Andrew Skibski, PhD, ATC, CSCS
Assistant Professor of Integrative Human Health
Introduction
Andrew is an assistant professor within the Integrative Human Health program, with a background as an athletic trainer and certified strength & conditioning specialist. His primary teaching interests are motor development and learning, biomechanics and injury management and rehabilitation.
Research Overview
Andrew’s research focuses on the application of movement screening tools for sport performance and injury risk reduction. Specifically, he researches the connection between golfers’ physical limitations and their golf swing biomechanics with a goal to provide individualized programs to improve performance. He also examines factors that can influence clinicians’ use of movement evaluations, such as sport-related fatigue.
Select Publications
Skibski A, Vanguri P, Stout JR, Ingersoll CD, Mangum LC. A Dynamic Warm-Up Improves Titleist Performance Institute Screen Scores in Adult Golfers. Journal of Sport Rehabilitation. 2025 Jan 17;34(4):449-455. doi: 10.1123/jsr.2024-0193.
Skibski A, Onate JA, Mangum LC. Suggestions and considerations for application of movement screens to clinical practice. International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy. 2024;19(3). doi: 10.26603/001c.92906
Skibski A, Goetschius J, Mangum LC. Exploration of the Golf-specific Low Back Pain questionnaire. Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine. 2023;33(6). doi:10.1097/JSM.0000000000001160
Skibski A, Goetschius J, Mangum LC. Trunk endurance and low back pain outcomes in college golfers. International Journal of Athletic Therapy & Training. 2024;29(3). doi:10.1123/ijatt.2023-0089
Skibski A, Stout JR, Ingersoll CD, Mangum LC. Ultrasound biofeedback increases abdominal muscle activation in golfers with a history of low back pain. Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine. 2024;34(4). doi:10.1097/JSM.0000000000001208