Susan Lachowski, PhD, CSCS
Executive Director & Associate Professor, Division of Health and Human Performance | Core Faculty, Division of Physical Therapy | Founding Director, Center for Sport Physiology and Exercise Testing
Degrees
- PhD, Exercise Physiology, 2016, Springfield College
- MS, Exercise Physiology, 2014, Springfield College
- BS, Movement Science: Sports Medicine, 2011, Westfield State University
Certifications and Memberships
- Blood Flow Restriction Training and Rehabilitation Specialist
- Lead instructor and New England Ambassador for BFR certifications via B Strong
- Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) via NSCA
- BLS and First Aid Instructor via the American Heart Association
- Certified in Blood Flow Restriction Rehabilitation- Owen’s Recovery Science
- ACSM and NSCA Professional Member
Research Interests
- Blood Flow Restriction Training and Rehabilitation
- Environmental Physiology
- Microgravity Physiology and its Impact on Human Performance
- Muscle Physiology
- Injury and Disease Prevention via Exercise and Nutrition
- Ergonomics
Research: Publications/Professional Presentations
Lachowski, S. (May 2017). Acute effects of blood flow restriction resistance exercise in a head-down tilt position on growth hormone and insulin-like growth factor-I release. Professional Presentation at National American College of Sports Medicine Conference, Denver, Colorado
Lachowski, S. (May 2015). Effects of acute weightlessness on strength variables utilizing a head-down tilt position. Professional Presentation at National American College of Sports Medicine Conference, San Diego, California
Lachowski, S. (February, 2015). Effects of acute weightlessness on strength variables utilizing a head-down tilt position. Professional Presentation at Eastern District Association (SHAPE America) Conference, Springfield, Massachusetts
Lachowski, S. & Jennifer Bossi (November, 2014). Recognition and prevention of sudden cardiac arrest in young athletes. Professional Presentation at MAHPERD State Conference, Worcester, Massachusetts
Lachowski, S. (March 2014). Experiential learning of anatomy and physiology through the use of exercise science assessments. Oral Presentation at the Human Anatomy and Physiology Society (HAPS) Conference, Springfield, Massachusetts
Carley, Patrick, Susan Lachowski, and Elizabeth Mullin. “Floor Mats and Insoles: Workplace Considerations for Safe Dynamic Standing” Journal of Bones and Muscle Study, Volume 2017, Issue 01, pp. 1-8
Office
Room: 110 Colaccino Center for Health Sciences