Education

Post-Doctoral Fellow - 2016-2017 - University of Guelph/University of Montana

PhD - Interdisciplinary, Clinical Biomechanics - 2012-2015 - University of Montana

Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist - 2012

APTA Credentialed Orthopedic Residency - 2010-2011 - Therapeutic Associates, Inc., Port Angeles, WA

DPT - 2009 - University of Montana

BA - Biology/Anthropology - 2002 - Dartmouth College

Courses Taught

PT 560: Clinical Reasoning I

PT 576: Clinical Reasoning II

PT 524: Clinical Medicine II

PT 532: Foundational Skills II - Soft Tissue Mobilization

Research Interests

My overarching research interest involves determining risk factors for lower extremity (primarily knee) injury and the amelioration thereof, using different model populations. My PhD work investigated changes in motor patterning following ACL reconstruction to decrease risk of secondary injury, and continues in collaboration within the School and internationally. My post-doctoral work aimed to determine the effect of fear and pain on mechanical compensation patterns in landing, by utilizing a non-human bipedal population (laying hens) not subject to the same fears and motivations as humans, and continues with collaborations across campus with the Flight Laboratory and the University of Guelph. My current work builds on both experiences, aiming to elucidate the effects of social structures on movement, investigating the effect of self-objectification on mechanical compensation patterns during landing in young women.

I also contribute to health care utilization research through my work at the UMPT clinic both on campus and at Partnership Health Center.

Publications

Pairot-de-Fontenay B, Willy RW, Elias ARC, Mizner RL, Dubé MO, Roy JS. Running Biomechanics in Individuals with Anterior Cruciate LIgament Reconstruction: A Systematic Review. Sports Med. 2019 Sep;49(9):1411-1424.

Elias ARC, Harris KJ, LaStayo PC, Mizner RL. Clinical Efficacy of Jump Training Augmented with Body Weight Support After ACL Reconstruction: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Am J Sports Med. 2018 Jun;46(7):1650-1660.

Elias AR, Kinney AE, Mizner RL. High Repetition Jump Training Coupled with Body Weight Support in a Patient with Knee Pain and Prior History of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Case Report. Int J Sports Phys Ther. 2015 Dec;10(7):1035-49.

Elias AR, Hammill CD, Mizner RL. Changes in quadriceps and hamstring cocontraction following landing instruction in patients with anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2015 Apr;45(4):273-80.

Affiliations

American Physical Therapy Association - Research Section (Biomechanics and Early Research SIGs); Academy of Orthopedic Physical Therapy (Performing Arts SIG)

American College of Sports Medicine

Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology

Specialized Skills

Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (2012)

Professional Experience

Current Clinical Work

UMPT Clinic - Campus - 2015-present

Developed UMPT Clinic at Partnership Health Center - 2018-present

Previous Clinical Experience

Orthopedic Residency - 2011 - Therapeutic Associates, Inc. - Port Angeles, WA

Staff Physical Therapist - 2009-2012 - Therapeutic Associates, Inc. - Port Angeles, WA

Per Diem Physical Therapist - 2013-2014 - Alpine Physical Therapy - Missoula, MT

Per Diem Physical Therapist - 2015-2017 - Polson Health & Rehabilitation Skilled Nursing Facility - Polson, MT

Hobbies

Alpine Skiing, Cross Country Skiing, Hiking, Running, Mountain and Road Biking

Tap Dance, Taekwondo, Baking