Jatin P. Ambegaonkar

Ph.D., University of North Carolina Greensboro
Assistant Professor

Contact Information

Send email to jambegao@gmu.edu

Phone: (703) 993-2123
Fax: (703) 993-2025

George Mason University, Prince William Campus
Bull Run Hall 208C
10900 University Blvd
MS 4E5
Manassas, VA 20110

Profile

Professor Ambegaonkar’s main research interests include examining risk factors for lower extremity injuries including Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injuries of the knee. Related to this line of work, Professor Ambegaonkar is also interested in the overall motor control of the body during activity and the methodology of investigating these mechanisms using surface electromyography. Professionally, he is a certified athletic trainer, and is involved with dance medicine serving as a subcommittee lead on a special interest group for the performing arts within the National Athletic Trainers Association.

Research Interests

  • Lower extremity injury risk factors;
  • Motor control;
  • Surface electromyography methodology;
  • Dance medicine