James J. Laskin PT, Ph.D., Executive Director, Associate Professor (406) 243-4757 SB 105 james.laskin@umontana.edu

Education

PhD - University of Alberta

MS - University of Saskatchewan

BS - University of Saskatchewan

BS - University of Victoria

Courses Taught

HS 201 - Living Well with Disability

UPT 296 - Independent Study

PT 496 - Independent Study

PT 497 - Research

PT 528 - Physical Therapy Interventions I

PT 529 - Biomechanics and Exercise Interventions

PT 562 - Scholarly Project I

PT 563 - Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy

PT 571 - Scholarly Project II

PT 575 - Physical Therapy Interventions III

PT 596 - Independent Study

PT 597 - Research

PT 627 - Prevention, Wellness, and Education

PT 671 - Research in Physical Therapy I

PT 672 - Research in Physical Therapy II

PT 679 - Trends in Clinical Practice (Sport & Recreation for People with Physical Disability)

PT 696 - Independent Study

PT 697 - Research

Research Interests

Applied Exercise Physiology

Sports and Recreation for People with Physical Disabilities

Physical Fitness for Disabled Populations

Health Promotion and Secondary Condition Risk Reduction

Selected Publications

2. Laskin JJ, James SA, & Cantwell, BM. A fitness and wellness program for people with spinal cord injury operated in a university/community setting: a proposal. Topics in Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation, Summer, 1997, 16-32.
3. Laskin J, Bell G, & Burnham R. The effect of a needle biopsy of the vastus lateralis on isokinetic muscular performance. Clinical Journal of Sports Medicine. 1998 Jul;8(3):221 3.
4. Burnham R, Tuchak C, Laskin J, & Steadward R. Heart rate, thermoregulation, and fluid balance among elite wheelchair basketball players. Palaestra, Spring, 1998, 28-31.
5. Doty AK, McEwen IR, Laskin JJ, & Parker D. Effects of testing environment on ball skill performance of 5-year-old children with and without development delay. Physical Therapy, September 79(9), 1999, 818-826.
6. Laskin JJ & Anderson MA. Cerebral Palsy. In: ACSM's Resource Manual for Exercise Testing and Prescription (3rd ed.). Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, (2002)
7. Laskin JJ. Cerebral Palsy. In: ACSM's exercise Management for Persons with Chronic Diseases and Disabilities (2nd ed.). Champaign: Human Kinetics, (2003).
8. Laskin JJ. Infectious Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System. In: Pathology: Implications for the Physical Therapist, (2nd ed.). Goodman, CC. (Ed.). Philadelphia: Saunders, (2002).
9. Laskin JJ, Slivka D, & Frogley M. Cadence based sub-maximal field test for the prediction of peak oxygen consumption in elite wheelchair basketball athletes. Journal of Exercise Physiologyonline. 2004: 7(1).
10. Anderson MA, Curtis K, & Laskin JJ. The Use of Elastic Resistance in the Rehabilitation of Persons with Physical Disabilities. In: The Scientific and Clinical Application of Elastic Resistance. P. Page & T. Ellenbecker (Ed.). Champaign: Human Kinetics, (2003).
11. Miller, AD, Ruby, BC, Laskin, JJ, & Gaskill, SE. Effects of high intensity/low volume and low intensity/high volume isokinetic resistance exercise on glucose tolerance. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. (Accepted for publication 08/2004).
12. Laskin, JJ. Sports for Athletes with Physical Disabilities. In: Sports and Spine. T. A. Lennard & H. M.Crabtree (Ed.). Philadelphia: Elsevier (2005)
13. Laskin, JJ. Screening for Systemic Disease in Patients with Hip Pain: Differential Diagnosis of Systemic Disorders. In: Physical Therapy of the Hip. Second EditionJohn E. Echternach, (Ed) (In Press).
14. Li, S & Laskin, JJ. (2006) Influences of ventilation on maximal force of the finger flexors. Muscle Nerve 34:651-655
15. Miller, AD, Ruby, BC, Laskin, JJ, & Gaskill, SE. Effects of high intensity/low volume and low intensity/high volume isokinetic resistance exercise on glucose tolerance. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. (In Press)
16. Laskin, JJ, Hanna, C, Brown, B, Carter, J, Harger, S, Matteucci, L, Mcclaughry, A, & Gaskill, S. The Reliability and Validity of Diagnostic Ultrasound in the Assessment of Body Density. Submitted to the Journal of Applied Physiology (03/06).
17. Gubler Hanna, CM, Gaskill, SE, Fehrer, SC, & Laskin, JJ. Increasing Physical Activity and Reducing Cardiovascular Risk Using Methods of Accumulating Physical Activity: Comparing the Effectiveness of 10,000 Steps and Active Living, Everyday. Submitted to the Journal of the Cardiopulmonary Section of the American Physical Therapy Association (08/06).

Presentations

1. Principles of Upper Extremity Exercise Physiology.. Laskin JJ. Illinois Wheelchair Track & Field Workshop and Meet University of Illinois Champagne/Urbana. May 7 - 10, 1996.
2. Why the Focus on Recreation and Sport for People with Physical Disabilities, Classification Philosophy, Principles and Procedures, and Fitness Evaluation - Expectations and Adaptations. (Keynote address) Laskin JJ. Workshop on Recreation and Sport for People with Physical Disabilities, Oklahoma City, OK. July 12 & 13, 1996.
3. Heart rate, thermoregulation, and fluid balance among elite wheelchair basketball players. (Poster Presentation) Burnham, R, Tuchak, C, Laskin, JJ, & Steadward R. A poster presentation at the Research Symposium in Rehabilitation and related Health Services, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, September 18, 1997.
4. Specificity of Exercise?. Rehabilitation Sciences: '96 and Beyond, Laskin JJ. Presented by the Division of Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. Oklahoma City, OK.October 25, 1996.
5. Sports for People with Physical Disabilities. Dream Teams - Medical Experts on Safe Sports, Laskin JJ. Presented by the Mercy Neurosciences Center. Oklahoma City, OK. November 22, 1996.
6. Fitness, Recreation and Sport For People With Physical Disabilities: Specifically Addressing the Needs of the School Aged and Young Adult Population. Laskin JJ & Arnold, S. A Short Course (3 hours) presented the Scientific Meeting and Exposition of the American Physical Therapy Association, San Diego, CA, May 30 - June 2, 1997.
7. Heart rate, thermoregulation, and fluid balance among elite wheelchair basketball players. (Poster Presentation) Burnham, R, Tuchak, C, Laskin, JJ, & Steadward R. A poster presentation at the Research Symposium in Rehabilitation and related Health Services, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, September 18, 1997,.
8. Heart rate, thermoregulation, and fluid balance among elite wheelchair basketball players. Burnham, R, Tuchak, C, Laskin, JJ, & Steadward, R., A poster presentation at The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada - Clinical and Investigative Medicine, Vancouver, BC, September 25-28, 1997,.
9. Adaptations to Exercise in People with Physical Disabilities: What we know, What we don't know, and What we need to know. Laskin JJ. Platform presentation at the Central States Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine's Annual Meeting, Kansas City, MO, October 1997.
10. Classification of People with Physical Disabilities for Recreation and Sport: A Primer. A six-hour symposium presented at the American Physical Therapy Scientific Meeting & Exposition. Laskin, JJ (organizer, moderator & presenter) Anderson, M ,Curtis, KA, Hart, A, & Karpuk, J) Orlando, FL, June 5 - 8, 1998.
11. Dietary Intake and Eating Habits of People with Physical Disability. Knehans, AW, Laskin, JJ, Fuller, SM, & Rousseau, V. Poster presentation at the American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, June, 1998.
12. Effects of Hiking Pole Use on Energy Expenditure. Edwards, K., Mack, J., & Laskin, JJ. Poster presentation at the Combined Sections Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association, New Orleans, LA, February 2000.
13. Adaptations to Concurrent Muscular Strength and Aerobic Endurance Training in Adults with Physical Disabilities. Laskin JJ, Bell, G, Bouffard, M, Syrotuik, D, & Steadward, RD.. Poster presentation at the North West Section of the American College of Sports Medicine, Boise, ID, March 2000.
14. Adaptations to Concurrent Muscular Strength and Aerobic Endurance Training in Adults with Physical Disabilities. Laskin JJ, Bell, G, Bouffard, M, Syrotuik, D, & Steadward, RD. Platform presentation at the American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Indianapolis, IN, May 2000.
15. Urban and Rural Models of Community Based Fitness/Wellness Programs for People with Physical Limitations: A Unique Opportunity for Physical Therapists. Laskin, JJ (organizer, moderator & presenter), C, Ravesloot, & J. Rimmer. Major presentation (4 hours) presented by the Athletes with Disabilities Special Interest Group at the Combined Sections Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association, San Antonio, TX, February 2001.
16. Wellness and Disabilities. Laskin, JJ. An Invited speaker to the Central Valley Mayor's Committee on Disability 4th Annual Conference. October, Fresno, CA, 2001.
17. Physical Training - Fitness & Function for Your Future. Laskin, JJ. An invited speaker by the Delaware Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities - Annual Leadership Conference. New Castle, DE, November 13, 2001.
18. New Directions: A Fitness and Wellness Program for People with Chronic Disease and Physical Limitations. Laskin, JJ. & Cowan, B. Presented a poster at Whistler 2001: Communicating Physical Activity and Health Messages. Whistler, BC, December 8-11, 2001.
19. Secondary Conditions facing Adults with Lifelong Disabilities. Laskin, JJ & Gajdosik, CA four-hour symposia presented at the Combined Sections Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association, Boston, February 2002.
20. A Novel Multidisciplinary Approach to the Treatment of Pain. Shertzer, EL., Husky, M, Laskin, JJ., & Klocek, JW. A poster presentation to be presented at the 37th Annual Convention of the Association for Advancement of Behavior Therapy, Boston, November 20-23, 2003.
21. The Athletic Shoulder: A Wheelchair Athletes Perspective. Laskin JJ. A platform presentation at the 7th Annual Big Sky Sports Medicine Conference, Fairmount Hot Springs, MT June 13-14, 2003.
22. New Direction on Campus: A Wellness Program for students and staff with Physical Limitations. Laskin, JJ., Cardoza, H, Rinaldi, T, & Williams, A. A poster presentation presented at the World Congress of Physical Therapy Association. Barcelona, May 2003
23. The Role of Exercise and Aging for Those Who are Currently Healthy & The Role of Exercise and Aging for Those With Physical Disabilities or Chronic Disease. Laskin, JJ. Presented at "An Integrative Approach to Healthy Aging ACPE# 035-000-03-007-L01" 5 hours (0.5 CEU), The University of Montana, Missoula, April 2003.
24. Effects of high intensity / low volume and low intensity / high volume isokinetic resistance exercise on post-exercise glucose tolerance. Miller, AD., Ruby, BC., Laskin, JJ., & Gaskill, SE. A poster presentation presented at the Northwest Section of the American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Missoula, March, 2003.
25. New Direction on Campus: A Wellness Program for students and staff with Physical Limitations. Laskin, JJ., Cardoza, H, Rinaldi, T, & Williams, A. A poster presentation presented at the Combined Sections Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association. Tampa, FL February 2003
26. Health Issues & the Role of Prevention in Persons with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities (ID/DD). Bainbridge D & Laskin JJ. Platform presentation presented at the Combined Sections Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association, Nashville, TN, February 2004
27. Reliability and Validity of Diagnostic Ultrasound in Estimating Body Density. Laskin JJ, Gubler Hanna C, Carter J, Harger S, McClaughry A, Matteucci L, Brown B, & Gaskill SE. A platform presentation presented at the American Society for Exercise Physiologists Annual Meeting, Indianapolis, IN, April 2004.
28. The Validity of a Cadence Based sub-max Aerobic Fitness Field Test for Wheelchair Users. Laskin JJ, Brueck K, Morrison G, & Schoff H. A platform presentation presented at the American Society for Exercise Physiologists Annual Meeting, Indianapolis, IN, April 2004.
29. Finding the needle in a haystack: Using a Touch Screen Computer System to Collect Low Base Rate Healthcare Utilization Information. Ravesloot C, Laskin JJ, Ipsen C, Szalda-Petree A, Huskey M, Laney S, Cherot N & Brod R. Paper presentation at the Biannual conference of the National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Washington, DC., July 2004.
30. Using Motivational Interviewing to Recruit People with Disabilities into Physical Activity and the Potential Dramatic Effects of Physical Activity on Healthcare Costs for this Population. Ravesloot, C., Laskin, JJ., Szalda-Petree, A., Brod, R., Husky, M., Laney, S. & Cowan, B. Invited Science Seminar to the National Center on Birth Defects, and Developmental Disabilities, Centers for Disease Control, Atlanta, GA. September 2004.
31. Physical Therapy Assistant Issues in Geriatric Physical Therapy: Progressing a Strength Training Program within the Plan of care. Laskin JJ. A short course (1.5 hours) presented at the Combined Sections Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association, New Orleans, LA, February 2005.
32. New Directions Wellness Center: A Novel/Model Multidisciplinary Program. Laskin, JJ. Main session presentation to be presented at the American Society for Exercise Physiologists Annual Meeting, Minneapolis, MN, April 2005.
33. Changes in Depression, Strength, and Cardiovascular Capacity within Chronic Pain, West, J, Kehoe, L, Shertzer, E, Laskin, JJ, Klocek, J. Poster presented at The University of Montana Conference on Undergraduate Research, April 15, 2005
34. A Multidisciplinary Approach to the Treatment of Chronic Pain: Effects on Pain Related Anxiety, Kinesiophobia, and Muscular Strength. Hibbs, M, Shertzer, EL, Kehoe, L, Laskin, JJ, & Klocek, J. Poster presented at The University of Montana Conference on Undergraduate Research, April 15, 2005
35. Effects of Energy Expenditure During Weight-Supported Treadmill Walking. Langstaff, S, Sanders, M, Laskin, JJ. Poster presented at The University of Montana Conference on Undergraduate Research, April 15, 2005 (Honorable Mention)
36. Exercise and Its Role in Breast Cancer Rehabilitation: how a fitness program can decrease the side effects of adjuvant therapy. Johnson, JL & Laskin, JJ. Poster presented at The University of Montana Conference on Undergraduate Research, April 15, 2005 (Honorable Mention)
37. A Sub-Maximal Field Test for Prediction of Peak Oxygen Consumption in Persons with Physical Disabilities . Laskin, JJ & Malone LA.. Platform presentation submission to the International Federation for Adapted Physical Education. July 5-9, 2005 Verona, Italy.
38. Energy Expenditure During Weight Supported Walking. Kudritzki, V & Laskin, JJ. Platform presentation to the National Science Foundation Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (NSF-EPSCoR) Summer Undergraduate Diversity Research Program, August 2005.
39. Energy Expenditure During Weight Supported Walking. Laskin, JJ, Kudritzki, V, Langstaff, S, Obermire, T, & Sanders, M. Poster presented at the Combined Sections Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association, San Diego, February 2006.
40. ADAPTS - Addressing Daily Academic Problems & Training For Success. Laskin, JJ, Brady, K, Fowler, L, Hodgskiss, H, Johnson, K, Waldron, N, Cowan, B, Cunningham, N, Sanders, M. & Kudritzki, V. Poster presented at the Combined Sections Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association, San Diego, February 2006.
41. Fitness Colloquia - A Clinical Case. Conant, S & Laskin, JJ. Presented at the Northwest Region of the American College of Sports Medicine's Annual Meeting. Corvalis, OR, February, 2006.
42. Using a Treadmill for the Six Minute Walk Test: Reliability and Validity. Laskin, JJ, Bundy, S, Moore, H, Swanson, M, Thies, H, & Blair, M. Poster to be presented at the Combined Sections Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association, Boston, February 2007.
43. Fitness Colloquia - The challenging client. Laskin, JJ. Presented at the Northwest Region of the American College of Sports Medicine's Annual Meeting. Seattle, February, 2007.