Joseph Murphy

Dr. Murphy joined the faculty at Lebanon Valley College in 2015 as the Founding Chair of the Athletic Training Program and serves as an Associate Professor for the Athletic Training Program. He teaches courses in the Athletic Training and Exercise Science majors. His teaching interest areas include injury/illness diagnosis, contemporary issues in sports medicine, health psychology, and sport performance. Dr. Murphy has various research interests, including clinical education and improving patient care.

He previously served as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Sport and Movement Science at Salem State University (SSU), Mass. During his four years at SSU, he was instrumental in expanding the Athletic Training Program In addition, Dr. Murphy served as a Clinical Director and Clinical Education Coordinator of the Athletic Training Education Program.

Dr. Murphy has extensive clinical and teaching experience spanning more than 14 years. He has provided athletic training health care services in various settings, including sports medicine clinics, interscholastic, collegiate, and professional sports including the Boston Marathon.

Dr. Murphy received his Doctorate from the University of South Carolina in Physical Education with an emphasis in Athletic Training. He has a Master’s from Clarion University in Rehabilitation Sciences and Bachelor’s in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Athletic Training from The Pennsylvania State University.

Publications

Journal Articles (Peer Reviewed) 

Meyer, Courtney M.; MacIntyre, Kevin; Mensch, James M.; Murphy, JM; Yeargin, Susan W.  Youth Football Culture In The Southeastern Region Of The United States: Concussion Reporting Behavior. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise 54(9S):p 68, September 2022.

Corrente C, Silvis M, Murphy JM, Gallo R, Onks C. Musculoskeletal practices for the preparticipation physical examination. BMC Sports Sci Med Rehabil. 2021 Aug 4;13(1):84.

Kerr ZY, Marshall SW, Simon JE, Hayden R, Snook EM, Dodge T, Gallo JA, McLeod TVC, Mensch J, Murphy JM, Nittoli VC, Parsons JT, Ragan B, Yeargin SW, & Dompier TP. Injury Rates in Age-Only versus Age-and-Weight Playing Standard Conditions in American Youth Football. Orthop J Sports Med. In press. Published September 28, 2015 

Murphy, J. M. (2007). Ethical and Professionalism Issues of a Job Search. Athletic Therapy Today,12,(5) 17-19.

Other Publications

Murphy, J.M. (2016). How the Boston Marathon bombing changed me. USA Today

Textbook Chapters

Gallo, J.A., Murphy, J.M. (2012). Iontophoresis and Phonophoresis as a Therapeutic Modality. Practical Pharmacology in Rehabilitation: Effect of Medication on Therapy. Edited by  Lynette Carl, L., Gallo, J., Johnson, P. Human Kinetics. Champaign Urbana, IL.

Presentations

Refereed Presentations with Published Abstracts

Murphy, J.M. (August 2019). “Pearls and Perils of Large Event Coverage”. Penn State Sports Medicine Summer Symposium. Hershey, PA.

Smith B, Peers K, Murphy J.M. (January, 2019). Predictors for Obtaining a 10-year Continuing Accreditation in Professional Athletic Training Education. EATA Conference. Valley Forge, PA

Epler M, Ulrich E, Murphy J.M. (March, 2017). The Relationship of Lower Limb Dominance to Performance on Y-balance Test Scores. APTA Combined Section Meeting. San Antonio, Texas.

Ulrich E, Myers R, Walko M, Epler M, Dacko S, Murphy, J.M. (June, 2016)  Reliability of Video-Based Observation of Head Impacts Compared to a Standardized Instrument in Male Collegiate Lacrosse. National Athletic Trainers’ Association Annual Meeting and Clinical Symposium. Baltimore Maryland.

Murphy, J. M., Smith, B.  (February, 2016). “An Update on Teaching Cervical Spine Management ”. Southeastern Athletic Trainers’ Association Educators Conference. Atlanta, Georgia.

Murphy, J. M., Smith, B. (April, 2015). “Team Approach to Teaching Cervical Spine Injury Management”  Interprofessional Health Care Summit. Savannah, Georgia. 

Murphy, J. M. (June, 2014). “Challenges and Recommendations for the Assessment of Concussion in Youth Football Players.” National Athletic Trainers’ Association Annual Meeting and Clinical Symposium. Indianapolis, Indiana.

Murphy, J. M., Schoen, C.  (February, 2014). “A Cross Disciplinary Approach Teaching  to Psychosocial Competencies in Athletic Training”. Southeastern Athletic Trainers’ Association Educators Conference. Atlanta, Georgia.

Clarke, L.,  Scheon, C., Murphy, J. M. (June, 2013). “Teaching Psychosocial Competencies in Athletic Training” European College of Sport Science, Barcelona, Spain.

Gardin, F.A., Middlemas, D.A., Murphy J.M. (June 2011). Differences in Critical Growth Experiences of Expert and Novice Athletic Trainers in Collegiate Settings. North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity (NASPSA) National Conference, Burlington, VT. 

Murphy, J. M. Mensch, J. French, K. Mitchell, M. Gardin, F. (February 2011) “Comparison Of Student and ACI Results on a Retrospective Clinical Behavior Survey.” National Athletic Trainers’ Association Educators Conference. Washington D. C. 

Murphy, J. M. Mensch, J. French, K. (February 2010) “Clinical Diaries in Athletic Training in Athletic Training Clinical Education.”  Southeastern Athletic Trainers’ Association Educators Conference. Atlanta, Georgia. 

Murphy, J. M. Mensch, J. Dompier, T. (June 2009) “Perceptions of Athletic Trainer Efficacy in the Reduction Time Lost from Basic Training as a Result of Musculoskeletal Injuries. National Athletic Trainers’ Association Annual Meeting and Clinical Symposium. San Antonio, Texas.

Murphy, J. M.  Monsma, E. (March 2009) “The Perceived Effects of Puberty and Social Context on Eating Disorders in Synchronized Skaters.” American Association of Health Physical Education Recreation and Dance Conference. Tampa, Florida.

Gardin, F. Murphy, J. M. (February 2009) “Predictors of Success in Athletic Training Education.” National Athletic Trainers’ Association Educators Conference. Washington DC.

Non-Refereed Presentation

Murphy, J.M. (August 2023). “Pearls and Perils of Large Event Coverage”. Boise State Athletic Training Program. Online

Murphy, J.M. (October 2022). “Pearls and Perils of Large Event Coverage”. University of Mississippi. Oxford Mississippi. Athletic Training Program. 

Murphy, J.M. (July 2021). “Pearls and Perils of Large Event Coverage”. Gannon University Ruskin Campus Graduate Athletic Training Program. Ruskin, Florida. 

Murphy, J.M. (June 2018). “Pearls and Perils of Large Event Coverage”. Gannon University Ruskin Campus Graduate Athletic Training Program. Ruskin, Florida.

Murphy, J.M. (May 2018). “Pearls and Perils of Large Event Coverage”. Asia Pacific Athletic Training Conference. Shanghai, China.

Murphy, J.M. (March 2018). “Pearls and Perils of Large Event Coverage”. Boise State IPE Forum. Boise, Idaho.

Murphy, J.M. (March 2018). “Pearls and Perils of Large Event Coverage”. Georgia Southern University Kinesiology Graduate Seminar. Statesboro, Georgia.

Murphy, J.M. (February 2018). “Athletic Training in China”. Global Coffee Hour. Lebanon Valley College. Annville, Pennsylvania

Murphy, J.M. (May 2017). “What is Athletic Training and the Athletic Training Program at LVC”. Concordia School. Shanghai China.

Murphy, J.M. (April 2017). “Pearls and Perils of Large Event Coverage”. Charleston Southern University Graduate Program. Charleston, South Carolina.

Murphy, J.M. (October 2017). Changes in Athletic Training Education. Orthopedic Associates of Lancaster Fall Education Event. Lebanon Pennsylvania

Murphy, J.M. (November 2016).  The Boston Marathon Medical Team Experience. Athleticare AT Residency Program. Video Conference 

Murphy, J.M. (July 2016). “Pearls and Perils of Large Event Coverage”. Idaho Athletic Trainers Association Summer Meeting. Boise, Idaho.

Onks C, Silvis M, Murphy JM, Zettlemoyer S,. (April 2016). “Town Hall Disccussion on Sport Concussion”  Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

Murphy, J.M.  (January 2016) “ Youth Sport Research” Faculty Research Reception. Lebanon Valley College,  Annville, Pennsylvania

Murphy, J. M.. (February 2014) “Psychosocial Interventions” Instructor. South Carolina Athletic Trainers’ Association College Workshop. Columbia, South Carolina

Clarke, L.,  Scheon, C., Murphy, J. M. (May, 2013). “Workshop on Psychosocial Competencies in Athletic Training” University of Massachusetts Student Research Symposium. Amherst, Massachusetts

Murphy, J.M. (July, 2012).  “While Inevitable, Aging Can Be Controlled in a Healthy Manner.” Salem Explorers. Salem, Massachusetts

Murphy, J.M. (May 2012). “Improving Professional Behaviors in Athletic Training Students.” Faculty Learning Community Retreat. Salem, Massachusetts

Murphy, J. M. (May 2011). “Influence of Early Perceptions on Eventual Persistence in Athletic Training Education Programs.” Faculty Learning Community Retreat. Salem, Massachusetts

Murphy, J. M. (March 2011) “Emergency Care” Presenter. Salem State University Athletic Training Career Day. Salem, Massachusetts

Murphy, J. M. (March 2010) “Emergency Splinting” Presenter. Salem State College Athletic Training Career Day. Salem, Massachusetts

Murphy, J. M. Gardin, F. (April 2008) “Pre-Hospital Spinal Care.” Instructor. South Carolina Athletic Trainers’ Association College Workshop. Columbia, South Carolina 

Murphy, J. M. Gardin, F. (March 2007)  “Foot and Lower Leg Taping.” Instructor. South Carolina Athletic Trainers’ Association High School Workshop.  Pelion, South Carolina

• ATR 101 Introduction to Athletic Training
• ATR 602 Professional Issues in Athletic Training
• ATR 612 Fundamental Skills in Athletic Training
• ATR 614 General Medicine in Athletic Training
• ATR 618 Emergency Care in Athletic Training
• ATR 662 Clinical Practice II
• ATR 736 Athletic Performance
• ATR 746 Psychological Aspects of Injury and Rehabilitation
• ATR 760 Clinical Practice III
• EXSC 211 Human Movement Lab
• EXSC 101 Anatomy and Physiology
• EXSC 102 Anatomy and Physiology