Jennifer C. Reneker, PhD

Jennifer C. Reneker, PhD

Associate Professor-PT

Department:
SPH-Population Health Science

Email:
jreneker@umc.edu

Work Phone:
(601) 984-6326

Biography

Dr. Jennifer C. Reneker is an epidemiologist and innovator, focusing on physical therapy interventions. She is a faculty member in the Department of Population Health Sciences at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Since 2012, Dr. Reneker’s research efforts have been directed towards the advancement of evidence-based prevention and management strategies for mild traumatic brain injury (i.e. concussion). In this area of inquiry, she has led and published numerous research studies. Currently, through the Center of Excellence in Telehealth at UMMC, she is the principal investigator for a Health Services Resource Administration (HRSA) funded project utilizing an innovative strategy in headset virtual reality to diagnose and treat injury in collegiate athletes. This project is the third in a line of inquiry which is seeking to develop novel preventive training, diagnostic examination tests, and rehabilitative treatments using virtual reality to address concussion, both in-person and remotely through telehealth. Dr. Reneker’s interest in innovative ways to diagnose and treat sensorimotor deficits after concussion and her pursuit of technological capacities has led to the pursuit of methods and system patents.

Education

Kent State University, PhD, Public Health2015
Walsh University, MS, Physical Therapy2000
The University of Akron, BS, Biology1997

Specialty Certification Licensure

Licensure, Licensure, Ohio State Board of Physical therapy08/2000 - 01/2022
Certification, Vestibular Rehabilitation, Emory University05/2017 - Present
Certification, Neurologic Clinical Specialty, American Board of Physical Therapy Specialists06/2009 - 06/2029
Licensure, Physical Therapist, Mississippi State Board of Physical Therapy04/2016 - 06/2022

Current Positions

Assistant Dean, School of Population Health02/2020 - Present
Assistant Professor, School of Population Health, Department of Population Health Sciences02/2020 - Present
The University of Mississippi Medical Center
Jackson, Mississippi 39216

Academic Appointments or Other Previous Appointments

Associate Professor, University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Health Related Professions, Department of Physical Therapy07/2016 - 02/2020
Assistant Professor, Walsh University, Department of Physical Therapy05/2010 - 05/2016

Sponsored Program Funding

Extramural, Immersive Virtual Reality-Based Decision Support for Concussion Diagnosis, National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering07/2021 - 06/2024
Extramural, Virtual Immersive Sensorimotor Testing and Training for Concussion, National Institutes of Health07/2021 - 06/2026
Extramural, Early-Stage Investigator Lecture Award, National Institutes of Health01/2021 - 12/2021
Extramural, One-year outcomes after adoption of remote patient care during the COVID pandemic, Health Resources and Services Administration10/2020 - 09/2021
Extramural, Remote concussion examination in Virtual Reality, Health Resources and Services Administration10/2020 - 09/2021
Extramural, Jackson Heart Study Graduate Training and Education Center at UMMC, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute04/2020 - 08/2023
Extramural, Remote concussion examination and intervention in Virtual Reality, Health Resources and Services Administration10/2019 - 09/2020
Extramural, Heads Up Mississippi Concussion Project, Mississippi Nurses Foundation02/2019 - 06/2019
Extramural, Technology for concussion management in athletes, Health Resources and Services Administration02/2019 - 12/2019
Intramural, Sensorimotor training for injury prevention in collegiate soccer players, Neuro Institute03/2018 - 03/2019
Extramural, Accelerating Health Equity, Advancing through Discovery (AHEAD) Initiative for Concussion Management in Mississippi, Association of American Medical Colleges08/2016 - 07/2019
Extramural, A Feasibility Study for a Randomized Controlled Trial on the Effectiveness of Early Physical Therapy Intervention for Patients with Dizziness after a Sports-Related Concussion, Ohio Physical Therapy Association10/2014 - 12/2015
Extramural, A Feasibility Study for a Randomized Controlled Trial on the Effectiveness of Early Physical Therapy Intervention for Patients with Dizziness after a Sports-Related Concussion, American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists08/2014 - 12/2015

Publications

Journal Article

Babl RM, Young KM, Lirette ST, Adcock KG, Rogers P, Taylor T, Tipnis SM, Reneker JC Changes in student perceptions and beliefs, self-efficacy, role identification, and behavioral intentions after participation in longitudinal interprofessional pain management simulation. Health, Interprofessional Practice and Education. Accepted 10/18/2020.2020
Reneker JC, Slaughter J, Scruggs A, Pannell WC. Technology and concussion: a scoping review Concussion. In Review2020
Kane C, Sabol J, Reneker JC, Wilhelm M, Donaldson M. The comparative mental health responses between post-musculoskeletal injury and post-concussive injury among collegiate athletes: a systematic review. International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy2020
Diaz G, Easterling K, Luchtefeld T, Slaughter J, Flowers MM, McGlawn R, Pannell WC, Babl R, Curbow Wilcox K, Reneker J. Are clinical post-concussion tests reliable? A pilot study of test-retest reliability of selected post-concussion tests. Biomed Sci Instrum. 2020;56(1):99-103.2020
Karlson C, Delozier AM, Seals S, Britt AB, Stone AL, Reneker J, Jackson E, McNaull M, Credeur DP, Welsch M. Physical Activity and Pain in Youth with Sickle Cell Disease Family & Community Health. 2020 Jan/Mar 43(1):1-92020
Hassen A, Klingaman A, Reneker, JC A Comparison of Return to Learn and Return to Play in Adolescents Following a Sports-Related Concussion: An Observational Study Int J of Sport Exer Med. 2017:3(4) DOI: 10.23937/2469-5718/1510066.2018
Weber C, Schwieterman M, Fier K, Berni J, Swartz N, Phillips RS, Reneker JC Reliability and Validity of the Functional Gait Assessment: A Systematic Review Phys Occup Ther Geriatr. 2016: 34(1): 88-103.2016

Book Chapter

Reneker JC, Cook C Physical examination tests for the temporomandibular joint. In Orthopedic Physical Examination Tests: An evidence Based Approach Pearson Education, New Jersey, 20132012

Presentations

National and International Invited Seminars/Lectures, Virtual Immersive Sensorimotor Training (VIST) in collegiate soccer athletes: a quasi-experimental study, SEARCH, Virtual11/2020
Invited Symposia, Journal Discussion: Sensorimotor training for injury prevention in collegiate soccer players: An experimental study, Sports Medicine Center, Virtual - Children's Hospital Colorado08/2020
National and International Invited Seminars/Lectures, Extending Health to the Metaverse, Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society, Orlando, FL03/2020
National and International Invited Seminars/Lectures, Rural Health Day - Delivering Telehealth in the Metaverse, DHS - Health Resources and Services Administration, Washington, D.C.11/2019
Invited Symposia, Invited discussant to Health Innovation Think Tank VI, Lenovo, Raleigh, NC11/2019
State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Concussion Panel Discussion, Mississippi Physical Therapy Association, Oxford, MS10/2019
Platform Presentations, Heads Up Mississippi, American Association of Medical Colleges, Washington, D.C.06/2019
State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Using Virtual Reality for Concussion Prevention, TECH JXN, Jackson, MS04/2019
State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, NERD Talk: Innovating Concussion Management, NeuroInstitute, UMMC04/2019
State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Examination and Treatment of Concussion: The Essentials, Endurance Physical Therapy, Oxford, MS03/2019
National and International Invited Seminars/Lectures, VR and Telehealth Could Transform Diagnosis and Treatment of Concussion, TEDx, Jackson, MS02/2019
Use-Case for VR in Healthcare, Presentation in Lenovo booth at HIMSS international conference on my research as a use-case for Virtual Reality, HIMSS, Orlando, FL02/2019
State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Associated Student Body Interprofessional Seminar Series, Associated Student Body, UMMC11/2018
Invited Symposia, Ethics in Publishing, Research Committee, UMMC- SHRP10/2018
Invited Symposia, Vestibular Rehabilitation, Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center, Cleveland, OH06/2018
Invited Symposia, Sport-Related Concussion: An evidence based approach to active treatment, Grand Rounds, UMMC - PIN05/2018
State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Differential Diagnosis and Treatment of Sport-Related Concussion: Where Orthopaedic and Neurologic Therapy Collide, University of Mississippi, Sports Medicine Department, University of Mississippi05/2018
Invited Symposia, Using Virtual Reality to address prevention of injury and concussion management in sports., Tech JXN, Jackson, MS04/2018
National and International Invited Seminars/Lectures, Health Innovation Think Tank V, Lenovo, Orlando, FL02/2018
Poster Presentation, Effectiveness of Kinesiology Tape on Sports Performance Abilities in Athletes: A Systematic Review, American Physical Therapy Association, New Orleans, LA02/2018
National Webcast, PT Pintcast Webinar on Concussion, AAOMPT, Salt Lake City, UT10/2017
National and International Invited Seminars/Lectures, Differential Diagnosis and Treatment of Sport-Related Concussion: Where Orthopaedic and Neurologic Therapy Collide, American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists, Salt Lake City, Utah10/2017
State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Physical Therapists & Concussion Management: Evidence for Practice, Mississippi Physical Therapy Association, Vicksburg, MS09/2017
Platform Presentations, Effectiveness of Early Physical Therapy Intervention for Patients with Dizziness after a Sports-Related Concussion (SRC): A Randomized Clinical Trial, American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists, St. Louis, MO10/2016
National and International Invited Seminars/Lectures, Acute dizziness after sports-related concussion: Can physical therapists offer better treatment than just ‘physical and cognitive rest’?, American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists, St. Louis, MO10/2016
Poster Presentation, Differences in Symptom Reporting Between Males and Females at Baseline and After a Sports-Related Concussion: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis, American Physical Therapy Association, Anaheim, CA02/2016

Honors, Awards, and Recognition

Nelson Order of Teaching, University of Mississippi Medical Center2018
Teach Prize Nominee, University of Mississippi Medical Center2018
Health Innovation and Transformation Forum Business Pitch Winner, Plug-N-Play2018
Dick Ehrard Platform Presentation Award First Place Overall, American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists2016
Best Poster Project, Ohio Physical Therapy Association2016
Faculty Scholar of the Year, Walsh University2015
Florence P. Kendall Doctoral Scholarship, Foundation for Physical Therapy2011

Professional Membership and Service

The Society for Education and the Advancement of Research in Connected Health (SEARCH), Conference Organizing Committee, SEARCH 2020 National Telehealth Research Symposium2020 - Present
Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS), Conference Reviewer2020 - Present
American Academy of Orthopedic and Manual Physical Therapists (AAOMPT), Member2015 - 2018
Society of Epidemiologic Research (SER), Member2014 - 2015
American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), Member1999 - 2019

Committee Service

MEDICAL CENTER-CENTERS AND INSTITUTES, Graduate Training and Education Center Mentor2020 - Present
Qualifying Exam Committee, Member2020 - 2020
Medical Center Clinical Learning Environment Committee, Member2020 - Present
MEDICAL CENTER-SIMULATION OVERSIGHT LONG RANGE PLANNING GROUP, Member2019 - Present
SCHOOL OF HEALTH RELATED PROFESSIONS-RESEARCH AFFAIRS, Chair2019 - 2020
Interprofessional Education Quality Improvement, Co-Chair2018 - 2020
MEDICAL CENTER-INTERPROFESSIONAL EDUCATION, Task Force Chair2018 - 2020
Brain Wellness Flagship Constellation, Member2017 - Present
Accreditation Committee - Department of Physical Therapy, Task Force Member2017 - 2020
Neuro Institute Collaborator, Member2017 - Present
SCHOOL OF HEALTH RELATED PROFESSIONS-RESEARCH AFFAIRS, Member2017 - 2019
MEDICAL CENTER-INSTITUTIONAL REVIEW BOARD 1, Member2017 - Present
Center for Bioethics Poster of the Month Committee, Member2016 - 2020
SCHOOL OF HEALTH RELATED PROFESSIONS-FACULTY DEVELOPMENT, Member2016 - 2019
SCHOOL OF HEALTH RELATED PROFESSIONS-ADMISSIONS, Member2016 - 2020
Curriculum Committee - Department of Physical Therapy, Member2016 - 2020
Research Committee - Department of Physical Therapy, Co-Chair2016 - 2020
Faculty Senate Representing the Division of Health Sciences - Walsh University, Member2015 - 2016
Institutional Review Board - Walsh University, Member2014 - 2016
Department of Physical therapy Search Committee - Walsh University, Co-Chair2011 - 2013
Faculty Affairs - Walsh University, Member2011 - 2013
Physical Therapy Admissions Committee - Walsh University, Member2010 - 2015

Community Service

Rescue Revolution of Mississippi, Foster Family09/2020 - Present
Brain Injury Association of Mississippi, Executive Board - Secretary09/2018 - Present
Central Mississippi Youth Association (CMYA) Football, Concussion Trainer05/2018 - 05/2019
Mississippi College Institutional Review Board, External Member04/2018 - Present
Brain Injury Association of Mississippi, Board Member09/2016 - Present
Field Advisory Council for Physical Therapy Education at the Department of Veterans Affairs, Board Member05/2015 - 07/2017
Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center Geriatric and Orthopedic Residency Programs, Mentor01/2012 - 12/2019

Other Service

Translational Sports Medicine07/2020 - Present
Physical Therapy Journal06/2020 - Present
The Society for Education and the Advancement of Research in Connected Health (SEARCH), Conference Committee05/2020 - Present
Journal of Women's Heath12/2019 - Present
Physical Therapy in Sport06/2018 - Present
Board Member for the Mississippi Brain Injury Association, Board Member - Secretary06/2018 - Present
Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics04/2018 - Present
Occupation Therapy Community Health Advocate Check-Offs, Student Assessment09/2017 - 12/2017
Heads Up Mississippi Concussion Conference07/2017 - 09/2018
Association of American Medical Colleges Heads Up Mississippi Program02/2017 - 06/2019
Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy07/2014 - Present

Teaching Experience

PHS790, Population Health, Course, Course Director, Epidemiology IISpring 2020
PT637, SHRP, Course, Course Presenter, Neurologic Physical TherapyFall 2020
PT665, SHRP, Course, Course Director, Research Methodology IISpring 2020
PT661, SHRP, Course, Course Director, Evidence Based Physical Therapy Practice IISpring 2020
PT660, SHRP, Course, Course Director, Evidence Based Physical Therapy Practice ISpring 2020
PHS746, Population Health, Course, Course Director, Systematic Review, Meta-Analysis, and Evidence SynthesisFall 2020
PT621, SHRP, Course, Course Presenter, Tests and MeasuresSpring 2019
PT665, SHRP, Course, Course Director, Research Methodology IISpring 2019
PT664, SHRP, Course, Course Director, Research Methodology IFall 2019
PT610, SHRP, Course, Course Presenter, Introduction to Physical Therapy PracticeSummer 2019
PT613, SHRP, Course, Course Director, Applied Clinical Decision MakingSummer 2019
PT661, SHRP, Course, Course Director, Evidence Based Physical Therapy Practice IISpring 2019
PT660, SHRP, Course, Course Director, Evidence Based Physical Therapy Practice ISpring 2019
PT670-17, SHRP, Course, Course Director, Research Special TopicsFall 2018
PT664, SHRP, Course, Course Director, Research Methodology IFall 2018
PT610, SHRP, Course, Course Presenter, Introduction to Physical Therapy PracticeSummer 2018
PT613, SHRP, Course, Course Director, Applied Clinical Decision MakingSummer 2018
PT661, SHRP, Course, Course Director, Evidence Based Physical Therapy Practice IISpring 2018
PT660, SHRP, Course, Course Director, Evidence Based Physical Therapy Practice ISpring 2018
PT621, SHRP, Course, Course Presenter, Tests and MeasuresSpring 2018
PT665, SHRP, Course, Course Director, Research Methodology IISpring 2018
PT665, SHRP, Course, Course Director, Research Methodology IISpring 2017
Medicine, Course, Guest Presenter, NeuroscienceSpring 2017
PT664, SHRP, Course, Course Director, Research Methodology 1Fall 2017
PT610, SHRP, Lecture, Lecturer, Introduction to Physical Therapy PracticeSummer 2017
PT613, SHRP, Course, Course Director, Applied Clinical Decision MakingSummer 2017
PT663, SHRP, Course, Course Director, Journal Seminar 2Spring 2017
PT660, SHRP, Course, Course Director, Evidence Based Physical Therapy Practice ISpring 2017
PT661, SHRP, Course, Course Director, Evidence Based Physical Therapy Practice IISpring 2017
PT662, SHRP, Course, Course Director, Journal Seminar IFall 2016

Directed Student Learning

Dissertation Committee Chair, Adverse Childhood Experiences and Developmental Milestones
Advised: Rachel Tyrone
2020 - Present
Research Mentor, Advised: Torrye Evans2020 - Present
Research Mentor, Advised: Cellas Hayes2020 - Present
Research mentor, Advised: Nicole Reeder2020 - Present
Master's Thesis Committee Member, Feasibility, reliability, and concurrent validity of a field test of exertion in high school students
Advised: Lauren Miutz
2019 - 2019
Master's Thesis Committee Member, A Coupled Finite Element-Mathematical Surrogate Modeling Approach to Assess Occupant Head and Neck Injury Due to Vehicular Impacts
Advised: Parker Berthelson
2019 - 2019

Residency Training

UMMC Sports Physical therapy Residency, Training Faculty2016 - Present
UMMC Neurologic Physical Therapy Residency, Training Faculty2016 - Present
Cleveland VAMC Geriatric Physical Therapy Residency, Training Faculty2012 - 09/2019
Cleveland VAMC Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residency, Training Faculty2012 - 09/2019