Ian Kremenic, MEng

Research Associate/Engineer

Ian Kremenic received his Bachelor’s [1992] and Master’s [1994] Degrees in Electrical Engineering, with a minor in Biomedical Engineering from The Cooper Union in New York City. His Master’s Thesis dealt with the analysis of EMG signals recorded during fatiguing contractions using the wavelet transform. Since 1994, Ian has been a member of the multidisciplinary research team at NISMAT, working as a Research Associate and Network Administrator.

His expertise is in the application of engineering principles to problems in biomedicine, especially with regards to signal processing techniques. Among his research interests and areas in which he has published are analysis of human motion, biomechanical testing of implants and surgical techniques, magnetic stimulation of muscle and evaluation of fatigue.

Ian is a member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, the Biomedical Engineering Society and the American College of Sports Medicine, and is a reviewer for Clinical Biomechanics, Clinical Neurophysiology, The American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. Since 2002, he has been an Adjunct Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering at The Cooper Union.

Ian is an avid downhill skier, and has recently taken to telemarking. He is interested in music production and technology, and is an extremely poor player of the Chapman Stick, a 12-stringed, guitar-like instrument.

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Published Research

Ward, R. E., Fong Yan, A., Orishimo, K. F., Kremenic, I. J., Hagins, M., Liederbach, M., Hiller, C. E., & Pappas, E. (2019). Comparison of lower limb stiffness between male and female dancers and athletes during drop jump landings. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports, 29(1), 71–81. https://doi.org/10.1111/sms.13309 Cite Download

Swain, C. T. V., Bradshaw, E. J., Ekegren, C. L., Orishimo, K. F., Kremenic, I. J., Liederbach, M., & Hagins, M. (2019). Multi-segment spine range of motion in dancers with and without recent low back pain. Gait & Posture, 70, 53–58. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2019.02.012 Cite Download

Sileo, M. J., Lee, S. J., Kremenic, I. J., Orishimo, K., Ben-Avi, S., McHugh, M., & Nicholas, S. J. (2009). Biomechanical comparison of a knotless suture anchor with standard suture anchor in the repair of type II SLAP tears. Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic & Related Surgery: Official Publication of the Arthroscopy Association of North America and the International Arthroscopy Association, 25(4), 348–354. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.arthro.2008.10.019 Cite Download

Rathod, P. A., Orishimo, K. F., Kremenic, I. J., Deshmukh, A. J., & Rodriguez, J. A. (2014). Similar improvement in gait parameters following direct anterior & posterior approach total hip arthroplasty. The Journal of Arthroplasty, 29(6), 1261–1264. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.arth.2013.11.021 Cite Download

Pontillo, M., Orishimo, K. F., Kremenic, I. J., McHugh, M. P., Mullaney, M. J., & Tyler, T. F. (2007). Shoulder musculature activity and stabilization during upper extremity weight-bearing activities. North American Journal of Sports Physical Therapy: NAJSPT, 2(2), 90–96. Cite Download

Pappas, E., Orishimo, K. F., Kremenic, I., Liederbach, M., & Hagins, M. (2012). The effects of floor incline on lower extremity biomechanics during unilateral landing from a jump in dancers. Journal of Applied Biomechanics, 28(2), 192–199. https://doi.org/10.1123/jab.28.2.192 Cite Download

Pappas, E., Kremenic, I., Liederbach, M., Orishimo, K. F., & Hagins, M. (2011). Time to stability differences between male and female dancers after landing from a jump on flat and inclined floors. Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine: Official Journal of the Canadian Academy of Sport Medicine, 21(4), 325–329. https://doi.org/10.1097/JSM.0b013e31821f5cfb Cite Download

Orishimo, K. F., Kremenic, I. J., Modica, E., Fukunaga, T., McHugh, M. P., & Bharam, S. (2023). Lower extremity kinematic and kinetic factors associated with bat speed at ball contact during the baseball swing. Sports Biomechanics, 1–12. https://doi.org/10.1080/14763141.2023.2269418 Cite Download

Orishimo, K. F., Kremenic, I. J., Mullaney, M. J., Fukunaga, T., Serio, N., & McHugh, M. P. (2023). Role of Pelvis and Trunk Biomechanics in Generating Ball Velocity in Baseball Pitching. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 37(3), 623–628. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000004314 Cite Download

Orishimo, K., Shapira, A., Kremenic, I., McHugh, M., & Nicholas, S. (2021). Comparison of Hip and Low Back Loads between Normal Gait, Axillary Crutch Ambulation and Walking with a Hands-free Crutch in a Healthy Population. International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy, 16(6), 1454–1458. https://doi.org/10.26603/001c.29517 Cite Download

Orishimo, K. F., Burstein, G., Mullaney, M. J., Kremenic, I. J., Nesse, M., McHugh, M. P., & Lee, S. J. (2008). Effect of knee flexion angle on Achilles tendon force and ankle joint plantarflexion moment during passive dorsiflexion. The Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery: Official Publication of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, 47(1), 34–39. https://doi.org/10.1053/j.jfas.2007.10.008 Cite Download

Orishimo, K. F., Kremenic, I. J., Mullaney, M. J., McHugh, M. P., & Nicholas, S. J. (2010). Adaptations in single-leg hop biomechanics following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy: Official Journal of the ESSKA, 18(11), 1587–1593. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00167-010-1185-2 Cite Download

Orishimo, K. F., Kremenic, I. J., Deshmukh, A. J., Nicholas, S. J., & Rodriguez, J. A. (2012). Does total knee arthroplasty change frontal plane knee biomechanics during gait? Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research, 470(4), 1171–1176. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11999-011-2196-0 Cite Download

Orishimo, K. F., Kremenic, I. J., Lee, S. J., McHugh, M. P., & Nicholas, S. J. (2012). Is valgus unloader bracing effective in normally aligned individuals: implications for post-surgical protocols following cartilage restoration procedures. Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00167-012-2174-4 Cite Download

Orishimo, K., Kremenic, I., Liederbach, M., Hagins, M., & Pappas, E. (2010). The influence of landing task on ACL injury risk factors. Knee Surg. Sports Traumatol. Arthrosc., 18, 1587–1593. Cite

Orishimo, K. F., Kremenic, I. J., Pappas, E., Hagins, M., & Liederbach, M. (2009). Comparison of landing biomechanics between male and female professional dancers. The American Journal of Sports Medicine, 37(11), 2187–2193. https://doi.org/10.1177/0363546509339365 Cite Download

Orishimo, K. F., Liederbach, M., Kremenic, I. J., Hagins, M., & Pappas, E. (2014). Comparison of landing biomechanics between male and female dancers and athletes, part 1: Influence of sex on risk of anterior cruciate ligament injury. The American Journal of Sports Medicine, 42(5), 1082–1088. https://doi.org/10.1177/0363546514523928 Cite Download

Orishimo, K. F., & Kremenic, I. J. (2006). Effect of fatigue on single-leg hop landing biomechanics. Journal of Applied Biomechanics, 22(4), 245–254. https://doi.org/10.1123/jab.22.4.245 Cite Download

Mullaney, M., Tyler, T. F., McHugh, M., Orishimo, K., Kremenic, I., Caggiano, J., & Ramsey, A. (2011). Electromyographic analysis of the triceps surae muscle complex during achilles tendon rehabilitation program exercises. Sports Health, 3(6), 543–546. https://doi.org/10.1177/1941738111416911 Cite Download

Mullaney, M. J., Perkinson, C., Kremenic, I., Tyler, T. F., Orishimo, K., & Johnson, C. (2017). EMG OF SHOULDER MUSCLES DURING REACTIVE ISOMETRIC ELASTIC RESISTANCE EXERCISES. International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy, 12(3), 417–424. Cite Download

McHugh, M. P., O’Mahoney, C. A., Orishimo, K. F., Kremenic, I. J., & Nicholas, S. J. (2023). Kinematic, Kinetic, and Temporal Metrics Associated With Golf Proficiency. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000004663 Cite Download

McHugh, M. P., O’Mahoney, C. A., Orishimo, K. F., Kremenic, I. J., & Nicholas, S. J. (2022). Importance of Transverse Plane Flexibility for Proficiency in Golf. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 36(2), e49–e54. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000004167 Cite Download

McHugh, M. P., Connolly, D. A., Eston, R. G., Kremenic, I. J., Nicholas, S. J., & Gleim, G. W. (1999). The role of passive muscle stiffness in symptoms of exercise-induced muscle damage. The American Journal of Sports Medicine, 27(5), 594–599. https://doi.org/10.1177/03635465990270050801 Cite Download

McHugh, M. P., Orishimo, K. F., Kremenic, I. J., Adelman, J., & Nicholas, S. J. (2019). Electromyographic Evidence of Excessive Achilles Tendon Elongation During Isometric Contractions After Achilles Tendon Repair. Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine, 7(11), 2325967119883357. https://doi.org/10.1177/2325967119883357 Cite Download

McHugh, M. P., Kremenic, I. J., Fox, M. B., & Gleim, G. W. (1998). The role of mechanical and neural restraints to joint range of motion during passive stretch. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 30(6), 928–932. https://doi.org/10.1097/00005768-199806000-00023 Cite Download

McHugh, M. P., Clifford, T., Abbott, W., Kwiecien, S. Y., Kremenic, I. J., DeVita, J. J., & Howatson, G. (2018). Countermovement Jump Recovery in Professional Soccer Players Using an Inertial Sensor. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, 1–23. https://doi.org/10.1123/ijspp.2018-0131 Cite Download

Liederbach, M., Schanfein, L., & Kremenic, I. J. (2013). What is known about the effect of fatigue on injury occurrence among dancers? Journal of Dance Medicine & Science: Official Publication of the International Association for Dance Medicine & Science, 17(3), 101–108. https://doi.org/10.12678/1089-313x.17.3.101 Cite Download

Liederbach, M., Kremenic, I. J., Orishimo, K. F., Pappas, E., & Hagins, M. (2014). Comparison of landing biomechanics between male and female dancers and athletes, part 2: Influence of fatigue and implications for anterior cruciate ligament injury. The American Journal of Sports Medicine, 42(5), 1089–1095. https://doi.org/10.1177/0363546514524525 Cite Download

Lee, S. J., Nicholas, S. J., Akizuki, K. H., McHugh, M. P., Kremenic, I. J., & Ben-Avi, S. (2003). Reconstruction of the coracoclavicular ligaments with tendon grafts: a comparative biomechanical study. The American Journal of Sports Medicine, 31(5), 648–655. https://doi.org/10.1177/03635465030310050301 Cite Download

Lee, S. J., Goldsmith, S., Nicholas, S. J., McHugh, M., Kremenic, I., & Ben-Avi, S. (2008). Optimizing Achilles tendon repair: effect of epitendinous suture augmentation on the strength of achilles tendon repairs. Foot & Ankle International, 29(4), 427–432. https://doi.org/10.3113/FAI.2008.0427 Cite Download

Lee, S. J., Keefer, E. P., McHugh, M. P., Kremenic, I. J., Orishimo, K. F., Ben-Avi, S., & Nicholas, S. J. (2008). Cyclical loading of coracoclavicular ligament reconstructions: a comparative biomechanical study. The American Journal of Sports Medicine, 36(10), 1990–1997. https://doi.org/10.1177/0363546508324284 Cite Download

Lee, S. J., Sileo, M. J., Kremenic, I. J., Orishimo, K., Ben-Avi, S., Nicholas, S. J., & McHugh, M. (2009). Cyclic loading of 3 Achilles tendon repairs simulating early postoperative forces. The American Journal of Sports Medicine, 37(4), 786–790. https://doi.org/10.1177/0363546508328595 Cite Download

Lamberg, E. M., Streb, R., Werner, M., Kremenic, I. J., & Penna, J. (2016). Improvements in Function and Strength with Decompressive Bracing of the Osteoarthritic Knee. JPO: Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics, 28(4), 173–179. https://doi.org/10.1097/JPO.0000000000000104 Cite Download

Lamberg, E. M., Streb, R., Werner, M., Kremenic, I., & Penna, J. (2016). The 2- and 8-week effects of decompressive brace use in people with medial compartment knee osteoarthritis. Prosthetics and Orthotics International, 40(4), 447–453. https://doi.org/10.1177/0309364615589537 Cite Download

Kremenic, I. J., Glace, B. W., Ben-Avi, S. S., Nicholas, S. J., & McHugh, M. P. (2009). Central fatigue after cycling evaluated using peripheral magnetic stimulation. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 41(7), 1461–1466. https://doi.org/10.1249/MSS.0b013e318199eb75 Cite Download

Kremenic, I. J., Ben-Avi, S. S., Leonhardt, D., & McHugh, M. P. (2004). Transcutaneous magnetic stimulation of the quadriceps via the femoral nerve. Muscle & Nerve, 30(3), 379–381. https://doi.org/10.1002/mus.20091 Cite Download

Kowalsky, M. S., Kremenic, I. J., Orishimo, K. F., McHugh, M. P., Nicholas, S. J., & Lee, S. J. (2010). The effect of distal clavicle excision on in situ graft forces in coracoclavicular ligament reconstruction. The American Journal of Sports Medicine, 38(11), 2313–2319. https://doi.org/10.1177/0363546510374447 Cite Download

Hagins, M., Swain, C. T. V., Orishimo, K. F., Kremenic, I. J., & Liederbach, M. (2021). Motion of the multi-segmented spine in elite dancers during passé and arabesque. Gait & Posture, 88, 198–202. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2021.05.032 Cite Download

Hagins, M., Pappas, E., Kremenic, I., Orishimo, K. F., & Rundle, A. (2007). The effect of an inclined landing surface on biomechanical variables during a jumping task. Clinical Biomechanics (Bristol, Avon), 22(9), 1030–1036. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2007.07.012 Cite Download

Glace, B. W., Kremenic, I. J., Hogan, D. E., & Kwiecien, S. Y. (2023). Incidence of concussions and helmet use in equestrians. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 26(2), 93–97. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsams.2022.12.004 Cite Download

Glace, B., Kremenic, I., & Liederbach, M. (2006). Energy conservation in amenorrheic ballet dancers. Medical Problems of Performing Artists, 21(3), 97–105. https://go.gale.com/ps/i.do?p=HRCA&sw=w&issn=08851158&v=2.1&it=r&id=GALE%7CA173712690&sid=googleScholar&linkaccess=abs Cite

Glace, B. W., Kremenic, I. J., & McHugh, M. P. (2019). Effect of carbohydrate beverage ingestion on central versus peripheral fatigue: a placebo-controlled, randomized trial in cyclists. Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism = Physiologie Appliquee, Nutrition Et Metabolisme, 44(2), 139–147. https://doi.org/10.1139/apnm-2017-0777 Cite Download

Glace, B. W., Kremenic, I. J., & McHugh, M. P. (2013). Sex differences in central and peripheral mechanisms of fatigue in cyclists. European Journal of Applied Physiology, 113(4), 1091–1098. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00421-012-2516-4 Cite Download Download

Cosmanescu, A., Miller, B., Magno, T., Ahmed, A., & Kremenic, I. (2006). Design and implementation of a wireless (Bluetooth) four channel bio-instrumentation amplifier and digital data acquisition device with user-selectable gain, frequency, and driven reference. Conference Proceedings: ... Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society. IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society. Annual Conference, 2006, 2053–2056. https://doi.org/10.1109/IEMBS.2006.260527 Cite

Alaia, M. J., Shearin, J. W., Kremenic, I. J., McHugh, M. P., Nicholas, S. J., & Lee, S. J. (2015). Restoring Isometry in Lateral Ulnar Collateral Ligament Reconstruction. The Journal of Hand Surgery, 40(7), 1421–1427. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhsa.2015.03.022 Cite Download