Dr. Justin Stanek
Program Director-Athletic Training
Office
SFCM Student Fitness Center & Mccormick Hall 251e
Office Phone
Email
- About
- Education
- Selected Research
Current Courses
KNR 260.001 Athletic Injury Concepts For Coaches
KNR 499.005 Independent Research For The Master's Thesis
KNR 404.001 Therapeutic Interventions II
EDD Curriculum & Instruction
Illinois State University
Normal, IL
MS Athletic Training
Illinois State University
Normal, IL
BA Athletic Training
Coe College
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Grants and Contracts
Provost Innovation and Enhancement Grant
Justin Stanek, Chelsea Boyer, Hayley Ericksen.
Office of the Provost. July 2024 - June 2025
CTLT Teaching Innovations Grant
Justin Stanek, Nikki Hoffman, Chelsea Kuehner.
Center for Teaching, Learning, and Technology. June 2020 - August 2020
Biomechanical and electromyographic assessment of the lower extremity during a simulated ankle sprain
Adam E Jagodinsky, Justin M Stanek.
College of Applied Science and Technology. July 2019 - June 2020
The effectiveness of a novel technique for improving tibial rotation range of motion and its effect on ankle function
Justin Stanek.
Research and Sponsored Programs. July 1 2018 - June 30 2019
Reliability of instrumentation and measurement procedures for evaluating active tibial rotation
Justin Stanek.
Research and Sponsored Programs. July 1 2017 - June 30 2018
New Faculty Startup Support
Justin Stanek.
Office of Research and Graduate Studies. September 2016 - June 30 2017
Non-Tenure Track Faculty Association Teaching-Learning Development Grant
Justin Stanek.
2013 - 2013
Student Affairs Enhancement and Development Fund Grant
Justin Stanek.
Illinois State University Department of Student Affairs. - March 27 2015
Teaching Development Travel Grant.
Justin Stanek.
Center for Teaching, Learning, & Technology (CTLT). - 2012
Abstract
Biomechanical response To unexpected ankle perturbation during walking
Emelia Schempp, Adam Jagodinsky, Erin Carroll, Zach Fassett, Jenny Krause, Justin Stanek.
Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 53 (8(s)), 136, (2021)
Center of mass trajectory in lower extremity during simulated ankle sprain
Zach Fassett, Adam Jagodinsky, Emeilia Schempp, Erin Carroll, Jenny Krause, Abigail Salvadore, Justin Stanek.
Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, (8(s)), 137, (2021)
A novel technique for improving tibial rotation range of motion
Justin Stanek, Bryce Brown, Jessica Barrack, Jake Parish.
Journal of Athletic Training, 54 (6), S-341, (2019), https://doi.org/10.4085/1062-6050-54.6s.S-1
No relationship between muscle flexibility and blood flow in the lower legs of competitive runners
M Battles, R Bowden, C Green, Justin Stanek, A Thapaliya, J Williams.
Med Sci Sports Ex, 51 (6), 488, (2019)
Test-retest and inter-rater reliability of a compass smart phone app for assessing tibial rotation range of motion
Justin M Stanek, Jake Parish, Richard Rainville.
Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 49 (5), S292, (2018)
Intra- and Inter-Rater Reliability of the Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA) in Healthy Subjects
Justin M Stanek, Josh Smith, Jake Petrie.
Journal of Athletic Training, 52 (6), S120, (2017)
Journal Article
Alterations in Foot Positioning During Ankle Taping and Its Effects on Range of Motion and Jump Performance in Dancers
Eilish Anderson, Justin Stanek, Todd McLoda, Adam Jagodinsky, Benjamin Heiman.
International Journal of Athletic Therapy and Training, 30 (2), 100-108, (2025), 10.1123/ijatt.2024-0013
Shoe Collar Height Had No Effect on Proximal and Distal Lower Limb Muscular Responses to Unexpected Ankle Perturbation
Justin Stanek, Jason Grotts, Adam Jagodinsky, Todd McLoda.
International Journal of Athletic Therapy and Training, 30 (2), 292-298, (2025)
Comparison of the Immediate Effects of Graston Technique® on Subcutaneous Hemodynamics within the Triceps Surae
Bryan Domitrz, Justin Stanek, Noelle Selkow, Holly Bush.
Journal of Alternative, Complementary, and Integrative Medicine, 10, 1-5, (2024)
Correlation Between Pre-Season Single-Leg Hop Testing Data and Lower Extremity Injuries in Collegiate Soccer Players
Ashley Kuchenbuch, Justin Stanek.
Clinical Practice in Athletic Training, 7 (4), 140-144, (2024)
Relationship between posterior tibial artery blood flow and lower leg flexibility among collegiate runners
Jeffrey Williams, Megan Battles, Rachel Bowden, Cameron Greene, Arbin Thapaliya, Justin Stanek.
Journal of Sports Medicine and Allied Health Sciences, 10 (2), 1-8, (2024), 10.25035/jsmahs.10.02.06
Comparison of two self-myofascial release tools for increasing ankle dorsiflexion range of motion
Whitney Porter, Brad Anderson, Justin Stanek.
Journal of Alternative, Complementary & Integrative Medicine, 9, (2023)
A novel manual therapy technique is effective for short term increases in tibial internal rotation range of motion
Justin Stanek, Bryce Brown, Jessica Barrack, Jake Parish.
Journal of Exercise Rehabilitation, 17 (3), 184-191, (2021)
Comparison of the Graston Technique with instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization for increasing dorsiflexion range of motion
Holly M Bush, Justin Stanek, Joshua D Wooldridge, Stephanie L Stephens, Jessica S Barrack.
Journal of Sport Rehabilitation, 30 (4), 587-594, (2021)
Both clinician and patient applied mobilization with movement are effective for increasing ankle dorsiflexion range of motion
Justin Stanek, Alex Pieczynski, Caleb Hanson, Jake Parish.
International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation, 27 (4), 1-11, (2020), https://doi.org/10.12968/ijtr.2018.0118
Test-retest and inter-rater reliability of assessing tibial rotation range of motion by two devices.
Justin Stanek, Jake Parish, Richard Rainville.
International Journal of Athletic Therapy and Training, 25, 263-269, (2020)
The Impact of a Foot-Toe Orthosis on Dynamic Balance: An Exploratory Randomized Control Trial
Adam Kelly, Justin Stanek.
Journal of Sport Rehabilitation, 29 (7), 871-878, (2020), 10.1123/jsr.2017-0321
Intra- and inter-rater reliability of the Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA) in healthy participants.
Justin Stanek, Joshua Smith, Jake Petrie.
International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy, (2019)
The Influence of Corrective Exercises on Functional Movement Screen and Physical Fitness Performance in Army ROTC Cadets
Marissa Basar, Justin Stanek, Rebecca Begalle, Daniel Dodd.
Journal of Sport Rehabilitation, 28 (4), 360-367, (2019)
A single session of compressive myofascial release is more effective than a Graston treatment for improving ankle dorsiflexion range of motion.
Justin Stanek, Taylor Sullivan, Samantha Davis.
Journal of Athletic Training, 53 (2), 160-167, (2018)
Analysis of unshod vs preferred footwear on Functional Movement Screen scores
Brittany Crosby, Justin Stanek, Daniel Dodd.
International Journal of Athletic Therapy and Training, 23 (3), 101-107, (2018)
Comparison of Compressive Myofascial Release and the Graston Technique for Improving Ankle-Dorsiflexion Range of Motion
Justin Stanek, Taylor Sullivan, Samantha Davis.
Journal of Athletic Training, 53 (2), 160-167, (2018), 10.4085/1062-6050-386-16
Comparison of ankle support provided by a taping and bracing condition in division I football athletes
Kristin Willeford, Justin Stanek, Todd McLoda.
Journal of Athletic Training, 53 (1), 66-71, (2018)
The Effectiveness of PNF Versus Static Stretching on Increasing Hip-Flexion Range of Motion
Landon Lempke, Rebecca Wilkinson, Caitlin Murray, Justin Stanek.
Journal of Sport Rehabilitation, 27 (3), 289-294, (2018), 10.1123/jsr.2016-0098
Active duty firefighters can improve Functional Movement Screen (FMS) scores following an 8-week individualized client workout program
Justin Stanek, Dan Dodd, Adam Kelly, Alex Wolfe, Ryan Swenson.
Work, 56 (2), 213-220, (2017)
The effectiveness of compression socks on athletic performance & recovery
Justin Stanek.
Journal of Sport Rehabilitation, 26 (1), 109-114, (2017)
No difference in prophylactic support provided by either cloth or self-adherent tape
Justin Stanek, Andrew Wisniewski, Olivia Zander.
Athletic Training and Sports Health Care, 8 (1), 8-16, (2016)
A subjective and objective process for athletic training student selection.
Jeremy Hawkins, Justin Stanek, Todd McLoda.
Athletic Training Educators Journal, 10 (2), 183-189, (2015)
Physical Activity Participation and Constraints Among Athletic Training Students
Justin Stanek, Katherine Rogers, Jordan Anderson.
Journal of Athletic Training, 50 (2), 163-169, (2015), 10.4085/1062-6050-49.3.56
Attitudes and prevalence of evidence-based practice in undergraduate athletic training education programs
Justin Stanek, Todd McLoda, N. Latham, G. Weilbacher, S. Mertens.
Journal of Athletic Enhancement, 2 (2), 1-6, (2013)
Concussion assessment and management techniques employed by athletic trainers
R. C. Lynall, Kevin Laudner, J. P. Mihalik, Justin Stanek.
Journal of Athletic Training, 48 (6), 844-850, (2013)
Effect of Foot Orthoses as Treatment for Plantar Fasciitis or Heel Pain
Jordan Anderson, Justin Stanek.
Journal of Sport Rehabilitation, 22 (2), 130-136, (2013), 10.1123/jsr.22.2.130
Single-limb balance difficulty on four commonly used rehabilitation devices
Justin Stanek, J. Meyer, R. C. Lynall.
Journal of Sport Rehabilitation, 22 (4), 288-295, (2013)
Hip- and trunk-muscle activation patterns during perturbed gait
Justin Stanek, Todd McLoda, V. Csiszer.
Journal of Sport Rehabilitation, 20 (3), 287-295, (2011)
Magazine/Trade Publication
ISU Provides SMART Orthopedic Clinic
Amy Rose, Justin Stanek.
Kinesiology Today, 12 (1), 16-18, (2019)
A SMART Idea
Justin Stanek.
Training & Conditioning Magazine, 23 (6), 1-5, (2013)
Presentations
Dry Needling Use in Pain Management for Tension Headaches and Migraines A Critically Appraised Topic
Kiara Faulhaber, Chelsea Kuehner, Hayley Ericksen, Justin Stanek.
University Research Symposium, Normal, IL, March 28, 2025
High School Football Player with Chronic Shoulder Instability and Multiple Labral Tears: A Disablement Model Case Study
Abbey DiSalvo, Chelsea Kuehner, Hayley Ericksen, Justin Stanek.
University Research Symposium, Normal, IL, March 28, 2025
The Effects of Blood Flow Restriction on Athletes During Rehabilitation: A Critically Appraised Topic
Kaila Lietz, Marissa Kunz, Chelsea Kuehner, Hayley Ericksen, Justin Stanek.
University Research Symposium, Normal, IL, March 28, 2025
Frozen Shoulder in Female High School Soccer Player
Marissa Kunz, Hayley Ericksen, Chelsea Kuehner, Justin Stanek.
Great Lakes Athletic Trainers' Association Annual Meeting and Symposium, Wheeling, IL, March 12, 2025
High School Football Player with Chronic Shoulder Instability and Multiple Labral Tears: A Disablement Model Case Study
Abbey DiSalvo, Chelsea Kuehner, Hayley Ericksen, Justin Stanek.
Great Lakes Athletic Trainers' Association Annual Meeting and Symposium, Wheeling, IL, March 12, 2025
Landing Techniques and Risk Factors for ACL Injury in Volleyball: A Critically Appraised Topic
Alivia Larson, Hayley Ericksen, Chelsea Kuehner, Justin Stanek.
Great Lakes Athletic Trainers' Association Annual Meeting and Symposium, Wheeling, IL, March 12, 2025
The Effects of Blood Flow Restriction on Athletes During Rehabilitation: A Critically Appraised Topic
Kaila Lietz, Marissa Kunz, Chelsea Kuehner, Hayley Ericksen, Justin Stanek.
Great Lakes Athletic Trainers' Association Annual Meeting and Symposium, Wheeling, IL, March 12, 2025
Frozen Shoulder in Female High School Soccer Player
Marissa Kunz, Hayley Ericksen, Chelsea Kuehner, Justin Stanek.
University Research Symposium, Normal, IL, March 12, 2025
Landing Techniques and Risk Factors for ACL Injury in Volleyball: A Critically Appraised Topic
Alivia Larson, Hayley Ericksen, Chelsea Kuehner, Justin Stanek.
University Research Symposium, Normal, IL, March 12, 2025
The effectiveness of myofascial release on overhead athletes with posterior shoulder tightness
Justin Stanek, Bre Pomeroy, Nicole Hoffman.
Big Sky Athletic Training and Sports Medicine Conference, Big Sky, MT, January 28, 2025
Comparison of the immediate effects of Graston Technique on subcutaneous hemodynamics within the triceps surae
Justin Stanek.
Big Sky Athletic Training and Sports Medicine Conference, Big Sky, MT, January 23, 2024
A comparison of an intrinsic vs. extrinsic strengthening protocol for supporting the medial longitudinal arch
Justin Stanek.
Big Sky Athletic Training and Sports Medicine Conference, Big Sky, MT, February, 2023
The correlation between ankle proprioception and lower extremity muscle reactions in response to simulated ankle sprains
Justin Stanek.
Big Sky Athletic Training and Sports Medicine Conference, Big Sky, MT, February, 2022
The effects of shoe collar height on proximal and distal lower limb muscular response to unexpected perturbation
Justin Stanek, Jason Grotts, Adam Jagodinsky, Todd McLoda.
Big Sky Athletic Training Sports Medicine Conference, Big Sky, MT, February 6, 2020
IASTM & Cupping Therapy: Techniques and tips to add to your tookit
Justin Stanek.
Southwestern Conference Athletic Trainers' Association 7th Annual Summer Seminar, Alton, IL, July 12, 2019
A novel technique for improving tibial internal rotation range of motion
Justin Stanek, Bryce Brown, Jessica Barrack, Jake Parish.
National Athletic Trainers' Association Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, NV, June 25, 2019
No relationship between muscle flexibility and blood flow in the lower legs of competitive runners
M Battles, R Bowden, C Greene, Justin Stanek, A Thapaliya, Jeff Williams.
American College of Sports Medicine, Orlando, FL, May 30, 2019
Effectiveness of soft tissue therapies for improving joint ROM and decreasing pain
Justin Stanek.
Southwestern Conference Athletic Trainers’ Association 6th Annual Summer Seminar, Edwardsville, IL, July 13, 2018
Test-retest and inter-rater reliability of tibial rotation range of motion using a smartphone compass app
Justin Stanek, Jacob Parish, Richard Rainville.
ACSM 65th Annual Meeting, Minneapolis, MN, May 31, 2018
Graston Technique Pressure Changes on Hamstring Range of Motion
Emily Martz, Justin Stanek, Noelle Selkow, Mallory Becker.
Graduate Research Symposium, Normal, IL, April, 2018
Test-retest and inter-rater reliability of tibial rotation range of motion using a smartphone compass app
Richard Rainville, Justin Stanek, Jake Parish.
Illinois Athletic Trainers' Association Annual Meeting, Springfield, IL, November 5, 2017
Intra- and inter-rater reliability of the Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA) in healthy subjects
Justin Stanek, Josh Smith, Jake Petrie.
National Athletic Trainers' Association Annual Meeting, Houston, TX, June 28, 2017
Alterations in foot position during ankle taping and its effects on range of motion and jump performance in dancers
Eilish Anderson, Justin Stanek, Todd McLoda.
National Athletic Trainers' Association Annual Meeting, Houston, TX, June 26, 2017
Alterations in foot position during ankle taping and its effects on range of motion and jump performance in dancers
Eilish Anderson, Justin Stanek, Todd McLoda.
Illinois State University Research Symposium, Normal, IL, April 6, 2017
The influence of corrective exercises on functional movement screen and physical fitness performance in Army ROTC cadets
Marissa Basar, Justin Stanek, Dan Dodd.
Illinois State University Research Symposium, Normal, IL, April 6, 2017