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Aaron Sciascia, PhD, LAT, ATC, PES

Aaron Sciascia, PhD, LAT, ATC, PES

Aaron is the Clinical Outcomes and Research Director at Lexington Clinic. He previously served as an associate professor for Eastern Kentucky University's CAATE-accredited Master’s in Athletic Training program and spent 13 years as the coordinator of the Shoulder Center of Kentucky. He received a Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training degree from the University of Delaware and a Master of Science in Kinesiology degree, graduate certificate in Clinical and Translational Science, and Doctor of Philosophy in Rehabilitation Science, all from the University of Kentucky. He has been previously honored as Clinical Athletic Trainer of the Year and with the Award of Merit from the Kentucky Athletic Trainers’ Society and the Founders' Award from the American Society of Shoulder and Elbow Therapists (ASSET). Aaron has previously served ASSET as President and holds the distinction of Fellow within the Society. He is also an Affiliate Member of the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons and a Distinguished Fellow of the Athletic Training Academy within the National Academies of Practice. Aaron has produced multiple peer-reviewed articles and book chapters related to function, evaluation, and treatment of the shoulder and scapula, and he speaks at various venues annually. He has co-edited 2 textbooks and serves as an associate editor for the International Journal of Athletic Therapy and Training.

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  • Clarifying the Functional Design and Consequences of Injury for the Clavicle and Acromioclavicular Joint
    Contains 5 Component(s), Includes Credits

    The intimate relationship between the clavicle and scapula has been recognized as pivotal for shoulder function. Injury to either the clavicle or acromioclavicular (AC) joint has the potential to disrupt that relationship resulting in decreased function and increased impairment. Traditionally, both clavicular fracture and AC joint injury have been viewed as static, 2-dimensional problems, which has driven clinical management to focus on the restoration of realignment without consideration for dynamic function. These static descriptions of the anatomy and biomechanics of the clavicle and AC joint do not provide the context for the most effective understanding of AC joint injuries. Furthermore, as the literature continues to grow...

  • Diagnostic Testing Series: Special Testing of the Shoulder - Establishing a Core Set of Maneuvers
    Contains 5 Component(s), Includes Credits

    The complex design of the glenohumeral joint, which is comprised of multiple structures with varying orientations and attachments, makes it challenging to provide an accurate diagnosis in an injured shoulder. Adding to the difficulty, there are many components within the clinical shoulder examination that provide important information on both a macro (history, range of motion, manual muscle testing, special/stress testing, etc.) and micro (specific questions, directions, movements, and maneuvers within each macro component) level. Research has been scattered regarding the value of the shoulder examination components for diagnosing specific injuries with information being simultaneously supportive and…