Assistant professor of kinesiology at Central College Shelli Green has published research in “Clinical Practice in Athletic Training.” Green, a 2007 Central graduate, explores an approach to treating Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome, commonly known as shin splints.
Her study, Treating Type II Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome with Primal Reflex Release Technique: A Novel Approach, examines the effectiveness of the technique in alleviating pain and improving movement. The research found that after a single PRRT treatment, patients experienced immediate pain relief. After approximately four treatments over 15 days, they reported improved function without requiring time off from activity, and these benefits lasted for at least two weeks.
The findings suggest Primal Reflex Release Technique may offer a promising, noninvasive treatment option for physically active individuals suffering from shin splints, helping them recover faster and maintain pain-free movement.
Green coauthored the research with Jenna Morogiello at United States Military Academy at West Point, with other collaborators coming from Kurrel Fabian at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and James May and Alan Nasypany at the University of Idaho campus in Moscow.
Central’s kinesiology department has achieved prestigious accreditations for its programs, underscoring its commitment to excellence. The kinesiology program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, following the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of the Exercise Sciences. It has also earned accreditation from the National Strength and Conditioning Association Council on Accreditation of Strength and Conditioning Education for its strength and conditioning program and is currently the only college or university with CASCE accreditation in Iowa.
These accreditations are crucial for students aspiring to become certified exercise physiologists or strength and conditioning specialists. Beginning in 2027, the American College of Sports Medicine will require national certification for exercise physiologists. Beginning in 2030, the NSCA will require students to graduate from a CASCE-accredited program to sit for the certified strength and conditioning specialist exam. Central’s accredited programs ensure students meet these standards, preparing them for future success in their respective fields.