J. Paul Tucker, DPT
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Movement Links Specialist
Ph.D. Candidate
DNS Practitioner
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ABOUT ME
I am a Doctor of Physical Therapy with over 15 years of advanced clinical practice and a graduate of Kaiser Permanente's (KP) esteemed Movement Science Fellowship. As part of the KP Fellowship, I performed laboratory research with USC's Dr. Chris Powers using 3D motion capture analysis and surface electromyography to evaluate joint kinetics and kinematics at USC’s Biomechanics Lab.
My experience as an innovator spans local, regional, and national work at Kaiser Permanente. Local initiatives at the Kaiser Permanente Baldwin Park Medical Center involve 3D motion capture analysis with real-time feedback and interdisciplinary care clinics. Regional work includes consulting for the KP Health Innovation Studio, where I evaluate novel biomedical devices, including a robotic exoskeleton. National innovation initiatives include the development and implementation of large data repositories for health monitoring and optimization, interdisciplinary care models, and innovative telehealth solutions.
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I am a Rehabilitation and Movement Science Ph.D. student and adjunct professor at Azusa Pacific University. My research interests include injury prevention, baseball pitching and hitting biomechanics, 2D and 3D biomechanical analysis, and circadian and autonomic nervous system monitoring for performance and recovery. I teach sports motion analysis and assist in complex pain sciences, orthopedic clinical practicum, and clinical competency testing of orthopedic and neurological rehabilitation. I have also assisted in teaching for the Movement Links seminar series with Dr. Clare Frank.
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I specialize in movement analysis and sports performance, using advanced technologies in 3D movement analysis and musculoskeletal ultrasound in clinical practice. I hold advanced practice certifications as a Movement Links Specialist and Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization Practitioner.
Teaching Experience
Azusa Pacific University
Adjunct Professor, Guest Lecturer, 2009- Current
Teaching: Biomechanics and Clinical Movement Analysis — Baseball, Running, Olympic Lifting, Golf, Swimming
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Courses: Special Topics, Orthopedics, Pain Science, Pediatrics, Neurological Rehabilitation, Professional Relationships
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Research Interests
Autonomic Nervous System Monitoring for Performance and Recovery
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Baseball Pitching and Hitting Biomechanics
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Injury Prevention
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2D, 3D Biomechanical Analysis
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Heart Rate Variability and Circadian Analysis
Research Experience
Submitted for Publication:
The Effects of Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization Based Training Protocols on EMG Activity in Minor League Pitchers
In Process:
Computer-Human Interface Technology in Stroke Recovery with Gameification of Rehabilitation
Publications:
Electromyography, Muscle Strength Training, Nutrition
Petrofsky, J., Batt, J., Suh, H., Jones, R., Ushak, N., Tucker, J., Gentry, L., Billings, T., Kambe, V. "Muscle use during isometric co-contraction of agonist-antagonist muscle pairs in the upper and lower body compared to abdominal crunches and a commercial multi gym exerciser." Journal of Applied Research 6.4 (2006): 300-329.
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Petrofsky, J., Batt, J., Jones, R., Kambe, V., Ushak, N., Tucker, J. P., Gentry, Billings, T., L., Gunda, S. (2007). Muscle strength training and weight loss from a combined isometric exercise and dietary program. Journal of Applied Research, 7(1), 77-86.
Unpublished Case Series: Evaluation and Treatment of Patients with Ipsilateral Low Back Pain and Gluteus Medius Weakness using 3D Motion Capture and Surface Electromyography. Powers, C., Hook, E., Tucker, J. P., Kurihara, D., Toma, L.; 2009.
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Guest Blog Post:
Isometric Muscle Contraction for Immediate Analgesia and the Role of Fascial Innervation and Load— A Review of Recent Research and Treatment Implications.