Assoc Dean For Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Access
Engineering & Technology

Stacie Ringleb

757-683-5934
http://www.odu.edu/~sringleb

238 KAUFMAN HALL
NORFOLK, 23529

Dr. Ringleb recieved a B.S. in biomedical engineering from Case Western Research Universtity, a M.S.E. in mechanical engineering from Temple University and her Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from Drexel University. She completed a post-doctoral fellowship at the Mayo Clinic before joining Old Dominion University as a research faculty member at the Virginia Modeling, Analysis and Simulation Center in 2006. In 2008, Dr. Ringleb joined the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Old Dominion University.

Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Drexel University, (2003)

M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Temple University, (1999)

B.S. in Biomedical Engineering, Case Western Reserve University, (1997)

Contracts, Grants and Sponsored Research

Ringleb, S. I. "Innovative Research for Crashworthy Stowable Troop Seating for Helicopters" $32,000. -
Ringleb, S. I. "Quantifying the Effects of Virtual Reality on Stroke Rehabilitation" $275,000. -
Ringleb, S. I. "Relearning to Walk in a Virtual World: Integrating Engineering and Rehabilitation to Enable Function Following Stroke" $33,300. -
Swain, D. P. and Ringleb, S. I. "Effect of altitude acclimatization on warfighter marskmanship at altitude" $1,500,000. Federal. January 2011 - December 2013
Ringleb, S. I., Watson, G. S., Morrison, S. and Bliss, J. P. "Development of Virtual Reality Tools for Assessment of Return-to-Duty Status following Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI)" $270,000. Old Dominion University. 2010 - 2012
Ringleb, S. I. and Hoch, M. "Multisegmental Sensor Integration for Balance Control" $33,000. Federal. -
Ringleb, S. I., Hoch, M., Bawab, S. and Naik, D. N. "Understanding the Unstable Subtalar Join in the Open and Closed Kinetic Chains" $459,000. Federal. -
Weinhandl, J., Hoch, M., Bawab, S. and Ringleb, S. I. "An Innovative Approach to Understanding the ACL Injury Enigma: A Combination of In Vitro, In Vivo and Computer Simulation Techniques" $94,665. Old Dominion University. October 25, 2011 - June 30, 2012
Ringleb, S. I., Raymer, A., Watson, G. S. and Sever, J. C. "An internet based rehabilitation program for warriors with hearing loss and auditory processing disorders secondary to blast and traumatic brain injuries" $270,000. Private. September 15, 2009 - September 14, 2011
Swain, D. P. and Ringleb, S. I. "Development and validation of a physical performance prediction model" $212,000. Federal. January 2010 - December 2010
Ringleb, S. I., Swain, D. P. and Morrison, S. "Development and Validation of Physical Performance Prediction Model" $395,000. Old Dominion University. 2007 - 2010
Ringleb, S. I. and Bawab, S. "Development of a Clinically Useful Technique to Detect Subtalar Joint Instability" $424,920. Federal. -
Swain, D. P. and Ringleb, S. I. "Development and validation of a physical performance prediction model" $212,000. Federal. January 2009 - December 2009
Watson, G. S., Papelis, Y. E., Kady, R., Madhavan, P. and Ringleb, S. I. "Human Effects Modeling Analysis Program (HE-MAP) Study" $367,563. Federal. March 2009 - December 2009
Ringleb, S. I., Swain, D. P., Onate, J. A. and Morrison, S. "Development and Validation of a Physical Performance Prediction Model" $542,000. July 2007 - September 2009
Raymer, A. and Ringleb, S. I. "An internet based rehabilitation program for warriors with hearing loss and auditory processing disorders secondary to blast and traumatic brain injuries" $32,930. Federal. October 1, 2008 - April 1, 2009
Hou, G. J.W.., Bawab, S. and Ringleb, S. I. "Motion Induced Fatigue Analysis Method " $160,000. - 2008
Bawab, S., Hou, G. J.W.. and Ringleb, S. I. "Motion Induced Fatigue Analysis Method " $160,000. - 2008
Ringleb, S. I. "Motion Induced Fatigue" $160,000. July 31, 2007 - July 30, 2008
Ringleb, S. I. "Instrumentation of a FARO arm to Measure Load-Displacement in vivo" $5,000. July 2007 - June 2008
Ringleb, S. I. "Virtual Reality in Gait Rehabilitation" $70,000. January 1, 2007 - June 30, 2008
Ringleb, S. I. "Development of a Method to Quantify Subtalar Joint Instability" $10,000. May 1, 2007 - April 30, 2008
Ringleb, S. I. "Modeling and Validation of an Orthotic Knee Brace System for Impact Analysis in High-Speed Boats" $95,000. July 1, 2007 - March 31, 2008
Lin, C., Bawab, S., Hou, G. J.W.., Onate, J. A., Ringleb, S. I. and Edison, T. "Modeling and Validation of an Orthotic Knee Brace System" $95,000. Old Dominion University. July 2007 - December 2007
Ringleb, S. I. "Development and Validation of a Subject Specific Model of the Hindfoot" $4,000. April 1, 2007 - December 31, 2007
Bliss, J. P., De Leo, G., Ringleb, S. I., Vinik, E. J.. and Parson, H. K.. "Active Multi-Agent Systems for Diabetes Behavioral Change" $99,000. Old Dominion University. -
Ringleb, S. I. "Can the Arizona Ankle Foot Orthosis be Modified to Collect Foot and Ankle Kinematics without Compromising its Function?" $5,000. - November 2004
Ringleb, S. I. "Quantification of the Effects of the Posterior Tibialis and Related Muscles upon Foot Posture" $5,000. - November 2004
Ringleb, S. I. "Posterior Tibial Tendon Gliding During the Stance Phase of Gait, a Cadaver Study" $5,000. - February 2004
Ringleb, S. I. "Changes in Gait Associated with Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction" $10,000. - January 2004

Research Interests

biomechanicsrehabilitationkinematics

Articles

Samaan, M. A., Ringleb, S. I., Bawab, S., Greska, E. K. and Weinhandl, J. T. (2018). Altered lower extremity joint mechanics occur during the star excursion balance test and single leg hop after ACL-reconstruction in a collegiate athlete. Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering , pp. 1-15.
Greska, E. K., Cortes, N., Ringleb, S. I., Onate, J. A. and Van Lunen, B. L. (2017). Biomechanical differences related to leg dominance were not found during a cutting task. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science 27 (11) , pp. 1328-1336.
Choisne, J., Ringleb, S. I., Samaan, M. A., Bawab, S., Naik, D. N. and Anderson, C. D. . (2012). Influence of Kinematic Analysis Methods on Detecting Ankle and Subtlar Joint Instability. Journal of Biomechanics 45 (1) , pp. 46-52.
Kalmegh, M. G., Bawb, S. Y. and Ringleb, S. I. (2011). Development and Validation of Hardware to Measure Load Deflection Characteristics of Any Material. International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Systems 13 (1).
Swain, D., Ringleb, S. I., Naik, D. and Butowicz, C. (2011). Effect of Training with and without a Load on Military Fitness Tests and Marksmanship. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research 25 (7) , pp. 1857-1865.
Lucci, S., Cortes, N., Van Lunen, B. L., Ringleb, S. I. and Onate, J. (2011). Knee and Hip Sagittal and Transverse Plane Changes After Two Fatigue Protocols. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport 14 , pp. 453-459.
McCann, R., Cortes, N., Greska, E., Van Lunen, B., Ringleb, S. I. and Onate, J. (2011). Long-Term Neuromuscular Changes Following an Injury Prevention Program for ACL Injuries. International Journal of Athletic Therapy and Training 16 (4) , pp. 16-20.
McCullough, M. B., Ringleb, S. I., Aria, K., Kitaoka, H. B. and Kaufman, K. R. (2011). Moment Arms of the Ankle Complex Throughout the Range of Motion. Foot and Ankle International 32 (3) , pp. 300-306.
McCann, R., Cortes, N., Greska, E., Van Lunen, B. L., Ringleb, S. I. and Onate, J. A. (2011). neuromuscular changes following an injury prevention program for ACL injuries. international Journal of Athletic Therapy and Training 16 (4) , pp. 16-20.
Cortes, N., Blount, E., Ringleb, S. I. and Onate, J. A. (2011). Soccer-specific video simulation for improving movement assessment. Sports Biomechanics 10 (1) , pp. 12-24.
Blount, E., Ringleb, S. I., Tolk, A., Bailey, M. and Onate, J. (2011). Incorporation of Physical Fitness in a Tactical Infantry Simulation. Journal for Defense Modeling and Simulation.
Quammen, D., Cortes, N., Van Lunen, B. L., Lucci, S., Ringleb, S. I. and Onate, J. A. The effects of two different fatigue protocols on lower extremity motion patterns during a stop-jump task. Journal of Athletic Training.
Swain, D. P., Onate, J. A., Ringleb, S. I., Naik, D. N. and DeMaio, M. (2010). Effects of Training on Physical Performance Wearing Personal Protective Equipment. Military Medicine 175 (9) , pp. 664-670.
Walker, M., Ringleb, S. I., Maihafer, G., Walker, R., Crouch, J. R., Van Lunen, B. L. and Morrison, S. (2010). Virtual reality-enhanced partial body weight-supported treadmill training post stroke: feasibility and effectiveness in 6 subjects. Arch Phys Med Rehabil 91 , pp. 115-122.
Kalmegh, M., Bawab, S. and Ringleb, S. I. (2009). Development of a Portable Hardware to Measure Material Stiffness Characteristics. International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Systems 11 (2).
Paranjape, R., Bawab, S., Unal, R., Hou, G. J.W.. and Ringleb, S. I. (2008). A-Pillar Optimization for a Vehicular Roof Crush. International Journal of Agile Manufacturing 10 (3).
Paranjape, R., Bawab, S., Unal, R., Hou, G. J.W.. and Ringleb, S. I. (2008). A-Pillar Optimization of a Vehicular Roof Crush. International Journal of Agile Manufacturing.
Bensamoun, S. F. ., Glaser, K. J. . and Ringleb, S. I. (2008). Rapid Magnetic Resonance Elastography of Skeletal Muscle using One Dimensional Projection. Journal of Magnetic Resonance Imaging 27 (8) , pp. 1083-8 .
Ringleb, S. I., Bensamoun, S. F.. and Chen, Q. (2007). Applications of Magnetic Resonance Elastography to Healthy and Pathologic Skeletal Muscle.. Journal of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (special issue on frontiers of musculoskeltal imaging) 25 (2) , pp. 301-309 .
Arai, K., Ringleb, S. I. and Zhao, K. (2007). Gliding Resistance of the Posterior Tibial Tendon During Passive Motion in an Intact and Simulated Flatfoot. Clinical Biomechanics 22 (5) , pp. 592-598.
Ringleb, S. I., Kavros, S. J. . and Kotajarvi, B. R. . (2007). The Effect of Stage II Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction on Gait. Gait and Posture 22 (4) , pp. 555-564.
Bensmaoun, S. F. ., Ringleb, S. I. and Chen, Q. (2007). Thigh Muscle Stiffness in Hyperthyroid Patients before and after Medical Treatment using Magnetic Resonance Elastography. Journal of Magnetic Resonance Imaging 26 (3) , pp. 708-13 .
Bensamoun, S. F. ., Ringleb, S. I. and Littrell, L. (2006). Determination of Thigh Muscle Stiffness using Magnetic Resonance Elastography. Journal of Magnetic Resonance Imaging 23 (2) , pp. 242-247 .
Chen, Q., Ringleb, S. I. and Manduca, A. (2006). Differential Effects of Pre-tension on Shear Wave Propagation in Elastic Media with Different Boundary Conditions as Measured by Magnetic Resonance Elastography and Finite Element Modeling.. Journal of Biomechanics 39 (8) , pp. 1428-1434 .
Chen, Q., Ringleb, S. I., Hulshizer, T. C. . and An, K. N. . (2005). A Finite Element Model for Analyzing Shear Wave Propagation Observed in Magnetic Resonance Elastography. Journal of Biomechanics 38 (11) , pp. 2198-2203.
Siegler, S., Udupa, J. K.. and Ringleb, S. I. (2005). A New Technique to Measure the Flexibility Characteristics of the Ankle and Subtalar Joints in vivo. Journal of Biomechanics 38 (3) , pp. 567-578.
Chen, Q., Ringleb, S. I., Hulshizer, T. C. . and An, K. N. . (2005). Identification of the Testing Parameters in High Frequency Dynamic Shear Measurement on Agarose Gels. Journal of Biomechanics 38 (4) , pp. 959-963.
Ringleb, S. I., Chen, Q. and Manduca, A. (2005). Quantitative Shear Wave Magnetic Resonance Elastorgraphy: Comparison to a Dynamic Shear Material Test. Magnetic Resonance in Medicine 53 (5) , pp. 1197-2001 .
Ringleb, S. I., Udupa, J. K. . and Siegler, S. (2005). The Effect of Ankle Ligament Damage and Surgical Reconstructions on the Mechanics of the Ankle and Subtalar Joints Revealed Through a Three Dimensional Stress MRI (3D sMRI) Technique. Journal of Orthopaedic Research 23 (4) , pp. 743-749 .
Memberg, W. D. ., Murray, W. M. . and Ringleb, S. I. (2001). A Transducer to Measure Isometric Elbow Moments. Clinical Biomechanics 16 (10) , pp. 918-920.

Book Chapters

Ringleb, S. I. (2011). Physical Modeling Modeling and Simulation in the Medical and Health Sciences Wiley.
Blount, E., Ringleb, S. I. and Tolk, A. (2011). Challenges when Using Real-world Bio-Data to Calibrate Simulation Systems Software Tools and Algorithms for Biological Systems (pp. 709-716) Heidelberg: Springer Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology.

Conference Proceeding

Ringleb, S. I., Ayala, O. and Kidd, J. (2017). Implementing peer-review activities for engineering writing assignments ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition.
Blount, E., Ringleb, S. I., Tolk, A., Bailey, M. and Onate, J. (2010). Incorporation of Physical Fitness in a Tactical Infantry Simulation Huntsville Simulation Conference, SCS.
Paranjape, R., Bawab, S., Hou, G. J.W.., Ringleb, S. I. and Unal, R. (2009). Optimization of A-Pillar for Rollover crash of the automobile bangalore: International Conference on Research into Design, (ICoRD).
Ringleb, S. I. (2008). Medical M&S without Computers: The Use of Cadavers to Simulate Injuries, Pathologies and Treatment Virginia Beach, VA : MODSIM World Conference and Expo.
Walker, M. L. ., Ringleb, S. I. and Maihafer, G. (2008). Virtual Reality in Stroke Rehabilitation Ann Arbor, MI : North American Congress of Biomechanics.
Tierney, N. W. ., Crouch, J., Garcia, H., Walker, M., Van Lunen, B., DeLeo, G., Maihafer, G. and Ringleb, S. I. (2007). Virtual Reality in Gait Rehabilitation Virginia Beach, VA: MODSIM World Conference and Expo.
Bensamoun, S. F. ., Glaser, K. J. . and Ringleb, S. I. (2006). Rapid Magnetic Resonance Elastography of Skeletal Muscle using One Dimensional Projection Munich: World Congress of Biomechanics.
Bensamoun , S. F. ., Ringleb, S. I. and Chen, Q. (2006). Thigh Muscle Stiffness in Hyperthyroid Patients before and after medical treatment using Magnetic Resonance Elastography (MRE) Munich: World Congress of Biomechanics.
An, K. N. ., Ringleb, S. I. and Bensamoun , S. F. . (2006). Measuring in vivo Mechanical Properties of Muscle using Magnetic Resonance Elastography Genval/Brussels: Brussels International Symposium, 14th year: Muscels in Reconstructive and Orthopaedic Surger: Anatomy, physiology, Biomechanics, Sports Medicine, Coverage and Functional Flaps Rehabilitation.
Arai, K., Ringleb, S. I. and Zhao, K. (2006). The Effect of Flatfoot Deformity and Tendon Loading on the Work of Friction Measured in the Posterior Tibial Tendon Chicago, IL: 52nd Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society.
Ringleb, S. I., Kaufman, K. R. ., Basford, J. R. ., Ehman, R. L. . and An, K. N. . (2005). Bilateral Symmetry of the Gastrocnemius Stiffness Measured with Magnetic Resonance Elastography in Healthy and Pathologic Muscle Cleveland, OH: XX Congress of the International Society of Biomechanics.
Ringleb, S. I., Hansen, D. K. . and Kotajarvi , B. R. . (2005). Changes in Gait Associated with Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction Portland, OR: 10th Annual Meeting of the Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis Society.
Ringleb, S. I., Littrell, L. and Chen, Q. (2004). Magnetic Resonance Elastorgraphy for the Assessment of Muscles in Hyperthyroidism Portland, OR : 28th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Biomechanics.
Ringleb, S. I. (2002). An Image Based Study of the Effects of Soft Tissue Injury on the Kinematics of the Ankle and Subtalar Joints Philadelphia, PA: Presented to the Medical Image Processing Group, University of Pennsylvania.
Ringleb, S. I., Siegler, S. and Udupa, J. K. . (2002). The Level of Symmetry in the Anthropometric and Mechanical Properties of the Ankle as Determined by a Mechanical/MRI Technique Calgary, Alberta: presented at the foot and ankle biomechanics symposium at the Fourth World Congress in Biomechanics.
Ringleb, S. I., Siegler, S. and Udupa, J. K. . (2001). Quantification of Ankle and Subtalar Joint Instability: A New Technique Zurich: Presented at International Society of Biomechanics XVIII Congress.
Ringleb, S. I., Siegler, S. and Udupa, J. K. . (2001). A Joint Coordinate System for the Ankle and Subtalar Joint Complex New Orleans, LA: Presented at Podiatric Research Society.
Ringleb, S. I. and Hillstrom, H. J. . (2000). Sensitivity Analysis of a Graphics-Based, Anatomically Detailed, Forward Dynamic Simulation of the Stance Phase of Gait Chicago, IL: Presented at 24rd Annual Meeting of the American Society of Biomechanics.
Ringleb, S. I., Ledoux, W. R. . and Hillstrom, H. J. . (2000). The Effects of Change in Pelvic Height on the Ground Reaction Forces in a Biomechanical Model of the Human Foot Emphasizing the Plantar Soft Tissue Miami, FL: Podium presentation at Podiatric Research Society.
Ringleb, S. I., Memberg, W. D. ., Murray, W. M. . and Kilgore, K. L. . (1998). A Transducer to Measure Elbow Extension Moments Annals of Biomedical Engineering.
Barnes, A. B. ., Kozin, S. H. . and Ringleb, S. I. (1998). Forearm Strain During Load Application Before and After Interroseous Membrane Division Proceedings from the Third Triennial International Hand and Wrist Biomechanics Symposium.

Presentations

Sandberg, H., Ringleb, S. I., Watson, G., Morrison, J., Deutch, M. and Raymer, A. M. (November , 2011). Impact of Visual Information on Listening in Noise in Aphasia American Speech-Hearing-Language Association Convention San Diego, CA.
Sandberg, H. M., Ringleb, S. I., Watson, G. S., Morrison, J., Deutsch, M. and Raymer, A. (November , 2011). Impact of listening in noise with visual information in aphasia Annual Convention San Diego, CA.
Choisne, J., Ringleb, S. I., McCullough, M., Bawab, S., Kaufman, K. R. and Kitaoka, H. B. (August , 2011). How Flatfoot Deformity Affects Moment Arms 24th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Biomechanics Long Beach, CA.
Choisne, J., Ringleb, S. I., Paranjape, R., Bawab, S. and Anderson, C. D. (August , 2011). Understanding Contact Pressure Distribution in the Ankle and Subtalar Joint During Motion in the Sagittal Plane 24th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Biomechanics Long Beach, CA.
Greska, E., Cortes, N., Kollock, R., Ringleb, S. I., Van Lunen, B. and Onate, J. (July , 2011). Neuromuscular Training and Fatigue Alter Knee and Hip Mechanics in Multiple Planes 34th National Strength and Conditioning Association Meeting Las Vegas, NV.
Ringleb, S. I. (April , 2008). Understanding Musculoskeletal Biomechanics: From the Elbow Moment Transducer to Six-Degree-of-Freedom Ankle Loading Devices Neural Prosthesis Seminar Case Western Reserve University.
  • best poster in basic and applied science, Drexel University Research Day
  • Gallery of Success, Temple University
  • Graduate student research award, Drexel University
  • International Society of Biomechanics Dissertation Award,
  • 2002: Koerner Fellowship,

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