Dr. Matthew Rivera

Dr. Matthew Rivera
Assistant Professor
Applied Medicine and Rehabilitation, Department of
Health and Human Services, College of
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Education

  • Ph.D. - Curriculum & Instruction , Indiana State University - 2023
  • Other - Athletic Training, Indiana State University - 2018
  • B.S. - Athletic Training , Chapman University - 2016

Awards and Honors

  • Faculty Outstanding Scholarship & Research/Creativity Award, Level One - 2022

Licensures and Certifications

  • Licensed Athletic Trainer - Indiana Professional Licensing Board - 2016

Intellectual Contributions

  • Developing Professional Identity in Postprofessional Health Care Students Through Self-Authorship - New Directions for Teaching and Learning - 2021
  • The Impact of the Social Determinants of Health on Athletic Trainer Availability in Indiana Secondary Schools - Journal of Athletic Training - 2023
  • Differences in Access to Athletic Trainers in Public Secondary Schools Based on Socioeconomic Status - Journal of Athletic Training - 2021
  • Risk Factors of Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome in Active Adolescents: A Validation Case Series - Clinical Practice in Athletic Training - 2023
  • The Effectiveness of Dry Needling Combined with Therapeutic Exercises in Treating Tendinopathy Conditions: A Systematic Review - Journal of Sports Rehabilitation - 2022

Presentations

  • Professional Identity Formation in Athletic Training . Association on Athletic Training Education 2021 Colloquium , 2021.
  • The Evaluation of Joint Mobilization Dosage on Measures of Motion in Individuals with Decreased Dorsiflexion. Great Lake's Athletic Trainers' Association Annual Meeting , 2020.
  • Individualizing Your Professional Development Planning . St. Luke's Sports Medicine Conference , 2020.

Contract, Fellowship, Grant or Sponsored Research

  • Grant: Indiana Athletic Trainer Preparation for Opioid Overdose Management - Indiana State University 2021 - 2021. Funded - $1,900
  • Grant: Social Determinants of Health and Access to Athletic Training in the State of Indiana - Indiana Athletic Trainers' Association 2021 - 2022. Funded - $979
  • Grant: HRSA GRANT - HRSA 2021 Funded - $1,500,000

University Service

  • Role: Member - Faculty Senate Executive Committee 2022 - 2023
  • Role: Vice Chair - University Research Committee 2021 - 2022

Professional Service

  • Role: Editor, Journal Editor for Peer-Reviewed Journal - Clinical Practice in Athletic Training 2019
  • Role: Committee Member - Indiana Athletic Trainers Association (IATA) Professional Development Committee 2020 - 2023