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Sarah Ridge

Assistant Professor
Curriculum Vitae
Exercise Sciences
Email: sarah_ridge@byu.edu

116A RB
Provo, Utah 84602

(801) 422-1365

Biography
Dr. Sarah Ridge is an assistant professor in the Department of Exercise Sciences at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. She got her PhD in Biomechanics and Movement Sciences at the University of Delaware. Her research focuses on a variety of topics related to lower extremity biomechanics, including foot structure and function, minimalist footwear, and injury prevention for figure skaters.
Education

  • PhD, Biomechanics and Movement Sciences, University of Delaware, 2010
  • MS, Biomechanics, University of Delaware, 2003
  • BS, Exercise Science, Skidmore College, 1998

Courses Taught
Winter 2019

  • EXSC 497R: Undergrad Research & Study Section 010
  • EXSC 693R: Readings Seminar Section 001

Fall 2018

  • EXSC 362: Kinesiology & Biomechanics Section 004
  • EXSC 497R: Undergrad Research & Study Section 008
  • EXSC 665: Computer Program Kinesiol Section 001

Spring 2018

  • EXSC 663: Neuromech Signal Processing Section 001

Winter 2018

  • EXSC 362: Kinesiology & Biomechanics Section 002
  • EXSC 497R: Undergrad Research & Study Section 010
  • EXSC 665: Computer Program Kinesiol Section 001
  • EXSC 797R: Individual Research & Study Section 001

Publications

Journal Articles


Olsen M, Bruening DA, Johnson AW, Ridge SE. 2019. The role of the midfoot in drop landings. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. 51(1):114-122. doi:10.1249/mss.0000000000001765

Ridge SE, Olsen M, Bruening DA, Jurgensmeier K, Griffin D, Davis I, Johnson AW. 2019. Walking in minimalist shoes is effective for strengthening foot muscles. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. 51(1):104-113. doi:10.1249/MSS.0000000000001751

Bruening DA, Reynolds RE, Adair CW, Zapalo P, Ridge SE. 2018. A sport-specific wearable jump monitor for figure skating. PLoS ONE. < website>

Moody D, Hunter I, Ridge SE, Myrer JW. 2018. Comparison of Varying Heel to Toe Difference and Cushion to Barefoot Running in Novice Minimalist Runners. International Journal of Exercise Science. 11(1).

Ridge SE, Myrer JW, Olsen MT, Jurgensmeier K, Johnson AW. 2017. Reliability of doming and toe flexion testing to quantify foot muscle strength. Journal of Foot and Ankle Research. 10(55). doi:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13047-017-0237-y

Hyldahl RD, Evans A, Kwon S, Ridge SE, Robinson E, Hopkins JT, Seeley MK. 2016. Running decreases knee intra-articular cytokine and cartilage oligomeric matrix concentrations: a pilot study. 116(11-12):2305-2314. doi:10.1007/s00421-016-3474-z

Ridge SE, Henley J, Manal K, Miller F, Richards JG. 2016. Biomechanical analysis of gait termination in 11-17 year old youth at preferred and fast walking speed. Human Movement Science. 49. doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.humov.2016.07.001

Denning WM, Becker Pardo M, Winward JG, Hunter I, Ridge SE, Hopkins JT, Reese CS, Parcell AC, Seeley MK. 2016. Ambulation speed and corresponding mechanics affect articular cartilage catabolism. Gait and Posture. 44:131-136. doi:10.1016/j.gaitpost.2015.11.007

Johnson AW, Myrer JW, Mitchell UH, Hunter I, Ridge SE. 2016. The Effects of a Transition to Minimalist Shoe Running on Intrinsic Foot Muscle Size. International Journal of Sports Medicine. 37:154-158. < website> doi:10.1055/s-0035-1559685

Ridge SE, Standifird T, Rivera J, Johnson AW, Mitchell UH, Hunter I. 2015. The effect of training in minimalist running shoes on running economy. Journal of Sports Science and Medicine. 14(3):643-647.

Rencher N, George JD, Vehrs PR, Ridge SE, Fellingham GW. 2015. The acute effects of whole-body corrective exercise on postural alignment. International Journal of Exercise Science. 8(3):213-223.

Acuna S, Smith D, Robinson J, Hawks J, Starbuck P, King D, Ridge SE, Charles SK. 2014. Instrumented figure skating blade for measuring on-ice skating forces. Measurement Science and Technology. 25(12).

Bruening DA, Ridge SE. 2014. Comparison of automated event detection algorithms in pathological gait. Gait & Posture. 39(1):472-477. < website>

Ridge SE, Johnson AW, Mitchell UH, Hunter I, Robinson E, Rich BS, Brown SD. 2013. Foot Bone Marrow Edema after 10-week Transition to Minimalist Running Shoes. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. 45(7):1363-8. < website> doi:10.1249/MSS.0b013e3182874769

Ridge SE, Henley J, Manal K, Miller F, Richards JG. 2012. Kinematic and Kinetic Analysis of Planned and Unplanned Gait Termination in Children. Gait and Posture.

Rencher N, George JD, Vehrs PR, Ridge SE, Fellingham GW. 2015. The acute effects of whole-body corrective exercise on postural alignment. International Journal of Exercise Science. 8(3):213-223.

Acuna S, Smith D, Robinson J, Hawks J, Starbuck P, King D, Ridge SE, Charles SK. 2014. Instrumented figure skating blade for measuring on-ice skating forces. Measurement Science and Technology. 25(12).

Bruening DA, Ridge SE. 2014. Comparison of automated event detection algorithms in pathological gait. Gait & Posture. 39(1):472-477. < website>

Ridge SE, Johnson AW, Mitchell UH, Hunter I, Robinson E, Rich BS, Brown SD. 2013. Foot Bone Marrow Edema after 10-week Transition to Minimalist Running Shoes. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. 45(7):1363-8. < website> doi:10.1249/MSS.0b013e3182874769

Ridge SE, Henley J, Manal K, Miller F, Richards JG. 2012. Kinematic and Kinetic Analysis of Planned and

Abstract

Ridge SE, Olsen MT, Garner KR, Myrer JW, Bruening DA, Johnson AW. 2017. Comparison of Intrinsic Foot Muscle Size and Strength Between Gymnasts and Shod Runners. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. 49(5s):101.

Dunbar JL, Ridge SE, Bruening DA, Garner KR, Eggett DL, Johnson AW. 2017. Lateral Extrinsic Foot Muscle Size Best Predicts Time to Stability in Single Leg Landing. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. 49(5s):125.

Johnson AW, deVries T, Brewer S, Rich A, Myrer JW, Davis I, Ridge SE. 2016. 8 Week Exercise Protocol and Minimalist Shoes Walking Effect on Lower Leg Muscle Size. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. 48(5 Suppl 1):8. doi:10.1249/01.mss.0000485030.90011 .4b

Tuttle N, Ridge SE, King DL, Magnusson BM. 2016. Common Injuries Among Adult Figure Skaters. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. 48(5 Suppl 1):874. doi:10.1249/01.mss. 0000487617.63598.a0

Stahl C, King D, Tuttle N, Charles SK, Adair C, Harper B, Ridge SE. 2016. Cross Validation of a Figure Skating Blade Instrumented to Measure Figure Skating Impact Forces. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. 48(5 Suppl 1):284. doi:10.1249/01.mss.0000485854.34394 .53

Griffin DB, Olsen MT, Johnson AW, Davis I, Ridge SE. 2016. The Effect of an 8-week Arch Muscle Strengthening Protocol on Arch Height Index. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. 48(5 Suppl 1):727. doi:10.1249/01.mss.0000487181.07038 .9f

Olsen MT, Griffin DB, deVries T, Johnson AW, Davis I, Ridge SE. 2016. The Effect of an 8-week Strengthening Protocol on Intrinsic Foot Muscle Size and Strength. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. 48(5 Suppl 1):726. doi:10.1249/01.mss.0000487178.61296 .06

Bridges J, Ridge SE, Myrer JW, Hunter I, Davis I, Eggett DL, Johnson AW. 2016. Therapeutic Exercise Effects on Function of the Medial Longitudinal Arch During Running: A Preliminary Study. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. 48(5 Suppl 1):725. doi:10.1249/01.mss.0000487177.84167 .ee

Johnson AW, Myrer JW, Gulbransen MT, Newell NJ, Ridge SE. 2016. Intrarater reliability in the measurement of intrinsic foot muscle strength. Journal of Orthopedic Sports Physical Therapy. 46(1):A99.

Griffin DB, Olsen MT, Seabrook KE, Ridge SE, Johnson AW, Myrer JW. 2015. Correlation of Arch Height Measurement and Foot Strength. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. 47(5S):124.

Ridge SE, Mitchell UH, Hunter I, Johnson AW. 2014. Muscle Size Difference Before and After 10-week Minimalist Shoe Transition: Preliminary Comparison of Injured vs. Non-injured Runners. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. 46(5):589.

Ridge SE, Manal K, Henley J, Miller F, Richards J. 2013. Biomechanical Analysis of Gait Termination in Children at Preferred and Fast Walking Speeds. < website>

Standifird T, Mitchell UH, Ridge SE. 2013. Lower extremity muscle activation during barefoot, minimalist, and shod running. Proceedings of the Annual Meeting of the American Society of Biomechanics.

Ridge SE, Hunter I, Mitchell UH, Johnson AW. 2013. Arch height changes after 10-week transition to minimalist running shoes. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. 45(Supplement 1).

Standifird T, Hunter I, Johnson AW, Ridge SE. 2013. Minimalist and shod lower extremity running mechanics at heel strike. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. 45(Supplement 1).

Nelson J, Hunter I, Mitchell UH, Johnson AW, Ridge SE. 2013. The Effect of Footwear on Foot Strike Pattern in Running. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. 45(Supplement 1).

Johnson AW, Mitchell UH, Ridge SE, Hunter I. 2013. Intrarater and interrater reliability using the varifit accu-Pin scanner in assessing foot arches. Journal of Orthopedic and Sport Physical Therapy. 43(1):A104. < website>

Ridge SE, Mitchell UH, Hunter I, Johnson AW, Brown SD. 2013. Bone marrow edema in the foot after a 10-week transition from traditional running shoes to minimalist running shoes. Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy. 43(1):A104. doi:10.2519/jospt.2013.43.1.A64

Standifird T, Johnson AW, Hunter I, Ridge SE. 2012. Lower extremity joint moments during the active peak vertical ground reaction force in three different running conditions. Proceedings of the Annual Meeting of the American Society of Biomechanics.