Saori Ishikawa Braun, Ph.D., C.S.C.S., A.T.C.
Contact Information
Education
- Ph.D. in Human Performance, 2013 (Majors: Exercise Science and Kinesmetrics) Middle Tennessee State University
- M.S. in Athletic Training, 2008 Bridgewater State University
- B.S. in Health and Physical Education, 2005 (Emphasis: Sports Medicine) University of Tsukuba, Japan
- NSCA Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist
- BOC Certified Athletic Trainer
Teaching and Research Interests
- Human Performance / Exercise Physiology
- Research Methods in Kinesiology
- Rehabilitation Exercise
- Workplace physical activity interventions
- Accelerometry and inlinometry use in measuring postural shifts, physical activity, and sleep patterns
- Physical activity, sedentary behavior, and bone health in youth, older adults, and athletes
Published Research
Peer-Reviewed Publications:
18. Atwood, T., Horton, A. R., Hanson, N. G., Moyer, K. N., Braun, S., Beltz, N., & Janot, J. (2024). The cardiorespiratory response while Nordic walking vs. regular walking among middle-aged to older adults. Topics in Exercise Science & Kinesiology.
17. Johnson, M., & Braun, S., Hecimovich, M., Schultz, K., Bauer, C., Bohn, A., & Janot, J. (2024). A brief report: Risk of metabolic syndrome among law enforcement officers due to physical activity and postural behaviors. Journal of Occupational Health, 66(1), 1-5.
16. Kanaya, M., Sato, T., McKay, C., Braun, S. I., & Takagi, H. (2023). An international perspective on strategies to increase college students’ empathy in gymnastics courses. Strategies, 36(2), 3-9.
15. Oh, Y., Braun, S., Stockhaus, D., Kapusta, Z., & Stringer, J. (2022). A qualitative study of secondary physical education teachers’ job satisfaction in Japan, South Korea, and the United States. Journal of Health, Sports, & Kinesiology, 3(2), 32-43. https://doi.org/10.47544/johsk.2022.3.2.32.
14. Fleck, S. J., Hayes, A., Stadler, G., Goesch, T., Goldammer, M., & Braun, S. (2021). Urine specific gravity effect on total and segmental body composition validity of multifrequency bioelectrical impedance analysis compared with dual energy x-ray absorptiometry. Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research, 35(2), 373-384.
13. Braun, S. I., Bjornson K., Dillon-Naftolin, E., Sheiko, M., Song, K., & Kang, M. (2018). Reliability of StepWatch activity monitor to measure locomotor activity in individuals with lower limb salvage. Pediatric Physical Therapy, 30(3), 217-221.
12. Braun, S., Kim, Y., Jetton, A. E., Kang, M., & Morgan, D. W. (2017). Sedentary behavior, physical activity, and bone health in post-menopausal women. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity 25, 173-181. doi: 10.1123/japa.2016-0046
11. Oh, Y., Johnson, L. E., Olson, J. R., Shea, K. R., & Braun, S. I. (2017). Comparison of physiological responses during exergaming across three consoles in college-age adults. International Journal of Computer Science in Sport, 16(3), 130-139.
10. Schleppenbach, L., Ezer, A., Gronemus, S., Widenski, K., Braun, S., & Janot, J. (2017). Speed- and circuit-based high-intensity interval training on excess post-exercise oxygen consumption. International Journal of Exercise Science, 10(7), 942-953.
8. Braun, S. I., Dillon, E., Sheiko, M., Kang, M., Bjornson, K. F., & Song, K. (2016). Reliably estimating ambulatory activity in youth with arthrogryposis. Disability & Rehabilitation, 38(8), 749-753.
7. Braun, S. I., Kim, Y., Jetton, A. E., Kang, M., & Morgan, D. W. (2015). Prediction of bone mineral density and content from measures of sedentary behavior and physical activity in younger and older females. Preventive Medicine Reports, 2, 300-315.
6. Kim, Y., Welk, G. J., Braun, S. I., & Kang, M. (2015). Extracting objective estimates of sedentary behavior from accelerometer data: Measurement considerations for surveillance and research applications. PLOS ONE, 10(2), 1-15.
5. Bender, A., Braun, L., Franklin, K., Kidd, M., Rendler, N., Wiggins, M., & Braun, S. I. (2015). Implementing a 4-week balance protocol to impact quality of life in cancer patients. International Journal of Exercise Science, International Journal of Exercise Science, 8(2), 145-153.
4. Mathis, S., Farley, R. S., Fuller, D. K., Jetton, A. E., Ishikawa, S., & Caputo, J. L. (2015). Effects of a calcium supplement on bone mineral density in male cyclists. Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness, 55, 940-945.
3. Ishikawa, S., Kim, Y., Kang, M., & Morgan, D. W. (2013). Effects of weight-bearing exercise on bone health in girls: A meta-analysis. Sports Medicine, 43(7), 875-892.
2. Ishikawa, S., Kang, M., Bjornson, K. F., & Song, K. (2013). Reliably measuring ambulatory activity levels of children and adolescents with cerebral palsy. Archives of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, 94, 132-137.
1. Ishikawa, S., Stevens, S. L., Kang, M., & Morgan, D. W. (2011). Reliability of step activity monitoring in adults with incomplete spinal cord injury. Journal of Rehabilitation Research & Development, 48(10), 1187-1194.
Honors And Recognition
Awards:
- Ron Satz Teacher/Scholar Award, 2024, College of Education and Human Sciences, UW-Eau Claire
- Centennial Emerging Leader Award, 2019, College of Education and Human Sciences, UW-Eau Claire
- Emerging Mentor in Research, Scholarship and Creative Activity, 2015, Office of Research and Sponsored Programs, UW-Eau Claire
- National Graduate Scholar, 2013, American Kinesiology Association
- Outstanding Doctoral Graduate Assistant, 2012, Middle Tennessee State University
- Graduate Student Writing Award in Kinesiology, 2012, American Kinesiology Association
- Graduate Athletic Training Student of the Year, 2008, Bridgewater State University