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Andrew Lynch, DPT, Ph.D.

Andrew Lynch, DPT, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Department of Rehabilitation and Movement Sciences
Program: Physical Therapy (DPT)
Phone: (856) 566-6872
Email: al1282@rutgers.edu
Office location:
Department of Rehabilitation and Movement Sciences
200 College Drive – Jefferson Hall, room 223
Blackwood, NJ 08012

About

Education

B.S. Honors, Exercise Science, University of Delaware
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT), University of Delaware
Ph.D., Biomechanics and Movement Science, University of Delaware

Professional Achievements

Research

Title
  
Sponsor
  
Effective Dates
  
Role
Food is Medicine vs Lifestyle Medicine: A Community Based Pragmatic Randomized Control Trial for Patients with Cardiovascular Kidney Metabolic (CKM) syndrome
  
Rutgers Equity Alliance for Community Health (REACH)
  
1/1/2024 to Present
   Co-PI
Creating Running Related Injury Risk Models using Clinical Measures and Biomechanical Monitoring in High School Athletes
  
Rutgers University School of Health Professions Dean’s Intramural Grant Program
  
09/2021-09/2023
   PI
Surgical Timing and Rehabilitation (STaR) Trial for Multiple Ligament Knee Injuries: A Multicenter Clinical Trial
  
United States Department of Defense, Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program, Peer-Reviewed Orthopaedic Research Program – Integrated Clinical Trial Award
  
09/2017 to 08/2021
   Co-Investigator
Evaluate and Update the IKDC Subjective Knee Form
  
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery Board of Specialty Societies – Quality and Patient Safety Action Fund
  
3/2016 to 06/2019
   Co-Investigator
Creating a Patient Decision Aid for Individuals after Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury
  
Comprehensive Opportunities in Rehabilitation Research Training K12 Career Development Program
  
9/2015-8/2017
   PI
Timing of Surgery and Rehabilitation to Optimize Outcome for Patients with Multiple Ligament Knee Injuries: A Multicenter Clinical Trial
  
United States Department of Defense, Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program, Peer-Reviewed Orthopaedic Research Program – Clinical Trial Planning Grant
  
10/2015 to 10/2016
   Co-Investigator
Content Analysis and Refinement of the AM-PAC Basic Mobility Domain Item Bank for Computer Adaptive Testing
  
Boston Rehabilitation Outcomes Center Pilot Project
  
6/2014 to 6/2015
   PI
Neuromuscular Retraining After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury – Mechanism Validation for Clinical and Biomechanical Improvements
  
Sports Physical Therapy Section of the American Physical Therapy Association Legacy Fund Grant
  
2/2010 to 2/2011
   PI

Publications

Title   Authors   Where and When
STaR Trial for Multiple Ligament Knee Injuries Network. Presentation and Surgical Management of Multiple Ligament Knee Injuries: A Multicenter Study from the Surgical Timing and Rehabilitation (STaR) Trial for MLKIs Network.
  
Poploski KM, Lynch AD, Burns TC, Harner CD, Levy BA, Owens BD, Richter DL, Schenck RC Jr, Musahl V, Irrgang JJ;
  
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2023 Apr 19;105(8):607-613. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.20.02051. Epub 2023 Feb 24. PMID: 36827383.
External fixation increases complications following surgical treatment of multiple ligament knee injuries.
  
Hughes JD, Lynch AD, Smith CN,·Musahl V,·IrrgangJJ
  
Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy. E-published 2/27/2021
Return to Preinjury Sports after Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction is Predicted by Five Independent Factors
  
Muller B, Yabroudi MA, Lynch AD, Popchak AJ, Lai CL, van Dijk CN, Fu FH, Irrgang JJ
  
Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy. Accepted 3/27/2021
Quadriceps tendon anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.
  
Diermeier T, Tisherman R, Hughes J, Tulman M, Baum Coffey E, Fink C, Lynch AD, Fu FH, Musahl V.
  
Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2020 Feb 18
Return to sport after anterior cruciate ligament injury: Panther Symposium ACL Injury Return to Sport Consensus Group
  
Meredith SJ, Rauer T, Chmielewski TL, Fink C, Diermeier T, Rothrauff BB, Svantesson E, Hamrin Senorski E, Hewett TE, Sherman SL, Lesniak BP and the Panther Symposium ACL Injury Return to Sport Group (Lynch AD – member)
  
Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2020 Apr 28
Treatment after anterior cruciate ligament injury: Panther Symposium ACL Treatment Consensus Group
  
Diermeier T, Rothrauff BB, Engebretsen L, Lynch AD, Ayeni OR, Paterno MV, Xerogeanes JW, Fu FH, Karlsson J, Musahl V, Svantesson E, Hamrin Senorski E, Rauer T, Meredith SJ
  
Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2020 May 9
Physical Therapists and Physicians Evaluate Nonarthritic Hip Disease Differently
  
Brown L, Lynch AD, Foraker R, et al
  
National Survey [published online ahead of print, 2020 Mar 4]. Phys Ther. 2020
Criterion-based rehabilitation program with return to sport testing following ACL reconstruction: a case series
  
Joreitz RJ, Lynch AD, Popchak AJ, Irrgang JJ
  
International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy (accepted 6/21/2020)
Preliminary Validation of a Mobile Force Sensing Device for Clinical and Telerehabilitation
  
Bechard L, Bell KM, Lynch AD
  
Journal of Biomechanics (accepted 7/22/2020)
Augmentation of Anatomic Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction With Lateral Extra-Articular Tenodesis Does Not Significantly Affect Rotatory Knee Laxity: A Time Zero, In Vivo Kinematic Analysis
  
Sheehan AJ, et al
  
American Journal of Sports Medicine (accepted 7/30/2020)
A Portable System for Remote Rehabilitation Following a Total Knee Replacement: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Clinical Study
  
Bell KM, Onyeukwu C, Smith CN, Oh A, Dabbs AD, Piva SR, Popchak AJ, Lynch AD, Irrgang JJ, and McClincy MP
  
Sensors 2020, 20, 6118
Motor Learning Approaches to Joint Mobility and Stability Strategies for the Knee
  
Lynch AD
  
Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Independent Study Course 29.2.3. Published August 2019
Advances in Measuring Patient Reported Outcomes – Use of Item Response Theory and Computer Adaptive Tests in Basic Methods Handbook for Clinical Orthopaedic Research (Textbook); Edition 1
  
Lynch AD, Popchak AJ, Irrgang JJ
  
Musahl V, Karlsson J, Hirschmann MT, Ayeni O, Marx R, Koh JL, Nakamura N (eds.). Springer Publishing, Vancouver CA, 2019
Level III Evidence – A Case-Control Study in Basic Methods Handbook for Clinical Orthopaedic Research (Textbook); Edition 1
  
Lynch AD, Popchak AJ, Irrgang JJ
  
Musahl V, Karlsson J, Hirschmann MT, Ayeni O, Marx R, Koh JL, Nakamura N (eds.). Springer Publishing, Vancouver CA, 2019
Framework for Selecting Clinical Outcomes for Clinical Trials in Basic Methods Handbook for Clinical Orthopaedic Research (Textbook); Edition 1
  
Popchak AJ, Lynch AD, Irrgang JJ
  
Musahl V, Karlsson J, Hirschmann MT, Ayeni O, Marx R, Koh JL, Nakamura N (eds.). Springer Publishing, Vancouver CA, 2019
Patellofemoral Pain Clinical Practice Guidelines
  
Willy RW, Hoglund LT, Barton CJ, Bolgla LA, Scalzitti DA, Logerstedt DS, Lynch AD, Snyder-Mackler L, McDonough CM
  
Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy 2019 49:9, CPG1-CPG95
Comparison of Short-Term Biodex Results after Anatomic ACL Reconstruction Between Three Autografts
  
Hughes JD, Burnham JM, Hirsh A, Musahl V, Fu FH, Irrgang JJ, Lynch AD
  
Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine 2019, 7(5)
Verification of a Portable Motion Tracking System for Remote Management of Physical Rehabilitation of the Knee. Sensors
  
Bell KM, Onyeukwu C, McClincy MP, Allen M, Bechard L, Mukherjee A, Hartman RA, Smith CN, Lynch AD, Irrgang JJ
  
19(5), 1021, 2019
Quadriceps tendon autograft for arthroscopic knee ligament reconstruction: use it now, use it often
  
Sheean AJ, Volker M, Slone H, Xerogeanes J, Milinkovic D, Hoser C, Fink C, Karlsson J, Engebretsen L, Askenberger M, Benedetto KP, Lee MC, Fauno P, Fu FH, Irrgang J, Lynch AD, Fulkerson JP, Grindem H, Herbot M, Hoeher J, Lind M, Petersen W, Steensen R, Strauss J
  
British Journal of Sports Medicine. 52(11):698-701, 2018
Individuals with lumbar spinal stenosis seek education and care focused on self-management – results of focus groups among participants enrolled in a randomized controlled trial
  
Lynch AD, Bove AM, Ammendolia C, Schneider M
  
The Spine Journal; 18(8):1303-1312
Kinematics and arthrokinematics in the chronic ACL-deficient knee are altered even in the absence of instability symptoms
  
Yang C, Tashiro Y, Lynch AD, Fu F, Anderst W
  
Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, and Arthroscopy. 26(5):1406-1413, 2018
The patient’s experience with non-surgical treatment for lumbar spinal stenosis: a qualitative study
  
Bove AM, Lynch AD, Ammendolia C, Schneider M.
  
The Spine Journal; 18(4):639-647, 2018
Current Concepts and Controversies in Rehabilitation after Surgery for Multiple Ligament Knee Injury
  
Lynch AD, Chmielewski T, Bailey L, Stuart M, Cooper J, Coady C, Sgroi T, Owens J, Schenck R, Whelan D, Musalk V, Irrgang JJ and the STaR Trial Investigators
  
Current Reviews in Musculoskeletal Medicine; 10(3):328-345, 2017
Diagnostic Accuracy of Handheld Dynamometry and One-Repetition Maximum Tests for Identifying Meaningful Quadriceps Strength Asymmetries
  
Sinacore JA, Evans AM, Lynch BN, Joreitz RE, Irrgang JJ, Lynch AD
  
Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, 47(2): 97-107, 2017
Predictors of Revision Surgery After Primary Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
  
Yabroudi MA, Bjornsson H, Lynch AD, Muller B, Samuelsson K, Tarabichi M, Karlsson J, Fu FH, Irrgang JJ
  
Orthopedic Journal of Sports Medicine, 4(9), 2016
Individuals with Knee Impairments Identify Items in Need of Clarification in the Patient Reported Outcome Measurement Information System Pain Interference and Physical Function Item Banks – Results from Cognitive Interviews
  
Lynch AD, Dodds NE, Yu L, Pilkonis PA, Irrgang JJ
  
Health and Quality of Life Outcomes, 14:77, 2016
Defining Thresholds for the Patient Acceptable Symptom State for the International Knee Documentation Committee (IKDC) Subjective Knee Form and Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS) for Patients that Underwent ACL Reconstruction
  
Mueller B, Yabroudi MA, Lynch AD, Lai CL, van Dijk CN, Fu FH, Irrgang JJ
  
American Journal of Sports Medicine, 44(11): 2820-2826, 2016
Test-Retest Reliability of Ratings of Perceived Exertion and Agreement with 1-Repetition Maximum in Adults
  
Bove AM, Lynch AD, DePaul S, Terhorst L, Irrgang JJ, Fitzgerald GK
  
Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, 46(9): 768-774, 2016
Patient-Specific and Surgery-Specific Factors That Affect Return to Sport After ACL Reconstruction
  
Joreitz RJ, Lynch AD, Rabuck SJ, Lynch BN, Davin S, Irrgang JJ
  
International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy, 11(2): 264-278, 2016
Rehabilitation after ACL Reconstruction; In: Controversies in ACL Reconstruction: An Evidence Based Approach; Edition 1
  
Lynch AD, Cummer K, Joreitz RE
  
Nakamura N, Marx R, Musahl V, Zaffagnini S (eds.). Springer Publishing, Vancouver CA, 2016
Criterion Based Approach for Returning to Sport After ACL Reconstruction; In: Rotatory instability of the knee: An evidence based approach; Edition 1
  
Joreitz RE, Lynch AD, Harner CD, Fu FH, Irrgang JJ
  
Karlsson J, Kuroda, Musahl V, Zaffagnini S (eds.). Springer Publishing, Vancouver CA, 2016
A Conceptual Framework for a Sports Knee Injury Performance Profile and Return to Activity Criteria
  
Logerstedt DS, Arundale AM, Lynch AD, Snyder-Mackler L
  
Brazilian Journal of Physical Therapy, 19(5): 340-359, 2015
Graft Maturity of the reconstructed anterior cruciate ligament 6 months postoperatively: a magnetic resonance imaging evaluation of quadriceps tendon with bone block and hamstring tendon autografts
  
Ma Y, Murawski CD, Azar AAR, Maldjian C, Lynch AD, Fu FH
  
Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology and Arthroscopy, 23(3): 661-668, 2015
Self-Reported Knee Function Can Identify Athletes Who Fail Return-to-Activity Criteria up to 1 Year After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Delaware-Oslo ACL Cohort Study
  
Logerstedt DS, Di Stasi SL, Grindem H, Lynch AD, Eitzen I, Engebretsen L, Risberg MA, Axe MJ, Snyder-Mackler L
  
Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, 44(12): 914-923, 2014
Single-legged hop tests as predictors of self-reported knee function after ACL reconstruction
  
Logerstedt DS, Grindem H, Lynch AD, Snyder-Mackler L, Risberg MA, Axe MJ, Engebretsen L
  
American Journal of Sports Medicine, 40(10): 2348-2356, 2012
Quadriceps activation failure after anterior cruciate ligament rupture is not mediated by knee joint effusion
  
Lynch AD, Logerstedt DS, Axe MJ, Snyder-Mackler L
  
Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, 42(6):502-510, 2012
Kinesiophobia After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Rupture And Reconstruction: Noncopers Versus Potential Copers
  
Hartigan EH, Lynch AD, Logerstedt DS, Chmielewski TL, Snyder-Mackler L
  
Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, 43(11): 821-832, 2013
Consensus criteria for defining ‘successful outcome’ after ACL injury and reconstruction: a Delaware-Oslo ACL cohort investigation
  
Lynch AD, Logerstedt DS, Grindem H, Eitzen I, Hicks G, Axe MJ, Engebretsen L, Risberg MA, Snyder-Mackler L.
  
British Journal of Sports Medicine, 49(5): 335-342, 2016. [2013 (epub)]
Pre-operative quadriceps strength predicts IKDC2000 scores 6 months after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
  
Logerstedt DS, Lynch AD, Axe MJ, Snyder-Mackler L
  
The Knee, 20(3): 208-212, 2013
Symmetry restoration and functional recovery before and after ACL reconstruction
  
Logerstedt DS, Lynch AD, Axe MJ, Snyder-Mackler L
  
Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology and Arthroscopy, 21(4): 859-868, 2013
Non-operative treatment of patellofemoral pain: role of PT; In: Patellofemoral Pain, Instability and Arthritis. Edition 1
  
Lynch AD, Werner S, Snyder-Mackler L
  
Zaffagnini S, DeJour D, Arendt E (eds.). Springer Publishing, Vancouver CA, 2010
Post-operative management of surgeries aimed at correcting patellofemoral instability: results of an international surgeon survey; In: Patellofemoral Pain, Instability and Arthritis. Edition 1
  
Lynch AD, Snyder-Mackler L
  
Zaffagnini S, DeJour D, Arendt E (eds.). Springer Publishing, Vancouver CA, 2010
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