Jenny Bagwell

• 2009 - 2015: PhD Biokinesiology, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, “Hip and pelvis kinematics and kinetics in persons with femoroacetabular impingement”
• 2005 - 2007: Doctorate of Physical Therapy, Duke University, Durham, NC               
• 1998 - 2001: BS Biology and Psychology, University of Nebraska at Lincoln, Lincoln, NE      

2021 – Present      Physical Therapist, California State License #300430

2006 – 2021          Physical Therapist, Nebraska State License #2476

My career research objective is to enhance quality of life through the reduction of joint pathology and the promotion of joint health across the lifespan. I utilize a comprehensive approach to quantify biomechanics, muscle activation, muscle morphology, and clinical factors related to orthopedic pathologies. I am currently investigating factors associated with low back/pelvic girdle pain and urinary incontinence in pregnant and post-partum females. The long-term goal of this research is the development of prevention and treatment strategies to decrease disability and pain in this population.

• 2003 - present: American Physical Therapy Association, Academies of Orthopaedic, Research, and Pelvic Health Physical Therapy, Nebraska/California Chapters
• 2011 - 2020: American Society of Biomechanics
• 2012 - 2019: International Society of Biomechanics
• 2011 - 2018: American College of Sports Medicine

• 2023 – Present       Academy of Physical Therapy Research Secretary
• 2021 – Present       Journal of Women’s and Pelvic Health Physical Therapy Associate Editor
• 2019 – 2024           Academy of Physical Therapy Research, Biomechanics Special Interest Group Secretary
• 2017 – 2020           American Physical Therapy Association Section on Research Nominating Committee Member
• 2019                       March of Dimes Novel Discovery Grant Reviewer
• 2018                       American College of Sports Medicine Biomechanics Interest Group Student Research Award Reviewer
• 2018                       Human Movement Variability Conference Abstract Reviewer and Judge
• 2016 – 2019           Nebraska Foundation for Physical Therapy Board Member
• 2016 – 2019           Nebraska Physical Therapy Association Education Committee Co-Chair
• 2015 – 2019           American Society of Biomechanics Annual Conference Abstract Reviewer
• 2013 – 2016           American Society of Biomechanics Diversity Task Force
• 2013 – 2015           California Physical Therapy Association Research Council
• 2014                       World Congress of Biomechanics Meeting, Women in Science Breakfast Panellist
• 2014                       World Congress of Biomechanics Meeting Event Organizer: Student Mentoring Program, Student Night Out, and Diversity Luncheon
• 2014                       American Society of Biomechanics Graduate Student Grant-in-aid Reviewer
• 2013 – 2014           American Society of Biomechanics Education Committee Member
• 2013 – 2014           California Physical Therapy Association Annual Conference Abstract Reviewer
• 2012 – 2014           American Society of Biomechanics Student Representative (Executive Board Position)
• 2013                       American Society of Biomechanics Meeting Event Organizer: Student Mentoring Program, Student Symposium, Student Night Out, Women in Science Breakfast, and Diversity Luncheon 
• Ad-hoc journal reviewer for more than 100 reviews: 
  • Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitations
  • Brazilian Journal of Physical Therapy
  • British Journal of Sports Medicine
  • Clinical Rehabilitation
  • Experimental Brain Research
  • Gait and Posture
  • International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy
  • Journal of Applied Biomechanics
  • Journal of Athletic Training
  • Journal of Clinical Biomechanics
  • Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy
  • Journal of Sport and Health Science
  • Journal of Sport Rehabilitation
  • Physical Therapy in Sport
  • Physical Therapy Journal
  • Physiotherapy Theory and Practice
  • PLoS ONE
  • Sports Medicine
  • Women & Health

• 2023: Early Career Investigator Award in Biomechanics Research, Biomechanics Special Interest Group of the Academy of Physical Therapy Research
• 2017: Achievement in Education Award, Nebraska Physical Therapy Association
• 2016: Educator of the Year Award, Department of Physical Therapy, Creighton University
• 2014: Jacquelin Perry Scholarship, Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy, University of Southern California
• 2013: Most Outstanding Poster, Jacquelin Perry Research Day, Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy, University of Southern California
• 2013: Marilyn Gossman Graduate Student Research Seminar, Presentation Award
• 2009 - 2011: Provost’s PhD Fellowship, University of Southern California
• 2003 - 2004: Graduate Studies Scholarship, Alpha Omicron Pi
• 1999 – 2003: Regent’s Scholarship, University of Nebraska at Lincoln 
• 1999 – 2003: Honor’s Program, University of Nebraska at Lincoln 
• 1999 – 2003: Dean’s List, University of Nebraska at Lincoln 

1. Havens KL,Starnes C, Bagwell JJ. Unmasking the toll of COVID-19 on Physical and mental health of caregivers of young children in the United States. J Womens Pelv Health Phys Therap. 2024 (accepted).
2. Bagwell JJ, Avila E, Reynolds N, Valenzuela K, Katsavelis D. Pregnancy and postpartum running biomechanics and muscle activation differ from individuals who have never been pregnant. Gait Posture. 2024; 109:277-283. 
3. Stewart BC, Dai S, Havens KL, et al. Determining fall risk change throughout pregnancy: the accuracy of postpartum survey and relationship to fall efficacy. Ergonomics. Published online December 22, 2023. doi:10.1080/00140139.2023.229682
4. Bagwell JJ, Reynolds N, Katsavelis D, Lam K, Walaszek M, Runez H, Kyvelidou N. Center of pressure characteristics differ during single leg stance throughout pregnancy and compared to nulligravida individuals. Gait Posture. 2022; 97:43-47.
5. Bagwell JJ, Reynolds N, Smith J, Walaszek M, Runez H, Lam K, Peterson J, Katsavelis D. An exploratory analysis of gait biomechanics and muscle activation in pregnant females with high and low scores for low back or pelvic girdle pain during and after pregnancy. Clin Biomech. 2022; 105705.
6. Smith JA, Stabbert H, Bagwell JJ, Teng HL, Wade V, Lee SP. Do people with low back pain walk differently? A systematic review and meta-analysis. J Sport Health Sci. 2022; S2095-2546(22)00025-4. 
7. Farmer B, Anderson D, Turman KA, Katsavelis D, Bagwell JJ, Grindstaff TL. Limb preference impacts single leg forward hop limb symmetry index (LSI) values following ACL reconstruction. J Orthop Res. 2022; 40(1):200-207.
8. Chaput M, Palimenio, Farmer BE, Katsavelis D, Bagwell JJ, Turman KA, Wichman C, Grindstaff TL. Quadriceps strength influences patient function more than single leg forward hop during later stage rehabilitation. Int J Sports Phys Ther. 2021; 16(1):145-155.
9. Bagwell JJ, Reynolds N, Walaszek M, Runez H, Lam K, Smith J, Katsavelis D. Lower extremity joint loading and muscle activation during gait are significantly different during and after pregnancy compared to nulliparous females. Gait Posture. 2020; 81:33-40.
10. Bagwell JJ, Powers CM. Persons with cam femoroacetabular impingement syndrome exhibit altered sagittal pelvifemoral coordination during weightbearing and non-weightbearing tasks. J Clin Biomech. 2019; 65:51-56.
11. Grindstaff TL, Palimenio MR, Franco M, Anderson D, Bagwell JJ, Katsavelis D. Optimizing between session reliability for quadriceps peak torque and rate of torque development measures. J Strength Cond Res. 2019 Jul;33(7):1840-1847.
12. White AK, Klemetson CJ, Egeland B, Katsavelis D, Bagwell JJ, Grindstaff TL. Clinical tests to evaluate the impact of fatigue on hip performance in healthy individuals. Int J Sports Phys Ther. 2018;13(2):143-151.
13. Gradoz MC, Bauer LE, Grindstaff TL, Bagwell JJ. Reliability of hip rotation range of motion in supine and seated positions. J Sport Rehabil. 2018; 24:1-17.
14. Bagwell JJ, Powers CM. The influences of squat kinematics and cam morphology on acetabular stress. Arthroscopy. 2017; 33(10):1797-1803.   
15. Bagwell JJ, Bauer L, Gradoz M, Grindstaff TL. The reliability of FABER test hip range of motion measurements. Int J Sports Phys Ther. 2016; 11(7):1101-1105.
16. Bagwell JJ, Fukuda TY, Powers CM. Sagittal plane pelvis motion influences transverse plane motion of the femur: Kinematic coupling at the hip joint. Gait Posture. 2016; 43:120-124.
17. Bagwell JJ, Snibbe J, Gerhardt, M, Powers CM. Hip and pelvis kinematics and kinetics during a deep squat in persons with cam femoroacetabular impingement. J Clin Biomech. 2016; 31:87-92.
18. Lathan C, Myler, A, Bagwell JJ, Powers CM, Fisher B. Pressure-Controlled Treadmill Training in Chronic Stroke: A Case Study. J Neurol Phys Ther. 2015; 39(2):127-33.
19. Khayambashi K, Fallah A, Movahedi A, Bagwell JJ, Powers CM. Posterolateral Hip Muscle Strengthening Verses Quadriceps Strengthening for Patellofemoral Pain: A Comparative Control Trial. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2014; 95(5):900-7.