Scott Crawford

Scott K. Crawford, Ph.D., CSCS is a postdoctoral research associate at the Nebraska Athletic Performance Lab. Dr. Crawford earned his Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering at Cedarville University (2009). He earned his master’s degree (2014) and Ph.D. (2015) in Biomedical Engineering with an emphasis in biomechanics and a minor in Human Anatomy from The Ohio State University. Dr. Crawford also earned his CSCS certification through the NSCA and has experience in coaching both high school and collegiate athletes.

Dr. Crawford’s research interests include soft tissue biomechanics, musculoskeletal biomechanics, athletic performance, and skeletal muscle recovery following exercise and competition. His specialty is in soft tissue biomechanics, specifically skeletal muscle function and recovery after eccentric exercise.

Selected Articles

• Best, T. M., & Crawford, S. K. Massage and postexercise recovery: the science is emerging. British Journal of Sports Medicine. 2016, bjsports-2016-096528. https://doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2016-096528
• Crawford, S.K., Haas, C, Wang, Q, Zhang, X, Zhao, Y, Best, T.M.  Effects of immediate vs. delayed massage-like loading on skeletal muscle viscoelastic properties following eccentric exercise. Clinical Biomechanics. 2014, 29(6):671-8.
• Best, T.M., Crawford, S.K., Haas, C, Charles, L, Zhao, Y. Transverse forces in skeletal muscle with massage-like loading in a rabbit model. BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2014, 14(1):393. 

Professional Presentations

• Crawford, S.K., Bush, M.A., Toumi, H, Zhao, Y, Best, T.M. (2016, May). Predicted localized changes in tissue stresses and strains due to massage using finite element modeling. Poster presented at the American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Boston, MA.
• Best, T.M., Zhao, Y, Toumi, H, Crawford, S.K. (2016, May). Effects of tissue loading due to massage on muscle mechanical properties recovery following eccentric exercise. Poster presented at the American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Boston, MA.
• Crawford, S.K., Huard, J, Patel, K, Best, T.M. (2015, April). Increased muscle fiber regeneration and angiogenesis and decreased fibrosis due to massage following eccentric exercise injury. Podium presentation at the Ohio State Sports Medicine Research Day, Columbus, OH.
• Crawford, S.K., Haas C, Wang, Q, Zhang, X, Zhao, Y, and Best, T.M. (2013, April). Immediate vs. delayed massage-like loading effects on altering passive mechanical properties in a rabbit model. Podium presentation at the Ohio State Sports Medicine Research Day, Columbus, OH.
• Crawford, S.K., Haas C, Wang, Q, Zhao, Y, and Best, T.M. (2012, October). Temporal effect of massage on recovery of muscle mechanical properties following eccentric exercise. Podium presentation at the National Biomedical Engineering Society Annual Meeting, Atlanta, GA.