Areas of Expertise
Chronic ankle instability, manual therapy, clinical outcomes, patient-reported outcomes
Background
Dr. Powden has clinical experience at the high school, collegiate, and hospital levels. His diverse research experience has led to an assortment of research presentations at local, regional, national, and international conferences and peer-reviewed journal articles. He serves as the Section Editor for the Evidence to Practice Review for Clinical Practice in Athletic Training, Editor for the Journal of Sport Rehabilitation, and the Editor-in-Chief of the NATA News Clinical Bottom Line column.
Research Interests
The rehabilitation, management, and evaluation of ankle sprains and chronic ankle instability. Evaluation of manual therapies and other therapeutic interventions using clinically relevant outcomes.
Education
- PhD, Health Service Research, Old Dominion University
- MSEd, Athletic Training, Old Dominion University
- BS, Athletic Training, University of Vermont
Fun fact
I enjoy getting outside with my wife, son, and dog to explore.
Favorite thing about UIndy
The welcoming nature of the community and the meaningful interactions students.
Areas of Expertise
sports medicine, strength and conditioning
Background
Brian Gerlach is the Assistant Director of Athletics for Sports Medicine at UIndy. He provides medical coverage for Track and Field/Cross Country while also overseeing the Sports Medicine Department. He came back to UIndy in 2018 after previously serving as an Assistant Athletic Trainer from 2008-2012. Dr. Gerlach is the co-instructor for MSAT 500-Introduction to Athletic Training Practice, and a preceptor for the program. He previously taught in the undergraduate athletic training education program and has served as a preceptor for several other athletic training education programs throughout the state of Indiana.
Dr. Gerlach has extensive experience in professional soccer, serving as Assistant Athletic trainer for Major League Soccer's DC United from 2013-2014 and Head Athletic Trainer for the Indy Eleven from 2014-2018. He has also served as an athletic trainer for the United States Soccer Federation's youth and paralympic teams. He is certified as an athletic trainer by the Board of Certification, and licensed to practice athletic training in the state of Indiana. He is also a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association.
He resides in Indianapolis with his wife, Kyleigh, and their two children, Beckett and Kaylin.
Education
- DHSc, University of Indianapolis
- MS, High Point University
- BS, James Madison University
Background
Dr. Blaney is a sports medicine physician. His clinical focus is on the prevention and treatment of sports injuries for youth, adult recreation, collegiate and professional athletes.
Education
Dr. Blaney earned his medical degree at the University of Utah and completed a family practice residency at Franciscan Health. He then completed his primary care sports medicine fellowship at Utah Valley Sports Medicine in Provo, UT. Prior to medical school he earned a master's degree in Exercise Physiology with an emphasis in Biomechanics and a Master's of Business Administration, both from Utah State University. His research interests include body composition measurement as an indicator for health and exercise prescription in the clinical setting.