Kellie C. Huxel Bliven, PhD, ATC is an Associate Professor in the Kinesiology Program within the College of Graduate Health Studies at A.T. Still University (ATSU) in Mesa, Arizona. She is also an adjunct faculty member in anatomy for several residential programs at ATSU. Dr. Huxel Bliven earned her BA in biology and physical education from Denison University in Granville, Ohio; her MS in kinesiology from Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana; and her PhD in kinesiology with an athletic training emphasis from Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Huxel Bliven has an active research line in the area of dynamic restraint of the shoulder, examining shoulder adaptations in overhead athletes, upper extremity muscle activation during rehabilitation exercises, and health-related quality of life in throwing athletes. Dr. Huxel Bliven serves on the Board of Certification’s Exam Development Committee, is the Associate Editor for the Journal of Sport Rehabilitation, and is an active member in the American Society for Shoulder and Elbow Therapists (ASSET).
“Overall, I enjoyed this book. The title says it all. It is an easy read and an accessible resource for clinicians seeking to fine tune or refresh their knowledge about specific shoulder dysfunctions.” - Jeremy Marra, MS, BS Athletic Training, University of Michigan, Doody’s Review Service