Dr. Adam Knight

Dr. Adam Knight

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Department / Division

  • Exercise Science

Classification

  • Faculty

Discipline

  • Biomechanics/Neuromechanics

Title

  • Professor
  • Graduate Coordinator
  • Director, Neuromechanics Laboratory

Contact

aknight@colled.msstate.edu

Research/Teaching Expertise- Biomechanics

http://www.drknight-kinesiology.blogspot.com/
 

Education

  • Auburn University (Ph.D., 2009, Biomechanics)
  • Auburn University (M.Ed., 2006, Exercise Science)
  • University of Southern Mississippi (B.S., 2004, Athletic Training)

Areas of Research

  • Lateral Ankle Sprain Mechanics
  • Clinical and Sport Biomechanics
  • Occupational Biomechanics

Areas of Teaching

  • Anatomical Kinesiology
  • Biomechanics
  • Neural Control
  • Statistics

Selected Publications

  •  Kodithuwakku Archachige, S.N.K., Chander, H., Ramsey, L.S., Knight, A.C., Wade, C., & Garner, J.C. (2025). The effects of multiple occupational footwear on static postural stability. Footwear Science, 17(2), 99-106. DOI: 10.1080/19424280.2025.2469180.
  • Chander, H., Derby, H., Brown, M., Conley, E., Doherty, J., Riley, L., & Knight, A.C. (2025). NikeTM Hypervenom-X footwear with and without localized ankle compression impact static and dynamic postural stability differently. Sport Sciences for Health,                                                            DOI: 10.1007/s11332-025-01523-6.
  • Simpson, J.D., Lima, L.C., Lee, Y., Chander, H., & Knight, A.C. (2024). Closed-loop reflex responses of the lateral ankle musculature from various thresholds during lateral ankle sprain rehabilitation. Journal of Sport Rehabilitation, 33(3), 215-219. DOI: 10.1123/jsr.2023-0336.
  • Turner, A.J., Chander, H., Kodithuwakku Archachige, S.N.K, Griffith, A., Chen, P.L., Chen, C.C., Knight, A.C., Bates-Brantley, K., Stratton-Gadke, K., & Smith, J.C. (2024). The effects of an inclusive badminton program on static postural control for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 21(2), DOI: 10.3390/ijerph21020210.
  • Kodithuwakku Archachige, S.N.K., Chander, H., Shojaei, A., Knight, A.C., Brown, C., Freeman, H.R., Burch, R.F., & Chen, C.C. (2024). Effects of virtual heights, dual-tasking, and training on static postural stability. Applied Ergonomics, 114, 1-8, DOI: 10.1016/j.apergo.2023.104145.
  • Freeman, H.R., Chander, H., Kodithuwakku Archachige, S.N.K., Turner, A.J. Jones, J.A., Pan, Z., Hudson, C., & Knight, A.C. (2023). Postural control behavior in a virtual moving room paradigm. Biomechanics, 3(4), 539-551. DOI: 10.3390/biomechanics3040043.
  • Kodithuwakku Archachige, S.N.K., Chander, H., Turner, A.J., Shojaei, A., Knight, A.C., Griffith, A., Burch, R.F., & Chen, C.C. (2023). Physiological and subjective measures of anxiety with repeated exposure to virtual construction sites at different heights. (2023). Safety and Health at Work, 14(3), 303-308. DOI: 10.1016/j.shaw.2023.07.005.
  • Derby, H., Chander, H., Kodithuwakku Arachchige, SNK, Turner, A., Knight, A.C., Burch, R., Freeman, C., Wade, C., & Garner, J.C. (2023). Occupational footwear design influences biomechanics and physiology of human postural control and fall risk. Applied Sciences 13 (1), DOI: 10.3390/app13010116.
  • Simpson J., Koldenhoven R., Wilson S., Stewart E., Turner A., Chander H., & Knight A. (2022). Lower extremity joint kinematics of a simulated lateral ankle sprain after drop landings in subjects with chronic ankle instability. Sports Biomechanics, 21(4), 428-446.  DOI: 10.1080/14763141.2021.1908414
  • Chander H, Kodithuwakku Arachchige SNK, Turner AJ & Knight AC. (2022). Is it me or the room moving? Recreating the classical “moving room” experiment with virtual reality for postural control adaptation. Adaptive Behavior, 30(2), 199-204. https://doi.org/10.1177/1059712320971372
  • Kodithuwakku Arachchige SNK, Burch V R.F., Chander, H., Turner, A.J., & Knight, A.C. (2022). The use of wearable devices in cognitive fatigue: current trends and future intentions. Theoretical Issues in Ergonomics Science, 23(3), 374-386. https://doi.org/10.1080/1463922X.2021.1965670  
  • Turner AJ, Carroll W, Kodithuwakku Arachchige SNK, Saucier D, Burch, RFV, Ball JE, Smith BK, Freeman CE, Knight AC, & Chander, H (2021). Closing the Wearable Gap — Part VIII: A Validation Study for a Smart Knee Brace to Capture Knee Joint Kinematics. 152–162. https://doi.org/10.3390/biomechanics1010012
  • Chander H, Kodithuwakku Arachchige SNK, Turner AJ, Burch RFV, Knight AC, Wade C, & Garner JC (2021). Role of Occupational Footwear and Prolonged Walking on Lower Extremity Muscle Activation during Maximal Exertions and Postural Stability Tasks. Biomechanics, 1(2), 202–213. https://doi.org/10.3390/biomechanics1020017
  • Kodithuwakku Arachchige SNK, Chander H, Knight AC, Chen C, Pan Z, & Turner AJ (2020) Impact of Foot Arch type and Minimalist Footwear on Static Postural Stability, Footwear Science, 12 (3), 173-183. https://doi.org/10.1080/19424280.2020.1791976
  • Simpson J., Koldenhoven R., Wilson S., Stewart E., Turner A., Chander H., & Knight A. (2020). Ankle kinematics, center of pressure progression, and lower extremity muscle activity during a side-cutting task in participants with and without chronic ankle instability. Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology, 54, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jelekin.2020.102454.
  • Simpson J., Stewart E., Turner A., Macias D., Chander H., & Knight A. (2020). Lower limb joint kinetics during a side-cutting movement in participants with and without chronic ankle instability.  Journal of Athletic Training, 55(2), 169-175, https://doi.org/10.4085/1062-6050-334-18.
  • Saucier D., Luczak T., Nguyen P., Davarzani S., Peranich P., Ball J.E., Burch R.F., Smith B.K., Chander H., Knight A., & Prabhu R.K. (2019). Closing the wearable gap – Part II: Sensor orientation and placement for foot and ankle joint kinematic measurements. Sensors, 19, 3509; http://doi:10.3390/s19163509
  • Simpson J., Rendos N., Stewart E., Turner A., Wilson S., Macias D., Chander H., & Knight A. (2019). Bilateral spatiotemporal postural control impairments are present in participants with chronic ankle instability. Physical Therapy in Sport, 39, 1-7. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ptsp.2019.06.002.
  • Simpson J., Cosio-Lima L., Scudamore E., O’Neal E., Stewart E., Miller B., Chander H., & Knight A. (2019).  Effects of Weighted Vest Loading during Daily Living Activities on Countermovement Jump and Sprint Performance. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, 11, 1-10, http://doi:10.1123/ijspp.2019-0318
  • Simpson J., Stewart E., Rendos N., Cosio-Lima L., Wilson S., Macias D., Chander H., & Knight A. (2019).  Anticipating ankle inversion perturbations during a single-leg drop landing alters ankle joint and impact kinetics. Human Movement Science, 66, 22-30, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.humov.2019.03.015.
  • Kodithuwakku Arachchige S.N.K., Knight, A.C., & Chander, H. (2019).  Flat feet: Biomechanical implications assessment, and management. The Foot, 38, 81-85. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foot.2019.02.004 .
  • Simpson J., Stewart E., Mosby A., Macias D., Chander H., & Knight A. (2019). Lower Extremity Kinematics during Ankle Inversion Perturbations: A Novel Methodology that Simulates an Unexpected Lateral Ankle Sprain Mechanism. Journal of Sport Rehabilitation, 28(6), 593-600. http://doi.org/10.1123/jsr.208-0061.
  • Simpson J., Stewart E., Turner A., Macias D., Chander H., & Knight A.  (2019). Neuromuscular control in individuals with chronic ankle instability: A comparison of unexpected and expected ankle inversion perturbations during a single leg drop-landing. Human Movement Science, 64, 133-141. http://doi/org:10.1016/j.humov.2019.01.013.
  • Simpson J., Stewart E., Macias D., Chander H., & Knight A. (2019).  Individuals with Chronic Ankle Instability Exhibit Dynamic Postural Stability Deficits and Altered Unilateral Landing Biomechanics: A Systematic Review. Physical Therapy in Sport, 37, 210-2019. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ptsp.2018.06.003.
  • Simpson, J.D., Miller, B.L., O’Neal, E., Chander, H., & Knight, A. & (2018). Ground reaction forces during a drop vertical jump: Impact of external load training. Human Movement Science, 59, 12-19.
  • Chander, H., Knight, A.C., Wade, C., Carruth, D., DeBusk, H., & Hill, C.M. (2018). Impact of military type footwear and workload on heel contact dynamics during slip events. International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, 66, 18-25.
  • Simpson, J., DeBusk, H., Hill, C.M., Knight, A.C., & Chander, H. (2018). The role of military footwear type and workload on ground reaction forces during a simulated lateral ankle sprain mechanism, The Foot, 34, 53-57.
  • Simpson J., Miller B., O’Neal E., Chander H., & Knight A. (2017). External Load Training Does Not Alter Balance Performance in Well-Trained Women. Sports Biomechanics, 1-14. DOI: 10.1080/14763141.2017.1341546.
  • Chander, H., Garner, J., Wade, C., & Knight, A. (2017). Slip initiation in alternative and slip resistant footwear. International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics, 23(4), 558-569. IDOI: 10.1080/10803548.2016.1262498.
  • Knight, A. & Coffey, K. (2016). The effect of equine assisted therapy on gait for an individual with a spinal cord injury. PALAESTRA, 30(4), 40-43.
  • Knight, A., Holmes, M., Chander, H., Stewart, T., and Kimble, A. (2016). Assessment of balance among adolescent track and field athletes, Sports Biomechanics, 15(2), 169-179.
  • Knight, A. & Weimar, W. (2013). Difference in ratio of evertor to invertor activity between the dominant and non-dominant legs during simulated lateral ankle sprain. Journal of Sport Rehabilitation, 22(4), 272-278.
  • Knight, A.C. & Weimar, W.H. (2012). Effects of ankle taping and previous injury on the latency of the peroneus longus. Sports Biomechanics, 11, 48-56.
  • Gilliland, K.J. & Knight, A.C. (2012). Friedreich's ataxia and gait changes through participation in therapeutic horseback riding. Clinical Kinesiology, 66, 1-6.
  • Knight, A.C. & Weimar, W.H. (2011). Effects of inversion perturbation after step down task on the latency of the peroneus longus and peroneus brevis. Journal of Applied Biomechanics, 27, 283-290.
  • Knight, A.C. & Weimar, W.H. (2011). Development of a fulcrum methodology to replicate thelateral ankle sprain mechanism and measure dynamic inversion speed. Sports Biomechanics, DOI:10.1080/14763141.2011.638724
  • Knight, A.C. & Weimar, W.H. (2011). Difference in response latency of the peroneus longus between the dominant and nondominant legs. Journal of Sport Rehabilitation, 20 (3), 321-332.

Professional Memberships/Affiliations

  • American Society of Biomechanics (ASB)
  • National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA)
  • American College of Sports Medicine Southeast Chapter (SEACSM)
     
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