Degrees

  • PhD, Philosophy in Education and Biomedical Sciences - Colorado State University; Ft. Collins, CO
  • MA, Exercise and Sport Science - University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Chapel Hill, NC
  • BS, Athletic Training - Canisius College; Buffalo, NY

Academic and Professional Highlights

Prior Positions:

  • Athletic Training Program Director, Sacred Heart University - Fairfield, CT (2013-2018)

  • Clinical Education Coordinator/Assistant Professor, Metropolitan State University of Denver, Denver, CO (2010-2013)

  • Head Athletic Trainer, Denver Pirates (Semi-Professional Football), Denver, CO (2012-2013)

  • Visiting Faculty/Clinical Education Coordinator, Metropolitan State University of Denver, Denver, CO (2007-2010)

  • Athletic Trainer, Metropolitan State University of Denver, Denver, CO (2005-2007)

Research:

  • Sports-related concussions
  • Subconcussive impacts
  • Concussion management
  • Concussions
  • Injury rehabilitation
  • Vestibular therapy
  • Athletic training

Publications:

  • Miyashita TL, Holland B, Diakogeorgiou E, Snyman K. Concussion history's impact on Stability Evaluation Test scores in Division I contact-sport athletes. J Sports Med Phys Fitness. 2025

  • Titcomb DA, Melton BF, Bland HW, Miyashita TL. Evaluation of the craniovertebral angle in standing versus sitting position in young adults with and without severe forward head posture. International Journal of Exercise Science. 2024; 17(1): 73-85.

  • McPherson J, Haider MN, Miyashita TL, Bromley L, Mazur B, Willer B, Leddy J. Adults are not older adolescents: Comparing physical therapy findings among

  • Kilian J, Snyman K, Miyashita TL. Comparision of in-game external load metrics among positions and between halves for Division I collegiate women's lacrosse athletes. International Journal of Strength and Conditioning. 2022; 2(1).

  • Miyashita TL, Diakogeorgiou E, Marrie K. The role of subconcussive impacts on sway velocities in Division I men?s lacrosse players. Sports Biomechanics. 2020;19(2):180-188. DOI: 10.1080/14763141.2018.1458892

  • Miyashita TL, Ulluci PA. Correlation of head impact exposures to vestibular ocular assessments. Journal of Sports Rehabilitation. 2020;29(3):310-314. DOI: 10.1123/jsr.2017-0282

  • Diakogeorgiou E, Miyashita TL. Head impacts exposures effect on changes in cognitive testing. Orthopedic Journal of Sports Medicine. 2018;6(3). DOI: 10.1177/2325967118761031

  • Miyashita TL, Diakogeorgiou E, Marrie K. Correlation of head impacts to change in BESS scores in Division I men's lacrosse players. Sports Health. 2017;9(4):318-323.

  • Miyashita TL, Diakogeorgiou E, Marrie K. The impact of a competitive lacrosse season on BESS scores in athletes who did not reportedly sustain a concussion. Journal of Athletic Training. 2016;51(6):S36-S37

  • Miyashita TL, Diakogeorgiou E, VanderVegt C. Gender difference in concussion reporting among high school athletes. Sports Health. 2016; 8(4):359-363.

Presentations:

  • Holland B, Marshall TF, Goldman A, Miyashita TL. (2022, November). Initial Investigation into the Key Differences for Achieving Patient-Reported Measure Outcome Goals in Concussion Rehabilitation. Paper presented at the ACRM Annual Conference. Chicago, IL.

  • Miyashita TL. (2022, October). Reliability of C3Logix. Paper presented at the 6th International Consensus Conference on Concussion in Sport. Amsterdam

  • Miyashita TL, Ullucci P. (Cancelled-COVID-19). Concussion History Does Not Influence Sway Velocity Measures in Contact Sport Athletes. Paper accepted for the American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting. San Francisco, CA.

  • Diakogeorgiou E, Miyashita TL. (2020, January). Ventilation with an OPA and BVM in Non-Equipment and Equipment Intensive Situations. Paper presented at the Eastern Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting. Fox Woods, CT.

  • Miyashita T, Ullucci P. (2019, June). Effect of Head Impacts on Vestibular Function. Paper presented at the National Athletic Trainers' Association Annual Meeting. Las Vegas, NV.

  • Miyashita T, Diakogeorgiou E. (2019, May). Reliability of the Stability Evaluation Test Over Consecutive Annual Baseline Assessments. Paper presented at the American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting. Orlando, FL.

  • Miyashita T, Batchelder B. (2017, May). Impact of Concussion History on Sway Velocity and BESS Scores in Division I Football Players. Paper presented at the American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting. Denver, CO.

  • Miyashita T, Diakogeorgiou E, Marrie K. (2016, October). Change in Concussion Measures in Division I Men's Lacrosse Players Who Did Not Report a Concussion. Paper presented at the 5th International Consensus Conference on Concussion in Sport, Berlin, Germany.

  • Miyashita T, Batchelder B. (2016, October) Effect of Concussion History on Sway Velocities and BESS scores in Division I Football Players. Paper presented at the 5th International Consensus Conference on Concussion in Sport, Berlin, Germany.

  • Miyashita T. (2016, June). Impact of a Competitive Lacrosse Season on BESS Scores in Athletes Who Did Not Reportedly Sustain a Concussion. Paper presented at the National Athletic Trainers? Association Annual Meeting, Baltimore, MD.