Jacob Thomas, PhD
@jtbiomech.bsky.social
Postdoc | University of Massachusetts Amherst.
I study the effects of aging on human movement biomechanics 🦿
Dad🧍♂️scientist 👨🔬 tinkerer⚙️
I study the effects of aging on human movement biomechanics 🦿
Dad🧍♂️scientist 👨🔬 tinkerer⚙️
Reposted by Jacob Thomas, PhD
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...
Details - Lecturer - Kinesiology | Human Resources | UMass Amherst
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October 7, 2025 at 3:21 PM
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...
Reposted by Jacob Thomas, PhD
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!
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…
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August 5, 2025 at 1:31 AM
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!
Reposted by Jacob Thomas, PhD
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!
July 10, 2025 at 10:13 PM
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!
Read our new article!
We measured changes in countermovement jump performance under different cognitive dual tasking conditions.
doi.org/10.1123/jsr....
We measured changes in countermovement jump performance under different cognitive dual tasking conditions.
doi.org/10.1123/jsr....
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...
doi.org
March 28, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Read our new article!
We measured changes in countermovement jump performance under different cognitive dual tasking conditions.
doi.org/10.1123/jsr....
We measured changes in countermovement jump performance under different cognitive dual tasking conditions.
doi.org/10.1123/jsr....
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.
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...
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March 3, 2025 at 9:50 PM
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.