a role in subject recruitment, study design and manuscript writing and editing. In addition, I helped to design and implement the testing protocol. This grant was not funded.

Grant Title: LIU Intramural Grant Project Title: Group Exercise Program for People with Parkinson’s Disease.Principle Investigator(s): David SpiererCo-Investigator(s): Rebecca StatesFunding Agency: Long Island University, Office of the Provost

Spierer DK and States RA. .

The purpose of this grant was to examine the feasibility of introducing and educating people with Parkinson’s disease about fitness and health. This grant was submitted in collaboration with Drs. States and Salem of the Division of Physical Therapy at Long Island University. My responsibility on this grant was as a Co-PI. I would be partly responsible for the design of the exercise program, the program progression, and data analysis and write up. The grant was not funded.

Grant Title: Autism Speaks Private Foundation Grant


Project Title: A Sensory-Based Exercise Program for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.Principle Investigator(s): David SpiererCo-Investigator(s): Katherine DimitropoulouFunding Agency: Autism Speaks

Spierer DK and Dimitropoulou K.

The purpose of this grant was to examine the effects of a 10-week exercise and sensory-based program on fitness and behavior in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. This grant was submitted in collaboration with the Occupational Therapy Department and the McCarton School, a private organization that caters to children with Autism. My responsibility on this grant was as a Co-PI. I would be involved in all physiological measures including maximal oxygen consumption, indices of cardiovascular fitness and heart rate variability. In addition, I would be responsible for the design of the exercise program, the program progression and data analysis and write up. Although most of the comments from the reviewers were positive, this grant was not funded.

Grant Title: Minority Biomedical Research Support (MBRS)Project Title: Which yoga practices, independently or combined, reduce blood pressure most?Principle Investigator(s): Marshall HaginsCo-Investigator(s): Andrew Rundle, David SpiererFunding Agency: NIH

Hagins MH, Rundle A, Spierer DK.

The intention of this investigation was to examine the integration of the elements of yoga practice (e.g., positions, breathing) and its effect on blood pressure as compared to changes in blood pressure produced through the independent effects of these elements. The study was defined as a 12 week, randomized clinical trial of 90 normotensive and prehypertensive participants and employed three intervention arms: 1) an integrated yoga program (physical postures/breath control/meditation); 2) traditional exercise matched in metabolic intensity to the integrated yoga program; and 3) a breath control/meditation program. The proposed research is significant because it was among the first to determine the potential benefits to blood pressure from the independent and combined practice of clearly defined elements of an integrated yoga practice and thereby provide the knowledge needed to design a rigorous randomized clinical trial that can determine the efficacy of yoga on blood pressure. My responsibility, as that of an investigator, was to directly supervise all autonomic and blood pressure measures, development of the energy-matched exercise intervention, and training teachers for the exercise intervention, analysis of autonomic function measures, and assistance with writing and dissemination of results.

Grant Title: National Institutes of Health, Support of Competitive Research (SCORE) PilotProject Award (SC2) PAR 06-492 Project Title: LIU/community exercise partners program for urban residents with type 2 diabetes.Principle Investigator(s): Rebecca StatesCo-Investigator(s): David SpiererFunding Agency: NIH


States RA and Spierer DK.

The purpose of this investigation was to examine the effect of an exercise program on HbA1C and physical parameters in diabetics in the Brooklyn and Manhattan areas. Becky States was the principle investigator from the Division of Physical Therapy of Long Island University and Dr. Richard A. Stein from the Beth Israel Medical Center was also on the project as a mentor. The project period was scheduled from 3/1/2007 thru 2/28/2010, the projected direct costs were $436,980 and the projected indirect costs were $597,779.This grant was not funded.

Grant Title: National Institutes of Health, Support of Competitive Research (SCORE)research continuance award: 1SC3GM088049-01A1.Project Title: Effectiveness of Yoga on Ambulatory Blood Pressure in Patients with Pre and Stage I Hypertension Principle Investigator(s): Marshall HaginsCo-Investigator(s): David SpiererFunding Agency: NIH

Hagins M, Spierer DK.

The proposed study will compare a well-defined and integrated yoga practice (postures/breath control/meditation) to a single element of that practice (yoga postures (asana)) in reducing hypertension. The expected outcomes include data on the effects of yoga on ambulatory blood pressure, psychosocial stress, and the autonomic system in individuals with pre and Stage I hypertension. The information gained in this study will have a positive impact by providing critical preliminary and feasibility data to support a larger multi-ethnic randomized clinical trial on the effects of yoga on individuals with hypertension. I am considered a collaborator or “key personnel” on this project. My role would include measuring autonomic nervous system function in subjects before and after yoga and I would be assisting the PI (Dr. Marshall Hagins) in implementing conventional exercise bouts to match energy expended in the yoga program.

Grant Title: Long Island University Health and Wellness Institute GrantProject Title: On-going Group Exercise for People with Parkinson’s Disease (PD) Principle Investigator(s): Yasser SalemCo-Investigator(s): David Spierer, Rebecca StatesFunding Agency: Long Island University, Office of the Provost

Salem Y, States RA, Spierer DK and the Brooklyn Parkinson’s Group.

The purpose of this study is to further investigate the effect of fitness in people with Parkinson’s disease. I am a co-principle investigator on this project that is a collaborative effort with Drs. Salem and States from the Division of Physical Therapy. The proposal was funded for the 2010-2011 academic year with a total cost of $9,600.

Grant Title: Long Island University Health and Wellness Institute Grant


Project Title: Fitness Program for People with Parkinson’s Disease (PD). Principle Investigator(s): Rebecca StatesCo-Investigator(s): David Spierer, Yasser SalemFunding Agency: Long Island University, Office of the Provost

States RA, Salem Y, Spierer DK and the Brooklyn Parkinson’s Group.

The purpose of this study was to further investigate the effect of fitness in people with Parkinson’s disease. To date 35 subjects have enrolled in the study with approximately 10 control subjects. On average the program was attended by 15 subjects two-times per week. Post program data was collected at the end of the fall semester. I am a co-principle investigator on this project that is a collaborative effort with Dr. Rebecca States from the Division of Physical Therapy and the Brooklyn Parkinson’s Group. The proposal was funded in the summer of 2009 with a total cost of $4,500.

Grant Title: Worksite Wellness GrantProject Title: Exercise and Dance for People with Parkinson’s disease: What Helps? And How?Principle Investigator(s): David SpiererCo-Investigator(s): Yasser Salem, Rebecca StatesFunding Agency: School of Health Professions, Office of the Dean

Spierer DK, States RA, Salem Y, Neesemann C.

The purpose of this study was to further investigate the effect of fitness as compared to that of dance in people with Parkinson’s disease. To date 35 subjects have enrolled in the study with approximately 10 control subjects. On average the program was attended by 15 subjects two-times per week. Post program data was collected at the end of the fall semester. A manuscript was submitted to the Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy 6/4/10. My role was as a co-PI investigator on this project that is a collaborative effort with Dr. Rebecca States from the Division of Physical Therapy Department and the Brooklyn Parkinsons Group. The proposal was funded in the summer of 2009 with a total cost of $10,000.

Grant Title: Long Island University Intramural Grant Award Project Title: Reliability and Validity of the Actical and the Actiheart in Young Healthy Adults. Principle Investigator(s): David SpiererCo-Investigator(s): Marshall Hagins, Evangelos Pappas and Andrew RundleFunding Agency: Long Island University, Office of the Associate Dean of Research

Spierer DK, Hagins MH, Pappas E, Rundle A.

The study proposed to 1) determine the reliability of the Actical and Actiheart devices through a variety of functional tasks (treadmill walking, card playing, sweeping, weight lifting); 2) determine the validity of the Actical and Actiheart devices relative to a measurement of indirect calorimetry; and 3) compare the reliability and validity of the Actical and Actiheart devices. Twenty-seven subjects enrolled in the study. I was the principle investigator on this project and as


such I was responsible for being involved in all aspects of the investigation. The proposal was funded with a total cost of $2,000. A manuscript was accepted for publication in the European Journal of Applied Physiology on 9/22/10.

Grant Title: Long Island University Health and Wellness Institute GrantProject Title: Feasibility of Fitness for People with Parkinsons. Principle Investigator(s): David SpiererCo-Investigator(s): Rebecca States, Carroll Neesemann and Olie Bodis-WollnerFunding Agency: Long Island University, Office of the Provost

Spierer DK and States RA Neesemann C, Bodis-Wollner, O.

The purpose of this study is to develop, implement, and evaluate a group exercise program for people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) that can be incorporated into a community fitness facility and that can integrate participants with PD into the mainstream exercise activities at the facility. To date 26 subjects have enrolled in the study. Ten subjects were tested and trained during summer 2008. Another 16 subjects are enrolled for the fall 2008 program. A manuscript was submitted to the Journal of Neurological Physical Therapy in August 2010. My role was as the co-PI on this project that is a collaborative effort with Becky States from the Division of Physical Therapy and the Brooklyn Parkinsons Group. The proposal was funded in the spring of 2008 with a total cost of $5,000.

Consulting

Polar Electro, Inc, New York, NY

Through my expertise in autonomic function, I have worked with Tricia Sterland, Director of Special Operations at Polar Electro, to provide advice on the use of heart rate monitors to measure stress in tactical officers (e.g., police, military and professional soccer players). Thus far one article has been printed in a military magazine; The Tactical Edge. There are other projects that are being discussed involving the Navy and the Emergency Services Unit in Brooklyn and the Colorado Rapids Professional Soccer Team.

La Palestra Center for Preventative Medicine, New York, NY.

As the Director of the Department of Evaluation I was responsible for the evaluative process in the La Palestra facility. This includes any fitness related evaluations, specifically equipment used, techniques employed and data collected. I am also a research consultant to the facility. I am responsible for data analysis and study design.

On Your Mark, Inc. Staten Island, NY.

Since my employment I have been working closely with On Your Mark, providing exercise and health advice to autistic adults on a monthly basis.


Academic and Professional Awards

David Newton Award for Excellence in Teaching (Long Island University 2012)Deans Award for Teaching Excellence (Teachers College, Spring, 2000 and Spring 2001.Reebok Doctoral Student Research Grant for Human Performance and Injury Prevention 2000.Merit Scholarship recipient, Teachers College, Columbia University (Spring 1998, Fall 1999).

Professional Organizations, Committee Memberships, and Positions Held

Editorial board member, Med Info Now Chair, Health and Wellness Institute Committee, Long Island University, Brooklyn CampusMember, American College of Sports Medicine.Member, National Strength and Conditioning AssociationFaculty Advisor to Sports Science Club, Long Island University

Certifications

Red Cross (Advanced Caridac Life Support)American Aerobics Association, International Sports Medicine Association (Personal Trainer)National Association of Sports Medicine (Corrective Exercise Specialist)National Strength and Conditioning Association (Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist)

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