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Andrew Lynch, PT, Ph.D.

Andrew Lynch, PT, Ph.D.

Title:

Associate Professor

Department:

Rehabilitation and Movement Sciences

Phone Number: (856) 566-6872

Office Location: 65 Bergen Street Room 723A, Newark, NJ 07107

Education

Honors Bachelor of Science (Exercise Science),  University of Delaware
Doctor of Physical Therapy (Physical Therapy),  University of Delaware
Doctor of Philosophy (Biomechanics and Movement Science),  University of Delaware

Research Interests

 

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 Co-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

1. Simonds AH, Galantino ML, Levin T, Rothpletz-Puglia P, Parrott JS, Ferraro RA, Lynch AD, Barberio J, Kietrys DM. Which Lane Are We In? Driving Toward Adaptive Expertise in Clinical Practice. Accepted for publication in the Journal of Clinical and Translational Science on 2026/05/26.

2. Irrgang JJ, Lynch AD, Patterson CG, Gil AB, Burns TC, Dalzell M, Getgood A, Harner CD, Levy BA, Owens BD, Poploski KM, Richter DL, Schenck RC, Waterman BR, Whelan DB, Musahl V, and the STaR Trial for Multiple Ligament Knee Injuries Network. Surgical Timing and Rehabilitation for Multiple Ligament Knee Injuries: Study Protocol for a Multicenter Integrated Clinical Trial. JBJS Open Access 11(2):e25.00052, April-June 2026. | DOI: 10.2106/JBJS.OA.25.00052

3. Ferrao RA, Lynch AD, Kietrys DM, Parrott JS, Galantino ML. Assessing Total Body Strength Decline in People Living with HIV Using the Isometric Mid-Thigh Pull. Journal of Rehabilitation Practice and Research, 7(1):203. https://doi.org/10.33790/jrpr1100203

4. Noce N, Pena KA, Paparella S, Lynch AD, Keller E, Dallman A, Rothpletz-Puglia P. Advancing Interprofessional Communication: Preliminary Outcomes of a Novel Collaboration Framework in a Student Head Injury Clinic. J Occupational Therapy Education. In Press.

5. Ferraro RA, Lynch AD, Patel AK, Parrott JS. Test-Retest Reliability and Concurrent Validity of the Isometric Mid-Thigh Pull as a Measure of Total Body Muscle Performance in Recreationally Active Adults. J Rehab Pract Res, 6(1):171. https://doi.org/10.33790/jrpr1100171

6. Poploski KM, Lynch AD, Burns TC, Harner CD, Levy BA, Owens BD, Richter DL, Schenck RC Jr, Musahl V, Irrgang JJ; 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. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2023 Apr 19;105(8):607-613. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.20.02051. Epub 2023 Feb 24. PMID: 36827383.

7. Muller B, Yabroudi MA, Lynch AD, Popchak AJ, Lai CL, van Dijk CN, Fu FH, Irrgang JJ. Return to preinjury sports after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction is predicted by five independent factors. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2022 Jan;30(1):84-92. doi: 10.1007/s00167-021-06558-z.

8. Hughes JD, Lynch AD, Smith CN, Musahl V, Irrgang JJ. External fixation increases complications following surgical treatment of multiple ligament knee injuries. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2022 Jan;30(1):161-166. doi: 10.1007/s00167-021-06508-9.

9. Bell KM, Onyeukwu C, Smith CN, Oh A, Devito Dabbs A, Piva SR, Popchak AJ, Lynch AD, Irrgang JJ, McClincy MP. A Portable System for Remote Rehabilitation Following a Total Knee Replacement: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Clinical Study. Sensors (Basel). 2020 Oct 27;20(21). doi: 10.3390/s20216118.

10. Sheean AJ, Lian J, Tisherman R, Meredith SJ, de Sa D, Lynch A, Lesniak BP, Musahl V. 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. Am J Sports Med. 2020 Dec;48(14):3495-3502. doi: 10.1177/0363546520966624.

11. Bechard L, Bell K, Lynch A. Preliminary validation of a mobile force Sensing device for clinical and telerehabilitation. J Biomech. 2020 Sep 18;110:109973. doi: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2020.109973.

12. Joreitz R, Lynch A, Popchak A, Irrgang J. Criterion-Based Rehabilitation Program with Return to Sport Testing Following ACL Reconstruction: A Case Series. Int J Sports Phys Ther. 2020 Dec;15(6):1151-1173. doi: 10.26603/ijspt20201151

13. Brown-Taylor L, Lynch A, Foraker R, Harris-Hayes M, Walrod B, Vasileff WK, Glaws K, Di Stasi S. Physical Therapists and Physicians Evaluate Nonarthritic Hip Disease Differently: Results From a National Survey. Phys Ther. 2020 Jun 23;100(6):917-932. doi: 10.1093/ptj/pzaa028

14. 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. Treatment after anterior cruciate ligament injury: Panther Symposium ACL Treatment Consensus Group. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2020 Aug;28(8):2390-2402. doi: 10.1007/s00167-020-06012-6

15. 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). Return to sport after anterior cruciate ligament injury: Panther Symposium ACL Injury Return to Sport Consensus Group. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2020 Apr 28;. doi: 10.1007/s00167-020-06009-1.

16. Diermeier T, Tisherman R, Hughes J, Tulman M, Baum Coffey E, Fink C, Lynch A, Fu FH, Musahl V. Quadriceps tendon anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2020 Aug;28(8):2644-2656. doi: 10.1007/s00167-020-05902-z.

17. Willy RW, Hoglund LT, Barton CJ, Bolgla LA, Scalzitti DA, Logerstedt DS, Lynch AD, Snyder-Mackler L, McDonough CM. Patellofemoral Pain Clinical Practice Guidelines. Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy 2019 49:9, CPG1-CPG95

18. Hughes JD, Burnham JM, Hirsh A, Musahl V, Fu FH, Irrgang JJ, Lynch AD. Comparison of Short-Term Biodex Results after Anatomic ACL Reconstruction Between Three Autografts. Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine 2019, 7(5).

19. Bell KM, Onyeukwu C, McClincy MP, Allen M, Bechard L, Mukherjee A, Hartman RA, Smith CN, Lynch AD, Irrgang JJ. Verification of a Portable Motion Tracking System for Remote Management of Physical Rehabilitation of the Knee. Sensors. 19(5), 1021, 2019.

20. 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. Quadriceps tendon autograft for arthroscopic knee ligament reconstruction: use it now, use it often. British Journal of Sports Medicine. 52(11):698-701, 2018

21. Lynch AD, Bove AM, Ammendolia C, Schneider M. 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. The Spine Journal; 18(8):1303-1312.

22. Yang C, Tashiro Y, Lynch AD, Fu F, Anderst W. Kinematics and arthrokinematics in the chronic ACL-deficient knee are altered even in the absence of instability symptoms. Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, and Arthroscopy. 26(5):1406-1413, 2018

23. Bove AM, Lynch AD, Ammendolia C, Schneider M. The patient’s experience with non-surgical treatment for lumbar spinal stenosis: a qualitative study. The Spine Journal; 18(4):639-647, 2018

24. 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 Concepts and Controversies in Rehabilitation after Surgery for Multiple Ligament Knee Injury. Current Reviews in Musculoskeletal Medicine; 10(3):328-345, 2017.

25. Sinacore JA, Evans AM, Lynch BN, Joreitz RE, Irrgang JJ, Lynch AD. Diagnostic Accuracy of Handheld Dynamometry and One-Repetition Maximum Tests for Identifying Meaningful Quadriceps Strength Asymmetries. Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, 47(2): 97-107, 2017

26. Yabroudi MA, Bjornsson H, Lynch AD, Muller B, Samuelsson K, Tarabichi M, Karlsson J, Fu FH, Irrgang JJ. Predictors of Revision Surgery After Primary Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction. Orthopedic Journal of Sports Medicine, 4(9), 2016

27. Lynch AD, Dodds NE, Yu L, Pilkonis PA, Irrgang JJ. 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. Health and Quality of Life Outcomes, 14:77, 2016.

28. Mueller B, Yabroudi MA, Lynch AD, Lai CL, van Dijk CN, Fu FH, Irrgang JJ. 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. American Journal of Sports Medicine, 44(11): 2820-2826, 2016

29. Bove AM, Lynch AD, DePaul S, Terhorst L, Irrgang JJ, Fitzgerald GK. Test-Retest Reliability of Ratings of Perceived Exertion and Agreement with 1-Repetition Maximum in Adults. Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, 46(9): 768-774, 2016

30. Joreitz RJ, Lynch AD, Rabuck SJ, Lynch BN, Davin S, Irrgang JJ. Patient-Specific and Surgery-Specific Factors That Affect Return to Sport After ACL Reconstruction. International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy, 11(2): 264-278, 2016.

31. Logerstedt DS, Arundale AM, Lynch AD, Snyder-Mackler L. A Conceptual Framework for a Sports Knee Injury Performance Profile and Return to Activity Criteria. Brazilian Journal of Physical Therapy, 19(5): 340-359, 2015.

32. Ma Y, Murawski CD, Azar AAR, Maldjian C, Lynch AD, Fu FH. 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. Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology and Arthroscopy, 23(3): 661-668, 2015

33. Logerstedt DS, Di Stasi SL, Grindem H, Lynch AD, Eitzen I, Engebretsen L, Risberg MA, Axe MJ, Snyder-Mackler L. 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. Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, 44(12): 914-923, 2014

34. Hartigan EH, Lynch AD, Logerstedt DS, Chmielewski TL, Snyder-Mackler L. Kinesiophobia After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Rupture And Reconstruction: Noncopers Versus Potential Copers. Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, 43(11): 821-832, 2013

35. Lynch AD, Logerstedt DS, Grindem H, Eitzen I, Hicks G, Axe MJ, Engebretsen L, Risberg MA, Snyder-Mackler L. Consensus criteria for defining ‘successful outcome’ after ACL injury and reconstruction: a Delaware-Oslo ACL cohort investigation. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 49(5): 335-342, 2016. [2013 (epub)]

36. Logerstedt DS, Lynch AD, Axe MJ, Snyder-Mackler L. Pre-operative quadriceps strength predicts IKDC2000 scores 6 months after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. The Knee, 20(3): 208-212, 2013

37. Logerstedt DS, Lynch AD, Axe MJ, Snyder-Mackler L. Symmetry restoration and functional recovery before and after ACL reconstruction. Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology and Arthroscopy, 21(4): 859-868, 2013

38. Logerstedt DS, Grindem H, Lynch AD, Snyder-Mackler L, Risberg MA, Axe MJ, Engebretsen L. Single-legged hop tests as predictors of self-reported knee function after ACL reconstruction. American Journal of Sports Medicine, 40(10): 2348-2356, 2012

39. Lynch AD, Logerstedt DS, Axe MJ, Snyder-Mackler L. Quadriceps activation failure after anterior cruciate ligament rupture is not mediated by knee joint effusion. Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, 42(6):502-510, 2012