The College of Life Sciences

Johnson, A. Wayne

Exercise Sciences

Email: wayne_johnson@byu.edu

266  SFH
Provo, UT 84602
(801) 422-5490

Assistant Professor

 Education
  • PhD, Exercise Science- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Brigham Young University, 2007
  • Master of Science in Physical Therapy, Physical Therapy, University of Alabama at Birmingham, 1997
 Experience

Professional
  • Physical therapist, various, -Present

 Courses Taught

Fall 2011
  • EXSC 400: Func Anat & Kines (incl lab) Section 007, 008, 009
  • EXSC 460: Ortho Impairments & Ther Exer Section 002
  • EXSC 497R: Undergrad Research & Study Section 003
  • STAC 191: Weight Training, Beginning Section 016
Spring 2011
  • EXSC 191: Weight Training, Beginning Section 006
  • EXSC 625R: Spinal Manipula & Mobilization Section 001
Winter 2011
  • EXSC 400: Functnl Anatomy & Kinesiology Section 002, 013
  • EXSC 460: Ortho Impairments & Ther Exer Section 001
Fall 2010
  • EXSC 400: Functnl Anatomy & Kinesiology Section 003, 012
  • EXSC 460: Ortho Impairments & Ther Exer Section 002

Selected Publications
Journal Article

Neves, T. T., Johnson, A., Myrer, J., Seeley, M.  "Comparison of the traditional, swing, and chicken wing volleyball blocking techniques in NCAA division I female athletes."  Journal of Sports Science and Medicine.  10th ed.  Sep. 2011: 452-457. 

Myrer, J., Johnson, A., Mitchell, U., Measom, G. J., Fellingham, G.  "Topical analgesic added to paraffin enhances paraffin bath treatment of individuals with hand osteoarthritis."  Disability and Rehabilitation.  6th ed.  Vol. 33.6 (2011): 467-474. 

Mitchell, U., Johnson, A., Myrer, J.  "Comparison of two infra red devices in their effectiveness in reducing symptoms associated with RLS."  Physiotherapy Theory and Practice.  5th ed.  Vol. 27.5 (2011): 352-359. 

Mitchell, U., Myrer, J., Johnson, A., Hilton, S.  "Restless Legs Syndrome and Near-Infrared Light Treatment: an alternative treatment option."  Physiotherapy Theory and Practice.  5th ed.  Vol. 27.5 (2011): 345-351. 

Draper, D., Johnson, A., Shurtz, J., Castel, J. C., Morozumi, K., Fujiwara, T., Coglianese, M.  "Use of the Tissue Compliance Algometer Outcome Assessment System on Quadriceps Muscles of Healthy Rugby Players.."  Athletic Training & Sports Health Care.  1st ed.  Vol. 3.1 (2011): 29-322.  <website>

Feland, J., Hawks, M. M., Hopkins, J., Hunter, I., Johnson, A., Eggett, D.  "Whole-body-vibration as an adjunct to static stretching."  International Journal of Sports Medicine.  8th ed.  Vol. 31.8 (2010): 584-589. 

Johnson, A., Draper, D.  "Increased range of motion and function in an individual with breast cancer and necrotizing fasciitis- Manual therapy and pulsed short-wave diathermy treatment.."  Case Reports in Medicine.  Jun. 2010. 

Villamonte, R., Vehrs, P., Feland, J., Johnson, A., Seeley, M., Eggett, D.  "Reliability of sixteen balance tests in individuals with Down syndrome.."  Perceptual and Motor Skills.  12th ed.  Vol. 11.12 (2010): 530-442. 

Draper, D., Johnson, A., Shurtz, J. C., Castel, J. C., Morozumi, K., Fujiwara, T., Coglianese, M.  "Reliability of the Tissue Compliance Algometer Outcome Assessment System on the Quadriceps Muscles of Healthy Rugby Players.."  Athletic Training and Sports Health Care.  2nd ed.  Vol. 3.2 (2010): 4.  <website>

Johnson, A., Myrer, J., Hunter, I., Feland, J., Hopkins, J., Draper, D., Eggett, D.  "Whole-body vibration compared to traditional physical therapy in individuals with total knee arthroplasty.."  Physiotherapy Theory and Practice.  Ed. Scott Hasson.  4th ed.  Vol. 26.4 (2010): 215-225. 

Johnson, A., Myrer, J., Seeley, M., Feland, J., Eggett, D., Gwynn, K.  "Fatigue of neck extensors does not decrease muscle activation of the biceps brachii in healthy individuals.."  Journal of Athletic Training.  2010. 

Johnson, A., Myrer, J., Seeley, M., Feland, J., Eggett, D., Carpenter, J. P., Richardson, J.  "Reliability of a sitting and prone neck extensor in healthy individuals.."  BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders.  2010. 

Abstract

Mitchell, U., Johnson, A., Hager, R., Johnson, P. K.  "Treatment with near-infrared light increases tissue temperature away from the treatment site in diabetic patients."  Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise.  5th ed.  May. 2011.  Vol. 43.  798. 

Johnson, A., Sommerfeldt, R., Mitchell, U., Seeley, M., George, J.  "Upper extremity dexerity changes due to neck extnesors or forearm muscle fatigue."  Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, Supplement to ACSM's Offical Journal.  5th ed.  LLW, May. 2011.  Vol. 43.  616.  <website>

Mitchell, U., Johnson, A., Myrer, J., Hager, R., Eggett, D.  "Comparison of two near-infrared light devices in regards to skin and tissue heating in a randomized single-blind controlled trial."  .  Jun. 2011.  <website>

Feland, J., Johnson, A., Crossley, K., Nakachi, E., Hopkins, J.  "EFFECT OF WHOLE BODY VIBRATION TRAINING ON GASTROCNEMIUS AND VASTUS LATERALIS INTRAMUSCULAR TEMPERATURE."  World Confederation for Physical Therapy.  Jun. 2011.  <website>

Johnson, A., Meek, K., Feland, J.  "HAMSTRING FLEXIBILITY INCREASES THE SAME WITH 3 OR 9 REPETITIONS OF STRETCHING HELD FOR A TOTAL TIME OF 90 SECONDS."  World Physical Therapy Congress 2011, Amsterdam, Netherlands June 2011.  Jun. 2011.  <website>

Johnson, A., Nagel, A., Mitchell, U.  "Preliminary cross-cultural comparison of young women's core strength in Ghana, Africa, and Utah, USA."  World Physical Therapy Congress 2011, Amsterdam, Netherlands June 2011.  Jun. 2011.  <website>

Myrer, J., Felt, N. W., Johnson, A., Fellingham, G.  "Temperature changes in human Achilles tendon during and after 20 minutes of ice pack or cold whirlpool."  .  Jun. 2011.  <website>

Mitchell, U. H., Johnson, A., Myrer, J. W.  "Infrared and Infrared with red light significantly alleviate symptoms associated with restless legs syndrome."  Physcial Therapy.  APTA, Jun. 2010.  <website>

Mitchell, U., Johnson, A., Myrer, J.  "Infrared and infrared with red light significantly alleviate symptoms associated with restless legs syndrome."  .  Jun. 2010.  <website>

Johnson, A., Feland, J., Myrer, J., Seeley, M., Mitchell, U.  "Neck Extensor Fatigue Does Not Inhibit Elbow Flexors and Extensors."  Physical Therapy 2010: APTA’s Annual Conference & Exposition.  Jun. 2010.  <website>

Johnson, A., Myrer, J., Seeley, M., Feland, J., Eggett, D., Anderson, J.  "Reliability of a sitting and prone neck extensors endurance test in healthy individuals."  J Orthop Sports Phys Ther.  APTA Combined Sections Annual Meeting, Jan. 2010. 

Neves, T. T., Johnson, A., Seeley, M., Myrer, J.  "A kinematic comparison of three different volleyball blocking techniques."  2010 Annual American Society of Biomechanics Meeting.  Aug. 2010.  <website>

Carpenter, J. P., Richardson, J., Johnson, A., Myrer, J., Seeley, M., Feland, J., Eggett, D.  "Reliability of a sitting and prone neck extensor endurance test.."  Utah Conference on Undergraduate Research 3rd Annual Utah Conference Report.  Feb. 2009.  Vol. 3.  198. 

Mitchell, U., Johnson, A., Myrer, J., Hilton, S.  "Near-Infrared Light Treatment Decreases Symptoms Associated With Restless Legs Syndrome."  Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy.  4th ed.  Dec. 2009.  Vol. 33.  224-232. 

Mitchell, U., Myrer, J., Johnson, A., Hilton, S.  "Restless Legs Syndrome and Near-Infrared Light Treatment: an alternative treatment option."  Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy.  Dec. 2009.  Vol. 33.  233-235.  <website>

Feland, J., Hopkins, J., Hunter, I., Johnson, A.  "Hamstring stretching using a whole body vibration platform."  British Journal of Sports Medicine.  Oct. 2008.  Vol. 42.  519. 

Johnson, A., Myrer, J., Hunter, I., Feland, J., Hopkins, J., Draper, D., Eggett, D.  "Whole-body vibration compared to traditional physical therapy in individuals with total knee arthroplasty."  Physical Therapy PT 2008: The Annual Conference and Exposition of the APTA, June 11-14, 2008 (PO-RR-70-TH), Physical Therapy (www.ptjournal.org/misc/annualcon.dtl).  Jun. 2008.  <website>

Feland, J., Hopkins, J., Hunter, I., Johnson, A.  "Hamstring stretching using a whole body vibration platform."  British Journal of Sports Medicine.  Jul. 2008.  Vol. 42.  519. 

Conference Proceedings

Draper, D., Castel, J. C., Shurtz, J., Fujiwara, T., Morozumi, K., Johnson, A., Eggett, D., Coglianese, M., Crowther, D. C.  Reliability of the tissue compliance algomete outcome assesment ayatem on healthy rugby players.  3rd ed.  San antonio , TX: Journal of Athletic Training , Jun. 2009.  Vol. 44.  s-115.