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Dr. Cortes earned his B.S. in Physical Education & Exercise Science from ULHT with a special emphasis in Sports Biomechanics; an M.S. Ed. in Exercise Science with concentration in Clinical Biomechanics; and his Ph.D. in Human Movement Science from Old Dominion University. He has authored his research in refereed journals, and other publications; and has presented regionally, nationally and internationally. Dr. Cortes serves as a manuscript reviewer for several journals, including Journal of Applied Biomechanics, Journal of Athletic Training, Journal of Sports Science.

Research Interests

Biomechanics; Lower Extremity; Biomechanics; Osteoarthritis; Post-Traumatic Osteoarthritis; Bioimaging; Diagnostic Ultrasound; Wearable Sensors; Motion Analysis; mTBI; Concussion; Youth; Pediatrics; Injury Prevention;

Recent Publications

Peer-Reviewed Manuscripts:

  1. Kollock, R., Cortes, N., Greska, E., & Onate, J. (2016) Peak Torque as an Indicator of Rapid Torque Production during Screening. J Sports Sciences, 4, 257-264.
  2. Caswell, S. V., Ausborn, A., Ambegaonkar, J. P., Johnson, T., Johnson, D., Cortes, N. (2016) American Youth Football: Injury epidemiology, anthropometrics and physical performance. Orthop J Sports Med, 4(8), 2325967116662251
  3. Ambegaonkar, J.P., Cortes, N., Caswell, S.V., Ambegaonkar, G.P., & Wyon, M. (2016) Lower extremity hypermobility, but not core muscle endurance influences balance in female collegiate dancers. Int J Sports Phys Ther, 11(2), 220-229.
  4. James, J., Ambegaonkar, J.P., Caswell, S. V., Onate, J., & Cortes, N. (2016) Analyses of Landing Mechanics in Division I Athletes Using the Landing Error Scoring System. Sports Health, 8(2), 182-186.
  5. Caswell, S.V., Cortes, N., Chabolla, M., Ambegaonkar, J.P. & Caswell, A.M. (2015) State-specific differences in school sports preparticipation physical evaluation policies. Pediatrics, 135(1), 26-32
  6. Cordeiro, N., Cortes, N., Fernandes, O., Diniz, A.D., & Pezarat-Correia, P. (2014). Dynamic Knee Stability and Ballistic Knee Movement after ACL Reconstruction: An Application on Instep Soccer Kick. Knee Surg Sports Arthr Traum, 23, 1100–1106
  7. Cortes, N., Porter, L.D., Ambegaonkar, J., & Caswell, S. (2014). Postural stability does not differ between female dancers vs. non-dancers who are at high risk for ACL injury. Medical Problems of Performing Artists, 29(4), 216-220
  8. Ambegaonkar, J., Caswell, A., Kenworthy, J., Cortes, N. & Caswell, S. (2014). Lumbar Lordosis in Female Collegiate Dancers and Gymnasts. Medical Problems of Performing Artists, 29(4), 189-192
  9. Caswell, S., York, M., Ambegaonkar, J., Cortes, N., & Caswell, A. (2014). Neck Strengthening for Concussion Risk Reduction in Youth Sport. Int J Athl Th Today, 19(6), 22-27.
  10. Ambegaonkar, J. P., Mettinger, L. M., Caswell, S. V., Burtt, A., & Cortes, N. (2014). Relationships between core endurance, hip strength, and balance in collegiate female athletes. Int J Sports Phys Ther, 9(5), 604-616.
  11. Cortes, N., Greska, E., Ambegaonkar, J.P., Kollock, R.O., Caswell, S.V., & Onate, J.A. (2014). Knee Kinematics is Altered Post-Fatigue During a Crossover Task. Knee Surg Sports Arthr Traum, 22(9), 2202-2208.
  12. Morrison, S., Cortes, N., Newell, K., Silburn, P., & Keer, G. (2014). The Pattern of Coupling Dynamics between Postural Motion, Isotonic Hand Movements and Physiological Tremor. Neuroscience Letters, 580(19), 41-46.
  13. Sikdar, S., Wei, Q. & Cortes, N. (2014). Dynamic Ultrasound Imaging Applications to Quantify Musculoskeletal Function. Exerc Sport Sci Rev, 42(3), 126-135.
  14. Cortes, N., Onate, J.A., & Morrison, S. (2014). Differential Effects of Fatigue on Movement Variability. Gait Posture, 39(3), 888-893.
  15. Eranki, A., Cortes, N., Ferenček, Z. G., & Sikdar, S. (2013) A Novel Application of Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Imaging. J. Vis. Exp. (79), e50595.
  16. Cortes, N., Greska, E.G., Kollock, R.O., Ambegaonkar, J., & Onate, J.A. (2013). Sequential Fatigue Progressively Alters Lower Extremity Biomechanics. J Ath Train, 48(3), 306-313.
  17. Cortes, N. & Onate, J.A. (2013). Clinical Assessment of Drop-Jump Landingfor Determination of Risk for Knee Injury. Int J Athl Th Today, 18(3), 10-13.
  18. Etnoyer, J., Cortes, N., Van Lunen, B.L., Ringleb, S., & Onate, J.A. (2013). The Effect of Instruction on Jump-Landing Kinematics, In Collegiate Age Female Athletes Over Time. J Athl Train, 48(2), 161-171.
  19. Ambegaonkar, J.P., Caswell, S.V., Winchester, J.B., Shimokochi, Y., Cortes, N. & Caswell, A.M. (2013) Balance Comparisons Between Female Dancers and Active Nondancers. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 84(1), 24-29.
  20. Eranki, A., Cortes, N., & Sikdar, S. (2013). Dynamic Musculoskeletal Imaging using a USB-based Ultrasound Probe for Point-of-Care Applications. Proc IEEE Point of Care Healthcare Technologies (PHT). 18-21
  21. Morrison, S., Cortes, N., Newell, K., Silburn, P., & Keer, G. (2013) Variability, Regularity, and Coupling Measures Distinguish PD Tremor from Voluntary 5 Hz Tremor. Neuroscience Letters, 8(534), 69-74
  22. Eranki, A., Cortes, N., Ferencek, Kim, J. & Sikdar, S. (2012). Real-Time Measurement of Rectus Femoris Muscle Kinematics During Drop Jump Using Ultrasound Imaging: A Preliminary Study. Conf Proc IEEE Eng Med Biol Soc. 4851-4
  23. Rickman, A., Ambegaonkar, J. P., & Cortes, N. (2012) Core stability and injuries: implications for dancers. Medical Problems of Performing Artists. 27(3) 159-65
  24. Cortes N, Quammen D, Lucci S, Greska EG, Onate JA. A Functional Agility Short-Term Fatigue Protocol Changes Lower Extremity Mechanics. J Sports Sciences. 2012;30(8):797-805. PMID: 22424559.
  25. Grieco C, Cortes N, Greska EG, Lucci S, Onate, JA. Neuromuscular Training Program Improves VO2peak and Running Economy in Division I Female Soccer Players. J Strength Cond Res. 2012 26(9), 2570-6
  26. Etnoyer JE, Cortes N, Van Lunen BL, Ringleb S, Onate JA. The Effect of Instruction on Jump-Landing Kinematics, In Collegiate Age Female Athletes Over Time. J Athl Train. 2011. IN PRESS
  27. Cortes N, Morrison S, Van Lunen BL, Onate JA. Landing Technique Affects Knee Loading and Position During Athletic Tasks. J Sci Med Sport. 2012;15:175-181
  28. VencesBrito AM, Ferreira MAR, Cortes N, Fernandes O, Pezarat-Correia P. Kinematic and Electromyographic analysis of a karate punch. J Electromyo and Kinesiol. 2011;21:1023-1029 PMID: 22005009
  29. Greska EG, Cortes N, McCann R, Onate JA. A Feedback Inclusive Neuromuscular Training Program Alters Frontal Plane Kinematics. J Strength Cond Res. 2012. 26(6), 1609-19 PMID: 21921815
  30. Ambegaonkar JP, Redmon CJ, Winter C, Cortes N, Ambegaonkar SJ, Thompson B, Guyer SM. Ankle stabilizers affect agility but not vertical jump or dynamic balance performance. Foot and Ankle Specialists. 2011 Dec;4(6):354-60 PMID: 22184741
  31. Van Lunen BL, Cortes N, Andrus TL, Walker ML, Pasquale M, Onate JA. Immediate Effects Of A Heel-Pain Orthosis And An Augmented Low-Dye Taping On Plantar Pressures And Pain In Subjects With Plantar Fasciitis. Clin J Sports Med. 2011 Nov;21(6):474-9 PMID: 22011796
  32. Quammen D, Cortes N, Van Lunen BL, Lucci S, Ringleb S, Onate JA. The effects of two different fatigue protocols on lower extremity motion patterns during a stop-jump task. J Athl Train. 2012;47:32-41.
  33. Jones MT, Parker BM, Cortes N. The effect of whole body vibration training and conventional strength training on performance measures in female athletes. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 2011;25(9): 2434-2441.PubMed PMID: 21792072
  34. Lucci S, Cortes N, Van Lunen BL, Quammen D, Ringleb S, Onate JA. Knee and Hip Sagittal and Transverse Plane Changes After Two Fatigue Protocols. J Sci Med Sport. 2011;24: 453-459. PubMed PMID: 21636322
  35. McCann R, Cortes N, Van Lunen BL, Greska, E, Ringleb S, Onate JA. Long-Term Neuromuscular Changes Following an Injury Prevention Program For ACL Injuries. Int J Athl Th Today. 2011;16(4): 16-20
  36. Cortes N, Blount E, Ringleb S, Onate JA. Soccer-Specific Video Simulation For Improving Movement Assessment. Sports Biomechanics. 2011;10(1): 12-24 PubMed PMID: 21560749
  37. Cortes N, Onate JA, Van Lunen BL. Pivot Task Increases Knee Frontal Plane Loading When Compared to Sidestep and Drop-Jump J Sports Sciences. 2010. 2011;29(1):83-92. PubMed PMID: 21086213
  38. Nordsiden L, Van Lunen BL, Walker ML, Cortes N, Pasquale M, Onate JA. The Effect of Three Foot Pads on Plantar Pressure of Pes Planus Foot Type J Sport Rehab. 2010;19(1):71-85. PubMed PMID: 20231746
  39. Onate JA, Cortes N, Welch CE, Van Lunen BL. Expert vs Novice Inter-rater Reliability and Criterion Validity of the Landing Error Scoring System. J Sports Rehab. 2010;19(1):41-56. PubMed PMID: 20231744
  40. Cortes N, Onate JA, Abrantes J, Gagen L, Dowling E, Van Lunen BL. Effects of gender and foot-landing techniques on lower extremity kinematics during drop-jump landings J Appl Biomech. 2007;23(4):289-299. PubMed PMID: 18089927

Grants Awarded:

  • Principal Investigator, $216,000 with Potomac Health Foundation, POISED (Precision Outreach Intervention, Screening, Surveillance and Exercise for Falls Prevention) Prince William. Funded 2016. Co-Investigators: S. Caswell, J. Ambegaonkar, and S. Morrison (Old Dominion University)
  • Co-Investigator, $257,000 with Potomac Health Foundation, Middle School ACHIEVES. Funded 2016. PI: S. Caswell. Co-Investigators: J. Ambegaonkar, A. Caswell
  • Co-Principal Investigator, $28,479 with US Lacrosse, Video Analysis and Headgear Evaluation: Phase III. Co-Principal Investigator: Shane Caswell. Funded March 2016
  • Principal Investigator, $248,000 with Potomac Health Foundation, POISED (Precision Outreach Intervention, Screening, Surveillance and Exercise for Falls Prevention) Prince William. Funded 2015. Co-Investigators: S. Caswell, J. Ambegaonkar, and S. Morrison (Old Dominion University)
  • Co-Investigator, $250,000 with Potomac Health Foundation, Middle School ACHIEVES. Funded 2015. PI: S. Caswell. Co-Investigators: J. Ambegaonkar, A. Caswell
  • Co-Principal Investigator, $24,000 with US Lacrosse: Video Analysis and Head Gear Evaluation: Phase II. Principal Investigator: S. Caswell. Funded Summer 2015
  • Co-Principal Investigator, $28,000 with US Lacrosse: Video Analysis and Head Gear Evaluation: Phase I. Principal Investigator: S. Caswell. Funded Summer 2014.
  • Cortes N (Co-I), $1,952,090. Functional Evaluation to Predict Lower Extremity Musculoskeletal Injury. National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases R01 mechanism. Onate (PI). 2013-2018
  • Cortes, N (PI), $5,000. A preliminary study to understand early development of knee osteoarthrithis. CEHD Seed Grant (2012-2013)
  • Cortes N (Co-PI), $100,000 with The State Council of Higher Education for Virginia Higher Education Equipment Trust Fund. "Sports Medicine Assessment, Research & Testing Laboratory Equipment Proposal", Caswell SV (Co-PI). Awarded February 2012
  • Cortes N (Co-PI), $50,000 with The State Council of Higher Education for Virginia Higher Education Equipment Trust Fund. "Sports Medicine Assessment, Research & Testing Laboratory Equipment Proposal", Caswell SV (Co-PI). Awarded February 2012
  • Cortes N (PI). Neuromechanical Analysis of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Risk Factors in Female Collegiate Soccer Athletes. Portuguese Science and Technology Foundation (SFRH / BD / 28046 / 2006). Equivalent to NIH F31 Pre Doctoral Training. 2006-2010
  • Cortes N (Key Personnel). Diekrager S (PI) Objective Assessment Instrumentation for Manual Therapy Techniques. NCCAM: 1 R43 AT004941-01. 09/2009 - 12/2009.

 

Book Chapters:

  • Caswell, S., Cortes, N., Mitchell, K., Liotta, L., & Petricoin, E. (2015). Development of Nanoparticle-Enabled Protein Biomarker Discovery: Implementation for Saliva-Based Traumatic Brain Injury Detection. In C. F. Streckfus (Ed), Advances in Salivary Diagnostics (pp. 121-129): Springer Berlin Heidelberg.

  • Onate, J. A., & Cortes, N. (2012). Gender Effect of Fatigue on Lower Extremity Kinematics and Kinetics During Athletic Tasks. In F. R. Noyes & S. D. Barber-Westin (Eds.), ACL Injuries in the Female Athlete. Causes, Impacts, and Conditioning Programs (pp. 221-234): Springer.

 

Peer-Reviewed Abstracts:

  1. Cortes, N., Eddo, O., Caswell, S. V., Martin, J., Greska, E., & Ambegaonkar, J. (2015). Lower extremity joint kinetics do not differ between different athletic upper body position. Med Sci Sports Exerc.
  2. Schussler, E., Grooms, D., Miller, M., Clifton, D., Starkel, C., Best, T. M., Borchers, J., Chaudhari, A., Comstock, D., Cortes, N., Hertel, J., Hewett, T., Pan, X., Van Lunen, B., & Onate, J. (2015). Comparison of 2-Dimensional Measurement of Knee Frontal Plane Projection Angle in ACL Injured Athletes. Med Sci Sports Exerc.
  3. Starkel, C., Grooms, D., Best, T. M., Borchers, J., Chaudhari, A., Clifton, D., Comstock, D., Cortes, N., Hertel, J., Hewett, T., Miller, M., Pan, X., Schussler, E., Van Lunen, B., & Onate, J. (2015). Single Leg Hop Limb Asymmetry and Lower Extremity Injury Risk in Healthy High School Athletes: The FPPE Project. Med Sci Sports Exerc.
  4. Crawford, M., Moya, C., Cortes, N., Ambegaonkar, J., Cosio-Lima, L., & Greska, E. (2015) The Effects of Ankle Bracing and Direction on Knee Angles During Single-Leg Hop Tasks. Med Sci Sports Exerc.
  5. Caswell, S. V., Cary, A., Eddo, O., Chung, S., Lee, J., Ambegaonkar, J., Hepburn, L., Lincoln, A., & Cortes, N. (2015). Head Impact Exposure in Boys’ High School Varsity Lacrosse Players. Med Sci Sports Exerc.
  6. Cary, A., Cortes, N., Eddo, O., Chung, S., Lee, J., Ambegaonkar, J., Hepburn, L., Lincoln, A., & Caswell, S. V. (2015). Head Impact Exposure in Girls’ High School Varsity Lacrosse Players. Med Sci Sports Exerc.
  7. Ambegaonkar, J, Eddo, O, Caswell, S.V., Shimokochi, Y., Cortes, N. (2014) Changing hand positions alters lower extremity biomechanics during landing. Br J Sport Med, 48(7), 561.
  8. Cortes, N., Greska, E., Caswell, S. V., Ambegaonkar, J., Onate, J. (2014) The effects of an injury prevention program on limb dominance neuromechanics. Br J Sport Med, 48(7), 581-582.
  9. Greska, E., Cortes, N., Mincy, C., Ambegaonkar, J., Caswell, S. V., Onate, J. (2014) Single-leg hop biomechanical adaptations following an injury prevention program. Br J Sport Med, 48(7), 602.
  10. Schussler, E, Chaudhari, A., Cortes, N., Best, T., Borchers, J., Grooms, D., Miller, M., Starkel, C., Cerne, J., & Onate, J. (2014). Sensitivity, Specificity, and Agreement of measured valgus knee angle compared to clinical impression. Med Sci Sports Exerc.
  11. Cortes, N., Greska, E., Ambegaonkar, J., Caswell, S., & Onate, J.A. (2014). A 10-week Neuromuscular Training Changes Trunk Flexion During Unanticipated Sidestep Cutting Tasks. Med Sci Sports Exerc.
  12. Onate, J., Chaudhari, A., Borchers, J., Hewett, T., Pan, J., Comstock, D., Cortes, N., Van Lunen, B., Hertel, J., Grooms, M., Miller, M., Schussler, E., Starkel, C., & Best, T. (2014). Comparison of High School vs. Collegiate Athletes Single Leg Balance and Single Leg Hop Characteristics: The Functional Pre-Participation Physical Evaluation (FPPE) Project. Med Sci Sports Exerc.
  13. Caswell, S., Ausborn, A., Ambegaonkar, J., & Cortes, N. (2014). Epidemiology Of Anthropometric, Physical Performance And Injury Characteristics Among Youth Football Players. Med Sci Sports Exerc.
  14. Pittman, J., Gaven, S.L., Van Lunen, B.L., Cortes, N., & Walker, M.L. (2013). Plantar Pressure Distribution Differences in Physically Active Individuals With and Without Functional Ankle Instability During a Side Cut Manuever. J Athl Train, 48(S217).
  15. Cortes, N., Morrison, S., & Onate, J. A. (2013). Fatigue Increases Variability of Joint Angles and Forces during a Side-Step Cutting Task. Med Sci Sports Exerc, 45(5).
  16. Chabolla, M. C., Caswell, A. M., Ambegaonkar, J. P., Cortes, N., & Caswell, S. V. (2013). Preparticipation Physical Evaluation Forms and Implementation Policies Differ Across United States High School Athletic Associations. Med Sci Sports Exerc, 45(5).
  17. Greska, E., Cortes, N., Ringleb, S., Grieco, C., Onate, J. A., & Van Lunen, B. L. (2013). Physical Performance Adaptations Following a Lower Extremity Injury Prevention Program in Female Collegiate Soccer Players. Med Sci Sports Exerc, 45(5).
  18. Kollock, R. O., Cortes, N., Greska, E., & Onate, J. A. (2013). Off-season Training Program Increase Hip Abductor Rate of Torque Development in Female Collegiate Soccer Athletes. Med Sci Sports Exerc, 45(5).
  19. Thompson, A.G., Grieco, C., Swain, D., Onate, J.A., & Cortes, N. (2012). Heart Rate Variability and Maximal Oxygen Consumption in Healthy College Students. Med Sci Sports Exerc, 44, S434.
  20. Cortes, N., Morrison, S., Van Lunen, B., Greska, E., Ambegaonkar, J.P., & Onate, J. (2012). Knee position and loading is influenced by foot-landing technique. Med Sci Sports Exerc, 44, S441.
  21. Rickman, A., Cortes, N., Greska, E., Ambegaonkar, J.P., & Onate, J. (2012). Knee biomechanics of a crossover task following a neuromuscular training program. Med Sci Sports Exerc, 44, S717.
  22. Miller, M., Hertel, J., Van Lunen, B., Cortes, N., Schroeder, M., Grooms, D., & Onate, J. (2012). Strength Ratios of Hip Musculature in Male and Female Collegiate Soccer Players. Med Sci Sports Exerc, 44, S313.
  23. Greska, E., Cortes, N., Ringleb, S., Spear, A., Jordan, A., & Van Lunen, B. (2012). Hip and Knee Mechanics During a Sidestep Cutting Task Unaffected by Limb Dominance. Med Sci Sports Exerc, 44, S445.
  24. Cortes, N., Greska, E., Ambegaonkar, J.P., Benjaminse, A., & Onate, J. (2012). Landing technique affects knee position during a pivot task. VI ACL Research Retreat.
  25. Benjaminse, A., Gokeler, A., Cortes, N., & Otten, E. (2012). Effects of stiff and soft landing techniques on knee loading during a single-leg cross-over hop. VI ACL Research Retreat.
  26. Greska, E., Cortes, N., Samaan, M., Onate, J., Ringleb, S., & Van Lunen, B. (2012). The Effects of Fatigue and Leg Dominance on Hip and Knee Neuromechanics. VI ACL Research Retreat.
  27. Miller, M.M., Hertel, J., Van Lunen, B., Cortes, N., Schroeder, M., Grooms, D., & Onate, J. (2012). Hip Strength Ratios and Lower Extremity Injury in NCAA Division I Soccer Players. J Athl Train.
  28. Cortes, N., Greska, E., Bamberg, J., Ringleb, S., & Van Lunen, B. (2012). The Influence of Fatigue on Landing Mechanics in Youth Male Lacrosse Athletes. American Society of Biomechanics.
  29. Morrison, S., Cortes, N., Kerr, G., & Newell, K. (2012). Coupling of Oscillatory Motion: The Impact of Voluntary and Phsyiological Tremor on Posture. American Society of Biomechanics.
  30. Samaan, M., Cortes, N., Hoch, M., Ringleb, S.I., Weinhandl, J.T., Greska, E., Lucci, L., Quammen, D., Bawab, S., & Onate, J. (2012). The effects of neuromuscular fatigue on coordination variation. American Society of Biomechanics.
  31. Greska, E., Cortes, N., Ringleb, S., Samaan, M., & Van Lunen, B. (2012). The Effects of Leg Dominance, Neuromuscular Training, and Fatigue on Bilateral Lower Extremity Kinematics. American Society of Biomechanics.
  32. Eranki, A., Cortes, N., Sikdar, S. (2012). Measurement of Musculoskeletal Kinematics in Real Time using Ultrasound Imaging. Biomedical Engineering Society.
  33. Ambegaonkar JP, Redmond CJ, Winter C, Guyer SM, Thompson B, Cortes N. Effects of Ankle Stabilizers on Vertical Jump, Agility, and Dynamic Balance Performance. J Athl Train. 2011;46:S-109.
  34. Sullivan C, Greska E, Cortes N, Ringleb S, Van Lunen B. Maturation does not Influence Mechanics in Adolescent Male Lacrosse Athletes During an Unanticipated Sidestep Cutting Task. J Athl Train. 2011;46:S-70.
  35. Kollock RO, Cortes N, Greska E, Van Lunen B, Onate JA. The Relationship between Isometric Maximum Strength and Rate of Torque Development Assessed at the Hip and Thigh. J Athl Train. 2011;46:S-171.
  36. Greska E, Cortes N, Kollock R, Onate J, Van Lunen B. On-Field Neuromuscular Training Alters Hip and Knee Mechanics in Female Collegiate Soccer Players. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2011;43:S290.
  37. Kollock RO, Cortes N, Greska E, Onate JA, Van Lunen BL. Relationship of Isometric Peak Torque and Rate of Torque Development to Single Leg Hop Performance. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2011;43:S293.
  38. Onate J, Hertel J, Van Lunen B, Ismaeli Z, Cortes N. Star Excursion Balance Test is Not Predictive of Ankle Injury in Collegiate Soccer Athletes. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2011;43:S365.
  39. Rickman A, Cortes N, Greska E, Kollock R, Ambegaonkar J, Jones MT, Onate J. The effect of sequential fatigue on lower extremity biomechanics during a crossover task. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2011;43:S288.
  40. Cortes N, Greska E, Kollock R, Onate J. Sequential Fatigue Progressively Alters Lower Extremity Biomechanics. Br J Sports Med. 2011.45:340-341.
  41. Greska E, Cortes N, Ringleb S, Onate JA. The Influence of a Neuromuscular Training Program on Landing Mechanics while Fatigued. American Society of Biomechanics. 2010. Providence (RI).
  42. Samaan M, Ringleb S, Choisne J, Bawab S, Cortes N, Greska E, Onate JA. Understanding knee motion during a side step cutting task. American Society of Biomechanics. 2010. Providence (RI).
  43. Cortes N, Lucci S, Quammen D, Grieco C, Oñate JA. Aerobic Fatigue Changes Hip and Knee Sagittal Plane Kinematics During Unanticipated Athletic Tasks. Med Sci Sports Exer. 2010;42:S677.
  44. Onate JA, Cortes N, Greska E, Hertel J, Van Lunen BL. Hip Strength Correlates More With Frontal Plane Than Sagittal Plane Knee and Hip Kinematics during a Stop-Jump. Med Sci Sports Exer. 2010;42:S94.
  45. Greska E, Cortes N, Oñate JA. A 10-week Off-season Neuromuscular Training Program Influences Hip and Knee Kinematics in Female Collegiate Soccer Players. Med Sci Sports Exer. 2010;42:S678.
  46. Grieco CR, Greska E, Lucci S, Cortes N, Oñate JA. The Effect A Strength/Plyometric/Agility Training Program on VO2peak and Running Economy in Division I Female Soccer Players. Med Sci Sports Exer. 2010;42:S294-295.
  47. Quammen D, Oñate JA, Cortes N, Lucci S, Van Lunen BL. The effects of two fatigue protocols on kinematics and kinetics during a running-stop jump task. J Athl Train. 2010;43:S37.
  48. McCann R, Oñate JA, Greska E, Cortes N, Van Lunen BL. A Strength and Agility Training Program Reduces Knee Valgus Angle at initial Contact. J Athl Train. 2010;43:S71.
  49. Andrus TL, Van Lunen BL, Walker ML, Cortes N, Oñate JA. Effects of an orthosis and an augmented low-dye taping on plantar pressures and pain in subjects with plantar fasciitis. J Athl Train. 2010;43:S24.
  50. Etnoyer JE, Oñate JA, Cortes N, Ringleb S, Phillips K, Van Lunen BL. The Effect of Instruction on Jump-Landing Kinematics in College Age Female Athletes Over Time. J Athl Train. 2010;43:S44.
  51. Phillips, K., Oñate JA, Cortes N, Ringleb S, Etnoyer JE, Van Lunen BL. The Effects of Isolated Knee Flexion Fatigue on Jump Landing In Healthy Recreational Athletes. J Athl Train. 2010;43:S40.