Willamette University

Exercise Science

Junggi Hong, Ph.D., ATC
  • Junggi Hong, Ph.D., ATC
  • Assistant Professor of Exercise Science
  • Sports Medicine
  • Sparks Center 211
  • (503) 370-6240
  • Fax: (503) 370-6379

Junggi Hong, Ph.D., ATC

My research interest is to better understand the underlying neural mechanisms of motor performance in athletes, elderly people and a variety of clinical populations, and their adaptability in training, injury prevention and rehabilitation.

Education

  • 2008 Ph.D. Oregon State University
  • 1999 M.S. Korean National Sports University
  • 1994 B.S. Korean National Sports University

Courses

Professor Hong is the instructor of record for the Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries (EXSCI 340), Advanced Injury Management (EXSCI 445), and Human Anatomy (BIOL 246) courses. He also contributes to the Neuroscience of Human Motion course (EXSCI 440) and Senior Seminar  (EXSCI 496).

Grants and Contracts

  • Hong. J., (2012). Effects of Whole Body Vibration Therapy on Type II Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy. M.J. Murdock Foundation Grant $25,000 Not Funded.
  • Hong, J., (2011). Randomized Controlled Trial of Sonic Wave Vibration and Its Effectiveness on Neurological Function and Hemodynamics in Individuals with diabetic neuropathy. Hewlett Grant $9,800 Funded.
  • Hong, J., (2011). Presynaptic Inhibition and Its relationship with postural sway in older adults. Hewlett Grant $3,500 Funded.
  • Hong, J., (2011). Effects of WBV on Balance and Presynaptic Inhibition in Older adults. Science Collaborative Research Program Grant $16,000 Funded.
  • Hong, J., (2010).Effects of WBV on Type II Diabetic Neuropathy. iScience Grant $4,000 Funded.
  • Hong, J., (2009). GAITRite system. Equipment grant, CIR Systems Inc., PA, $36,000 Funded.
  • Hong, J., (2009). Changes in shoulder neuromuscular function after acute exposure of vibration. Science Collaborative Research program. Funded.
  • Hong, J., (2008). Two units of whole vibration platform. Equipment grant, Turbosonic USA, OR $22,000 Funded.
  • Hong, J. & Harter, R. (2007). The acute effects of whole body vibration on glenohumeral joint position sense, neuromuscular control, and passive joint stiffness. NATA Doctoral Grant $2,498 Funded but returned due to change in the design of the study.
  • Hong, J., Oh, J. & Harter, R. (2006). The effects of whole body vibration training on the neuromuscular system. Turbosonic Research Grant $10,000 Funded.
  • Maddalozzo, G. & Hong J. (2004). Fracture risk, fall risk, falls and bone density in women with multiple sclerosis. John C. Erkkila, M.D. Endowment $14,375 Funded.

Publications

Refereed Research Articles

  • Hong, J., Barnes, M.J., & Kessler, N.J. (2011). Case Study: Use of vibration therapy in the treatment of diabetic peripheral small fiber neuropathy. Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies (Accepted for publication).
  • Burfeind K, Hong J, Stavrianeas S, (2012). Gender Differences in the Neuromuscular Fitness Profiles of NCAA Division III Soccer Players. Isokinetic and Exercise Science. 20(2): 115-120.
  • Barnes MJ, Hong J. (2012). Fibromyalgia symptoms are reduced by sonic wave vibration therapy: A case study. Clinical Kinesiology. 66: 19-23.
  • Palmer SJ, Hong J. (2012). The reliability of presynaptic inhibition as an indicative form of pain measurement in patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathy. International Journal of Neuroscience. 121: 511-514.
  • Barnes JM, Hong J. (2012). Exercise as a Non-Pharmaceutical Treatment Modality to Prevent Comorbidity of Type II Diabetes and Major Depression. International Journal of Caring Sciences. 5: 203-214.
  • Kessler N, Kim S, McGeehan M, Hong J. (2012). Applications of Whole Body Vibration Therapy in the Clinical Setting: A Brief Review. International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation. 19(7): 1-9.
  • Hong J, Barnes MJ, Leddon CT. (2012). Reliability of the Sitting Hand Press-Up Test for Identifying and Quantifying the Level of Scapular Medial Border Posterior Displacement in Overhead Athletes. International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy. 6: 306-311.
  • Hindle KB, Whitcomb TJ, Briggs WO, Hong J. (2012). Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF): Its Mechanisms and Effects on Range of Motion and Muscular Function. Journal of Human Kinetics. 31: 59-63.
  • Hong J (2011). Whole body vibration therapy for type II diabetic peripheral neuropathy patients: A case report. Health Science Journal. 5; 66-71.
  • Kim D, Hong J (2011). Hamstring to Quadriceps Strength Ratio and Noncontact Leg Injuries: A Prospective Study During One Season. Isokinetics and Exercise Science 19; 1-6.
  • Kim, D., Van Ryssegem G., & Hong, J. (2011). Overcoming the myth of proprioceptive training. Clinical Kinesiology, 65(1):18-28.
  • Hong, J., Kipp, K., Johnson, S.T., & Hoffman, M.A. (2010). Effects of 4 weeks whole body vibration on electromechanical delay, rate of force development, and presynaptic inhibition. International Journal of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, 1(1): 30-40. 
  • Hong, J., Kipp, K., Maddalozzo, G.F., & Hoffman, M.A. (2010). Acute effects of whole body vibration on electromechanical delay and rate of force development. Journal of Sports Therapy, 3(3):3-8. 
  • Hong, J. (2010). Whole body vibration therapy for Type II diabetic peripheral neuropathy patients: a case report. Accepted for publication, Health Science Journal, 5: 66-71.
  • Hong, J., & Kim, D. (2010). Hamstring to quadriceps strength ratio and noncontact leg injuries: a prospective study during one season. Isokinetics and Exercise Science, 19: 1-6.
  • Hong, J., Velez, M.T., Moland, A.M., & Sullivan, J.A. (2010). The effects of whole body vibration on shoulder strength and joint position sense. Journal of Human Kinetics, 25: 17-25.
Refereed Abstracts
  • Stavrianeas S, Burfeind K, Hong J (2012). Gender Differences in the Neuromuscular Fitness Profiles NCAA Division III Soccer Players. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 44(5): S141.
  • Burfeind K, Hong J (2012). Relationships Between Presynaptic inhibition and Static Postural Sway in Subjects With and Without Diabetic Neuropathy. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 44(5): S203.
  • Palmer S, Hong J (2012). Reliability of Paired Reflex Depression protocol for Assessing Presynaptic Inhibition in Diabetic Neuropathy Patients. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 44(5): S344.
  • Kessler N, Lockard M, Hong J (2012). Effects of Whole Body Vibration on Pain, Hemodynamics and Nerve Conduction Velocity in Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 44(5): S345.
  • Lockard M, Kessler N, Hong J, Siebur R. (2012). von Willebrand Factor and Blood Flow Responses to Whole Body Vibration in Diabetic peripheral Neuropathy. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 44(5): S246.
  • Hague A, Kim D, Hong J (2011). Relationship Between Isokinetic Rotational Shoulder Strength and Scapular Dyskinesia in Division III Overhead Athletes. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 43(5): 755-756.
  • Hong J, Kipp K, Johnson ST, Hoffman MA (2011). Effects of 4 Weeks Whole Body Vibration on Electromechanical Delay, Rate of Force Development and Presynaptic Inhibition. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 43(5): 928.
  • Barnes MJ, Hague AK, Hong J. (2011). Reliability of Press-Up test for Identifying the Level of Scapular Posterior Displacement in Overhead Athletes. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 43(5): 862.
  • Kim D, Hong J (2011). Hamstring to Quadriceps Strength Ratio and Non-Contact Leg Injuries: A Prospective Study During One Season. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 43(5): 138.
  • Van Ryssegem G, Hague AK, Hong J (2011). Scapular Displacement and Its Relationship to Shoulder internal External Rotator Muscle Function. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 43(5): 863
  • Hong, J., Kipp, K., Maddalozzo, G.F., & Hoffman, M.A. (2009). Acute Effects of Whole Body Vibration on Electromechanical Delay and Rate of Force Development. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 41 (5).
  • Hong, J., Foley, J., Yun, J. & Maddalozzo, G. (2005). Test-retest reliability of a computerized gait analysis system and a balance assessment system in patients with multiple sclerosis. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 37 (5). S571.
  • Hong, J., Sullivan, J. & Harter, R. (2004). Assessment of intra-day and inter-day reliability of novel measures of shoulder neuromuscular control. Medicine & Science in Sport and Exercise, 36 (5), S124.
  • Hong, J. & Oh, J. (2003). Effects of off-season weight training on the muscular function of professional basketball players. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 37 (5), S23.

Presentations

  • Hong J (2012). Effects of Whole Body Vibration Therapy for Individuals with Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy. World Congress of Diabetes, Beijing, China. Slide presentation
  • Palmer SJ, Hong J. (2012). The reliability of paired reflex depression protocol in assessing presynaptic inhibition of patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathy. American College of Sports Medicine Annual Conference, San Francisco. Submitted for Poster Presentation
  • Lockard M, Kessler N, Hong J, Siebur R. (2012). von Willebrand Factor and Blood Flow Responses to Whole Body Vibration in Diabetic peripheral Neuropathy. American College of Sports Medicine Annual Conference, San Francisco. Poster Presentation
  • Burfeind KG, Hong J. (2012). Relationships Between Presynaptic Inhibition and Static Postural Sway in Subjects With and Without Diabetic Neuropathy. American College of Sports Medicine Annual Conference, San Francisco. Poster Presentation
  • Hong J, Kessler NJ. (2012). Effects of 4 Weeks Sonic Wave Vibration Therapy on Gait Performances in Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy Patients. American College of Sports Medicine Annual Conference, San Francisco. Poster Presentation
  • Barnes MJ, Kessler NJ, Hong J. (2012). Sonic Wave Vibration Therapy for Painful Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy: A Pilot Study.  American College of Sports Medicine Annual Conference, San Francisco. Poster Presentation
  • Kessler NJ, Lockard M, Hong J. (2012). Effects of Whole Body Vibration on Pain, Nerve Conduction and Hemodynamics in Individuals with Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy. American College of Sports Medicine Annual Conference, San Francisco. Poster Presentation
  • Stavrianeas S. Burfeind KJ, Hong J. (2012). Gender Differences in the Neuromuscular Fitness Profiles of NCAA Division III Soccer Players. American College of Sports Medicine Annual Conference, San Francisco. Poster Presentation
  • Hong J and Kessler NJ. (2012). Sonic Wave Vibration Therapy for Painful Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy: A Pilot Study.  Diabetic Foot Global Conference, Hollywood, CA. Poster Presentation
  • Hong J, Barnes MJ, Kessler NJ. (2011). Case Study: Use of Vibration in the Treatment of Diabetic Peripheral Small Fiber Neuropathy. Diabetic Foot Global Conference. Poster Presentation
  • Hague A, Kim D, Hong J (2011). Relationship Between Isokinetic Rotational Shoulder Strength and Scapular Dyskinesia in Division III Overhead Athletes. American College of Sports Medicine Annual Conference in Denver. Poster Presentation
  • Barnes MJ, Hague AK, Hong J. (2011). Reliability of Press-Up test for Identifying the Level of Scapular Posterior Displacement in Overhead Athletes. American College of Sports Medicine Annual Conference, Denver. Poster Presentation
  • Kim D, Hong J (2011). Hamstring to Quadriceps Strength Ratio and Non-Contact Leg Injuries: A Prospective Study During One Season. American College of Sports Medicine Annual Conference, Denver. Slide Presentation
  • Van Ryssegem G, Hague AK, Hong J (2011). Scapular Displacement and Its Relationship to Shoulder internal External Rotator Muscle Function. American College of Sports Medicine Annual Conference, Denver. Poster Presentation
  • Hong J (2011). Rate of Force Development and Its Functional implication in Strength Training. National Strength Conditioning Association NW regional conference, Oregon State University. 
  • Hong J (2011). Intriguing results of recent WBV study for type II diabetic neuropathy. Diabetes Support Services in Salem, Oregon
  • Hague, A., Kim, D., & Hong, J., (2010). Relationship Between Isokinetic Rotational Shoulder Strength and Scapular Dyskinesia in Division III Overhead Athletes. Northwest American College of Sports Medicine Regional Meeting. Poster Presentation
  • Kim, D., & Hong, J. (2010). Isokinetic Leg Strength Profile and Single Leg Postural Sway of NCAA Division III Basketball Players. Northwest American College of Sports Medicine Regional Meeting. Poster Presentation
  • Velez,  M.T., Moland, A.M., & Hong, J. (2010). Acute Effects of Shoulder Vibration on Muscular Function and Joint Position Sense in Athletes in Non-Athletes. Northwest American College of Sports Medicine Regional Meeting. Poster Presentation 
  • Moland, A.M., Velez, M.T., & Hong, J. (2010). Gender Difference in Shoulder Joint Position Sense. Northwest American College of Sports Medicine Regional Meeting. Poster Presentation
  • Hong, J., Kipp, K., Maddalozzo, G.F., & Hoffman, M.A. (2009). Acute Effects of Whole Body Vibration on Electromechanical Delay and Rate of Force Development. American College of Sports Medicine Annual Conference, Poster Presentation  
  • Hong, J. (2005). Proprioception and Its Application to Shoulder Rehabilitation. The 2nd International Symposium of Korean Athletic Trainer’s Association, Slide presentation.
  • Hong, J., Foley, J., Yun, J. & Maddalozzo, G. (2005). Test-retest reliability of a computerized gait analysis system and a balance assessment system in patients with multiple sclerosis. American College of Sports Medicine Annual Conference, Poster presentation.
  • Hong, J., Sullivan, J. & Harter, R. (2004). Assessment of intra-day and inter-day reliability of novel measures of shoulder neuromuscular control. American College of Sports Medicine Annual Conference, Poster presentation.
  • Hong, J., Sullivan, J. & Harter, R. (2004). Assessment of intra-day and inter-day reliability of novel measures of shoulder neuromuscular control. Oregon State University Graduate Conference, Slide presentation.
  • Hong, J. & Oh, J. (2003). Effects of off-season weight training on the muscular function of professional basketball players. American College of Sports Medicine Annual Conference, Poster presentation.

Professional Memberships

  • National Strength and Conditioning Association
  • National Athletic Trainer’s Association
  • Northwest Athletic Trainer’s Association
  • American College of Sports Medicine

Professional Activities

Editorial Board

  • Journal of Human Kinetics

Reviewer

  • Clinical Kinesiology
  • International Journal of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
  • Journal of Musculoskeletal Pain

Advisory Board

  • Oregon-National Strength and Conditioning Association
  • Diabetic Support Services, Salem, Oregon

Online Columnist

  • Dr. Hong’s Sports Science Report in NEWSROH(www.newsroh.com)
  • Dr. Hong’s Sports Medicine Column on BasketKorea(www.basketkorea.com)