Alexander Turnock, PT, DPT

• High-performance clinical environment specializing in the rehabilitation and performance enhancement of athletes across all levels, from high school to professional
• Multidisciplinary approach combining physical therapy, sports science, and cutting-edge technology to optimize athlete recovery and return to play
• Collaborative setting with opportunities to work closely with physicians, athletic trainers, and sports performance specialists
• Exposure to diverse cases, including acute injuries, post-surgical care, and injury prevention strategies.

• Leading multidisciplinary facility specializing in orthopedic and sports medicine care
• Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team of orthopedic surgeons, physical therapists, and sports medicine specialists to provide comprehensive care for diverse musculoskeletal conditions
• Gained hands-on experience in evaluating, diagnosing, and treating orthopedic injuries and sports-related conditions
• Enhanced rehabilitation skills through exposure to advanced treatment protocols, including postoperative care, return-to-sport strategies, and injury prevention techniques
• Participated in specialized clinics addressing high-level sports performance and pediatric orthopedics

● Experience under a Physical Therapist, Board Certified in Sports Physical Therapy, Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC)

● Additional observation under Cross Country and Track & Field ATC

● Observed the interactions between PT with ATCs, coaches, and athletes

● Led patients through their designed exercise prescription

● Experience under a Physical Therapist, Board Certified in Neurologic Physical Therapy, with expertise in vestibular rehabilitation

● Observed the interactions between PT with patients suffering from concussion and vestibular related impairments

● Led patients through designed exercise program and outcome measures

● Research focus on joint kinematics and stride for stride variability in various populations

● Worked directly with professor and graduate students on multiple biomechanics/physiology studies

− Including 2 master’s theses and several additional papers

● Conducted research on joint kinematic asymmetries during running

● Skilled in 3D Gait motion analysis hardware with Vicon cameras for gait analysis and PARVO metabolic cart for VO2Max testing

● Presented novel research from myself and the JU Running Biomechanics Laboratory at the JU Student Research Symposium, the JU Human Performance Conference, and the Southeast American College of Sports Medicine Annual Conference

• O’Loughlin J., Robertson C., Sloan R
• S., Garman J., Turnock A
• BILATERAL ASYMMETRY OF HIP, KNEE, AND ANKLE JOINTS DURING STANCE AND SWING ON DISTANCE RUNNERS
• Poster accepted to present at Jacksonville University Human Performance Conference, March 2018
• Assessed bilateral symmetry at preferred running speed at the hip, knee, and ankle in the sagittal plane during stance and swing
• Assisted in participant set-up and data collection during clinical trials
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• IRON ANALYSIS FOR NCAA DIVISION I TRACK ATHLETES
• Poster accepted to present at Jacksonville University Symposium, March 2018
• Identify the prevalence of low iron in female collegiate track athletes through monitoring the athlete’s levels of iron, which would allow for proper supplementation based on their needs
• Demonstrate the benefits of supplementation in iron deficient track athletes as a pilot to perform a later clinical trial

• K., Turnock A., Fischer B., and Fowler S
• THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THERAPEUTIC EXERCISE FOR CONTRALATERAL TRANSFER IN THE LOWER EXTREMITY: A SCOPING REVIEW
• Research project in association with CAPSTONE course, presented at the October 2022 USF DPT CAPSTONE Research Presentations
• Examined existing research on the effectiveness of contralateral transfer in the lower extremity following therapeutic exercise in healthy individuals and those with musculoskeletal pathologies
• Contributed to:
• Initial literature review to collect pertinent research
• Writing the abstract, background, methods, results, discussion, and conclusion
• Editing paper (read, review, organized entire paper)
• Connecting/linking major ideas through entire paper
• Main PowerPoint presentation creation/editing, Army Landing Impacts and Injury (ALII) Study
• The purpose of this study is to look at the relationship between landing impacts (during running, rucking, and drop landings) and the development of musculoskeletal injuries
• Served as a research assistant helping the weeklong data collection of nearly 200 basic combat recruits at Fort Jackson in May 2022
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• Turnock, J
• Harden, J.T
• Wight, R.S
• Sloan, J
• Garman, D.R
• Hooper, G.G.A
• Pujalte
• COMPARISON OF THE BILATERAL SYMMETRY OF RUNNING KINEMATICS FOR COLLEGIATE SWEEP OARSMEN AND DISTANCE RUNNERS
• Accepted abstract for Podium Presentation at the February 2020 Annual Meeting of the Southeast American College of Sports Medicine (SEACSM)
• Analyzed symmetry of distance running lower body sagittal plane kinematics for college rowers and college distance runners to determine if there are significant differences
• Performed initial background research to determine relevant population, methodology, and timetable for study
• Collected pilot data to determine if the population would present with larger asymmetries
• Collected all participants data through treadmill gait analysis during year-long period
• Analyzed all data looking for specific comparisons between groups in stance and swing at the hip and knee joints
• Completed abstract for SEACSM
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• Turnock, Wight J.T., Sloan R.S., Garman J., Hooper D.R., Pujalte G.G., A., Boling M.C
• COMPARISON OF THE STRIDE-TO-STRIDE VARIABILITY OF RUNNING KINEMATICS FOR COLLEGIATE SWEEP OARSMEN AND DISTANCE RUNNERS
• Southeast American College of Sports Medicine Conference in Jacksonville, FL
• Accepted abstract for Poster Presentation at the February 2020 Annual Meeting of the SEACSM
• Analyze stride to stride variability of distance running lower body sagittal plane kinematics for college rowers and college distance runners to determine if there are significant differences
• Performed initial background research to determine relevant population, methodology, and timetable for study
• Collected pilot data to determine if the population would present with larger asymmetries
• Collected all participants data through treadmill gait analysis during year-long period
• Analyzed all data looking for specific comparisons between groups in stance and swing at the hip and knee joints
• Overview of Running Biomechanics Research for Jacksonville University Running Biomechanics Laboratory
• Poster accepted to present at Jacksonville University Human Performance Conference, March 2019
• Presented four JU Biomechanics laboratory studies and overview of approach taken for conducting research JU Running Laboratory at 1st Place Sports

• Class elected leadership position with duties including:
• Directing classmates to tutoring resources and, or assist with tutoring
• Assisting classmates to form/find study groups
• Creating review sessions (both student and teacher organized)
• Communicate with faculty on behalf of class regarding misunderstood topics
• Attend student leadership meetings to discuss current needs of class and school
• Wight, J.A
• O’Loughlin, R.S
• Sloan, J
• Garman, D.R
• Hooper, M.C
• Boling, Turnock A., Harden J.E
• DO DISTANCE RUNNING SAGITTAL PLANE KINEMATICS BECOME MORE BILATERALLY ASYMMETRIC DURING A PROGRESSION RUN?
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• Sloan, J.T
• Wight, J.A
• O’Loughlin, D.R
• Hooper, M.C
• Boling, J
• Garman, Turnock A., Harden J.E
• IMPACT OF A PROGRESSION RUN ON SAGITTAL PLANE SWING PHASE KINEMATICS
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• Garman, J.T
• Wight, J.A
• O’Loughlin, D.R
• Hooper, M.C
• Boling, R.S
• Sloan, Turnock A., Harden J.E
• IMPACT OF PROGRESSION RUN ON SAGITTAL PLANE STANCE PHASE KINEMATICS.
• Wight, J.A
• O’Loughlin, R.S
• Sloan, J
• Garman, D.R
• Hooper, M.C
• Boling, Turnock A., Harden J.E
• IMPACT OF PROGRESSION RUN ON STRIDE-TO-STRIDE VARIABILITY OF SAGITTAL PLANE JOINT KINEMATICS.
• Wight, J.A
• O’Loughlin, R.S
• Sloan, J
• Garman, D.R
• Hooper, M.C
• Boling, Turnock A., Harden J.E
• DO DISTANCE RUNNING SAGITTAL PLANE KINEMATICS BECOME MORE BILATERALLY ASYMMETRIC DURING A PROGRESSION RUN?
• Poster accepted to present at Jacksonville University Symposium, March 2019
• Assessed bilateral symmetry at baseline and at the end of a 16-minute progression run at the hip, knee, and ankle in the sagittal plane during stance and swing
• Assisted in participant set-up and data collection during clinical trials
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• A REVIEW OF MODIFIABLE BIOMECHANICAL FACTORS AFFECTING RUNNING ECONOMY
• Publication in Jacksonville Track Club (JTC) Magazine Article, March/April 2018, Vol
• 44 No
• 2, Issue #427
• Review article focused on the kinematic variables that may have the greatest influence on improving a runner’s economy based on the currently available literature
• Described the approach taken by the JU Running Laboratory at 1st Place Sports to aid runners in making these adjustments
• Analyzed and synthesized the current available research to describe the benefits of adjusting specific kinematic variables during running to improve economy
• Wrote entirety of the article to provide details to readers in simplified language, while receiving edits from secondary author

• School chosen liaison responsible for working with other student liaisons within the state to disseminate information and promote the OSSIG via social media account and working with the rest of the liaisons in efforts to advocate for and promote ortho/sport practice with duties including:
• Attending quarterly meetings
• Promoting SIG through social media and at in-person events
• Present information from SIG group to school cohorts including CE and current research

• School chosen individuals with duties including:
• Leading tours of the physical therapy building for prospective students
• Represent the School as a professional face within the program
• Represent the DPT program at open houses, university functions, orientations, and professional events
• Academic Chair of the USF DPT Class of 2023

• Student run clinic that sees uninsured adults (18 and older) of the University Area Community who fall within a certain household income (200% below poverty level)
• With supervision under licensed therapist, lead treatment and evaluation for range of orthopedic and neurologic patients within this community
• Proficient in PracticeFusion EMR system

• Worked with Stay in Step to organize cross-fit style competition to have able-bodied individuals compete with individuals who have suffered from spinal cord injuries
• Coordinated volunteers, assisted in scoring and judging at the event, advertised event to local community and USF DPT program

• Clinical Experience – 12 Weeks
• Independently managed complex patients in the inpatient rehab setting
• Physical therapy representative for interprofessional care meetings
• Discussed patient progress, goals, and discharge recommendations regarding the patients
• Completed documentation to demonstrate the necessity of physical therapy, and meet guidelines and requirements of a variety of medical insurance plans
• Proficient in Epic EMR system, Hoyer Lifts, Sera Steady, RoWalker, QuickMove, EvaWalker
• Inservice Project
• Mastectomy Rehabilitation Guide
• Presented to TGH Physical and Occupational Therapy Staff

• Screening community for risk factors such as fall risk, cognitive decline, cardiovascular health
• Educated community on the importance of exercise and general health

• Member of Speaker’s Committee responsible for choosing topics to be presented at the Conclave, as well as finding qualified individuals to present at the student conclave
• Responsible for choosing three topics and speakers
• Member of Exhibitor Committee responsible for finding sponsors for the Conclave, as well as exhibitors who would like to set up booths
• Responsible for reaching out to 5-10 potential sponsors/exhibitors for event

• Research focus on joint kinematics and stride for stride variability in various populations
• Worked directly with professor and graduate students on multiple biomechanics/physiology studies
• Including 2 master’s theses and several additional papers
• Conducted research on joint kinematic asymmetries during running
• Skilled in 3D Gait motion analysis hardware with Vicon cameras for gait analysis and PARVO metabolic cart for VO2Max testing
• Presented novel research from myself and the JU Running Biomechanics Laboratory at the JU Student Research Symposium, the JU Human Performance Conference, and the Southeast American College of Sports Medicine Annual Conference

• Worked directly with a diverse clientele performing gait analysis
• Managed referrals from PTs, OTs, MDs
• Received training in gait analysis, running shoes, and foot orthotics

• Assisted in race set up and clean up at various races across the Jacksonville area through 1st Place Sports Running
• Assisted in race sign up and packet pickup at local stores

• Assisted during general team practices providing feedback to coaching staff
• Monitored team during off-campus runs

• Organized monthly meetings
• Coordinated group events
• Defined structure of organization including elections, schedule, and budget

• Selected by, as representee for Kinesiology Major by department with duties including:
• Attended quarterly meetings with President of Jacksonville University
• Discussed how to solve current issues on campus, as well as improve the campus for future classes

• Elected by Men’s Cross-Country team as representative at student-athlete meetings
• Discussed promoting student involvement in sports on campus
• Relayed information from athletic board and meeting notes to team

• Represented my team as leader at practice and meets
• Met weekly with the coach to discuss the team and upcoming practices and meets
• Managed any disciplinary problems that may arise within the team
• RESEARCH

• Helped plan and organize event time, course, budget, advertising, and volunteers
• Coordinated race timing company