EDUCATION

Iowa State University
Doctor of Philosophy, 2009

California State University, Sacramento
Master of Science, 2005

California State University, Sacramento
Bachelor of Science, 2003

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Iowa State University
Graduate Research/Teaching Assistant, 2005-2009
Biomechanics Laboratory Technician, 2005-2009

NASA Johnson Space Center
Summer Intern - Exercise Physiology Laboratory, 2004-2006

Biomechanical Consultants of California
Forensic Biomechanics Assistant, 2004-2005

California State University
Graduate Research/Teaching Assistant, 2003-2005

Publications

2011

Edwards, W.B., Derrick, T.R., and Hamill, J. (In Press). Musculoskeletal attenuation of impact shock in response to knee angle manipulation. Journal of Applied Biomechanics.

Gillette, J.C., Stevermer, K.A., Miller, R.H., Edwards, W.B., and Schwab, C.V. (In Press). Lower extremity joint moments during carrying tasks in children. Journal of Applied Biomechanics.

Edwards, W.B., and Troy, K.L. (2011). Finite element prediction of surface strain and fracture strength at the distal radius. Medical Engineering and Physics. doi: 10.1016/j.medengphy.2011.07.016

Edwards, W.B., Troy, K.L, and Derrick, T.R. (2011). On the filtering of intersegmental loads during running. Gait and Posture. doi: 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2011.06.006

Edwards, W.B., and Derrick, T.R. (2011). Preventing overuse injuries in running: a perspective based on tissue damage, repair, and adaptation. Track and Cross Country Journal, 1, 17-22.

Edwards, W.B., and Troy, K.L. (2011). Number Crunching: How and when will numerical models be used in the clinical setting?Current Osteoporosis Reports, 9, 1-3.

2010

De Witt, J.K., Perusek, G., Lewandowski, B., Gilkey, K., Savina, M., Samorezov, S., and Edwards, W.B. (2010). Locomotion in simulated and real microgravity: Horizontal suspension vs. parabolic flight. Aviation, Space, and Environmental Medicine, 81, 1092-1099.

Escamilla, R.F., Zheng, N., MacLeod, T.D., Imamura, R., Edwards, W.B., Hreljac, A., Fleisig, G.S., Wilk, K.E., Moorman, C.T., and Andrews, J.R. (2010). Cruciate ligament forces between a short and long step forward lunge. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 42, 1932-1942.

Edwards, W.B., Taylor, D., Rudolphi, T.J., Gillette, J.C., & Derrick, T.R. (2010). Effects of running velocity on a probabilistic stress fracture model. Clinical Biomechanics, 25, 372-377.

Escamilla, R.F., Zheng, N., MacLeod, T.D., Imamura, R., Edwards, W.B., Hreljac, A., Fleisig, G.S., Wilk, K.E., Moorman, C.T., and Andrews, J.R. (2010). Cruciate ligament tensile forces during the forward and side lunge. Clinical Biomechanics, 25, 213-221.

2009

Edwards, W.B., Taylor, D., Rudolphi, T.J., Gillette, J.C., & Derrick, T.R. (2009). Effects of stride length and running mileage on a probabilistic stress fracture model. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 41, 2177-2184.

Meardon S.A.,Edwards, W.B., Ward, E.D. & Derrick, T.R. (2009). Effects of custom and semi-custom foot orthotics on 2 nd metatarsal bone strain during dynamic gait simulation. Foot and Ankle International, 30, 998-1004.

Edwards, W.B., Ward, E.D., Meardon, S.A., and Derrick, T.R. (2009). The use of external transducers for estimating bone strain at the distal tibia during impact activity. Journal of Biomechanical Engineering, 131, 051009-(1-6).

Escamilla, R.F., Zheng, N., Imamura, R., MacLeod, T.D., Edwards, W.B., Hreljac, A., Fleisig, G.S., Wilk, K.E., Moorman, C.T., and Andrew, J.R. (2009). Cruciate ligament force during the wall squat and the one-leg squat. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 41, 408-417.

Escamilla, R.F., Zheng, N., MacLeod, T.D., Edwards, W.B., Imamura, R., Hreljac, A., Fleisig, G.S., Wilk, K.E., Moorman, C.T., and Andrews, J.R. (2009). Patellofemoral joint force and stress during the wall squat and one-leg squat. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 41, 878-888.

2008

Edwards, W.B., Gillette, J., Thomas, J. and Derrick, T.R. (2008). Internal femoral forces and moments during running: Implications for stress fracture development. Clinical Biomecha nics, 23, 1269-1278.

Escamilla, R.F., Zheng, N., MacLeod, T.D., Edwards, W.B., Hreljac, A., Fleisig, G.S., Wilk, K.E., Moorman, C.T., and Imamura, R. (2008). Patellofemoral joint force and stress between a short and long step forward lunge. Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy, 38, 681-690.

Escamilla, R.F., Zheng, N., MacLeod, T.D., Edwards, W.B., Hreljac, A., Fleisig, G.S., Wilk, K.E., Moorman, C.T., and Imamura, R. (2008). Patellofemoral compressive force and stress during the forward and side lunge with and without stride. Clinical Biomechanics, 23, 1026-1037.

Hreljac, A., Imamura, R., Escamilla, R.F., Edwards, W.B., and MacLeod, T. (2008). The relationship between joint kinetic factors and gait transition speed during human locomotion. Journal of Applied Biomechanics, 24, 149-157.

2007

Hreljac, A., Imamura, R., Escamilla, R.F., and Edwards, W.B. (2007). When does a gait transition occur during human locomotion? Journal of Sports Science and Medicine, 6, 36-43.

Hreljac, A., Imamura, R., Escamilla, R.F., and Edwards, W.B. (2007). Effects of changing protocol, grade, and direction on the preferred gait transition speed during human locomotion. Gait and Posture, 25, 419-424.

2006

Imamura, R., Hreljac, A., Escamilla, R.F., and Edwards, W.B. (2006). A three-dimensional analysis of the center of mass for three different judo throwing techniques. Journal of Sports Science and Medicine, 5, CSSI, 122-131.