Megan E. Colas, Ph.D., ATC

Education:

• Ph.D. Virginia Tech, 2008
• M.Ed. Virginia Tech, 2003
• B.S. Salisbury University, 2002

Courses Taught:

• EXSC 1201 – Exercise and Sports Medicine
• EXSC 1400 – Health and Fitness
• EXSC 3300 – Emergency Care and first aid
• EXSC 3700 - Kinesiology

Certifications:

• ATC – NATA BOC certified Athletic Trainer
• American Red Cross – Basic life support instructor

Area of Research:

• Emergency Management, Health and wellness of first responders, Interprofessional Education/ Evidence Based Medicine

Recent Peer-Reviewed Publications:

1. Doeringer J, Ramirez R, Colas M. (2022) Instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization increased hamstring mobility. Journal of Sport Rehabilitation. https://doi.org/10.1123/jsr.2022-0015.
2. Doeringer J, Colas M., Khan I. (2020) Post-exercise cooling modified muscle performance and soreness perception. Translational Sports Medicine. DOI: 10.1002/tsm2.141