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Faculty Profile Last Modified Time: 04:37:28 PM Mon, 26 Jul 2010   Contact Information Dr. Lou Fincher Associated Profiles  Professor & Chairperson-Kinesiology     Arlington, Texas 76019     Mail Box: 19259, 155A MAC    lfincher@uta.edu     817-272-3107     817-272-3288     817-272-3233    College of Education and Health Professions    Dr. A. Louise Fincher    Associated Profiles Professional Preparation Research and Expertise Publications/Creative Works Presentations and Projects Affiliations Appointments Synergistic Activities Support News Teaching Professional Certifications and Licenses Awards Patient Education Programs Published Videos Administrative Responsibilities / Achievements  Professional Preparation  Degree Major Institution Year  Ed.D Human Performance Studies The University of Alabama 1995  M.S. Education Indiana State University 1991  B.S. Education Stephen F. Austin State University 1983  Research and Expertise   Clinical Effectiveness of Therapeutic Modalities Intramuscular & intra-articular temperature response to heating and cooling modalities AutoSound Hands-Free Ultrasound Shortwave Diathermy Game Ready Postoperative pain Athletic Training Education Clinical Education Critical-Thinking and Clinical Decision-Making Skills Instructional Technology  Publications/Creative Works Page: <<First 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Last>> Year Description Type Tags Status 2009 (2009). A historical perspective of clinical instructor characteristics, behaviors, and skills in allied health care settings. Athlectic Training Education Journal. Journal Article Refereed/Juried Under Review 2009 Levy, L. S., Gardner, G., Barnum, M. G., Willeford, K. S., Sexton, P., Guyer, M. S., & Fincher, A. L. (2009). Situational supervisions. Athletic Training Educational Journal. Journal Article Refereed/Juried Under Review 2009 Gardner, G., Exton, P., Guyer, M. S., Willeford, K. S., Levy, L. S., Barnum, M. G., & Fincher, A. L. (2009). Clinical instruction for professional practice. Athletic Training Education Journal. Journal Article Refereed/Juried Under Review 2009 Sexton, P., Evy, L. S., Willeford, K. S., Barnum, M. G., Gardner, G., Guyer, M. S., & Fincher, A. L. (2009). Supervised autonomy. Athletic Training Education Journal. Journal Article Refereed/Juried Under Review 2009 Barnum, M. G., Guyer, M. S., Levy, L. S., Willeford, K. S., Sexton, P., Gardner, G., & Fincher, A. L. (2009). Questioning and feedback in athletic training clinical education. Athletic Training Education Journal. Journal Article Refereed/Juried Under Review  Presentations and Projects National Athletic Trainers’ Association Annual Meeting    2008 Trowbridge, CA, Ricard, MD, Fincher, AL, Schorr, MJ.  The effects of pulsed shortwave diathermy and stretch on the torque-angle relation of the calf (plantarflexor) muscles associated with passive stretch both during and after treatment. Journal of Athletic Training. National Athletic Trainers’ Association Annual Meeting, St. Louis, MO.  2008:43:S88-89 Southwest Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting and Clinical Symposium    2008 Fincher AL. (July 2008) Health Care for the Health Care Professional. Southwest Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting and Clinical Symposium. Corpus Christi, TX. National Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting and Clinical Symposium    2008 Fincher AL. (June 2008) Changing the Culture in Entry-Level Athletic Training Education. National Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting and Clinical Symposium. St. Louis, MO. DFW Concepts in Sports Medicine    2008 Fincher AL. (March 2008) Fun Toys in Rehabilitation and Conditioning. DFW Concepts in Sports Medicine. Arlington, TX. National Athletic Trainers’ Association Annual Meeting    2007 Marek SM, Fincher AL, Trowbridge CA, Cramer JT. The thermal effects of pulsed shortwave diathermy on muscle force production, electromyography, and mechanomyography. Journal of Athletic Training. National Athletic Trainers’ Association Annual Meeting, Anaheim, CA.  2007:42: S-132. NATA Annual Meeting and Clinical Symposium    2007 Fincher AL, Trowbridge CA, Ricard MR. A comparison of intramuscular temperature increases and uniformity of heating produced by hands-free Autosound® and manual therapeutic ultrasound techniques. Journal of Athletic Training. NATA Annual Meeting and Clinical Symposium. Anaheim, CA.  2007:42: S-41. National Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting and Clinical Symposium    2007 Fincher AL. (June 2007) Health Care for the Health Care Professional. National Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting and Clinical Symposium. Anaheim, CA. National Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting and Clinical Symposium    2004 Fincher AL. (June 2004) Clinical Instructor Educator Workshop. (one-day workshop) National Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting and Clinical Symposium. Baltimore, MD. National Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting and Clinical Symposium    2003 Fincher AL. (June 2003) Clinical Instructor Educator Workshop. (one-day workshop) National Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting and Clinical Symposium. St. Louis, MO. National Athletic Trainers Association Educators’ Conference    2003 Fincher AL. (January 2003) Clinical Instructor Educator Workshop. (two -day workshop) National Athletic Trainers Association Educators’ Conference. Houston, TX. National Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting and Clinical Symposium    2002 Fincher AL. (June 2002) Teaching Clinical Skills: The Use of the Otoscope in Ear Evaluation. National Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting and Clinical Symposium. Dallas, TX. National Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting and Clinical Symposium    2002 Fincher AL. (June 2002) Clinical Instructor Educator Workshop. (one-day workshop) National Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting and Clinical Symposium. Dallas, TX. Texas Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine    2001 Wooten JS, Meyers MC, Zhang JH, Fincher AL, Bloom JA, Woods, GW, Smith DW. The Effect of ACL Reconstruction on Pain Coping Styles. Annual Meeting, Texas Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine, Fort Worth, TX. January, 2001. NATA Annual Meeting and Clinical Symposium    2001 Read More... Fincher, AL, O'Connor, DP, Woods GW. The Effect of Arthroscopic Cold Irrigation Solution on Postoperative Pain and Swelling in the Knee. Journal of Athletic Training. NATA Annual Meeting and Clinical Symposium. Research & Education Foundation Funded Research Session. Los Angeles, CA.  2001;36:S63. National Athletic Trainers’ Association 51st Annual Meeting & Clinical Symposium    2001 Fincher AL. (June, 2001) Learning Over Time in the Clinical Setting. Education Council Update. National Athletic Trainers’ Association 51st Annual Meeting & Clinical Symposium.  Los Angeles, CA. Southwest Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting and Clinical Symposium    2001 Fincher AL. (July 2001) Neurological Assessment of the Spine. Competencies in Athletic Training Workhop. Southwest Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting and Clinical Symposium. Arlington, TX. Distinguished Sports Medicine Lecture    2000 Fincher AL.  (October, 2000)  The Value of Research and Service to the Advancement of the Athletic Training Profession.  Distinguished Sports Medicine Lecture, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL. Southwest Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting and Clinical Symposium    2000 Fincher AL. (July 2000) Rotator Cuff Injuries. Competencies in Athletic Training Workhop. Southwest Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting and Clinical Symposium. Arlington. TX. Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons: Media Display Room    1999 Gartsman GM, Baker RK, Fincher AL, Hammerman S. (February, 1999)  Arthroscopic repair for full-thickness tears of the rotator cuff: surgical technique and outcome analysis. Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons: Media Display Room. Los Angeles, CA.  Annual Conference of the Texas Physical Therapy Association    1999 Fincher AL. (September, 1999)  Did You Know You Did Research Today? Annual Conference of the Texas Physical Therapy Association, Houston, TX Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons: Media Display Room    1998 Krause TM, Baker RK, Fincher AL, Heilman AE, Kozak JA, Williamson JB. (March, 1998)  Spinal treatment outcomes: concept, practice, and results. Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons: Media Display Room.  New Orleans, LA. Southwest Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting and Clinical Symposium    1998 Fincher AL. (July 1998) Meniscal Injuries. Competencies in Athletic Training Workhop. Southwest Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting and Clinical Symposium. Arlington. TX. National Athletic Trainers’ Association 48th Annual Meeting & Clinical Symposium    1997 Fincher AL. Application of multimedia for the clinical setting. Proceedings of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association 48th Annual Meeting & Clinical Symposium, Salt Lake City, UT. June 18-21,1997:109 National Athletic Trainers’ Association 48th Annual Meeting & Clinical Symposium    1997 Fincher AL. (June, 1997)  Applications of Multimedia in the Clinical Setting.  National Athletic Trainers’ Association 48th Annual Meeting & Clinical Symposium.  Salt Lake City, UT. Herodicus Society Annual Meeting    1997 Woods GW, Fincher AL, Swank SA, Russell JA. (June, 1997)  Revision ACL reconstruction using the ipsilateral lateral third of the patellar tendon: a two to five year follow-up.  Herodicus Society Annual Meeting.  Gleneden Beach, OR.  6th Annual Sports Performance Symposium    1997 Fincher AL. (May, 1997)  Functional Progressions in the Sport Rehabilitation Program: An Overview.  6th Annual Sports Performance Symposium.  San Marcos, TX. The Colloquia on Applied Science in Sports Medicine    1997 Fincher AL. (April, 1997)  Functional Outcome Measures for the ACL Injured Athlete.  The Colloquia on Applied Science in Sports Medicine.  Houston, TX.  1997 Professional Educator’s Conference    1997 Fincher AL. (February, 1997)  Developing Instructionally Effective Multimedia Programs. 1997 Professional Educator’s Conference. Fort Worth, TX. National Athletic Trainers’ Association 47th Annual Meeting and Clinical Symposium    1996 Fincher AL, Wright KE, Harrelson GL.  Effect of learning style on cognitive and psychomotor achievement and retention when using linear and interactive video. Journal of Athletic Training. National Athletic Trainers’ Association 47th Annual Meeting and Clinical Symposium.  Orlando, FL.  1996;31(2), S-13.  American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting    1996 Russell JA, Fincher AL, Woods GW. (February, 1996)  Abstracts, Posters, Slides, and Multimedia: Developing Effective Communication.  American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting.  Atlanta, GA. Journal of Athletic Training    1995 Fincher AL, Harrelson GL.  Biotran (Fastex) reliability in measuring balance and dynamic movement, and validity in measuring vertical jump. Journal of Athletic Training. 1995;30(2), S-34.  National Athletic Trainers’ Association 46th Annual Meeting and Clinical Symposium    1995 Wright KE, Fincher AL.  Computer-based instruction in athletic training education programs. Journal of Athletic Training. National Athletic Trainers’ Association 46th Annual Meeting and Clinical Symposium.  Indianapolis, IN.  1995;30(2), S-27.  Journal of Athletic Training    1995 Harrelson GL, Fincher AL, Harrelson LM.  Inter- and intratester reliability of lower extremity circumference measurements. Journal of Athletic Training. 1995;30(2), S-19. National Athletic Trainers’ Association 46th Annual Meeting and Clinical Symposium    1995 Fincher AL, Harrelson GL. (June, 1995)  Reliability of the biotran in measuring balance and dynamic movement and its validity in measuring vertical jump.  (Poster Presentation)  National Athletic Trainers’ Association 46th Annual Meeting and Clinical Symposium.  Indianapolis, IN. National Athletic Trainers’ Association 46th Annual Meeting and Clinical Symposium    1995 Harrelson GL, Fincher AL. (June, 1995)  Intertester reliability of  girth measurements when using two tape measures. (Poster Presentation) National Athletic Trainers’ Association 46th Annual Meeting and Clinical Symposium.  Indianapolis, IN. National Athletic Trainers’ Association 46th Annual Meeting and Clinical Symposium: Media Display Room    1995 Fincher AL. (June, 1995)  Acute knee injuries: an interactive multimedia instructional program.  National Athletic Trainers’ Association 46th Annual Meeting and Clinical Symposium: Media Display Room, Indianapolis, IN. First Annual Sports Medicine Clinic, Second Baptist School    1995 Fincher AL. (August, 1995)  Special Injuries in Women’s Sport.  First Annual Sports Medicine Clinic, Second Baptist School.  Houston, TX. The Colloquia on Applied Science in Sports Medicine    1995 Fincher AL. (April, 1995).  The Application of Outcomes Measurement to Sports Medicine.  The Colloquia on Applied Science in Sports Medicine, Houston, TX. The Colloquia on Applied Science in Sports Medicine    1995 Fincher AL. (April, 1995)  Multimedia Applications in the Clinical and Educational Settings.  The Colloquia on Applied Science in Sports Medicine, Houston, TX. Southeast Athletic Trainers Association’s Annual Symposium    1995 Wright KE, Fincher AL. (March, 1995)  Utilization of computer-based instruction in undergraduate athletic training education. (Poster Presentation)  Southeast Athletic Trainers Association’s Annual Symposium.  Atlanta, GA. Southeast Athletic Trainers Association’s Annual Symposium    1995 Harrelson GL, Fincher AL. (March, 1995)  Intertester reliability of girth measurements when using two tape measures. (Poster Presentation)  Southeast Athletic Trainers Association’s Annual Symposium.  Atlanta, GA.  National Athletic Trainers’ Association 45th Annual Meeting and Clinical Symposium: Media Display Room    1994 Fincher AL. (June, 1994)  Understanding acute knee injuries: an interactive multimedia instructional program.  National Athletic Trainers’ Association 45th Annual Meeting and Clinical Symposium: Media Display Room, Dallas, TX. 993 Southeast Athletic Trainers Association’s Student Athletic Trainer Clinical Symposium    1993 Fincher AL. (January, 1993).  The Foot, Ankle, & Lower Leg.  1993 Southeast Athletic Trainers Association’s Student Athletic Trainer Clinical Symposium: Competencies in Athletic The Colloquia on Applied Science in Sports Medicine    1992 Fincher AL. (April, 1992)  Slipped capital femoral epiphysis:  a case study.  The Colloquia on Applied Science in Sports Medicine, Houston, TX. Greater Houston Student Athletic Trainer Workshop    1990 Fincher AL. (January, 1990).  Assessment of the Injured Athlete.  Greater Houston Student Athletic Trainer Workshop, Houston, TX. Southwest Athletic Trainer’s Association Annual Student Athletic Injury Clinic    1987 Fincher AL. (July, 1987).  What is the “Stinger Injury?”  Southwest Athletic Trainer’s Association Annual Student Athletic Injury Clinic, Arlington, TX.  Affiliations Accreditation Site Vistor Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE). 2006 - present. Accreditation Site Vistor Joint Review Committee on Athletic Training Education (JRC-AT). 2000-2006. Advisory Member Multimedia Committee, National Athletic Trainers’ Association. July 1996 – July 2001. Book Reviewer The Comprehensive Manual of Taping and Wrapping Techniques, 2nd Edition. Gardner, KA: Cramer Products, Inc.; 1996. Chair Athletic Training Services Project Team. National Athletic Trainers’ Association. September 2008 - October 2009. Chair Education Council: Professional Education Committee (Formerly Entry-Level Education Committee). National Athletic Trainers’ Association. June 2008 present. Chair Southwest Athletic Trainers’ Association Student Poster Contest Committee. July 1999-July 2001. Co-Coordinator 1994 Southeast Athletic Trainers’ Association Student Athletic Trainer Clinical Symposium: Competencies in Athletic Training Workshop, Chattanooga, TN; February 4-5, 1994. Co-Coordinator 1993 Southeast Athletic Trainers’ Association Student Athletic Trainer Clinical Symposium: Competencies in Athletic Training Workshop, Tuscaloosa, Alabama; February 5-6, 1993. Co-Coordinator The Sports Medicine Symposium of East Texas, Nacogdoches, Texas; February, 1991. Column Editor (Injury Management Update) Athletic Therapy Today. Human Kinetics, Inc. Champaign, IL. June 1998- 2000. Coordinator Research Poster Contest. 1996 Greater Houston Athletic Trainers’ Association Student Athletic Trainer Workshop, Houston, TX; January 7, 1996. Course Moderator The Colloquia on Applied Science in Sports Medicine, Houston, TX; April, 1992. District 6 Secretary Southwest Athletic Trainers’ Association. July 2001-July 2003 Editorial Board Journal of Athletic Training. The National Athletic Trainers’ Association, Dallas, TX. June 2004- Present. Editorial Board Journal of Sports Rehabilitation. Human Kinetics, Inc. Champaign, IL. January 2000- present. Examiner NATA Certification Examination: Oral/Practical Examination, 1989-1998. Examiner State Licensure Examination. Texas Advisory Board of Athletic Trainers. May 1995-2004. Instructor Cramer Student Athletic Training Workshop, Denton, TX; 1987. Cramer Student Athletic Training Workshop, Arlington, TX; 1986. Manuscript Reviewer Journal of Athletic Training, 1991-Present. Member Strategic Implementation Team (SIT). National Athletic Trainers’ Association. June 2008 - present. Member Education Council Executive Committee. National Athletic Trainers’ Association. June 2008 - present. Member Education Council: Professional Education Committee (Formerly Entry-Level Education Committee). National Athletic Trainers’ Association. June 2006 – Present. Member Education Council: Clinical Education Sub-Committee. National Athletic Trainers’ Association. June 2002 – June 2006. Member District Secretary/Treasurers Committee, National Athletic Trainers’ Association. July 2001 – 2004. Member Education Council: Clinical Education Committee. National Athletic Trainers’ Association. Sept 2000 – June 2002. Member Education Council: Continuing Education Committee. National Athletic Trainers Association. September 1997 - January 2000. Member District Six National Athletic Trainers’ Association–Research and Education Foundation Membership Committee. December 1996 - July 1997. Member Audio-Visual Aids Committee. Southwest Athletic Trainer’s Association; July 1987. Member Scholarship Committee. Southwest Athletic Trainer’s Association, 1983-87. Member Education Committee. Texas Advisory Board of Athletic Trainers. January 1998 - 2004. Newsletter Editor Texas Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine. Spring 1999-Fall 1999. Panel Discussant : Case Reports Program 1994 NATA Annual Symposium, Dallas, TX; June 6, 1994. Planning Committee 1990 Student Athletic Training Workshop, Greater Houston Athletic Trainers’ Society, Houston, TX; January 1990. Program Chair Southwest Athletic Trainers’ Association Student Athletic Trainer Clinical Symposium: Competencies in Athletic Training Workshop, Arlington, Texas; 1996 - 2000. Program Coordinator 1988 Metroplex Student Trainer Winter Symposium, Metroplex Athletic Trainer’s Association, Ft. Worth, TX; January 1988. Vice-Chair Education Council: Professional Education Committee (Formerly Entry-Level Education Committee). National Athletic Trainers’ Association. February 2007 – June 2008.  Appointments Duration Rank Department / School College / Office University / Company 2009-Present Professor Department of Kinesiology College of Education and Health Professions The University of Texas at Arlington 2003-Present Associate Chair Department of Kinesiology College of Education University of Texas at Arlington 2000-Present Director Athlectic Training Education Program College of Education University of Texas at Arlington 1998-Present Adjunct Faculty College of Education   University of Houston 2000-2009 Associate Professor Department of Kinesiology College of Education University of Texas at Arlington 2002-2003 Interim Chair Department of Kinesiology College of Education Univeristy of Texas at Arlington 1998-2000 President and CEO     Joe W. King Orthopedic Institute, Texas Orthopedic Hospital 1995-1999 Part-time Lecturer Department of Human Performance and Health Sciences   Rice University 1996-1998 Director of Education Texas Orthopedic Hospital   Joe W. King Orthopedic Institute 1995-1998 Research Mentor Department of Human Performance and Health Sciences   Rice University 1995-1996 Coordinator of Research and Education Texas Orthopedic Hospital   Joe W. King Orthopedic Institute 1993-1994 Research Assistant     DCH Regional Medical Center 1992-1994 Graduate Research/Teaching Assistant     The University of Alabama 1991-1992 Athletic Trainer     McLean Orthopaedics 1990-1991 Supervising Athletic Trainer/Graduate Teaching Assistant     Indiana State University 1988-1990 Assistant Athletic Trainer Alief Hastings High School     1987-1988 Mathematic Teacher B.F. Terry High School     1983-1987   Trinity High School      Synergistic Activities University of Texas at Arlington 1.    Search Committee, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs (2007-08) 2.    University Wellness Committee (2006-07) 3.    Faculty Senate (2001-2003) 4.    Special Projects Committee, Faculty Senate (2001-2003) Kinesiology Department 1.    Chair, Search Committee for Department Chair (2006-07) 2.    Search Committee for Assistant Professor in Exercise Science (Strength and Conditioning) (2006-07) 3.    Search Committee for Assistant/Associate Professor in Pedagogy (2006-07) 4.    Search Committee for Assistant Professor in Pedagogy (2004-05) 5.    Search Committee for Assistant Professor in Exercise Science (2004-05) 6.    Search Committee for Associate Professor in Exercise Science (2004-05) 7.    Search Committee for Assistant Professor/Clinical Education Coordinator in Athletic Training. (2003-04) 8.    Chair, Advisory Committee for Promotion and Tenure (2004-2007) 9.    Advisory Committee for Promotion and Tenure (2000-present) 10.    Chair, Academic Advising Committee (2004-2008) 11.    Academic Advising Committee (2000-present) 12.    Technology Committee (2000-present) 13.    Graduate Committee (2003-present) 14.    Research Enhancement Committee (2000-present) 15.    Curriculum Committee (2000-present) College of Education 1.    Tenure and Promotion Committee (2003-present)   2.    Dean’s Cabinet (2003-present) 3.    Dean’s Advisory Council (2004-2006) 4.    Committee on Total Program Evaluation (2006-2007) 5.     Liaison Committee to Honors College (2004-present) 6.     Research Committee (2004-05) 7.     Technology Task Force (2003-05) 8.     Continuance Committee (2003-04) 9.     Teacher Education Council (2001-present)  Support  Duration Title Sponsor Amount Status 2007 Evidence based use of the InterX™ electrotherapy device on orthopedic conditions Neuro Resource Group (NRG) $17,250 Previous 2006-2008 Educational grant to support Graduate Research Assistant within the Department of Kinesiology Medical Center of Arlington $24,000 Previous 2006 The effects of continuous cooling and cyclical compression on intramuscular and surface temperatures of the distal quadriceps Game Ready™ $11,650 Previous 2005-2008 Travel and Professional Development Grant Provost of University of Texas at Arlington $1,000 Current 1998 The effect of arthroscopic cold irrigation solution on postoperative pain and swelling in the knee National Athletic Trainers Association Research and Education Foundation $16,689 Previous 1998 Educational grant to support The Colloquia on Orthopedic Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine Aircast, Inc. $2,500 Previous 1996 Educational grant to support the International Congress on Advances in the Ilizarov Method: Commemorating Ten Years in the U.S.A. Mosby, Williams and Wilkens $500 Previous 1996 Educational grant to support The Colloquia on Applied Science in Sports Medicine Mosby, Williams and Wilkens $500 Previous 1996 Educational grant to support The Colloquia on Applied Science in Sports Medicine Quaker Oats Co. $1,500 Current 1995 Educational grant to to support The Colloquia on Applied Science in Sports Medicine Quaker Oats Co. $1,000 Current  News Articles Training the Trainers UTA Magazine A Healthy Goal The Shorthorn Online Sleeding Into Place The Shorthorn Online The Heat Is On The Shorthorn Online Senate to Hold First Session The Shorthorn Online  Teaching   KINE 4191-001 - CONFERENCE COURSE Spring 2009 Topics assigned on an individual basis covering personal research or study in the designated area. Prerequisite: permission of department chairperson. Contact Information 155A MAC Phone: 817-272-3107  Email: lfincher@uta.edu   KINE 4391-002 - CONFERENCE COURSE Spring 2009 Topics assigned on an individual basis covering personal research or study in the designated area. Prerequisite: permission of department chairperson. Contact Information 155A MAC Phone: 817-272-3107  Email: lfincher@uta.edu   KINE 3330-001 - Pathology and Pharmacology Spring 2009 Study of acute and chronic illness and their response to, and impact on, physical activity. Discussion of pharmacological agents used in the care of general illnesses and musculoskeletal disorders in the physically active. Prerequisite: BIOL 2458, acceptance into the Athletic Training Education Program or permission of instructor. Download Syllabus (112.87KB. This syllabus was uploaded Thursday 08th, January 2009 04:34:10 PM and is subject to change.) Contact Information 229 MAC, #222 MAC Phone: 817-272-3107  Email: lfincher@uta.edu   KINE 3330-002 - PATHOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY Spring 2009 Study of acute and chronic illness and their response to, and impact on, physical activity. Discussion of pharmacological agents used in the care of general illnesses and musculoskeletal disorders in the physically active. Prerequisite: BIOL 2458, acceptance into the Athletic Training Education Program or permission of instructor. Download Syllabus (112.87KB. This syllabus was uploaded Thursday 08th, January 2009 04:34:36 PM and is subject to change.) Contact Information 229 MAC, #223 MAC Phone: 817-272-3107  Email: lfincher@uta.edu   KINE 3320-001 - LOWER EXTREMITY EVALUATION Fall 2009 A study of the common orthopedic and musculoskeletal injuries involving the lower extremities and lumbar spine, with a special emphasis on recognition, evaluation, diagnosis, and initial management. Prerequisite: BIOL 2457, Athletic Training Majors only or permission of instructor. Corequisite: KINE 3130. Contact Information 155A MAC Phone: 817-272-3107  Email: lfincher@uta.edu For the Official List of Courses for registration, please visit MyMav - Schedule of Classes  Professional Certifications and Licenses Certified Athletic Trainer (Board of Certification #000060325) Texas Licensed Athletic Trainer (Texas Department of Health License #AT0765) Texas Teaching Certificate (Lifetime) Teaching Fields:  Physical Education, Mathematics  Awards 1.    Sam Ketchum Speaker’s Award for “Health Care for the Health Care Professional.” Southwest Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting and Clinical Symposium. July 2008.     2.    Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer Award. National Athletic Trainers’ Association, 2008 3.    25 Year Service Award. National Athletic Trainers’ Association, 2007 4.    Second Runner-Up, Kenneth L. Knight Award for Outstanding Research Manuscript. Journal of Athletic Training. Intraoperative arthroscopic cold irrigation solution does not affect postoperative pain and swelling. 2004 5.    Athletic Training Service Award, National Athletic Trainers’ Association, 2002. 6.    Jack Davis Professional Achievement Award, College of Human Environmental Sciences, The University of Alabama, 2000. 7.    Volunteer of the Year, National Athletic Trainers’ Association Research and Education Foundation, 1999. 8.    Outstanding Alumnus/Young Professional Award, Department of Athletic Training, Indiana State University, 1999. 9.    Frank Medina Service Award, Southwest Athletic Trainers’ Association, 1999. 10.    Outstanding Graduate Student. College of Education (Athletic Training). The University of Alabama, 1992.  Patient Education Programs 1.    Heilman AE, Fincher AL. (1999) Anterior Cervical Diskectomy and Fusion. Houston, TX: Joe W. King Orthopedic Institute. 2.    Heilman AE, Fincher AL. (2000) Outpatient Hemilaminectomy for Lumbar Disk Herniation. Houston, TX: Joe W. King Orthopedic Institute. 3.    Heilman AE, Fincher AL. (2000) Laminectomy for Lumbar Disk Herniation. Houston, TX: Joe W. King Orthopedic Institute. 4.    Heilman AE, Fincher AL. (2000) Conservative Treatment for Lumbar Disk Herniation. Houston, TX: Joe W. King Orthopedic Institute.  Published Videos 1.    Gartsman GM, Fincher AL, Baker RK, Hammerman S. (1998)  Arthroscopic Repair for Full-Thickness Tears of the Rotator Cuff: Surgical Technique and Outcome Analysis. Rosemont, IL: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. (Selected as 1999 AAOS Award Winner) 2.    Krause TM, Fincher AL, Baker RK, Heilman AE, Kozak JA, Williamson JB. (1997)  Spinal Treatment Outcomes: Concept, Practice, and Results. Rosemont, IL: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. (Selected as 1998 AAOS Award Winner) 3.    Wright KE, Harrelson GL, Floyd RT, Fincher AL.  (1994).  Orthopaedic Evaluation of the Ankle and Lower Leg.  St. Louis, MO: Mosby Yearbook Publisher. 4.    Wright KE, Harrelson GL, Floyd RT, Fincher AL.  (1994).  Orthopaedic Evaluation of the Knee.  St. Louis, MO: Mosby Yearbook Publisher. 5.    Wright KE, Harrelson GL, Floyd RT, Fincher AL.  (1994).  Orthopaedic Evaluation of the Shoulder.  St. Louis, MO: Mosby Yearbook Publisher. 6.    Wright KE, Harrelson GL, Floyd RT, Fincher AL.  (1994).  Orthopaedic Evaluation of the Elbow.  St. Louis, MO: Mosby Yearbook Publisher.   7.    Wright KE, Harrelson GL, Floyd RT, Fincher AL.  (1994).  Orthopaedic Evaluation of the Wrist and Hand.  St. Louis, MO: Mosby Yearbook Publisher. 8.    Wright KE, Harrelson GL, Floyd RT, Fincher AL.  (1994).  Evaluation of the Thorax.  St. Louis, MO: Mosby Yearbook Publisher. 9.    Wright KE, Harrelson GL, Floyd RT, Fincher AL.  (1994).  Evaluation of the Abdomen.  St. Louis, MO: Mosby Yearbook Publisher.  Administrative Responsibilities / Achievements •    Developed JRC-AT Candidacy Application, August 2000. •    Developed undergraduate athletic training curriculum to meet CAAHEP Accreditation Standards and Guidelines, Fall 2000-Spring 2002 •    Developed contracts with 20+ off-campus clinical education sites to accommodate athletic training students’ clinical education/field experience placements, Fall 2000-present •    Developed all program assessment documents including student performance evaluation, clinical instructor performance evaluation, clinical site evaluation, alumni satisfaction, alumni performance evaluation, Fall 2000-Spring 2004 •    Developed all program marketing materials (brochures, letter to high schools, etc.), Spring 2004-present •    Developed JRC-AT Self-Study Document, Spring 2002 •    Coordinated JRC-AT Accreditation Site-Visit, March 2003 •    Initial CAAHEP Accreditation received October 2003 •    Developed CAAHEP/JRC-AT Annual Reports, Spring 2004-present •    Served as Academic Advisor for all current and prospective athletic training majors, Fall 2000-present •    Directed all student recruitment initiatives, Spring 2001-present •    Directed CAATE (formerly CAAHEP) continuing accreditation self-study review, Fall 2007-present •    Developed CAATE re-accreditation self-study document, Spring/Summer 2008