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About Andrew Froehle

Dr. Froehle is a human biologist with training in biomechanics, bioenergetics, exercise physiology, musculoskeletal anatomy, and evolutionary anthropology. His research centers on changes in physical performance and function across the lifespan, with a particular focus on the effects of hormonal and metabolic shifts (e.g., during puberty and aging) on functional outcomes. In terms of clinical relevance, Dr. Froehle’s work treats abnormal physical function and changes in performance as potential indicators of underlying disease or disorder. His research also examines physical performance profiles as risk factors for subsequent injury or development of disease. Current research programs include:
  • Normal maturation of walking gait during puberty.
  • Pubertal development, walking gait biomechanics, and risk for anterior cruciate ligament injury.
  • Longitudinal changes in walking gait with aging and knee osteoarthritis progression
  • Bioenergetics of human movement and subsistence behavior

Positions

2018 - Present Associate Professor, Wright State University ‐ Kinesiology and Health Sciences
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2018 - Present Associate Professor, Wright State University ‐ Orthopaedic and Plastic Surgery
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2018 - Present Program Co-Director for Curriculum and Advising, Wright State University ‐ Sports Science Program, Department of Kinesiology and Health
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2016 - Present Residency Program Research Director, Wright State University ‐ Orthopaedic and Plastic Surgery
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2016 - 2018 Assistant Professor, Wright State University ‐ Kinesiology and Health
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2013 - 2018 Assistant Professor, Wright State University ‐ Orthopaedic and Plastic Surgery
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2013 - 2016 Assistant Professor, Wright State University ‐ Community Health
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Disciplines

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Courses

  • HPR 2430: Motor Development and Learning
  • KNH 2530: Kinesiology
  • KNH 4890: Evolution of Human Movement
  • KNH 4890: Evolutionary Perspectives on Diet and Exercise
  • KNH 7500: Scientific Foundations of Conditioning
  • KNH 7800: Research Methods and Program Evaluation

Education

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2011 - 2013 Postdoctoral, Wright State University ‐ Biomechanics/Biostatistics
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2004 - 2011 Ph.D., University of California, San Diego ‐ Anthropology
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2002 - 2004 M.A., University of California, San Diego ‐ Anthropology
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1997 - 2001 B.A., University of Wisconsin - Madison ‐ Anthropology
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Contact Information

304 Nutter Center
3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy
Dayton, OH 45435

Phone: 937.775.2962

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