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- Michael Tamburello
- Associate Professor
- School of Physical Therapy
- 3112 Health Sciences Bldg
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Norfolk,
VA
23529
- 757-683-4682
- mtambure@odu.edu
- Physical therapist with 38 years of experience. Retired from the US Navy achieving the rank of Captain. Board certified specialist
in sports physical therapy, clinical electrophysiology, athletic training and strength and conditioning.
Remain in active clinical practice in clinical electrophysiology.
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Education
- University Of Virginia,
1992
- Major: Sports Medicine
- Degree: Ph. D.
- Medical College of Virginia,
1982
- Major: Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy
- Degree: M.S.
- University of Florida,
1975
- Major: Physical Therapy
- Degree: B.S.
- Pensacola Junior College,
1973
- Major: Liberal Arts
- Degree: A.A.
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Research Interests
- Orthopaedic and sports medicine topics, clinical electrophysiology, sports performance, evidence based practice
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Licensures and Certifications
- Direct Access Certification
- Sponsoring Organization: Virginia Physical Therapy Association
- Date Obtained: 2011-01-01
- Certified Specialist in Sports Physical Therapy
- Sponsoring Organization: American Board of Physical Therapy Specialists (SCS)
- Date Obtained: 1995-01-01
- Expiration Date: 2011-12-31
- Electrophysiologial Certified Specialist (ECS)
- Sponsoring Organization: American Board of Physical Therapy Specialists
- Date Obtained: 1995-01-01
- Expiration Date: 2011-12-31
- Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
- Sponsoring Organization: National Strength and Conditioning Association (CSCS)
- Date Obtained: 1993-01-01
- Expiration Date: 2011-12-31
- Certified Athletic Trainer
- Sponsoring Organization: National Athletic Trainers Association
- Date Obtained: 1992-01-01
- Expiration Date: 2011-12-31
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Articles
- Hanrahan, S., Van Lunen, B. L., Tamburello, M. T., and Walker, M. (2005). The Short-Term Effects of Joint Mobilizations on Acute Mechanical Low Back Dysfunction in Collegiate Athletes. J Athl Train, 40 (2), (pp. 88-93).
- Walker, M., Sussman, D., Tamburello, M. T., Van Lunen, B. L., Dowling, E. A., and Jamali, B. E. (2003). Relationship between Maxium Strength and Relative Endurance for the Empty Can Exercise. Journal of Sport Rehabilitation, 12 (1), (pp. 31-38).
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Presentations
- Nerve injury in Athletes
- Conference Name: University of Virginia
- Sponsoring Organization: University of Virginia
- Location: Charlottesville VA
- Authors/Presenters:
- Basic Imaging of the Cervical Spine
- Conference Name: School of Physical Therapy
- Sponsoring Organization: School of Physical Therapy
- Location: Old Dominion University
- Date: September, 2008
- Authors/Presenters:
Tamburello, M. T.
- Upper Quarter Screening for the Physical Therapist
- Conference Name: School of Physical Therapy
- Sponsoring Organization: School of Physical Therapy
- Location: Old Dominion University
- Date: September, 2008
- Authors/Presenters:
Tamburello, M. T.
- Clinical and Electrophysiological Assessment of a Patient with Syringomyelia
- Conference Name:
- Location: San Diego, CA
- Date: January, 2006
- Authors/Presenters:
Tamburello, M. T.
- The Throwing Adolescent
- Conference Name: University of Virginia
- Sponsoring Organization: University of Virginia
- Location: Charlottesville, VA
- Date: June, 2004
- Authors/Presenters:
Tamburello, M. T.
- The Effect of a Six Week Shoulder Strengthening Program on the Muscular Activity of the Trapezius, Posterior Deltoid and Infraspinatus
Muscles
- Conference Name:
- Location: Baltimore, MD
- Date: May, 2004
- Authors/Presenters:
Tamburello, M. T.
- The Effect of Exercise Sequence on Muscular Activity in Selected Rotator Cuff Muscles
- Conference Name:
- Location: Baltimore, MD
- Date: May, 2004
- Authors/Presenters:
Tamburello, M. T.
- Orthodromic ulnar sensory nerve conduction across the cubital tunnel using an orthodromic technique
- Conference Name: Old Dominion University
- Sponsoring Organization: Old Dominion University
- Location: Norfolk, VA
- Date: March, 2004
- Authors/Presenters:
Tamburello, M. T.
- The Effect of Exercise Sequence on Muscular Activity in Selected Rotator Cuff Muscles
- Conference Name:
- Location: Norfolk, VA
- Date: March, 2004
- Authors/Presenters:
Tamburello, M. T.
- The Short-Term Effects of Joint Mobilizations on Acute Mechanical Low Back Pain in College Athletes
- Conference Name:
- Location: Norfolk, VA
- Date: March, 2004
- Authors/Presenters:
Tamburello, M. T.
- Trends for Managing Periphreal Nerve Injuries
- Conference Name:
- Location: Nashville, TN
- Date: February, 2004
- Authors/Presenters:
Tamburello, M. T.
- Update in Evidence Based Physical Therapy Practice.
- Conference Name:
- Location: ODU School of Physical Therapy
- Date: 2003
- Authors/Presenters:
Jamali, B. E. Presenter & Author
Mariano, M. Presenter & Author
Tamburello, M. T. Presenter & Author
- Effect of variable amount of warm-up on performance on Shoulder ER, Hip Flexion with Knee Extension and Lumbar Mobility
- Conference Name: College of Health Sciences, Old Dominion University
- Sponsoring Organization: College of Health Sciences, Old Dominion University
- Location: Norfolk, VA
- Date: March, 2003
- Authors/Presenters:
Tamburello, M. T.
- Irthodromic ulnar sensory nerve conduction across the cubital tunnel using an orthodromic technique
- Conference Name:
- Location: Tampa, FL
- Date: February, 2003
- Authors/Presenters:
Tamburello, M. T.
- Sciatic neuropathy following knee hyperextension with trunk flexion. A case report.
- Conference Name:
- Location: Tampa, FL
- Date: February, 2003
- Authors/Presenters:
Tamburello, M. T.
- Effect of Variable Amount of Warm-up on Performance on Shoulder ER, Hip Flexion with knee Extension and Lumbar Mobility
- Conference Name:
- Location: Virginia Beach, VA
- Date: October, 2002
- Authors/Presenters:
Tamburello, M. T.
- Upper Extremity Nerve Injuries in Athletes
- Conference Name: University of Virginia
- Sponsoring Organization: University of Virginia
- Location: Charlottesville, VA
- Date: June, 2002
- Authors/Presenters:
Tamburello, M. T.
- Diabetic Proximal Neuropathy
- Conference Name:
- Location: Boston, MA
- Date: February, 2002
- Authors/Presenters:
Tamburello, M. T.
- The Effect of Various Amounts of Warm-up on the Performance of Motor Tasks
- Conference Name:
- Location: Williamsburg, VA
- Date: October, 2001
- Authors/Presenters:
Tamburello, M. T.
- The Effects of Over-the-Counter Insoles on Vertical Ground Reaction Force During Step-Down and Ambulation
- Conference Name:
- Location: Williamsburg, VA
- Date: October, 2001
- Authors/Presenters:
Tamburello, M. T.
- Loaded Backpack Positions Affects Trunk Position During Walking
- Conference Name:
- Location: San Francisco, CA
- Date: July 18, 2001
- Authors/Presenters:
Dowling, E. A.
Sussman, D. H.
Walker, M.
Tamburello, M. T.
Van Lunen, B. L.
Campbell, K. R.
Flores, J. D.
Ibrahimb, R. A.
Larson, E. A.
- The Effect of Road Camber on Running Kinematics
- Conference Name:
- Location: San Francisco, CA
- Date: July 17, 2001
- Authors/Presenters:
Dowling, E. A.
Sussman, D. H.
Walker, M.
Tamburello, M. T.
Van Lunen, B. L.
Koss, E.
Mulholland, M.
Atkinson, R.
VanSchocyck
- Effect of Variable Amount of Warm-up on Motor Performance
- Conference Name: College of Health Sciences, Old Dominion University
- Sponsoring Organization: College of Health Sciences, Old Dominion University
- Location: Norfolk, VA
- Date: March, 2001
- Authors/Presenters:
Tamburello, M. T.
- Distal Suprascapular Neuropathy: A Report of 2 Unusual Cases
- Conference Name:
- Location: San Antonio, TX
- Date: February, 2001
- Authors/Presenters:
Tamburello, M. T.
- The Role of Electrophysiologic Testing in the Management of Patients with Diabetes
- Conference Name:
- Location: New Orleans, LA
- Date: February, 2000
- Authors/Presenters:
Tamburello, M. T.
- College of Health Sciences Excellence in Teaching Award for 2002-2003 academic year
- Lindsay Rettie College of Health Sciences Research Award for the Best Faculty Program Presentation, Old Dominion University College of Health Sciences
- Inducted into Alpha Eta National Allied Health Profession Honor Society
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Contracts, Grants and Sponsored Research