Professor
Marshall University
Dr. Timmons, is a professor of athletic training within the Marshall University College of Health Professions. Prior to his position at Marshall, Professor Timmons worked as an athletic trainer for the University of Chicago (1988-1999) before attending University of Michigan to receive his master’s in kinesiology (2001). He also served as faculty at University of Toledo where he received his Ph.D. in exercise science (2007). Professor Timmons conducted his postdoctoral research at the Hunter Holmes McGuire Veterans Administration Medical Center at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Va. (2009-2012) where he explored shoulder pain biomechanics within the general population as well as veterans in Iraq and Afghanistan. In addition to being a certified athletic trainer, Professor Timmons is a member of the National Athletic Trainers Association and The American Society of Shoulder and Elbow Therapists. Dr. Timmons is a Certified Athletic Trainer with over 25 years of experience in the field. He holds Masters and Doctoral degrees in Kinesiology and Biomechanics. He also has post-doctoral training in upper extremity injury mechanisms. He has published 31 peer reviewed papers and has presented numerous professional presentations to several scientific and clinical organizations and has presented BOC approved EBP topics such as Wellness in the Arts and Evaluation of the Shoulder.