Dean Smith

Degrees

Ph.D., Psychology, Brain and Cognitive Science (Motor Behavior), Miami University
M.S., Exercise Science,, Miami University
DC, National College of Chiropractic
BSc, Human Biology, National College of Chiropractic

Research Interests

My research is focused on how chiropractic and exercise affect perception and action as well as human performance.

Courses Taught

Motor Skills and Motor Learning (KNH 184)
Musculoskeletal Disorders and Exercise (KNH 465/565)
Human Functional Anatomy (KNH 244)

Certifications and Honors

• International Certificate in Sports Chiropractic (ICSC)
• 2021 Ohio State Chiropractic Association (OSCA) Chiropractor of the Year Award
• 2018 American Chiropractic Association (ACA) Researcher of the Year Award

Publications

1. Smith DL, Walsh MS. Relationship between backpack load location, sex, anthropometric and body composition factors with postural sway in healthy young adults. Journal of the Canadian Chiropractic Association. 2023;67(2):117-126.
2. Malaya CA, Parikh P, Smith DL, Riaz A, Chandrasekaran S, Layne CS. Effects of simulated hypo-gravity on lower limb kinematic and electromyographic variables during anti-gravitational treadmill walking. Front Physiol. 2023 June 8;16:1141015.
3. Schueren S, Hunger H, Pham H, Smith DL, Layne C, Malaya CA. Immediate effect of lower extremity joint manipulation on a lower extremity somatosensory illusion: a randomized, controlled crossover clinical pilot study. Front Hum Neurosci. 2022 Nov 8;16:1011997.
4. Smith DL, Olding K, Malaya CA, McCarty M, Haworth J, Pohlman KA. The influence of flexion distraction spinal manipulation on patients with lumbar spinal stenosis: A prospective, open-label, single-arm, pilot study. J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2022 Oct;32:60-67.
5. Smith DL, Haworth JL, Brooks EK, Cousins JM. Postural Control, Dual Task Performance and Executive Function Following an Ultramarathon. Perceptual and Motor Skills. 2021 Sep 2:315125211044351.
6. Malaya CA, Haworth J, Pohlman KA, Smith DL. Immediate impact of extremity manipulation on dual task performance: a randomized, crossover clinical trial. Chiropr Man Therap. 2021 Feb 5;29(1):6.
7. Smith DL, Haworth JL, Brooks EK, Cousins JM. Postural Control, Dual Task Performance and Executive Function Following an Ultramarathon. Perceptual and Motor Skills. 2021 Sep 2:315125211044351.
8. Malaya CA, Haworth J, Pohlman KA, Powell C, Smith DL. Impact of Extremity Manipulation on Postural Sway Characteristics: A Preliminary, Randomized Crossover Study. Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics. 2020 Aug 13:S0161-4754(20)30037-3. (Won ACC-RAC research award)
9. Walsh M, Church C, Hoffmeister A, Smith D, Haworth J. Validation of a Portable Force Plate for Evaluating Postural Sway. Perceptual and Motor Skills. 2020 Jul 28:31512520945092.
10. Smith DL, Haug MJ, Walsh MS. The effect of posture on neck proprioception and head/neck stabilization in asymptomatic participants. Journal of the Canadian Chiropractic Association. 2019;63(2):100-110.
11. DeVocht JW, Vining R, Smith DL, Long C, Jones T, Goertz CJT. Effect of chiropractic manipulative therapy on reaction time in special operations forces military personnel: a randomized controlled trial. Trials. 2019;20(1):5.
12. Smith DL, Claytor RP. An acute bout of aerobic exercise reduces movement time in a Fitts’ task. PLoS One. 2018 Dec 31;13(12):e0210195.

Chiropractic Science Podcast

Listen to Dr. Dean Smith interview leading chiropractic scientists discuss their research. Chiropractic Science gets the word out about chiropractic research. Chiropractors, patients and the public will learn about chiropractic research from the experts who are doing the research. You'll get the information in plain English, not through the media, nor a middleman. The podcast is also intended to motivate and assist the chiropractor and student to pursue research careers in chiropractic science!

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Miami Movement Lab

Miami University Movement Lab faculty conduct research in motor control and learning, biomechanics, postural control and chiropractic.

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Chiropractic Research Today - With Dr. Dean Smith

In this podcast episode, we talk with Dr. Dean Smith about his most recent work, some of the most common misconceptions still surrounding chiropractic care, and about the untapped potential this field may ultimately hold.

Dean Smith is an exercise science specialist, a senior clinical faculty member at Miami University, and the latest recipient of the American Chiropractic Association’s 2018 Researcher of the Year Award. Alongside his award-winning research, Smith also hosts a podcast called Chiropractic Science, where he discusses new trends and findings with other leading researchers.