Research

The University of Washington Sports Medicine Fellow is actively encouraged to become involved in scholarly activities during the fellowship year. Part of this experience includes involvement in clinical or academic research. While all fellows are given an options to design and implement their own project over the year, many have chosen to become involving in ongoing reseach conducted by faculty members.

Jonathan Drezner, M.D., associate director of the fellowship, has actively pursued research in the fields of emergency preparedness and sudden cardiac arrest in the athletic setting. Kim Harmon, M.D., fellowship director, also actively has pursued research in the fields of sudden cardiac arrest and tendinopathy. Past fellows have assisted in Drs. Drezner and Harmon'sresearch and have even been given the honor and distinction of giving podium presentations regarding their research with him at the AMSSM national meeting and other regional conferences. Our residents and fellows have been prolific at the AMSSM annual meetings, winning multiple research awards:

AMSSM's Harry Galanty Young Investigator Award

Jon Drezner (2004)
Ashwin Rao (2008)
Jessie Fudge (2009, 2012)
Irfan Asif (2011)

AMSSM Resident Scholar Award

Irfan Asif (2009)
Jessie Fudge (2010)
Brett Toresdahl (2012)

AMSSM Best Overall Research

Jon Drezner (2008)
Irfan Asif (2010)

AMSSM NCAA Award

Ashwin Rao (2009)

AMSSM Bet Case Poster

Justin Rothmier (2006)

It is expected that the fellow conduct and complete a research project and other scolarly endeavors, including frequent presentations at local and national academic conferences, presentations of research symposia, development of posters for poster presentations, and involvement in medical school and CME lectures.

Publications

The following is a list of publications, linked by faculty member

Jonathan Drezner, MD

Manuscripts in Refereed Journals

Drezner JA. Sudden cardiac death in young athletes: causes, athlete’s heart, and screening guidelines. Postgrad Med 2000;108(5):37-50

Drezner JA, Herring SA. Managing low-back pain: steps to optimize function and hasten return to activity. Physician Sportsmed 2001;29(8):37-43

Drezner JA, Herring SA. Exercises in the treatment of low-back pain. Physician Sportsmed 2001;29(8):67-68

Drezner JA, O’Kane JW. Venous malformation of the palm in a collegiate crew athlete: a case report. J Am Board Fam Pract 2001;14(6):462-465

Drezner JA, Harmon KG. Chronic appendicitis presenting as low back pain in a recreational athlete: a case report. Clin J Sport Med 2002;12(3):184-6

Drezner JA. Hamstring Muscle Injuries: Practical Management. Clin J Sport Med 2003;13:48-52

Margo K, Drezner J, Motzkin D. Evaluation of hip pain. J Fam Pract 2003;52:607-17
Drezner JA, Sennett BJ. Subacromial/subdeltoid septic bursitis associated with isotretinoin therapy and corticosteroid injection. J Am Board Fam Pract. 2004;17:299-302

Webner D, Drezner J. Lesser trochanteric bursitis: a rare cause of anterior hip pain. Clin J Sport Med. 2004;14:242-4

Shellhaas J, Glaser D, Drezner J. Clavicular Stress fracture in a female weight lifter: a case report. Am J Sports Med. 2004;32:1755-8

Drezner JA, Rogers KJ, Zimmer RR, Sennett BJ. Use of Automated External Defibrillators at NCAA Division I Universities. Med Sci Sports Exerc 2005;37(9):1487-92
Drezner JA. Practical guidelines for automated external defibrillators in the athletic setting. Clin J Sport Med 2005;15(5):367-9

Mehallo CJ, Drezner JA, Bytomski JR. Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Use in the Management of Common Athletic Injuries. Clin J Sport Med Clin J Sport Med. 2006;16(2):170-4

Drezner JA, Rogers KJ. Sudden Cardiac Arrest in Intercollegiate Athletes: Detailed Analysis and Outcomes in 9 Cases. Heart Rhythm. 2006;3(7):755-9

Burton M, Drezner JA. Lower extremity overuse injuries in women. Women’s Health in Primary Care. 2006;9(9):15-32

Rothmier JD, Drezner JA, Harmon KG. Automated external defibrillators in Washington State high schools. Br J Sports Med 2007;41:301-5

Drezner JA, Courson RW, Roberts WO, Mosesso VN, Link MS, Maron BJ. Inter-Association Task Force recommendations on emergency preparedness and management of sudden cardiac arrest in high school and college athletic programs: a consensus statement. Heart Rhythm. 2007;4:549-65

Burton M, Drezner JA. Carpal tunnel syndrome. Clinician Reviews. 2007;17:53-63
Drezner JA, Courson RW, Roberts WO, Mosesso VN, Link MS, Maron BJ. Inter-Association Task Force recommendations on emergency preparedness and management of sudden cardiac arrest in high school and college athletic programs: a consensus statement. Prehosp Emerg Care 2007;11:253-71

Harmon KG, Drezner JA. Update on sideline and event preparation for management of sudden cardiac arrest in athletes. Curr Sports Med Reports 2007;6:170-6
Drezner JA, Chun JS, Harmon KG, Derminer L. Survival Trends in the United States Following Exercise-related Sudden Cardiac Arrest in the Youth: 2000-2006. Heart Rhythm 2008;5:794-9

Drezner JA, Khan K. Sudden Cardiac Death in Young Athletes. BMJ. 2008 Jul 3;337:a309 [Commissioned editorial]
Drezner JA. Contemporary Approaches to the Identification of Athletes at Risk for Sudden Cardiac Death. Curr Opin Cardiol. 2008 Sep;23(5):494-501

Campbell RM, Berger S, Drezner J. Sudden Cardiac Arrest in Children and Young Athletes: The Importance of a Detailed Personal and Family History in the Pre-Participation Evaluation. Br J Sports Med. 2009;43(5):336-41. Epub 2008 Aug 21.
Rothmier JD, Drezner JA. The Role of Automated External Defibrillators in Athletics. Sports Health 2009;1(1):16-19

Drezner JA, Rao AL, Heistand J, Bloomingdale MK, Harmon KG. Effectiveness of Emergency Response Planning for Sudden Cardiac Arrest in United States High Schools with Automated External Defibrillators. Circulation. 2009;120(6):518-25. Epub 2009 Jul 27.

Drezner J, Pluim B, Engebretsen L. Prevention of sudden cardiac death in athletes: new data and modern perspectives confront challenges in the 21st century. Br J Sports Med. 2009;43(9):625-6

Drezner JA. Preparing for sudden cardiac arrest--the essential role of automated external defibrillators in athletic medicine: a critical review. Br J Sports Med. 2009;43(9):702-7
Corrado D, Pelliccia A, Heidbuchel H, Sharma S, Link M, Basso C, Biffi A, Buja G, Delise P, Gussac I, Anastasakis A, Borjesson M, Bjørnstad HH, Carrè F, Deligiannis A, Dugmore D, Fagard R, Hoogsteen J, Mellwig KP, Panhuyzen-Goedkoop N, Solberg E, Vanhees L, Drezner J, Estes NA 3rd, Iliceto S, Maron BJ, Peidro R, Schwartz PJ, Stein R, Thiene G, Zeppilli P, McKenna WJ; on behalf of the Sections of Sports Cardiology of the European Association of Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation; and the Working Group of Myocardial and Pericardial Disease of the European Society of Cardiology. Recommendations for interpretation of 12-lead electrocardiogram in the athlete. Eur Heart J. 2010;31(2):243-59. Epub 2009 Nov 20.

Drezner J, Berger S, Campbell R. Current controversies in the cardiovascular screening of athletes. Curr Sports Med Rep. 2010;9(2):86-92.

Rao A, Standaert C, Drezner J, Herring S. Expert Onion and Controversies in Musculoskeletal and Sports Medicine: Preventing Sudden Cardiac Death in Young Athletes. Annals Phys Med Rehab. 2010;91:958-62.

Asif IM, Harmon KG, Drezner JA, O’Kane JO. Cerebral Microhemorrhages in a Collegiate Football Player: Clinical Implications in the Management of Sports Concussion. Sports Health. 2010;2(5):391-4.

Giada F, Biffi A, Cannom DS, Cappato R, Capucci A, Corrado D, Delise P, Drezner JA, El-Sherif N, Estes M 3rd, Furlanello F, Heidbuchel H, Inama G, Lindsay BD, Maron BJ, Maron MS, Mont L, Olshansky B, Pelliccia A, Thiene G, Viskin S, Zeppilli P, Natale A, Raviele A. Sports and Arrhythmias: a Report of the International Workshop Venice Arrhythmias 2009. Eur J Cardiovasc Prev Rehabil. 2010;17(5):607-12.
Drezner JA, Rogers KJ, Horneff JG. Automated External Defibrillator Use at NCAA Division II and III Universities. Br J Sports Med. 2010 Nov 16. [Epub ahead of print]
Drezner J, Corrado D. Is There Evidence for Recommending ECG as Part of the Pre-Participation Examination. Clin J Sport Med. 2011;21(1):18-24.

Corrado D, Drezner J, Basso C, Pelliccia A, Thiene G. Strategies for the Prevention of Sudden Cardiac Death During Sports. Eur J Cardiovasc Prev Rehabil. 2011;18(2):197-208.

Harmon K, Asif I, Klossner D, Drezner J. Incidence of Sudden Cardiac Death in NCAA Athletes. Circulation. 2011;123:1594-600.

Kaltman JR, Thompson P, Lantos J, Berul CI, Cohen J, Cook N, Drezner J, Frick KD, Kannankeril PJ, Leslie L, Priori S, Saul JP, Sharpiro-Mendoza C, Siscovick D, Vetter VL, Botkin J, Corrado D, Goldman S, Hlatky M, Boineau R, Burns K, Friedman R. Report of the NHLBI Working Group on Screening for Sudden Cardiac Death in the Young. Circulation 2011;123;1911-18.

Uberoi A, Stein R, Freeman J, Wheeler M, Dewey F, Perez M, Peidro R, Hadley D, Drezner J, Sharma S, Pelliccia A, Corrado D, Niebauer J, Estes M, Ashley E, Froelicher V. Interpretation of the electrocardiogram in young athletes. (Accepted, Circulation, April 2011)

Drezner J, Asif I, Harmon K. Automated External Defibrillators and Emergency Response Planning for Sudden Cardiac Arrest in Health and Fitness Facilities. Physician Sportsmed. 2011;39(2):114-8.

Drezner JA. ECG Screening in Athletes: Time to Develop Infrastructure. Heart Rhythm. 2011 May 20. [Epub ahead of print]
Borjesson M, Serratosa L, Carre F, Corrado D, Drezner J, Dugmore DL, Heidbuchel HH, Mellwig KP, Panhuyzen-Goedkoop NM, Papadakis M, Rasmusen H, Sharma S, Solberg EE, van Buuren F, Pelliccia A. Consensus document regarding cardiovascular safety at sports arenas: Position Stand from the European Association for Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation, section of Sports Cardiology. Eur Heart J. 2011 Jun 14. [Epub ahead of print]

Drezner JA, Harmon KG, Borjesson M. Incidence of sudden cardiac death in athletes: where did the science go? Br J Sports Med. 2011 Jun 13. [Epub ahead of print]

Book Chapters

Drezner JA. Hallux Valgus. In: Bracker MD (ed.). The 5-Minute Sports Medicine Consult. Lippincot, Williams, and Wilkins, 2001

Drezner JA. Hammer/Claw/Mallet Toe. In: Bracker MD (ed.). The 5-Minute Sports Medicine Consult. Lippincot, Williams, and Wilkins, 2001

Drezner JA. Arrhythmias. In: Bracker MD (ed.). The 5-Minute Sports Medicine Consult. Lippincot, Williams, and Wilkins, 2001

Harmon KG, Drezner JA, Teitz CC. Musculoskeletal Problems in the Female Athlete. In Dale D (ed.): ACP Medicine. Section 16, Chapter 21. © BC Decker 2009.

Drezner J, Campbell R: Cardiovascular Section for the Preparticipation Physical Evaluation Monograph, 4th Edition, © American Academy of Pediatrics. (May 2010).
Drezner JA, Harmon KG, O’Kane JW. Sports Medicine. In: Rakel, 8th Ed. Textbook of Family Medicine. Elsevier. © 2011.

Fean R, Drezner J. Hammer/Claw/Mallet Toe. In: Bracker MD (ed.). The 5-Minute Sports Medicine Consult, 2nd Edition. Lippincot, Williams, and Wilkins. © 2011.
Childress M, Drezner J, Oriscello R, O’Connor F. Medical Problems in the Athlete: Cardiovascular Considerations. In: ACSM’s Comprehensive Sports Medicine Review. (Submitted January 2011)

Drezner J, Link M. Managing Cardiovascular Symptoms in Athletes. In: Clinical Sports Medicine, 4th Edition. Bruckner and Khan. (Submitted January 2011).

Drezner J, Chandra N, Sharma S. Sudden Cardiac Death in Sport. In: Clinical Sports Medicine, 4th Edition. Bruckner and Khan. (Submitted January 2011).

Asif I, Drezner J. Sports Cardiology. In: Sports Medicine: Study Guide and Review for the Boards. Editors Harrast and Finoff. (Submitted May 2011).

Harmon KG, Drezner, JA. Platelet Rich Plasma / Autologous Blood. In: ACSM’s Comprehensive Sports Medicine Review. (Submitted June 2011)

Kim Harmon, MD

Manuscripts in Refereed Journals

Harmon KG, Dick R. The relationship of skill to anterior cruciate ligament rupture. Clin J Sport Med, 1998;8(4):260-265.

Harmon KG, Roush MB. Chest pain in a cross-country athlete. Phys Sportsmed 1998;26(12):53-56.

Harmon KG. Assessment and management of concussion in sports. Am Fam Phys 1999;60(3):887-892.

Harmon KG, Ireland ML. Gender differences in anterior cruciate ligament rupture. Clinics in Sports Med 2000;19(2):287-302

Harmon KG. Non-contact anterior cruciate ligament injuries in women: changing perspectives. Amer Jour Med Sport 2001;3(6):367-374.

Harmon KG. Evaluating and treating exercise-related menstrual irregularities. Phys Sportsmed 2002;30(3):29-40.

Drezner JA, Harmon KG. Chronic appendicitis presenting as low back pain in a recreational athlete: a case report. Clin J Sport Med 2002;12(3):184-186.

Harmon KG, Hawley C. Physician prescribing patterns of oral corticosteroids for musculoskeletal injuries. J Am Board Fam Pract 2003;16(3):209-212.

Harmon KG. Lower extremity stress fractures. Clin J Sport Med 2003;13(6):358-364.

Harmon, KG. Ankle Exam. Primary Care: Clinics in Office Practice 2004;3(4):1025-1038.

Harmon KG. Drezner JA. Update on sideline and event preparation for management of sudden cardiac arrest in athletes. Curr Sports Med Reports 2007;6(3):170-176.

Harmon KG. Which Support is Best for First-Time Ankle Sprains? Commentary on: Beynnon BD, Renstrom PA, Haugh L, et al. A prospective, randomized clinical investigation of the treatment of first-time ankle sprains. Am J Sports Med. 2006;34:1401-1412. Clin J Sport Med. 2007;17(4)

Drezner JA, Rothmier JD, Harmon, KG. Automated external defibrillators in Washington State high schools. Br J Sports Med. 2007; 41(5):301-305.

Harmon KG. Groin pain in athletes. Curr Sports Med Reports 2007;6(6):354-361.
Drezner JA, Chun JS, Harmon KG, Derminer L. Survival Trends in the United States Following Exercise-related Sudden Cardiac Arrest in the Youth: 2000-2006. Heart Rhythm 2008;5:794-9.

Drezner JA, Rao AL, Heistand J, Bloomingdale MK, Harmon KG. Effectiveness of emergency response planning for sudden cardiac arrest in United States high schools with automated external defibrillators. Circulation 2009;120(6):518-25. Epub 2009 Jul 27.

Harmon KG. Physical activity for all: New research highlights benefits. Br J Sports Med. 2009;43(12):883.

Jotwani V, Harmon KG. Post-concussion Syndrome in Athletes. Current Sports Medicine Reports;9(1):21-26.

Asif IM, Harmon KG. Drezner JA, O’Kane JO. Cerebral Microhemorrhages in a Collegiate Football Player: Clinical Implications in the Management of Sports Concussion. Sports Health. 2010:2(5);391-94.

Harmon KG. Platelet Rich Plasma in Muscle Injuries: What Does the Science Say? Br J Sports Med. 2010;44(9):616-17.

Harmon KG, O’Connor F. Musculoskeletal Ultrasound: Taking Sports Medicine to the Next Level. Br J Sports Med. 2010;44(16):1135-6.

Harmon KG, Asif I, Klossner D, Drezner JD. Incidence of sudden cardiac death in National Collegiate Athletic Association athletes. Circulation. 2011;123(15):1594-600. Epub ahead of print April 4, 2011.

Drezner JA, Asif I, Harmon KG. Automated external defibrillators in health and fitness facilities. Phys Sports Med. 2011;39(2):114-18.

Drezner JA, Harmon KG, Borjesson M. Incidence of Sudden Cardiac Death in Athletes: Where Did the Science Go? Br J Sports Med. Epub ahead of print June 13, 2011.

Mishra A, Harmon KG, Woodall J, Vieira A. Sports Medicine Applications of PRP. Curr Pharm Biotechnol. Epub ahead of print July 8, 2011.

Book Chapters

Harmon KG. Medicine. International Encyclopedia of Women & Sport. Berkshire Reference Works. Great Barrington, Massachusetts. 2001.

Harmon KG. Gastroesophageal Reflux. In: Bracker M, ed. The 5 Minute Sports Medicine Consult. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2001;430-431.

Harmon KG. Exercise induced diarrhea. In: Bracker M, ed. The 5 Minute Sports Medicine Consult. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2001; 416-617.

Harmon, KG. Acne. In: Bracker M, ed. The 5 Minute Sports Medicine Consult. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2001; 362-363.

Putukian M, Harmon KG. Head injuries. In: Birrer R, Briesemer B, Cataletteo M, eds. Pediatric Sports Medicine for Primary Care, Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2002;266-290.

Harmon KG. Gymnastics. In: Rubin A, ed. Sports Injuries and Emergencies. McGraw Hill, 2003; 305-308.

Harmon KG. Volleyball. In: Rubin A, ed. Sports Injuries and Emergencies. McGraw Hill, 2003; 394-397.

Whirrett B, Harmon KG. Cancer in the Athlete. In: Sallis R, ed. Just the Facts: Sportsmedicine. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. 2005; 598-601.

Drezner JA, Harmon KG, O’Kane JW. Sports Medicine (Chapter 38). In: Rakel, 7th Ed. Textbook of Family Medicine. Elsevier. 2007.

Harmon HG, Drezner JA. The Athlete’s Heart and Sudden Cardiac Death (Chapter 29). In Madden C, Putukian M (eds.): Netter's Sports Medicine: The Team Physician's Handbook. Elsevier. 2009.

Harmon KG, Drezner JA, Teitz CC. Musculoskeletal Problems in the Female Athlete. In Dale D (ed.): ACP Medicine. Section 16, Chapter 21. © BC Decker. December 2008.

Harmon KG: Central Nervous System Section for the Preparticipation Physical Evaluation Monograph 4th Edition, © American Academy of Pediatrics. 2010

Harmon KG: Administrative, Ethical and Legal Concerns Section for the Preparticipation Physical Evaluation Monograph 4th Edition, © American Academy of Pediatrics. (May 2010).

Chang CJ, Harmon KG: Female Athlete Section for the Preparticipation Physical Evaluation Monograph 4th Edition, © American Academy of Pediatrics. 2010.

Drezner JA, Harmon KG, O’Kane JW. Sports Medicine. In: Rakel, 8th Ed. Textbook of Family Medicine. Elsevier. 2010

Harmon KG. Exercise induced diarrhea. In: Bracker M, ed. The 5 Minute Sports Medicine Consult. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2010.

Asif I, Harmon KG. Hematologic Issues in Athletes. In: O’Connor, Casa, Davis et al (eds): ACSM’s Sports Medicine: A Comprehensive Review. Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins. 2011.

Harmon KG, Drezner JA. Autologous Blood and Platelet Rich Plasma in Sports Medicine. In: O’Connor, Casa, Davis et al (eds): ACSM’s Sports Medicine: A Comprehensive Review. Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins. 2011.

Ashwin Rao, MD

Manuscripts in Refereed Journals

Pasternack, R., Rao, A., et al. “Interactions of Copper(II) Porphyrins with DNA”
Inorganica Chimica Acta 317, 59-71, 2001

Matsui, M., Rao, A., Ransohoff, R., et al. “Treatment of Experimental
Autoimmune Encephalomyelitis with the Chemokine Receptor Antagonist Met-Rantes” J Neuroimmunol 128, 16-22, 2002

Morris, C., Rao, A., Church, L., and Vincent, C. “PDA Use and Training in
Residency, A Survey-Based Analysis of Current Use and Potential Training Modules”. Medical Informatics, 39 (6), 419-424, 2007

Drezner, J., Rao, A., Heistand, J., Bloomingdale, M., and Harmon. K.
“Effectiveness of Emergency Response Planning for Sudden Cardiac Arrest in United States High Schools with Automated External Defibrillators”, Circulation, 2009

Rao, A., Standaert, C., Drezner, J, and Herring, S. “Expert Onion and
Controversies in Musculoskeletal and Sports Medicine: Preventing Sudden Cardiac Death in Young Athletes.” Arch Phys Med Rehab, 91, 958-962, 2010

Book Chapters

Rao, A., section question writer for “Crew Injuries” , “Baseball Injuries”,
and “Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy” in Davis, B. et al. “The ACSM
Comprehensive Review”, Mosby, publication in progress, 2010-2011

Rao, A., section writer for “Sports Gastroenterology and Abdominal
Injuries and Conditions and Concerns” in, Harrast, M. and Finoff, JT. ,
“SPORTS MEDICINE: Study Guide and Review for Boards”
Demosmedical, publication in progress, 2011

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