Jacob Thomas, PhD

Jacob Thomas, PhD

@jtbiomech.bsky.social

Postdoc | University of Massachusetts Amherst. I study the effects of aging on human movement biomechanics 🦿 Dad🧍‍♂️scientist 👨‍🔬 tinkerer⚙️

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3 weeks ago

My first publication from my postdoc- surprising, but interesting results!

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Details - Lecturer - Kinesiology | Human Resources | UMass Amherst

UMass Kinesiology invites applications for a full-time, academic year (nine months), Lecturer faculty position (teaching) with a focus in either biomechanics, movement neuroscience, or exercise physiology. More details careers.umass.edu/en-us/job/52...

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A machine learning approach to concussive group classification using discrete outcome measures from a low-cost movement-based assessment system Measurable neuromotor control deficits during functional task performance could provide objective criteria to aid in concussion diagnosis. However, ma…

So excited to share the first publication from my dissertation! Here we used a novel low-cost measurement system to accurately classify athletes with and without concussion based on measures of neuromotor control. Go check it out!

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What better way to kick off #ISB2025 than co-moderating a session with one of the greats!

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8 months ago

I have agreed to chair Models and Motor Control at ISB (tuesday morning). I'm looking for a co-chair who is student/postdoc in this area. If you have a mentee or person to suggest please let me know!

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Countermovement Jump Performance Is Altered by Visual and Auditory Cognitive Dual Tasking in Recreationally Active Young Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study In sports settings, it is important to understand and assess the effects of cognitive–motor interference on sport-specific tasks throughout strength and conditioning programs to better represent the a...

Read our new article!

We measured changes in countermovement jump performance under different cognitive dual tasking conditions.

doi.org/10.1123/jsr....

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Post-Acute Concussion-Related Differences in Neuromotor Control Measured Using a Low-Cost Movement Assessment System: A Feasibility Study | Published in International Journal of Sports Physical Therap... By Jacob Thomas, Rebecca Bliss & 3 more. This study uses a movement-based assessment system to identify individuals in the post-acute phase of concussion and provides a framework to build models whic...

I am so excited share that this study, which uses low-cost assessment technology to look at motor control deficits in individuals with post-acute concussion diagnoses, has just been published in IJSPT. This was a very fun team effort and served as excellent pilot work for my dissertation.

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1 year ago

Congrats Austin- they are lucky to have you!

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1 year ago

Trying to cognitively prime you for your claim to be left “unresolved” as well, no doubt.

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