Dr. Baez has been funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and various foundations to support her work. See below for her CV, specific publications, and funding.
PUBLICATIONS
Kuenze CM, Weaver A, Grindstaff TL, Ulman S, Norte GE, Roman DP, Giampetruzzi N, et al. Reference values for clinical outcomes in adolescent patients receiving from ACL reconstruction: considerations for sex and age. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. Accepted 1/7/2022
Bain KA, Baez SE, Kosik KB, Hoch MC, Hoch JM, Johnson NF, Andreatta RD, Gribble PA. Relationship between health-related quality of life and lower extremity visuomotor reaction time following lateral ankle sprain. J Sports Rehabil. Accepted 12/7/2022.
Kuenze CM, Lisee C, Triplett A, Collins K, Walaszek M, Lewis J, Farner N, Harkey M, Baez SE. Development and validation of a survey to characterize barriers to physical activity reengagement after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: ACL research survey. J Athl Train. Accepted 11/18/2022.
Baez SE, Collins KA, Harkey MS, Birchmeier T, Triplett AN, Pietrosimone B, Kuenze CM. Kinesiophobia is associated with peak knee abduction angle during jump landing after ACL reconstruction. Med Sci Sport Exerc.Accepted 10/16/2022.
Driban J, Vincent H, Rojian T, Ambrose K, Baez SE, Beresic N, Berkoff D, et al. Preventing osteoarthritis after an anterior cruciate ligament injury: an osteoarthritis action alliance consensus statement. J Athl Train. Accepted 9/30/2022
Driban J, Vincent H, Rojian T, Ambrose K, Baez SE, Beresic N, Berkoff D, et al. Evidence review for preventing osteoarthritis after an anterior cruciate ligament injury: an osteoarthritis action alliance consensus statement. J Athl Train. Accepted 9/30/2022
Genoese FM*, Harkey MC, Baez SE. The neuromatrix theory of pain and transactional theory of stress and coping: improving understanding of pain catastrophizing in individuals with ACL reconstruction and knee OA. Int J Athl Ther Train. Accepted 8/23/2022.
Genoese FM*, Zynda A, Ford K, Hoch MC, Covassin T, Hoch JM, Baez SE. The examination of knee self-efficacy in individuals with a history of ACL reconstruction and sport-related concussion. J Sports Rehabil. Accepted 7/28/22.
Suttmiller A, Baez SE, Cavallario J, Martinez J, Mccann R. Perceived instability, pain, and psychological factors predict function and disability in individuals with chronic ankle instability. J Athl Train. Accepted 2/18/2022.https://doi.org/10.4085/1062-6050-0605.21
Kuenze C, Collins K, Triplett AN, Bell DR, Norte GE, Baez SE, Harkey MS, Lisee CM. Adolescents are less physically active than adults 6 to 12 months after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. Ortho J Sport Med. Accepted 11/12/2021.
Harkey M, Baez SE, Lewis J, Grindstaff T, Hart J, Driban J, Schorfhaar A, Kuenze C. Prevalence of early knee osteoarthritis illness using patient-reported classification criteria at six months following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. Arthritis Care Res. Accepted October 14, 2021. https://doi.org/10.1002/acr.24809
Baez SE, Cormier MC, Andreatta R, Gribble PA, Hoch JM. Implementation of in vivo exposure therapy to decrease injury-related fear in females with a history of ACL reconstruction: a pilot study. Phys Ther Sport. 2021; 52:217-223.
Avedesian JM, Covassin T, Baez SE, Nash J, Nagelhout E, Dufek J. The relationship between cognition and lower extremity injury risk in collegiate athletes: implications for sports-related concussion. Orthop J Sports Med. 2021;9(8):1-10.
Baez SE, Hoch JM, Mattacola CG, Gribble PA, Hoch JM, Howard JS. Use of response shift to improve agreement between patient-reported outcomes and performance-based measures in patients with knee injury. Clin Pract Athl Train. 2021;4(1):24-35. (BIPOC Special Issue)
Brinkman C*, Baez SE, Quintana CQ, Andrews M, Hoch MC, Heebner N, Hoch JM. The reliability of an upper and lower extremity visuomotor reaction time task. J Sports Rehabil. 2021;30(5): 828-831.
Genoese FM*, Baez SE, Hoch MC, Heebner N, Hoch JM. Examination of the relationship between injury-related fear and visuomotor reaction time in patients after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. J Sports Rehabil. 2021;30(3):353-359.
Barchek A*, Dlugonski D, Baez SE, Hoch MC, Hoch, JM. The relationship between injury-related fear and physical activity levels in people with a history of anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. Phys Ther Sport. 2021; 50:201-205.
Baez SE, Andersen A, Andreatta RM, Gribble PA, Hoch JM. Neuroplasticity in corticolimbic brain activation in patients after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. J Athl Train. 2021;56(4):418-426.
Baez SE, Hoch JM, Cormier MC. The Stress and Injury Model and the Cognitive Appraisal Model: Implications for patients after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. Athl Train Sports Health Care. 2020;12(4):181-187.
Baez SE, Hoch MC, Hoch JM. Psychological factors are associated with return to preinjury sport and physical activity levels after ACL-reconstruction. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2020;28(4):495-501.
Hoch JM, Houston MN, Baez SE, Hoch MC. Fear-avoidance beliefs and health-related quality of life in post-ACL reconstruction and healthy athletes: a case control study. J Sports Rehabil. 2020;29(6):772-776.
Brinkman C*, Baez SE, Genoese FG, Hoch JM. Use of goal-setting to enhance self-efficacy after sports-related injury: a critically appraised topic. J Sports Rehabil. 2020;29(4):498-502.
Barchek A*, Baez SE, Hoch MC, Hoch JM. The relationship between musculoskeletal injury and objectively measured physical activity levels: a critically appraised topic. J Sports Rehabil. 2020;29(2):243-247.
Hunt E, Baez SE, Olson A, Butterfield T, Dupont-Versteegden E. Using massage to combat fear-avoidance and the pain tension cycle. Int J Athl Train Ther. 2019 Oct;24(5):198-201.
Hoch JM, Baez SE, Hoch MC. Examination of ankle function in individuals with a history of ACL reconstruction. Phys Ther Sport. 2019;36:55-61.
Baez SE, Cramer RJ, Hoch JM. Social cognitive theory and the fear avoidance model: the explanation of poor health outcomes after ACL reconstruction. Athl Train Sports Health Care. 2019;11(4):168-173.
Hoch JM, Baez SE, Cramer RJ, Hoch MC. Differences in the modified disablement in the physically active scale in those with and without chronic ankle instability. J Sport Rehabil. 2019, 28, 476-480.
Genoese FM*, Baez SE, Hoch JM. The association of fear-avoidance beliefs and self-reported knee function in patients with a knee injury: a critically appraised topic. Int J Athl Ther Train. 2018;23(5):187-191.
Baez SE, Hoch MC, Hoch, JM. Evaluation of cognitive behavioral interventions and psychoeducation implemented by rehabilitation specialists to treat fear-avoidance beliefs in patients with low back pain: a systematic review. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2018;99(11):2287-2298.
Hoffman E*, D’Onofrio A*, Baez SE, Cavallario J. The effectiveness of kinesio-tape in decreasing kinesiophobia in patients with musculoskeletal pain: a critically appraised topic. Int J Athl Ther Train. 2018;23(1):10-15.
Baez SE, Hoch JM, Uhl TL. The effectiveness of cervical traction and exercise in decreasing neck and arm pain in patients with cervical radiculopathy: a critically appraised topic. Int J Athl Ther Train. 2017;22(5):4-11.
FUNDING
Source: Mid-Atlantic Athletic Trainers Association
Title: Examination of Perceptual-Motor Function in Individuals after ACL Reconstruction
PI: Elaine Reiche
Role: Faculty Advisor
Effort: 0.0 Calendar Months
Period: 11/8/2022 to 11/7/2023
Amount: $600
Description: The objective of this proposal is to examine differences in perceptual functioning between individuals with history of ACL reconstruction and healthy controls.
Source: Great Lakes Athletic Trainers’ Association
Title: The Effect of Immersive Visual and Auditory Distraction on Lower Extremity Visuomotor Reaction Time and Jump-Landing Biomechanics in Individuals with Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
PI: Francesca Genoese
Role: Co-Faculty Advisor
Effort: 0.0 Calendar Months
Period: 10/01/2022-09/30/2023
Amount: $1376
Description: The objective of this proposal is to examine how virtual immersive settings that induce distractive states influence reaction time and biomechanics in individuals after ACL reconstruction.
Source: Michigan Athletic Trainers’ Society
Title: The association of injury-related fear, self-reported knee function, and lower extremity reaction time in patients after ACL reconstruction.
PI: Francesca Genoese
Role: Faculty Advisor
Effort: 0.0 Calendar Months
Period: 01/01/2021– 12/31/2022
Amount: $500
Description: The objective of this proposal is to examine the relationships between injury-related fear, self-reported knee function, and lower extremity reaction time in patients after ACL reconstruction.
Source: National Institute of Arthritis Title: Musculoskeletal and Skin Disease (NIH-NIAMS) Parent K23 Career Development Award (1K23AR079056)
Virtual reality mindfulness meditation in patients after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.
PI: Shelby Baez
Effort: 9.72 Calendar Months
Period: 06/05/2021 to 05/31/2026
Amount: $678, 822 (Total)
Description: The objective of this proposal is to provide protected time for the career development of Dr. Baez and to examine the feasibility and preliminary efficacy of virtual reality mindfulness meditation to decrease injury-related fear, improve jump-landing biomechanics, and alter brain activity in women 9 to 12 months after ACL reconstruction.
Source: Great Lakes Athletic Trainers Association
Title: Keeping the Mind in Mind: Use of virtual reality mindfulness meditation to improve outcomes in patients after ACL reconstruction
PI: Shelby Baez
Effort: 0.0 Calendar Months
Period: 11/1/2020 to 10/31/2022 (NCE)
Amount: $5, 926 (Total)
Description: The objective of this proposal is to examine the preliminary efficacy of virtual reality mindfulness meditation to decrease injury-related fear and improve lower extremity reaction time in patients 9 to 12 months after ACL reconstruction.
Source: National Athletic Trainers Association Doctoral Research Grant
Title: Implementation of exposure therapy to decrease fear in females after ACL-reconstruction: a pilot study.
PI: Shelby Baez
Effort: 0.0 Calendar Months
Period: 08/1/2018 to 07/31/2019
Amount: $2, 488 (Total)
Description: The objective of this proposal is to examine the efficacy of in vivo exposure therapy to decrease injury-related fear in women at least 1-year after ACL reconstruction.
Source: Mid-Atlantic Athletic Trainers’ Association Doctoral Research Grant.
Title: Examination of physical activity, patient-based and functional outcomes after ACL reconstruction.
PI: Shelby Baez
Effort: 0.0 Calendar Months
Period: 10/1/2016 to 09/30/2018 (NCE)
Amount: $620 (Total)
Description: The objective of this proposal is to identify whether a combination of patient-based and functional outcomes are predictive of physical activity and return to sport after ACL reconstruction.
Source: National Athletic Trainer’s Association Foundation Master Student Grant.
Title: Use of response shift to improve agreement between patient-reported outcome measures and performance-based testing in knee patients.
PI: Shelby Baez
Effort: 0.0 Calendar Months
Period: 08/1/2015 to 07/31/2016
Amount: $1000 (Total)
Description: The objective of this proposal is to identify whether a response theory-based intervention would improve the agreement between patient-reported outcomes and performance-based measures in patients with knee injuries.