Andy Smith, PT, DPT, MS
Education
Doctoral Student, Biomechanics and Movement Sciences, University of Delaware, Newark, DE, USA
Doctor of Physical Therapy, Physical Therapy, University of Delaware, Newark, DE, USA
Master of Science, Anatomy and Clinical Health Science, University of Delaware, Newark, DE, USA
Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, University of Maryland Baltimore County, Baltimore, MD, USA
Fun Fact: I have visited more than half the states in the United States and as a track and field athlete I competed in 18 of them! My first time out of the country was for my first conference as a PhD student where we went to Denmark.
Research Interests
I am interested in investigating how metabolic conditions, such as Prediabetes and Diabetes, influence Achilles tendon health in those with and without Achilles tendon injury. Understanding these differences in tendon health will provide insight into the etiology and treatment and help guide future clinical care.
Presentations
Smith AK, Smitheman HP, Seymore KD, Potter MN, Silbernagel KG. Risk for Type 2 Diabetes Impacts Tendon Health in Those With Midportion Achilles Tendinopathy. American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting, Boston, MA. Feb 15-17, 2024. Platform Presentation.
Smith AK, Smitheman HP, Silbernagel KG. Pain With Palpation Correlates With Pathological Structural Changes In Midportion Achilles Tendinopathy. 6th International Scientific Tendinopathy Symposium 2023, Valencia, Spain, Nov 9-11, 2023. Poster Pitch Presentation.
Publications
Smitheman HP, Seymore KD, Potter MN, Smith AK, Aufwerber S, Silbernagel KG. Measurement of Healthy and Injured Triceps Surae Morphology. JoVE Journal. Accepted 31 August 2023, Published 27 October 2023.
Scattone Silva R, Smitheman HP, Smith AK, Silbernagel KG. Are Static Foot Posture and Ankle Dorsiflexion Range of Motion Associated with Achilles Tendinopathy? A Cross-Sectional Study. Brazilian Journal of Physical Therapy. Accepted 21 November 2022, Published 30 November 2022.