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Steni Sackiriyas

Assistant Professor
Health Professions - PT
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

Steni Sackiriyas

Assistant Professor

Health Professions - PT

Specialty area(s)

Biomedical and Rehabilitation Science - Physical Therapy. 

Brief biography

Assistant Professor at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse primarily teaching Pathophysiology and Differential Diagnosis, Pharmacology, and Research to doctoral-level Physical Therapy (PT) students. 

Current courses at UWL

PTS 611 Pathophysiology

PTS 711 Pharmacology

PTS 742 Research Practicum.

PTS 736 Applied Adult Neuro

PTS 535 Functional Neuroanatomy

PTS 528 Applied Clinical Foundations of Physical Therapy Examination 

Education

Doctor of Science (DSc)
Loma Linda University, CA

Master of Physical Therapy - Orthopaedics 
Vinayaka Missions University, Salem, India

Bachelor of Physical Therapy 
The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai, India 

Career

Teaching history

  • PTS 523 Physical Agents
  • PTS 545 Foundations of Clinical Research
  • PTS 701 Applied Adult Clinical Practice – EXPAND
  • PAS 626-411 Physiology for Medical Professional
  • BIO/PTS/PAS 509-101 Human Gross Anatomy 

 

Research and publishing

Peer-Reviewed Publications

Sackiriyas, S., & Kernozek, T. W. (2025). A narrative review on the current insights and future directions for the reduction of medial joint load in walking associated with osteoarthritis. Critical Reviews in Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, 37(1), 21–29. https://www.dl.begellhouse.com/journals/757fcb0219d89390,3acf170f633df4b9,039c54e661be9fd3.html

Sackiriyas, S., Heinert, B., Rutherford, D., Fritz, G. M., & Kernozek, T. W. (2023). Concurrent force feedback on load symmetry in total knee arthroplasty patients. International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy, 18(4), 856–863. https://doi.org/10.26603/001c.84312

Massie, C., Redman, K., Casper, S., Wissink, D., Dade, R., Lowery, A., Ross, K., Sackiriyas, K. S. B., & Almonroeder, T. G. (2022). The effects of cadence manipulation on joint kinetic patterns and stride-to-stride kinetic variability in female runners. Journal of Applied Biomechanics, 38(6), 373–381. https://doi.org/10.1123/jab.2022-0077

Sackiriyas, S. (2022). Considerations in the advancement of physical therapy services in the management of osteoarthritis. Indian Journal of Physical Therapy and Research, 4(1), 4–7. Retrieved August 22, 2022, from https://www.ijptr.org/text.asp?2022/4/1/4/353024

Waite, L., Stewart, M., Sackiriyas, K. S. B., Jayawickrema, J., & Almonroeder, T. G. (2022). Female athletes exhibit greater trial-to-trial coordination variability when provided with instructions promoting an external focus. Journal of Motor Behavior. https://doi.org/10.1080/00222895.2022.2067517

Lohman, E. B., III, Sackiriyas, K. S., Bains, G. S., Calandra, G., Lobo, C., Nakhro, D., Malthankar, G., & Paul, S. (2012). A comparison of whole-body vibration and moist heat on lower extremity skin temperature and skin blood flow in healthy older individuals. Medical Science Monitor, 18(7), CR415–CR424. https://doi.org/10.12659/MSM.883209

Lohman, E. B., III, Sackiriyas, K. S. B., & Swen, R. W. (2011). A comparison of the spatiotemporal parameters, kinematics, and biomechanics between shod, unshod, and minimally supported running as compared to walking. Physical Therapy in Sport, 12(4), 151–163. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ptsp.2011.09.004

Peer-Reviewed Abstracts

Maher, M., Thompson, E., Schult, L., Scala, S., & Sackiriyas, S. (2023). Iron supplementation history, iron status, and hepcidin response in college athletes. Current Developments in Nutrition, 7(Supplement 1), Article 101776. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cdnut.2023.101776.

Peer-Reviewed Poster Presentations

International

Sackiriyas, S., Braatz, B., Murphy, S., Langer, T., Ravanelli, C., Myers, C., Scharinger, J., & Almonroeder, T. (2025, May 27-30). Impact accelerations associated with pickleball strokes. Poster accepted at the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Annual Meeting, Atlanta, GA. Session: Sports Biomechanics.

 

National

Sackiriyas S., Braatz B., Murphy S., Langer T., Ravanelli C., Myers C., Scharinger J., Almonroeder T. Impact accelerations associated with pickleball strokes. American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Annual Meeting, Atlanta, GA. Abstract Accepted for Free Communication/Poster Session. Session Title: Sports Biomechanics. May 28, 2025.  

Sackiriyas, S., Braatz, H., Rutherford, D., Bartsch, W., Breunig, C., Desorcy, J., Kauffman, M., Coulthart, C., Kowitz, M., Kernozek, T., & Almonroeder, T. (2025, February 15). Impact of varied external load on patellofemoral mechanics during squats in healthy adults. Poster presented at the Combined Sections Meeting (CSM), American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), Houston, TX. https://apta.confex.com/apta/csm2025/meetingapp.cgi/Paper/46857

Sackiriyas, S., Heinert, B., Rutherford, D., Fritz, D., & Kernozek, T. (2023, February 25). Concurrent force feedback on load symmetry in total knee arthroplasty patients. Poster presented at the CSM, APTA, San Diego, CA. https://apta.confex.com/apta/csm2023/meetingapp.cgi/Paper/36585

Sackiriyas, S., Butalla, A., Volp, C., Buran, T., Weinhold, M., & Klemp, K. (2021, February 1-28). Effects of seated vibration training on dynamic postural control and power in healthy young adults. Poster presented at the CSM, APTA (Virtual). Retrieved from https://vpta.org/blog_home.asp?display=92

Kudos

published

Thomas Kernozek and Steni Sackiriyas, both Physical Therapy, co-authored the article "Real-Time Visual Feedback in Reducing Medical Compartment Load in the Knee" in "Critical Reviews™ in Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine" and was accepted for publication by Begell House, Inc.

Submitted on: Sept. 21, 2024

published

Gwen M. Fritz, Gundersen Health; Becky Heinert, Winona State University; and Thomas Kernozek, Drew Rutherford and Steni Sackiriyas, all Health Professions; co-authored the article "Concurrent Force Feedback on Load Symmetry in Total Knee Arthroplasty Patients" in The International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy (IJSPT), published on Aug. 1 by the North American Sports Medicine Institute.

Submitted on: Aug. 2, 2023