Dr. Erin Florkiewicz (formerly Miller) is an Associate Professor and Dissertation Process Administrator for the Doctor of Philosophy in Health Sciences (PhD) program. She earned her PhD in Health Science with a specialization in Athletic Training from 黑料专区 of Health Professions, where she studied the biomechanics of military service members post-ACL reconstruction. She also holds a Master鈥檚 in Athletic Training from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and a Bachelor鈥檚 in Fitness and Wellness Leadership from SUNY Plattsburgh.
Dr. Florkiewicz has over 11 years of experience as an educator and researcher, including serving as an Associate Professor and Research Scientist at Baylor University鈥檚 Division 1 Sports Physical Therapy Fellowship at West Point. She has mentored over 40 students and fellows in completing terminal degrees and advancing their clinical careers. A respected expert in orthopedic and sports science research, she has authored more than 30 articles and recently received a grant to study wearable electromyography technology for improving lower-extremity neuromuscular activity after knee injuries.
Her research interests include orthopedics, military medicine, sports science, and running wearables, focusing on using biomedical technology for clinical decision-making and performance optimization post-injury. Dr. Florkiewicz鈥檚 contributions have earned her multiple awards, including the NATA Chuck Cramer Memorial Scholarship and recognition as a Military Health System Young Investigator Finalist.
Based in northern New Jersey, Dr. Florkiewicz enjoys spending time with her family, outdoor adventures, softball, and running.
Recent Publications
Althouse, C., McNeilly, I., McHenry, P. N., Morris, J., Florkiewicz, E. M., Thomasma, E., Pitt, W., Crowell, M., & Freisinger, G. (2024). Quantifying static balance following ankle sprains using metrics of postural control. American Society of Biomechanics Annual Conference, Madison, WI, United States.
Borawski, J., Brindle, R. A., Florkiewicz, E., Mason, J. S., Pitt, W., Cameron, K. L., & Crowell, M. S. (2024). Psychological factors are related to neuromuscular asymmetries after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. Sports Health.
Crowell, M. L., Pitt, W., Florkiewicz, E., Kuwik, P., Borawski, J., & Morris, J. (2025, February). Differences in psychological readiness and quadriceps strength symmetry based on graft type after ACL reconstruction [Poster presentation]. American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting, Houston, TX, United States.
Crowell, M. S., Florkiewicz, E., Morris, J., Mason, J. S., Pitt, W., Benedict, T., Cameron, K. L., & Goss, D. L. (2025, January). Battlefield acupuncture does not provide additional improvement in pain when combined with standard physical therapy after shoulder surgery: A randomized clinical trial. Military Medicine.
Crowell, M. S., Florkiewicz, E., Morris, J., Mason, J., Pitt, W., Benedict, T., & Goss, D. (2025, February). Battlefield acupuncture does not provide additional improvement in pain when combined with standard physical therapy after shoulder surgery: A randomized clinical trial [Presentation]. American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting, Houston, TX, United States.
Crowell, M. S., Thomasma, E., Florkiewicz, E., Brindle, R., Roach, M., Goss, D., & Pitt, W. (2024). Validity and responsiveness of a modified balance error scoring system assessment using a mobile device application in patients recovering from ankle sprain. International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy, 19(4), 440.
Florkiewicz, E., Crowell, M., Pitt, W., Kuwik, P., Borawski, J., & Morris, J. (2025, May). I get by with a little help from my graft: Knee extensor strength symmetry differs by graft type after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction [Presentation]. Mountain West Research Summit, Virtual.
Florkiewicz, E., Crowell, M., & McHenry, P. (2025, May). Known-groups validity of the SWAY balance inspection time test [Poster presentation]. Mountain West Research Summit, Virtual.
Florkiewicz, E. M., East, K. H., Crowell, M. S., Weart, A. N., Freisinger, G. M., & Goss, D. L. (2024). The effects of telehealth running gait retraining on biomechanics, pain, and function in patients with lower extremity injuries: A randomized clinical trial. Clinical Biomechanics, 106381.
Helton, G. L., Cameron, K. L., Goss, D. L., & Florkiewicz, E. (2025, January). Association between running characteristics and lower extremity musculoskeletal injuries in United States Military Academy cadets. Orthopedic Journal of Sports Medicine.
Kreisel, B. R., Scott, K. M., & Florkiewicz, E. M. (2025, January). The relationship between self-efficacy, aerobic fitness, and traditional risk factors for musculoskeletal injuries in military training: A prospective cohort study. International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy.
Kuwik, P., Mason, J., Crowell, M., Morris, J., Benedict, T., & Florkiewicz, E. (2024). Assessing the relationship of psychological sport readiness, single-leg vertical jump, and non-sagittal single-leg hops to quadriceps strength after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy. Advance online publication.
Kuwik, P., Crowell, M., Mason, J., Morris, J., Benedict, T., & Florkiewicz, E. (2025, February). Limb dominance impact on limb symmetry index values following ACL reconstruction [Poster presentation]. American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting, Houston, TX, United States.
Leahy, I., Florkiewicz, E., & Shotwell, M. P. (2024). Isokinetic dynamometry for external and internal rotation shoulder strength in youth athletes: A scoping review. International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy, 19(12), 1521鈥�1531.
Leahy, I., Florkiewicz, E., & Shotwell, M. (2025, February). Isokinetic dynamometry for external and internal rotation shoulder strength in youth athletes: A scoping review [Poster presentation]. American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting, Houston, TX, United States.
Pitt, W., Florkiewicz, E., Borawski, J., Morris, J., & Crowell, M. (2025, February). Psychological readiness is related to force production asymmetry but not biomechanical asymmetry after ACL reconstruction [Poster presentation]. American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting, Houston, TX, United States.
Scott, K. M., Kreisel, B. R., Florkiewicz, E. M., Crowell, M. S., Morris, J. B., McHenry, P. A., & Benedict, T. M. (2024). The effect of cautionary versus resiliency spine education on maximum deadlift performance and back beliefs: A randomized control trial. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 38(7), e341鈥揺348.
Weart, A. N., Brown, L. C., Florkiewicz, E. M., et al. (2025, February). Using wearable sensor technology to analyze running technique and prospective running-related injuries during United States military cadet basic training. Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine.