Faculty

Gregory M. Gutierrez

Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy

Gregory M. Gutierrez

Phone: 212-998-9408
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Curriculum Vitae/Syllabi

Dr. Gregory M. Gutierrez received his doctorate in Biomechanics and Movement Sciences from the University of Delaware in 2008, following completion of his Master's degree in Biomechanics in 2005 and Baccalaureate degree in Exercise Physiology in 2002; both from the University of Florida.  He is a biomechanist who examines the manner in which humans control dynamic joint stability during functional activities. Primarily, his research focuses on neuromuscular control mechanisms in individuals with ankle instability; specifically aiming to identify the cause of an ankle "giving way" and whether these deficits are centrally or peripherally derived. He uses a combination of motion analysis, ground reaction force recordings, muscle activation patterns, and a variety of other tools, during normal and perturbed movements to investigate these mechanisms.


Degrees Held

  • Ph.D. University of Delaware 2008
    Engineering: Biomechanics and Movement Science
  • M.S. University of Florida 2005
    Exercise and Sports Science
  • B.S. University of Florida 2002
    Exercise Physiology

Research Interests

  • Dynamic joint stability
  • Neuromuscular control mechanisms in individuals with ankle instability
  • Rehabilitation Robotics
  • Development of new statistical methods to relate bomechanical time-series data
  • Transition from shod to barefoot running
  • Neurocognitive function in joint instability

Selected Publications

  • Yen, S.C., Gutierrez, G.M., Ling, W., Magill, R., McDonough, A. Coordination Variability during Load Carriage Walking: Does It Contribute to Low Back Injury? Human Movement Science. (in press)
  • Gutierrez, G.M., Knight, C.A., Swanik, C.B., Royer, T., Manal, K., Caulfield, B., Kaminski, T.W. Examining neuromuscular control during landings on a supinating platform in those with ankle instability. American Journal of Sports Medicine. 40 (1): 193-201, Jan 2012. (view)
  • Yen, S.C., Ling, W., Magill, R., McDonough, A., Gutierrez, G.M. Temporal relationship between trunk and thigh contributes to balance control in load carriage walking. Gait and Posture. 34 (3): 402-8, Jul 2011. (view)
  • Schmid, S., Moffat, M., Gutierrez, G.M. Effect of knee joint cooling on the electromyographic activity of lower extremity muscles during a plyometric exercise. Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology, 20 (6): 1075-1081, Dec 2010. (view)
  • Gutierrez, G.M., Kaminski, T.W. A novel dynamic ankle-supinating device. Journal of Applied Biomechanics, 26 (1): 114-121, Feb 2010. (view)
  • Gutierrez, G.M., Kaminski, T.W. Douex, A.T. Neuromuscular control and ankle instability. Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 1 (4): 359-365, Apr 2009. (view)
  • Tillman, M.D., Gullett, J.C., Gutierrez G.M., Chow, J.W. A biomechanical comparison of back and front squats in healthy trained individuals. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 23 (1): 284-292, Jan 2009. (view)
  • Jackson, N.S, Gutierrez, G.M., Kaminski, T.W. The effect of fatigue and habituation on the stretch reflex of the ankle musculature. Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology, 19 (1): 75-84, Jan 2009. (view)
  • Guterrez GM, Jackson NS, Dorr KA, et al. Effect of fatigue on neuromuscular function at the ankle. J Sports Rehabil. Nov 2007;16(4):295-306. (view)
  • Kaminski TW, Rasmussen AM, Guterrez GM. Purposeful heading during a season does not influence cognitive function or balance in female soccer players. J Clin Exper Neuropsychol. Oct 2007;29(7):742-751. (view)
  • Gutierrez GM, Chow JW, Tillman MD, et al. Resistance training improves gait kinematics in persons with multiple sclerosis. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. Sep 2005;86(9):1824-9. (view)

Selected Presentations

  • Gutierrez, G.M., Pozzi, F., Dundas, M. (2011, Jul) The effect of eversion fatigue on neuromuscular control during curb-walking in individuals with and without ankle instability.
    Oral Presentation at the 23rd Congress of the International Society of Biomechanics (ISB); Brussels, Belgium. Proceedings of the 23rd ISB Congress.
  • Gutierrez, G.M., Olin, E. (2011, Jul) Muscle activity and tibial shock during the initial transition from shod to barefoot running.
    Oral Presentation at the 23rd Congress of the International Society of Biomechanics (ISB); Brussels, Belgium. Proceedings of the 23rd ISB Congress.
  • Gutierrez, G.M., Kaminski, T.W. (2010, Aug) Is ankle instability a central or peripheral issue?
    Poster Presentation at the 34th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Biomechanics (ASB); Providence, RI. Published in the Proceedings of the 34th Annual ASB Meeting.
  • Gutierrez, G.M., Pozzi, F. (2010, May) Biomechanical analysis of stepping up and down from a step in individuals with ankle instability: a pilot study.
    Poster Presentation at the 2nd Joint ESMAC (European Society of Movement Analysis in Adults and Children) – GCMAS (Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis Society) Meeting; Miami, FL. Proceedings of the 2010 JEGM meeting.
  • Gutierrez, G.M. Kaminski, T.W. (2009, Oct) Preparatory and reactive muscle activity and kinematics during landings on a supinating platform in person with ankle instability.
    Podium Presentation at the 4th International Ankle Symposium; Sydney, Australia. Journal of Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy, 37(10), A-11.
  • Gutierrez, G.M., Kaminski, T.W. (2009, Jun) A novel ankle supinating device.
    Free Communication /Poster Presentation at the 56th Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM); Seattle, WA. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 41(5), S464.
  • Gutierrez, G.M., Jackson, N.D., Kaminski, T.W. (2007, Jun) Habituation and fatigue in the stretch reflex of the ankle.
    Free Communicaton/Poster Presentation at the 54th Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM); New Orleans, NO. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 39(5), S265.
  • Gutierrez, G.M., Jackson, N.D., Kaminski, T.W. (2006, Sep) The effect of fatigue on stretch reflex latency of the ankle musculature.
    Podium Presentation at the 3rd International Ankle Symposium; Dublin, Ireland. Journal of Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy, 36(11), A-12.
  • Gutierrez, G.M., Surdam, N.S, Dorr, K., Margiotta, S, Kaminski, T.W. (2006, Jun) Effect of fatigue on neural activity of the ankle musculature.
    Free Communication /Poster Presentation at the 53rd Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM); Denver, CO. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 38(5), S445.