Degrees

  • PhD, Philosophy in Education and Biomedical Sciences - Colorado State University; Ft. Collins, CO
  • MA, Exercise and Sport Science - University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Chapel Hill, NC
  • BS, Athletic Training - Canisius College; Buffalo, NY

Academic and Professional Highlights

Prior Positions:

  • Athletic Training Program Director, Sacred Heart University - Fairfield, CT (2013-2018)

  • Clinical Education Coordinator/Assistant Professor, Metropolitan State University of Denver, Denver, CO (2010-2013)

  • Head Athletic Trainer, Denver Pirates (Semi-Professional Football), Denver, CO (2012-2013)

  • Visiting Faculty/Clinical Education Coordinator, Metropolitan State University of Denver, Denver, CO (2007-2010)

  • Athletic Trainer, Metropolitan State University of Denver, Denver, CO (2005-2007)

Research:

  • Sports-related concussions
  • Subconcussive impacts
  • Concussion management
  • Concussions
  • Injury rehabilitation
  • Vestibular therapy
  • Athletic training

Publications:

  • Miyashita TL, Diakogeorgiou E, Marrie K. The role of subconcussive impacts on sway velocities in Division I men's lacrosse players. Sports Biomechanics. 2020;19(2):180-188. DOI: 10.1080/14763141.2018.1458892

  • Miyashita TL, Ulluci PA. Correlation of head impact exposures to vestibular ocular assessments. Journal of Sports Rehabilitation. 2020;29(3):310-314. DOI: 10.1123/jsr.2017-0282

  • Diakogeorgiou E, Miyashita TL. Head impacts exposures effect on changes in cognitive testing. Orthopedic Journal of Sports Medicine. 2018;6(3). DOI: 10.1177/2325967118761031

  • Miyashita TL, Diakogeorgiou E, Marrie K. Correlation of head impacts to change in BESS scores in Division I men's lacrosse players. Sports Health. 2017;9(4):318-323.

  • Miyashita TL, Diakogeorgiou E. Change in concussion measures in Division I men's lacrosse players who did not report a concussion. British Journal of Sports Medicine. 2017;51(11):123.

  • Miyashita TL, Batchelder B. Effect of concussion history on sway velocity and BESS scores in Division I football players. British Journal of Sports Medicine. 2017;51(11):135.

  • Miyashita TL, Diakogeorgiou E, Marrie K. The impact of a competitive lacrosse season on BESS scores in athletes who did not reportedly sustain a concussion. Journal of Athletic Training. 2016;51(6):S36-S37

  • VanderVegt CB, Gobert DV, Miyashita TL, Vela LI, Harter RA. Resultant effects of head impacts on vestibular function among NCAA Division I male lacrosse players. Journal of Athletic Training. 2016;51(6):S36.

  • Miyashita TL, Diakogeorgiou E, Marrie K. Frequency and location of head impacts in Division I men's lacrosse players. Athletic Training and Sports Health Care. 2016;8(5):202-208.

  • Miyashita TL, Diakogeorgiou E, VanderVegt C. Gender difference in concussion reporting among high school athletes. Sports Health. 2016; 8(4):359-363.

Presentations:

  • Miyashita TL, Ullucci P. (Cancelled-COVID-19). Concussion History Does Not Influence Sway Velocity Measures in Contact Sport Athletes. Paper accepted for the American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting. San Francisco, CA.

  • Diakogeorgiou E, Miyashita TL. (2020, January). Ventilation with an OPA and BVM in Non-Equipment and Equipment Intensive Situations. Paper presented at the Eastern Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting. Fox Woods, CT.

  • Miyashita T, Ullucci P. (2019, June). Effect of Head Impacts on Vestibular Function. Paper presented at the National Athletic Trainers - Association Annual Meeting. Las Vegas, NV.

  • Miyashita T, Diakogeorgiou E. (2019, May). Reliability of the Stability Evaluation Test Over Consecutive Annual Baseline Assessments. Paper presented at the American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting. Orlando, FL.

  • Miyashita T, Batchelder B. (2017, May). Impact of Concussion History on Sway Velocity and BESS Scores in Division I Football Players. Paper presented at the American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting. Denver, CO.

  • Miyashita T, Diakogeorgiou E, Marrie K. (2016, October). Change in Concussion Measures in Division I Men's Lacrosse Players Who Did Not Report a Concussion. Paper presented at the 5th International Consensus Conference on Concussion in Sport, Berlin, Germany.

  • Miyashita T, Batchelder B. (2016, October) Effect of Concussion History on Sway Velocities and BESS scores in Division I Football Players. Paper presented at the 5th International Consensus Conference on Concussion in Sport, Berlin, Germany.

  • Miyashita T. (2016, June). Impact of a Competitive Lacrosse Season on BESS Scores in Athletes Who Did Not Reportedly Sustain a Concussion. Paper presented at the National Athletic Trainers - Association Annual Meeting, Baltimore, MD.

  • Miyashita T. (2016, January). Cumulative Effect of Subconcussive Impacts In Contact Sports. Paper presented at the Eastern Athletic Trainers - Association Annual Meeting, Boston, MA.

  • Miyashita T, Diakogeorgiou E, Marrie K. (2016, January). Impact of a Competitive Lacrosse Season on BESS Scores in Athletes Who Did Not Reportedly Sustain A Concussion. Poster presented at the Eastern Athletic Trainers - Association Annual Meeting, Boston, MA.