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Michael Krackow

Adjunct Faculty and Doctoral Faculty Advisor

michael.krackow@franklin.edu

Education

2001
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Blackburg, Virginia)
Doctor of Philosophy, Curriculum and Instruction
1990
University of Cincinnati (Cincinnati , Ohio)
Master of Education, Health Education
1988
Hofstra University (Hempstead , New York)
Bachelor of Science, Education
1985
Orange County Community College
Associate in Applied Science

Certifications

2023
Social & Behavioral Research - Basic/Refresher, CITI Program , Expiration Date: 2026
2024
Certified Athletic Trainer , National Athletic Trainers' Association , Expiration Date: 2023

Work Experience

2023 - Present
Franklin University, Adjunct Faculty and Doctoral Faculty Advisor
2017 - Present
Botetourt Physical, Flex-time Physical Therapist Assistant
2017 - Present
The Glebe at Daleville, Flex-time Physical Therapist Assistant
2012 - Present
Jefferson College of Health Sciences/Carilion Clinic, Adjunct Instructor, Roanoke, Virginia
2012 - Present
Virginia Military Institute, Physical Education, Professor, Associate Professor, Lexington, Virginia
2007 - 2008
Carilion Clinic, Roanoke Athletic Club, Flex-time Physical Therapist Assistant
2005 - 2008
Art Institute Online-Pittsburgh, On-line Instructor, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
2005 - 2006
South University, On-line Adjunct Faculty Pool. Healthcare Management Program, Savannah, Georgia
2004 - 2012
Jefferson College of Health Sciences/Carilion Clinic, Chair, Department of Rehabilitation and Wellness/Associate Professor, Roanoke, Virginia
2003 - 2006
Shenandoah University, Adjunct Associate Professor, Winchester, Virginia
2002 - 2003
Roanoke Arthritis Project, Arthritis Foundation, Virginia Chapter, Project Coordinator
2001 - 2004
Jefferson College of Health Sciences/Carilion Health System, Professor/Program Director, Athletic Trainer Education Program, Roanoke, Virginia
1999 - 2000
Virginia School of Massage, Adjunct Instructor, Blacksburg, Virginia
1998 - 2001
Jefferson College of Health Sciences/Carilion Health System, Assistant Professor, Roanoke, Virginia
1998 - Present
JCHS, Teaching Experience
1997 - 1998
Millersville University, Health and Physical Education Departmental Faculty Pool, Millersville, Pennsylvania
1996 - 1998
Hanover General Hospital (Hanover Rehab Centers), Coordinator of Athletic Training Services, Hanover, Pennsylvania
1993 - 1996
Central Penn Sports Medicine and Physical Therapy, Associate Director of Marketing, Athletic Trainer/Physical Therapist Assistant, Camp Hill, Pennsylvania
1991 - 1993
Gold's Gym, Athletic Trainer/Fitness Instructor, Port Jefferson, New York
1989 - 1993
Sports Medicine Resource, Coordinator of Sports Medicine Outreach, Athletic Trainer/Physical Therapist Assistant, Wading River, Pennsylvania
1989 - 1992
William Floyd School District, School District Athletic Trainer, Mastic, New York
1988 - 1989
University of Cincinnati, Graduate Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach, Cincinnati, Ohio

Publications & Presentations

Krackow, M. (2019, Mar. 20). Handling the Mental and Physical Aspects of Injury. Coaching Leadership and Performance Symposium: A Holistic Approach, Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, VA.
Krackow, M., & Blandio, J. (2019, Jan. 01). Asymmetric Loading and Its Impact on Lateral Sway in a Health Population. XXVII Congress of the International Society of Biomechanics (ISB2019), Calgary, Canada,.
Blandino, J., & Krackow, M. (2019). Does the Staggered Stance Provide Better Stability for Front Loaded Exercises?. Personal Training Quarterly (PTQ), National Strength and Conditioning Association. Personal Training Quarterly (PTQ), National Strength and Conditioning Association, 6, No 2, p 14-17.
Krackow, M. (2018, Jul. 20). Motivation-Bringing Out the Best. Virginia Department of Health, Fincastle, VA.
Blandino, J., & Krackow, M. (2018, Jul. 14). The Effect of Foot Placement on Postural Sway During the Barbell Bicep Curl Exercise. National Strength and Conditioning Association National Convention, Indianapolis, IN.
Krackow, M., & Blandino, J. (2018, Jul. 13). Comparing Muscle Activity at Parallel and Staggered Stance during Biceps Curl Exercise. National Strength and Conditioning Association National Convention, Indianapolis, IN.
Krackow, M. (2018, Jul. 09). Dealing with Challenging People. Virginia Department of Health, New Castle, VA.
Blandio, J., & Krackow, M. (2018). Comparing body sway, muscle activity, and COP between parallel and staggered stance during barbell biceps curl exercise. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research.
Krackow, M. (2016, Mar. 22). Functional Fitness after 40: Post-Rehab and Preventative Health Medicine for Baby Boomers and Older Adults. Independent Consultant through Cross Country Education, Inc, Omaha, NE.
Krackow, M., Blandino, J., & Ellis, C. (2016, Jan. 10). Comparison of Two Back Barbell Squat Techniques as it relates to Joint Angles, Muscle Activation, and Center of Pressure (COP) Analysis: A Case Study. Virginia Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting and Symposium, Williamsburg, VA.
Blandio, J., Krackow, M., & Ellis, C. (2016, Jan. 10). A Case Study of Foot Arch Types on Center of Pressure (COP) and EMG Activities During Barbell Back Squat. Virginia Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting and Symposium, Williamsburg, VA.
Ellis, C., Blandino, J., & Krackow, M. (2016, Jan. 10). Assessing Ankle Forces During Barbell Back Squat While Wearing Different Footwear: A Pilot Study. Virginia Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting and Symposium.
Blandino, J., Krackow, M., & Ellis, C. (2016). Does Different Footwear Alter Ankle Joint Forces During the Barbell Back Squat?. TSAC Report. TSAC Report (44), p 22-24.
Krackow, M. (2015, Mar. 28). Examining the Relationship between Perceived Exercise Intensity and Enjoyment. NSCA Commonwealth of Virginia 2015 State Clinic, Roanoke, VA.
Krackow, M. (2015, Feb. 05). Flipping the Classroom to Enhance the First-Year Experience. Conference on Higher Education Pedagogy, Blacksburg, VA.
Krackow, M. (2015, Jan. 11). The Effects of Asymmetrical Loading on Muscle Activation during Selected Lower Extremity Closed-Kinetic Chain Exercises: A Pilot Study. Virginia Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting and Symposium, Richmond, VA.
Krackow, M. (2014, Feb. 21). Examining the Relationship between Perceived Exercise Intensity and Enjoyment. Southern District AAHPERD Convention, Lexington, KY.
Richardson, H., Krackow, M., & Coale, J. (2014, Feb. 06). Teaching through Leading: Developing Leadership Skills throughout the Virginia Military Institute Rat Challenge. 2014 Conference on Higher Education Pedagogy, Blacksburg, VA.
Richardson, H., Krackow, M., Joyce, C., Johnson, J., & Coale, J. (2014, Jan. 01). Teaching through Leading: Developing Leadership Skills throughout the Virginia Military Institute Rat Challenge. Conference on Higher Education Pedagogy.
Krackow, M. (2013). Incorporating Wellness into the First-Year Experience. Virginia Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (VAHPERD) Journal. Virginia Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (VAHPERD) Journal, 34(2), p. 9-11.

Professional Service

2015
Board Member
Roanoke Area Brain Injury Connection
End Date: 2017
2015
Board President
William Byrd High School Girls’ Soccer Booster Club
End Date: 2016
2014
Board Vice President
William Byrd High School Girls’ Soccer Booster Club
End Date: 2015
2014
Proposal Reviewer
39th Annual Professional and Organizational Development Network in Higher Education (POD) Conference
2013
Board Vice President
William Byrd High School Girls’ Basketball Booster Club
End Date: 2014
2012
Board Member
South County Women’s Lacrosse
End Date: 2015
2012
Carilion Therapy Continuing Education Group
Carilion Clinic
2012
Chair, Prior Learning Assessment Workgroup
Jefferson College of Health Sciences Committees
2012
Member
Ad hoc Website Transition Committee: College Leadership Representative
2012
Past-chair, Curriculum Committee
Jefferson College of Health Sciences Committees
2012
Veterans’ Affairs Committee
Jefferson College of Health Sciences Committees
2011
Chair
Physical Therapist Assistant Program, Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education Search
2011
Chair
Health and Exercise Science Program Clinical Coordinator Search
2010
Board Member
Southwest Virginia Lacrosse Association
2010
Member
Ad hoc Faculty Performance Evaluation Tool Development
2010
Member
College Administrative Team
End Date: 2012
2010
Member
Academic Policies Committee
End Date: 2012
2009
Admissions Multiple-Mini-Intervewer
Virginia Tech/Carilion School of Medicine and Research Institute
2009
Chair
Review of Non-Accredited Program for Associate of Science in Science
2009
Chair-Elect
Curriculum Committee
End Date: 2010
2008
Chair
Faculty Subcommittee for Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) Commission on Colleges Compliance Certification Steering Committee
End Date: 2010
2008
Member
Wellness Committee
End Date: 2012
2008
Member
Curriculum Committee
End Date: 2012
2008
Member
Faculty Senate
End Date: 2012
2008
Member
Integrated Clinical Lab Committee
2008
Member
VPTA Continuing Education Committee
End Date: 2011
2007
Physical Therapist Assistant Minimum Skills Consulting Group
American Physical Therapy Association
End Date: 2007
2007
Board Member, Secretary
East Roanoke Lacrosse
End Date: 2013
2007
Chair
Faculty Development Committee
End Date: 2009
2007
Chair
Health and Exercise Science Program Director Search
2007
Vice-Chair
Graduate Council
End Date: 2009
2006
Chair
Faculty Promotions Advisory Committee
2006
Chair-Elect
Faculty Development Committee
2006
Member
Program Directors’ Committee
End Date: 2010
2006
Member
Graduate Council
End Date: 2009
2006
Member
Graduate Council
End Date: 2009
2006
Member
Avian Flu Committee
End Date: 2007
2006
Member
Avian Flu Committee Academic Programs Subgroup
End Date: 2007
2006
Member
Internal Grant Review Committee
End Date: 2012
2005
Member
Southwest Virginia Pain Initiative
2005
Vice President
Physical Therapist Assistant Special Interest Group
End Date: 2011
2005
Chair
Research Workgroup
End Date: 2010
2005
Member
Research Workgroup
End Date: 2011
2005
Research Chair
Valley District, Virginia Physical Therapy Association
End Date: 2011
2005
Member
Search Committee: Respiratory Therapy Faculty (2 positions)
2005
Member
Master of Occupational Therapy Program Development Committee
2005
Member
Bachelor of Health Sciences Program Development Committee
2005
Member
AS & BS Core Curriculum Committee
End Date: 2007
2005
Member
Outreach Committee
2004
Chair
Search Committee, Department Chair for Math and Science
2004
Chair
Occupational Therapy Program Director Search Committee
2004
Member
Search Committee, Dean for Academic and Student Services
2004
Member
Master of Nursing Program Development Committee
2004
Member
Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Management Program
2004
Member
Search Committee, Program Director for Healthcare Management
2004
Member
Graduation Committee
End Date: 2012
2003
Chair
Academic Policies Committee
End Date: 2006
2001
Member
Managers Forum
End Date: 2012
2000
Past-President
Faculty Senate
End Date: 2001
1999
Committee Member Faculty Section
SACS self-study
1999
President
Faculty Senate
End Date: 2000
1998
Member
Faculty Senate
1998
President-Elect
Faculty Senate
End Date: 1999

Memberships

2013
Health Professions
2013
Higher Education
2005
American Physical Therapy Association
2005
Virginia Physical Therapy Association
1998
Mid-Atlantic Athletic Trainers Association
1998
Virginia Athletic Trainers’ Association
1993
Eastern Athletic Trainers’ Association
1993
Pennsylvania Athletic Trainers’ Society
1991
National Strength and Conditioning Association
1991
New York State Athletic Trainers’ Association
1986
National Athletic Trainers’ Association