Takhyun Yoo

Graduate Assistant

Kinesiology

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Titles:

PhD Student, Exercise Science, Department of Kinesiology

UConn Institute for Sports Medicine

Advisors: Neal R. Glaviano Ph.D., ATC and Julie P. Burland Ph.D., ATC

Head Athletic Trainer at Windham Technical High School

 

Education:

M.A. University of Nebraska at Omaha, 2023

B.S. Incheon National University, 2021

 

Biography:

Takhyun Yoo is currently a Graduate Assistant and PhD student in Exercise Science at the Kinesiology Department at the University of Connecticut. He completed his Bachelor’s degree in Health and Kinesiology at the Incheon National University in South Korea in 2021. He earned his Master’s degree in Athletic Training at the University of Nebraska at Omaha in 2023. His research interests include the evaluation and treatment of patellofemoral pain, with a focus on neuromuscular functions and biomechanical factors that impact neuroplasticity and the development of chronic pain.

 

Funded Research:

Correlation between Center of Pressure Deviation and Proprioception Performance in those with Chronic Ankle Instability

 

Selected Publications:

Yoo T, Kim S, Burland JP, Glaviano NR. Reliability of Hand-Held Dynamometer in Measuring Gluteal Muscle Rate of Torque Development and Peak Torque: Push and Pull Configurations. IJSPT. 2025;20(4). doi:10.26603/001c.133550

Kim S, Yoo T, Burland JP, Glaviano NR. Validity and Agreement of Hand-Held Dynamometry in Evaluating Hip Strength and Rate of Torque Development: Influence of Fixation Methods. IJSPT. 2025;20(4). doi:10.26603/001c.133495

Choi JY, Yoo T, Burcal CJ, Rosen AB. Dual-task differences in individuals with chronic ankle instability: A systematic review with meta-analysis. Gait Posture, 2023;106:28-33. doi:10.1016/j.gaitpost.2023.08.013

 

Honors/Awards:

Graduate Student Conference Travel Grant, University of Connecticut 2024

NSATA Student Research Grant, Nebraska State Athletic Trainers’ Association 2023

NATA Masters Research Grant, NATA Research & Education Foundation 2022

Graduate Research and Creative Activity (GRACA) Grant, Office of Research and Creative Activity (ORCA), University of Nebraska at Omaha 2022

University President Award, Incheon National University 2021

 

Associations/Committees/Outreach

National Athletic Trainers Association

American College of Sports Medicine