Kirsten Tulchin Francis

Contact Information

Call us at: (614) 722-2778

Fax us at: (614) 722-3373

Email Kirsten Tulchin-Francis, PhD

Orthopedics700 Children’s DriveColumbus, OH 43205 (map)

Learn more about Kirsten Tulchin-Francis

Biography

With nearly 25 years of experience in biomechanics, Kirsten Tulchin-Francis, PhD, has been studying the science behind how children and young adults with orthopedic and neurological conditions walk, jump and play through motion capture. MoCap, as it is frequently referred in the movie and video game industry, uses high-speed cameras, special force sensing plates in the floor and computers to track the 3D movement of the head, arms, legs, and feet as kids walk, squat, bend and run. Along with doctors, physical therapists, engineers, and other researchers, Dr. Tulchin-Francis studies how surgery and other treatment options improves the function and lives of young patients. She holds Bachelor and Master of Science degrees in biomedical engineering and a PhD in Kinesiology- Biomechanics.

    “I am passionate about encouraging and supporting women and girls to pursue careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM).”

Patient Care

Locations

Main Campus of Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Dublin Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Center

Awards, Honors & Organizations

Finalist, D-Magazine Healthcare Innovator of the Year, 2021 Best Poster Award, Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis Society, 2021 AAAS IF/THEN Ambassador, Lyda Hill Philanthropies, 2021 Women Who STEAM Award, The Links, Inc-Dallas Chapter, 2019 Best Poster Award, Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis Society, 2016 Best Clinical Paper, Pediatric Orthopedic Society of North America, 2009 Best Poster Award, Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis Society, 2008 Board of Directors, Member-at-Large, Pediatric Research in Sports Medicine, 2022 - Present Research Committee Chair-Elect, Pediatric Research in Sports Medicine, 2022 - Present President, Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis Society, 2021 - Present Motion Analysis Research Interest Group Chair, Pediatric Research in Sports Medicine, 2021 - Present Associate Member, Pediatric Orthopedic Society of North America, 2020 - Present Research Committee Member, Pediatric Orthopedic Society of North America, 2017 - 2019 Secretary/Treasurer, Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis Society, 2016 - 2020 Candidate Associate Member, Pediatric Orthopedic Society of North America, 2013 - 2020 Member, Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis Society, 1998 - Present Member, American Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine Member, American College of Sports Medicine Member, American Society of Biomechanics Member, International Society of Biomechanics

Research

Interests

Community Ambulation and Activity Levels Functional Outcomes Following Orthopedic Care Neurosurgery Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Physical/Occupational Therapy Research-Grade Wearable Sensors Sports Medicine Injury Risk Reduction in Youth Athletes

Dr. Tulchin-Francis has extensive research experience in understanding the functional outcomes following operative and non-operative care for children and young adults with movement disorders. Her specific interests include the evaluation of patients with scoliosis, hip disorders, cerebral palsy and other neurological conditions, limb and foot differences, as well as, sports medicine injuries. Publications

                  Zide JR, Hardin C, Shivers C, Tulchin-Francis K, Jo CH, Riccio AI. Reconceptualizing the Juvenile Bunion. J Pediatr Orthop. 2022 Oct 13;  

                


                  Rhodes J, Tagawa A, McCoy A, Bazett-Jones D, Skinner A, Leveille L, Franklin C, Chafetz R, Tulchin-Francis K. Using Motion Analysis in the Evaluation, Treatment & Rehabilitation of Pediatric & Adolescent Knee Injuries: A Review of the Literature. Clin Sports Med. 2022 Oct; 41: 671-685.

                


                  Ulman S, Erdman AL, Loewen A, Õunpuu S, Chafetz R, Wren TAL, Tulchin-Francis K. Trunk and lower-extremity kinematics differ based on step-down tap variation: An assessment of methodology for a return-to-play protocol using motion analysis. Gait Posture. 2022 Sep 21; 98: 180-186.

                


                  Ulman S, Erdman AL, Loewen A, Worrall HM, Tulchin-Francis K, Jones JC, Chung JS, Ellis HB, Cullum CM, Miller SM. Improvement in balance from diagnosis to return-to-play initiation following a sport-related concussion: BESS scores vs center-of-pressure measures. Brain Inj. 2022 Jul 3; 36: 921-930.

                


                  Gu X, Keller J, Zhang T, Dempsey DR, Roberts H, Jeans KA, Stevens W, Borchard J, VanPelt J, Tulchin-Francis K. Disparity in Built Environment and Its Impacts on Youths' Physical Activity Behaviors During COVID-19 Pandemic Restrictions. J Racial Ethn Health Disparities. 2022 Jun 14;  

                


                  Butler LS, Martinez AR, Sugimoto D, Wyatt CW, Milian EK, Ulman S, Erdman A, Loewen A, Hayden K, DeVerna A, Tulchin-Francis K, Research Interest Group PIP. Reliability of the Expanded Cutting Alignment Scoring Tool (E-CAST) to Assess Trunk and Limb Alignment During a 45-Degree Side-Step Cut. Int J Sports Phys Ther. 2022; 17: 456-465.

                


                  Tulchin-Francis K, Stevens W Jr, Gu X, Zhang T, Roberts H, Keller J, Dempsey D, Borchard J, Jeans K, VanPelt J. The impact of the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic on physical activity in U.S. children. J Sport Health Sci. 2021 May; 10: 323-332.

                


                  Luginsland LA, Stevens WR Jr, Loewen AM, Tulchin-Francis K. The relationship of coronal trunk motion on the hip abductor moment impulse in pre-operative hip pathology patients during walking. Clin Biomech (Bristol, Avon). 2020 Dec; 80: 105196.

                


                  Podeszwa DA, Tulchin-Francis K, De La Rocha A, Collins D, Sucato DJ. Rectus-sparing approach to the periacetabular osteotomy in adolescents preserves hip flexion strength. J Child Orthop. 2020 Jun 1; 14: 208-212.

                


                  Beitter J, Kwon YH, Tulchin-Francis K. A combined method for binning coupling angles to define coordination patterns. J Biomech. 2020 Apr 16; 103: 109598.

                


                  Stevens WR Jr, Anderson AM, Tulchin-Francis K. Validation of Accelerometry Data to Identify Movement Patterns During Agility Testing. Front Sports Act Living. 2020; 2: 563809.

                


                  Stevens WR Jr, Podeszwa DA, Tulchin-Francis K. Compensatory sagittal plane ankle gait mechanics: Are they present in patients with a weak or stiff hip? Gait Posture. 2019 Oct; 74: 250-254.

                


                  Birch JG, Paley D, Herzenberg JE, Morton A, Ward S, Riddle R, Specht S, Cummings D, Tulchin-Francis K. Amputation Versus Staged Reconstruction for Severe Fibular Hemimelia: Assessment of Psychosocial and Quality-of-Life Status and Physical Functioning in Childhood. JB JS Open Access. 2019 Apr-Jun; 4: e0053.

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Education

Graduate School

Texas Woman’s University

Date Completed: 05/11/2012

Graduate School

Marquette University

Date Completed: 08/31/2001

Undergraduate School

Trinity College

Date Completed: 05/28/1998

Clinical Interests

Cerebral Palsy Hip Disorders Limb Deficiency Neurological Movement Disorders Scoliosis

Contact Information

Orthopedics

Call us at: (614) 722-2778

Fax us at: (614) 722-3373

Email Kirsten Tulchin Francis

                    700 Children's DriveColumbus, OH 43205 (map)

Connect with Kirsten Tulchin-Francis

Connect on Twitter

Connect on LinkedIn

Contact Information

Call us at: (614) 722-2778

Fax us at: (614) 722-3373

Email Kirsten Tulchin-Francis, PhD

Orthopedics700 Children’s DriveColumbus, OH 43205 (map)

Learn more about Kirsten Tulchin-Francis

Biography

With nearly 25 years of experience in biomechanics, Kirsten Tulchin-Francis, PhD, has been studying the science behind how children and young adults with orthopedic and neurological conditions walk, jump and play through motion capture. MoCap, as it is frequently referred in the movie and video game industry, uses high-speed cameras, special force sensing plates in the floor and computers to track the 3D movement of the head, arms, legs, and feet as kids walk, squat, bend and run. Along with doctors, physical therapists, engineers, and other researchers, Dr. Tulchin-Francis studies how surgery and other treatment options improves the function and lives of young patients. She holds Bachelor and Master of Science degrees in biomedical engineering and a PhD in Kinesiology- Biomechanics.

    “I am passionate about encouraging and supporting women and girls to pursue careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM).”

Patient Care

Locations

Main Campus of Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Dublin Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Center

Awards, Honors & Organizations

Finalist, D-Magazine Healthcare Innovator of the Year, 2021 Best Poster Award, Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis Society, 2021 AAAS IF/THEN Ambassador, Lyda Hill Philanthropies, 2021 Women Who STEAM Award, The Links, Inc-Dallas Chapter, 2019 Best Poster Award, Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis Society, 2016 Best Clinical Paper, Pediatric Orthopedic Society of North America, 2009 Best Poster Award, Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis Society, 2008 Board of Directors, Member-at-Large, Pediatric Research in Sports Medicine, 2022 - Present Research Committee Chair-Elect, Pediatric Research in Sports Medicine, 2022 - Present President, Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis Society, 2021 - Present Motion Analysis Research Interest Group Chair, Pediatric Research in Sports Medicine, 2021 - Present Associate Member, Pediatric Orthopedic Society of North America, 2020 - Present Research Committee Member, Pediatric Orthopedic Society of North America, 2017 - 2019 Secretary/Treasurer, Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis Society, 2016 - 2020 Candidate Associate Member, Pediatric Orthopedic Society of North America, 2013 - 2020 Member, Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis Society, 1998 - Present Member, American Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine Member, American College of Sports Medicine Member, American Society of Biomechanics Member, International Society of Biomechanics

Research

Interests

Community Ambulation and Activity Levels Functional Outcomes Following Orthopedic Care Neurosurgery Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Physical/Occupational Therapy Research-Grade Wearable Sensors Sports Medicine Injury Risk Reduction in Youth Athletes

Dr. Tulchin-Francis has extensive research experience in understanding the functional outcomes following operative and non-operative care for children and young adults with movement disorders. Her specific interests include the evaluation of patients with scoliosis, hip disorders, cerebral palsy and other neurological conditions, limb and foot differences, as well as, sports medicine injuries. Publications

                  Zide JR, Hardin C, Shivers C, Tulchin-Francis K, Jo CH, Riccio AI. Reconceptualizing the Juvenile Bunion. J Pediatr Orthop. 2022 Oct 13;  

                


                  Rhodes J, Tagawa A, McCoy A, Bazett-Jones D, Skinner A, Leveille L, Franklin C, Chafetz R, Tulchin-Francis K. Using Motion Analysis in the Evaluation, Treatment & Rehabilitation of Pediatric & Adolescent Knee Injuries: A Review of the Literature. Clin Sports Med. 2022 Oct; 41: 671-685.

                


                  Ulman S, Erdman AL, Loewen A, Õunpuu S, Chafetz R, Wren TAL, Tulchin-Francis K. Trunk and lower-extremity kinematics differ based on step-down tap variation: An assessment of methodology for a return-to-play protocol using motion analysis. Gait Posture. 2022 Sep 21; 98: 180-186.

                


                  Ulman S, Erdman AL, Loewen A, Worrall HM, Tulchin-Francis K, Jones JC, Chung JS, Ellis HB, Cullum CM, Miller SM. Improvement in balance from diagnosis to return-to-play initiation following a sport-related concussion: BESS scores vs center-of-pressure measures. Brain Inj. 2022 Jul 3; 36: 921-930.

                


                  Gu X, Keller J, Zhang T, Dempsey DR, Roberts H, Jeans KA, Stevens W, Borchard J, VanPelt J, Tulchin-Francis K. Disparity in Built Environment and Its Impacts on Youths' Physical Activity Behaviors During COVID-19 Pandemic Restrictions. J Racial Ethn Health Disparities. 2022 Jun 14;  

                


                  Butler LS, Martinez AR, Sugimoto D, Wyatt CW, Milian EK, Ulman S, Erdman A, Loewen A, Hayden K, DeVerna A, Tulchin-Francis K, Research Interest Group PIP. Reliability of the Expanded Cutting Alignment Scoring Tool (E-CAST) to Assess Trunk and Limb Alignment During a 45-Degree Side-Step Cut. Int J Sports Phys Ther. 2022; 17: 456-465.

                


                  Tulchin-Francis K, Stevens W Jr, Gu X, Zhang T, Roberts H, Keller J, Dempsey D, Borchard J, Jeans K, VanPelt J. The impact of the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic on physical activity in U.S. children. J Sport Health Sci. 2021 May; 10: 323-332.

                


                  Luginsland LA, Stevens WR Jr, Loewen AM, Tulchin-Francis K. The relationship of coronal trunk motion on the hip abductor moment impulse in pre-operative hip pathology patients during walking. Clin Biomech (Bristol, Avon). 2020 Dec; 80: 105196.

                


                  Podeszwa DA, Tulchin-Francis K, De La Rocha A, Collins D, Sucato DJ. Rectus-sparing approach to the periacetabular osteotomy in adolescents preserves hip flexion strength. J Child Orthop. 2020 Jun 1; 14: 208-212.

                


                  Beitter J, Kwon YH, Tulchin-Francis K. A combined method for binning coupling angles to define coordination patterns. J Biomech. 2020 Apr 16; 103: 109598.

                


                  Stevens WR Jr, Anderson AM, Tulchin-Francis K. Validation of Accelerometry Data to Identify Movement Patterns During Agility Testing. Front Sports Act Living. 2020; 2: 563809.

                


                  Stevens WR Jr, Podeszwa DA, Tulchin-Francis K. Compensatory sagittal plane ankle gait mechanics: Are they present in patients with a weak or stiff hip? Gait Posture. 2019 Oct; 74: 250-254.

                


                  Birch JG, Paley D, Herzenberg JE, Morton A, Ward S, Riddle R, Specht S, Cummings D, Tulchin-Francis K. Amputation Versus Staged Reconstruction for Severe Fibular Hemimelia: Assessment of Psychosocial and Quality-of-Life Status and Physical Functioning in Childhood. JB JS Open Access. 2019 Apr-Jun; 4: e0053.

View More Publications

Education

Graduate School

Texas Woman’s University

Date Completed: 05/11/2012

Graduate School

Marquette University

Date Completed: 08/31/2001

Undergraduate School

Trinity College

Date Completed: 05/28/1998

Clinical Interests

Cerebral Palsy Hip Disorders Limb Deficiency Neurological Movement Disorders Scoliosis

Contact Information

Orthopedics

Call us at: (614) 722-2778

Fax us at: (614) 722-3373

Email Kirsten Tulchin Francis

                    700 Children's DriveColumbus, OH 43205 (map)

Connect with Kirsten Tulchin-Francis

Connect on Twitter

Connect on LinkedIn

Contact Information

Call us at: (614) 722-2778

Fax us at: (614) 722-3373

Email Kirsten Tulchin-Francis, PhD

Orthopedics700 Children’s DriveColumbus, OH 43205 (map)

Learn more about Kirsten Tulchin-Francis

Contact Information

• Call us at:
• (614) 722-2778
• Fax us at:
• (614) 722-3373
• Email Kirsten Tulchin-Francis, PhD
• Orthopedics700 Children’s DriveColumbus, OH 43205 (map)

Learn more about Kirsten Tulchin-Francis

Biography

With nearly 25 years of experience in biomechanics, Kirsten Tulchin-Francis, PhD, has been studying the science behind how children and young adults with orthopedic and neurological conditions walk, jump and play through motion capture. MoCap, as it is frequently referred in the movie and video game industry, uses high-speed cameras, special force sensing plates in the floor and computers to track the 3D movement of the head, arms, legs, and feet as kids walk, squat, bend and run. Along with doctors, physical therapists, engineers, and other researchers, Dr. Tulchin-Francis studies how surgery and other treatment options improves the function and lives of young patients. She holds Bachelor and Master of Science degrees in biomedical engineering and a PhD in Kinesiology- Biomechanics.

Biography

With nearly 25 years of experience in biomechanics, Kirsten Tulchin-Francis, PhD, has been studying the science behind how children and young adults with orthopedic and neurological conditions walk, jump and play through motion capture. MoCap, as it is frequently referred in the movie and video game industry, uses high-speed cameras, special force sensing plates in the floor and computers to track the 3D movement of the head, arms, legs, and feet as kids walk, squat, bend and run. Along with doctors, physical therapists, engineers, and other researchers, Dr. Tulchin-Francis studies how surgery and other treatment options improves the function and lives of young patients. She holds Bachelor and Master of Science degrees in biomedical engineering and a PhD in Kinesiology- Biomechanics.

Biography

With nearly 25 years of experience in biomechanics, Kirsten Tulchin-Francis, PhD, has been studying the science behind how children and young adults with orthopedic and neurological conditions walk, jump and play through motion capture. MoCap, as it is frequently referred in the movie and video game industry, uses high-speed cameras, special force sensing plates in the floor and computers to track the 3D movement of the head, arms, legs, and feet as kids walk, squat, bend and run. Along with doctors, physical therapists, engineers, and other researchers, Dr. Tulchin-Francis studies how surgery and other treatment options improves the function and lives of young patients. She holds Bachelor and Master of Science degrees in biomedical engineering and a PhD in Kinesiology- Biomechanics.

With nearly 25 years of experience in biomechanics, Kirsten Tulchin-Francis, PhD, has been studying the science behind how children and young adults with orthopedic and neurological conditions walk, jump and play through motion capture. MoCap, as it is frequently referred in the movie and video game industry, uses high-speed cameras, special force sensing plates in the floor and computers to track the 3D movement of the head, arms, legs, and feet as kids walk, squat, bend and run. Along with doctors, physical therapists, engineers, and other researchers, Dr. Tulchin-Francis studies how surgery and other treatment options improves the function and lives of young patients. She holds Bachelor and Master of Science degrees in biomedical engineering and a PhD in Kinesiology- Biomechanics.

With nearly 25 years of experience in biomechanics, Kirsten Tulchin-Francis, PhD, has been studying the science behind how children and young adults with orthopedic and neurological conditions walk, jump and play through motion capture. MoCap, as it is frequently referred in the movie and video game industry, uses high-speed cameras, special force sensing plates in the floor and computers to track the 3D movement of the head, arms, legs, and feet as kids walk, squat, bend and run. Along with doctors, physical therapists, engineers, and other researchers, Dr. Tulchin-Francis studies how surgery and other treatment options improves the function and lives of young patients. She holds Bachelor and Master of Science degrees in biomedical engineering and a PhD in Kinesiology- Biomechanics.

    “I am passionate about encouraging and supporting women and girls to pursue careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM).”

Patient Care

Locations

Main Campus of Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Dublin Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Center

Patient Care

Locations

Main Campus of Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Dublin Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Center

Patient Care

Locations

Main Campus of Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Dublin Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Center

Locations

Main Campus of Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Dublin Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Center

Locations

Main Campus of Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Dublin Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Center

Locations

Main Campus of Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Dublin Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Center

• Main Campus of Nationwide Children’s Hospital
• Dublin Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Center

Awards, Honors & Organizations

Finalist, D-Magazine Healthcare Innovator of the Year, 2021 Best Poster Award, Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis Society, 2021 AAAS IF/THEN Ambassador, Lyda Hill Philanthropies, 2021 Women Who STEAM Award, The Links, Inc-Dallas Chapter, 2019 Best Poster Award, Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis Society, 2016 Best Clinical Paper, Pediatric Orthopedic Society of North America, 2009 Best Poster Award, Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis Society, 2008 Board of Directors, Member-at-Large, Pediatric Research in Sports Medicine, 2022 - Present Research Committee Chair-Elect, Pediatric Research in Sports Medicine, 2022 - Present President, Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis Society, 2021 - Present Motion Analysis Research Interest Group Chair, Pediatric Research in Sports Medicine, 2021 - Present Associate Member, Pediatric Orthopedic Society of North America, 2020 - Present Research Committee Member, Pediatric Orthopedic Society of North America, 2017 - 2019 Secretary/Treasurer, Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis Society, 2016 - 2020 Candidate Associate Member, Pediatric Orthopedic Society of North America, 2013 - 2020 Member, Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis Society, 1998 - Present Member, American Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine Member, American College of Sports Medicine Member, American Society of Biomechanics Member, International Society of Biomechanics

Awards, Honors & Organizations

Finalist, D-Magazine Healthcare Innovator of the Year, 2021 Best Poster Award, Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis Society, 2021 AAAS IF/THEN Ambassador, Lyda Hill Philanthropies, 2021 Women Who STEAM Award, The Links, Inc-Dallas Chapter, 2019 Best Poster Award, Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis Society, 2016 Best Clinical Paper, Pediatric Orthopedic Society of North America, 2009 Best Poster Award, Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis Society, 2008 Board of Directors, Member-at-Large, Pediatric Research in Sports Medicine, 2022 - Present Research Committee Chair-Elect, Pediatric Research in Sports Medicine, 2022 - Present President, Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis Society, 2021 - Present Motion Analysis Research Interest Group Chair, Pediatric Research in Sports Medicine, 2021 - Present Associate Member, Pediatric Orthopedic Society of North America, 2020 - Present Research Committee Member, Pediatric Orthopedic Society of North America, 2017 - 2019 Secretary/Treasurer, Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis Society, 2016 - 2020 Candidate Associate Member, Pediatric Orthopedic Society of North America, 2013 - 2020 Member, Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis Society, 1998 - Present Member, American Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine Member, American College of Sports Medicine Member, American Society of Biomechanics Member, International Society of Biomechanics

Awards, Honors & Organizations

Finalist, D-Magazine Healthcare Innovator of the Year, 2021 Best Poster Award, Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis Society, 2021 AAAS IF/THEN Ambassador, Lyda Hill Philanthropies, 2021 Women Who STEAM Award, The Links, Inc-Dallas Chapter, 2019 Best Poster Award, Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis Society, 2016 Best Clinical Paper, Pediatric Orthopedic Society of North America, 2009 Best Poster Award, Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis Society, 2008 Board of Directors, Member-at-Large, Pediatric Research in Sports Medicine, 2022 - Present Research Committee Chair-Elect, Pediatric Research in Sports Medicine, 2022 - Present President, Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis Society, 2021 - Present Motion Analysis Research Interest Group Chair, Pediatric Research in Sports Medicine, 2021 - Present Associate Member, Pediatric Orthopedic Society of North America, 2020 - Present Research Committee Member, Pediatric Orthopedic Society of North America, 2017 - 2019 Secretary/Treasurer, Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis Society, 2016 - 2020 Candidate Associate Member, Pediatric Orthopedic Society of North America, 2013 - 2020 Member, Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis Society, 1998 - Present Member, American Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine Member, American College of Sports Medicine Member, American Society of Biomechanics Member, International Society of Biomechanics

Finalist, D-Magazine Healthcare Innovator of the Year, 2021 Best Poster Award, Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis Society, 2021 AAAS IF/THEN Ambassador, Lyda Hill Philanthropies, 2021 Women Who STEAM Award, The Links, Inc-Dallas Chapter, 2019 Best Poster Award, Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis Society, 2016 Best Clinical Paper, Pediatric Orthopedic Society of North America, 2009 Best Poster Award, Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis Society, 2008 Board of Directors, Member-at-Large, Pediatric Research in Sports Medicine, 2022 - Present Research Committee Chair-Elect, Pediatric Research in Sports Medicine, 2022 - Present President, Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis Society, 2021 - Present Motion Analysis Research Interest Group Chair, Pediatric Research in Sports Medicine, 2021 - Present Associate Member, Pediatric Orthopedic Society of North America, 2020 - Present Research Committee Member, Pediatric Orthopedic Society of North America, 2017 - 2019 Secretary/Treasurer, Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis Society, 2016 - 2020 Candidate Associate Member, Pediatric Orthopedic Society of North America, 2013 - 2020 Member, Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis Society, 1998 - Present Member, American Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine Member, American College of Sports Medicine Member, American Society of Biomechanics Member, International Society of Biomechanics

• Finalist, D-Magazine Healthcare Innovator of the Year, 2021
• Best Poster Award, Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis Society, 2021
• AAAS IF/THEN Ambassador, Lyda Hill Philanthropies, 2021
• Women Who STEAM Award, The Links, Inc-Dallas Chapter, 2019
• Best Poster Award, Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis Society, 2016
• Best Clinical Paper, Pediatric Orthopedic Society of North America, 2009
• Best Poster Award, Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis Society, 2008
• Board of Directors, Member-at-Large, Pediatric Research in Sports Medicine, 2022 - Present
• Research Committee Chair-Elect, Pediatric Research in Sports Medicine, 2022 - Present
• President, Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis Society, 2021 - Present
• Motion Analysis Research Interest Group Chair, Pediatric Research in Sports Medicine, 2021 - Present
• Associate Member, Pediatric Orthopedic Society of North America, 2020 - Present
• Research Committee Member, Pediatric Orthopedic Society of North America, 2017 - 2019
• Secretary/Treasurer, Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis Society, 2016 - 2020
• Candidate Associate Member, Pediatric Orthopedic Society of North America, 2013 - 2020
• Member, Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis Society, 1998 - Present
• Member, American Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine
• Member, American College of Sports Medicine
• Member, American Society of Biomechanics
• Member, International Society of Biomechanics

Research

Interests

Community Ambulation and Activity Levels Functional Outcomes Following Orthopedic Care Neurosurgery Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Physical/Occupational Therapy Research-Grade Wearable Sensors Sports Medicine Injury Risk Reduction in Youth Athletes

Dr. Tulchin-Francis has extensive research experience in understanding the functional outcomes following operative and non-operative care for children and young adults with movement disorders. Her specific interests include the evaluation of patients with scoliosis, hip disorders, cerebral palsy and other neurological conditions, limb and foot differences, as well as, sports medicine injuries. Publications

                  Zide JR, Hardin C, Shivers C, Tulchin-Francis K, Jo CH, Riccio AI. Reconceptualizing the Juvenile Bunion. J Pediatr Orthop. 2022 Oct 13;  

                


                  Rhodes J, Tagawa A, McCoy A, Bazett-Jones D, Skinner A, Leveille L, Franklin C, Chafetz R, Tulchin-Francis K. Using Motion Analysis in the Evaluation, Treatment & Rehabilitation of Pediatric & Adolescent Knee Injuries: A Review of the Literature. Clin Sports Med. 2022 Oct; 41: 671-685.

                


                  Ulman S, Erdman AL, Loewen A, Õunpuu S, Chafetz R, Wren TAL, Tulchin-Francis K. Trunk and lower-extremity kinematics differ based on step-down tap variation: An assessment of methodology for a return-to-play protocol using motion analysis. Gait Posture. 2022 Sep 21; 98: 180-186.

                


                  Ulman S, Erdman AL, Loewen A, Worrall HM, Tulchin-Francis K, Jones JC, Chung JS, Ellis HB, Cullum CM, Miller SM. Improvement in balance from diagnosis to return-to-play initiation following a sport-related concussion: BESS scores vs center-of-pressure measures. Brain Inj. 2022 Jul 3; 36: 921-930.

                


                  Gu X, Keller J, Zhang T, Dempsey DR, Roberts H, Jeans KA, Stevens W, Borchard J, VanPelt J, Tulchin-Francis K. Disparity in Built Environment and Its Impacts on Youths' Physical Activity Behaviors During COVID-19 Pandemic Restrictions. J Racial Ethn Health Disparities. 2022 Jun 14;  

                


                  Butler LS, Martinez AR, Sugimoto D, Wyatt CW, Milian EK, Ulman S, Erdman A, Loewen A, Hayden K, DeVerna A, Tulchin-Francis K, Research Interest Group PIP. Reliability of the Expanded Cutting Alignment Scoring Tool (E-CAST) to Assess Trunk and Limb Alignment During a 45-Degree Side-Step Cut. Int J Sports Phys Ther. 2022; 17: 456-465.

                


                  Tulchin-Francis K, Stevens W Jr, Gu X, Zhang T, Roberts H, Keller J, Dempsey D, Borchard J, Jeans K, VanPelt J. The impact of the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic on physical activity in U.S. children. J Sport Health Sci. 2021 May; 10: 323-332.

                


                  Luginsland LA, Stevens WR Jr, Loewen AM, Tulchin-Francis K. The relationship of coronal trunk motion on the hip abductor moment impulse in pre-operative hip pathology patients during walking. Clin Biomech (Bristol, Avon). 2020 Dec; 80: 105196.

                


                  Podeszwa DA, Tulchin-Francis K, De La Rocha A, Collins D, Sucato DJ. Rectus-sparing approach to the periacetabular osteotomy in adolescents preserves hip flexion strength. J Child Orthop. 2020 Jun 1; 14: 208-212.

                


                  Beitter J, Kwon YH, Tulchin-Francis K. A combined method for binning coupling angles to define coordination patterns. J Biomech. 2020 Apr 16; 103: 109598.

                


                  Stevens WR Jr, Anderson AM, Tulchin-Francis K. Validation of Accelerometry Data to Identify Movement Patterns During Agility Testing. Front Sports Act Living. 2020; 2: 563809.

                


                  Stevens WR Jr, Podeszwa DA, Tulchin-Francis K. Compensatory sagittal plane ankle gait mechanics: Are they present in patients with a weak or stiff hip? Gait Posture. 2019 Oct; 74: 250-254.

                


                  Birch JG, Paley D, Herzenberg JE, Morton A, Ward S, Riddle R, Specht S, Cummings D, Tulchin-Francis K. Amputation Versus Staged Reconstruction for Severe Fibular Hemimelia: Assessment of Psychosocial and Quality-of-Life Status and Physical Functioning in Childhood. JB JS Open Access. 2019 Apr-Jun; 4: e0053.

View More Publications

Research

Interests

Community Ambulation and Activity Levels Functional Outcomes Following Orthopedic Care Neurosurgery Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Physical/Occupational Therapy Research-Grade Wearable Sensors Sports Medicine Injury Risk Reduction in Youth Athletes

Dr. Tulchin-Francis has extensive research experience in understanding the functional outcomes following operative and non-operative care for children and young adults with movement disorders. Her specific interests include the evaluation of patients with scoliosis, hip disorders, cerebral palsy and other neurological conditions, limb and foot differences, as well as, sports medicine injuries. Publications

                  Zide JR, Hardin C, Shivers C, Tulchin-Francis K, Jo CH, Riccio AI. Reconceptualizing the Juvenile Bunion. J Pediatr Orthop. 2022 Oct 13;  

                


                  Rhodes J, Tagawa A, McCoy A, Bazett-Jones D, Skinner A, Leveille L, Franklin C, Chafetz R, Tulchin-Francis K. Using Motion Analysis in the Evaluation, Treatment & Rehabilitation of Pediatric & Adolescent Knee Injuries: A Review of the Literature. Clin Sports Med. 2022 Oct; 41: 671-685.

                


                  Ulman S, Erdman AL, Loewen A, Õunpuu S, Chafetz R, Wren TAL, Tulchin-Francis K. Trunk and lower-extremity kinematics differ based on step-down tap variation: An assessment of methodology for a return-to-play protocol using motion analysis. Gait Posture. 2022 Sep 21; 98: 180-186.

                


                  Ulman S, Erdman AL, Loewen A, Worrall HM, Tulchin-Francis K, Jones JC, Chung JS, Ellis HB, Cullum CM, Miller SM. Improvement in balance from diagnosis to return-to-play initiation following a sport-related concussion: BESS scores vs center-of-pressure measures. Brain Inj. 2022 Jul 3; 36: 921-930.

                


                  Gu X, Keller J, Zhang T, Dempsey DR, Roberts H, Jeans KA, Stevens W, Borchard J, VanPelt J, Tulchin-Francis K. Disparity in Built Environment and Its Impacts on Youths' Physical Activity Behaviors During COVID-19 Pandemic Restrictions. J Racial Ethn Health Disparities. 2022 Jun 14;  

                


                  Butler LS, Martinez AR, Sugimoto D, Wyatt CW, Milian EK, Ulman S, Erdman A, Loewen A, Hayden K, DeVerna A, Tulchin-Francis K, Research Interest Group PIP. Reliability of the Expanded Cutting Alignment Scoring Tool (E-CAST) to Assess Trunk and Limb Alignment During a 45-Degree Side-Step Cut. Int J Sports Phys Ther. 2022; 17: 456-465.

                


                  Tulchin-Francis K, Stevens W Jr, Gu X, Zhang T, Roberts H, Keller J, Dempsey D, Borchard J, Jeans K, VanPelt J. The impact of the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic on physical activity in U.S. children. J Sport Health Sci. 2021 May; 10: 323-332.

                


                  Luginsland LA, Stevens WR Jr, Loewen AM, Tulchin-Francis K. The relationship of coronal trunk motion on the hip abductor moment impulse in pre-operative hip pathology patients during walking. Clin Biomech (Bristol, Avon). 2020 Dec; 80: 105196.

                


                  Podeszwa DA, Tulchin-Francis K, De La Rocha A, Collins D, Sucato DJ. Rectus-sparing approach to the periacetabular osteotomy in adolescents preserves hip flexion strength. J Child Orthop. 2020 Jun 1; 14: 208-212.

                


                  Beitter J, Kwon YH, Tulchin-Francis K. A combined method for binning coupling angles to define coordination patterns. J Biomech. 2020 Apr 16; 103: 109598.

                


                  Stevens WR Jr, Anderson AM, Tulchin-Francis K. Validation of Accelerometry Data to Identify Movement Patterns During Agility Testing. Front Sports Act Living. 2020; 2: 563809.

                


                  Stevens WR Jr, Podeszwa DA, Tulchin-Francis K. Compensatory sagittal plane ankle gait mechanics: Are they present in patients with a weak or stiff hip? Gait Posture. 2019 Oct; 74: 250-254.

                


                  Birch JG, Paley D, Herzenberg JE, Morton A, Ward S, Riddle R, Specht S, Cummings D, Tulchin-Francis K. Amputation Versus Staged Reconstruction for Severe Fibular Hemimelia: Assessment of Psychosocial and Quality-of-Life Status and Physical Functioning in Childhood. JB JS Open Access. 2019 Apr-Jun; 4: e0053.

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Research

Interests

Community Ambulation and Activity Levels Functional Outcomes Following Orthopedic Care Neurosurgery Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Physical/Occupational Therapy Research-Grade Wearable Sensors Sports Medicine Injury Risk Reduction in Youth Athletes

Dr. Tulchin-Francis has extensive research experience in understanding the functional outcomes following operative and non-operative care for children and young adults with movement disorders. Her specific interests include the evaluation of patients with scoliosis, hip disorders, cerebral palsy and other neurological conditions, limb and foot differences, as well as, sports medicine injuries. Publications

                  Zide JR, Hardin C, Shivers C, Tulchin-Francis K, Jo CH, Riccio AI. Reconceptualizing the Juvenile Bunion. J Pediatr Orthop. 2022 Oct 13;  

                


                  Rhodes J, Tagawa A, McCoy A, Bazett-Jones D, Skinner A, Leveille L, Franklin C, Chafetz R, Tulchin-Francis K. Using Motion Analysis in the Evaluation, Treatment & Rehabilitation of Pediatric & Adolescent Knee Injuries: A Review of the Literature. Clin Sports Med. 2022 Oct; 41: 671-685.

                


                  Ulman S, Erdman AL, Loewen A, Õunpuu S, Chafetz R, Wren TAL, Tulchin-Francis K. Trunk and lower-extremity kinematics differ based on step-down tap variation: An assessment of methodology for a return-to-play protocol using motion analysis. Gait Posture. 2022 Sep 21; 98: 180-186.

                


                  Ulman S, Erdman AL, Loewen A, Worrall HM, Tulchin-Francis K, Jones JC, Chung JS, Ellis HB, Cullum CM, Miller SM. Improvement in balance from diagnosis to return-to-play initiation following a sport-related concussion: BESS scores vs center-of-pressure measures. Brain Inj. 2022 Jul 3; 36: 921-930.

                


                  Gu X, Keller J, Zhang T, Dempsey DR, Roberts H, Jeans KA, Stevens W, Borchard J, VanPelt J, Tulchin-Francis K. Disparity in Built Environment and Its Impacts on Youths' Physical Activity Behaviors During COVID-19 Pandemic Restrictions. J Racial Ethn Health Disparities. 2022 Jun 14;  

                


                  Butler LS, Martinez AR, Sugimoto D, Wyatt CW, Milian EK, Ulman S, Erdman A, Loewen A, Hayden K, DeVerna A, Tulchin-Francis K, Research Interest Group PIP. Reliability of the Expanded Cutting Alignment Scoring Tool (E-CAST) to Assess Trunk and Limb Alignment During a 45-Degree Side-Step Cut. Int J Sports Phys Ther. 2022; 17: 456-465.

                


                  Tulchin-Francis K, Stevens W Jr, Gu X, Zhang T, Roberts H, Keller J, Dempsey D, Borchard J, Jeans K, VanPelt J. The impact of the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic on physical activity in U.S. children. J Sport Health Sci. 2021 May; 10: 323-332.

                


                  Luginsland LA, Stevens WR Jr, Loewen AM, Tulchin-Francis K. The relationship of coronal trunk motion on the hip abductor moment impulse in pre-operative hip pathology patients during walking. Clin Biomech (Bristol, Avon). 2020 Dec; 80: 105196.

                


                  Podeszwa DA, Tulchin-Francis K, De La Rocha A, Collins D, Sucato DJ. Rectus-sparing approach to the periacetabular osteotomy in adolescents preserves hip flexion strength. J Child Orthop. 2020 Jun 1; 14: 208-212.

                


                  Beitter J, Kwon YH, Tulchin-Francis K. A combined method for binning coupling angles to define coordination patterns. J Biomech. 2020 Apr 16; 103: 109598.

                


                  Stevens WR Jr, Anderson AM, Tulchin-Francis K. Validation of Accelerometry Data to Identify Movement Patterns During Agility Testing. Front Sports Act Living. 2020; 2: 563809.

                


                  Stevens WR Jr, Podeszwa DA, Tulchin-Francis K. Compensatory sagittal plane ankle gait mechanics: Are they present in patients with a weak or stiff hip? Gait Posture. 2019 Oct; 74: 250-254.

                


                  Birch JG, Paley D, Herzenberg JE, Morton A, Ward S, Riddle R, Specht S, Cummings D, Tulchin-Francis K. Amputation Versus Staged Reconstruction for Severe Fibular Hemimelia: Assessment of Psychosocial and Quality-of-Life Status and Physical Functioning in Childhood. JB JS Open Access. 2019 Apr-Jun; 4: e0053.

View More Publications

Interests

Community Ambulation and Activity Levels Functional Outcomes Following Orthopedic Care Neurosurgery Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Physical/Occupational Therapy Research-Grade Wearable Sensors Sports Medicine Injury Risk Reduction in Youth Athletes

Dr. Tulchin-Francis has extensive research experience in understanding the functional outcomes following operative and non-operative care for children and young adults with movement disorders. Her specific interests include the evaluation of patients with scoliosis, hip disorders, cerebral palsy and other neurological conditions, limb and foot differences, as well as, sports medicine injuries. Publications

                  Zide JR, Hardin C, Shivers C, Tulchin-Francis K, Jo CH, Riccio AI. Reconceptualizing the Juvenile Bunion. J Pediatr Orthop. 2022 Oct 13;  

                


                  Rhodes J, Tagawa A, McCoy A, Bazett-Jones D, Skinner A, Leveille L, Franklin C, Chafetz R, Tulchin-Francis K. Using Motion Analysis in the Evaluation, Treatment & Rehabilitation of Pediatric & Adolescent Knee Injuries: A Review of the Literature. Clin Sports Med. 2022 Oct; 41: 671-685.

                


                  Ulman S, Erdman AL, Loewen A, Õunpuu S, Chafetz R, Wren TAL, Tulchin-Francis K. Trunk and lower-extremity kinematics differ based on step-down tap variation: An assessment of methodology for a return-to-play protocol using motion analysis. Gait Posture. 2022 Sep 21; 98: 180-186.

                


                  Ulman S, Erdman AL, Loewen A, Worrall HM, Tulchin-Francis K, Jones JC, Chung JS, Ellis HB, Cullum CM, Miller SM. Improvement in balance from diagnosis to return-to-play initiation following a sport-related concussion: BESS scores vs center-of-pressure measures. Brain Inj. 2022 Jul 3; 36: 921-930.

                


                  Gu X, Keller J, Zhang T, Dempsey DR, Roberts H, Jeans KA, Stevens W, Borchard J, VanPelt J, Tulchin-Francis K. Disparity in Built Environment and Its Impacts on Youths' Physical Activity Behaviors During COVID-19 Pandemic Restrictions. J Racial Ethn Health Disparities. 2022 Jun 14;  

                


                  Butler LS, Martinez AR, Sugimoto D, Wyatt CW, Milian EK, Ulman S, Erdman A, Loewen A, Hayden K, DeVerna A, Tulchin-Francis K, Research Interest Group PIP. Reliability of the Expanded Cutting Alignment Scoring Tool (E-CAST) to Assess Trunk and Limb Alignment During a 45-Degree Side-Step Cut. Int J Sports Phys Ther. 2022; 17: 456-465.

                


                  Tulchin-Francis K, Stevens W Jr, Gu X, Zhang T, Roberts H, Keller J, Dempsey D, Borchard J, Jeans K, VanPelt J. The impact of the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic on physical activity in U.S. children. J Sport Health Sci. 2021 May; 10: 323-332.

                


                  Luginsland LA, Stevens WR Jr, Loewen AM, Tulchin-Francis K. The relationship of coronal trunk motion on the hip abductor moment impulse in pre-operative hip pathology patients during walking. Clin Biomech (Bristol, Avon). 2020 Dec; 80: 105196.

                


                  Podeszwa DA, Tulchin-Francis K, De La Rocha A, Collins D, Sucato DJ. Rectus-sparing approach to the periacetabular osteotomy in adolescents preserves hip flexion strength. J Child Orthop. 2020 Jun 1; 14: 208-212.

                


                  Beitter J, Kwon YH, Tulchin-Francis K. A combined method for binning coupling angles to define coordination patterns. J Biomech. 2020 Apr 16; 103: 109598.

                


                  Stevens WR Jr, Anderson AM, Tulchin-Francis K. Validation of Accelerometry Data to Identify Movement Patterns During Agility Testing. Front Sports Act Living. 2020; 2: 563809.

                


                  Stevens WR Jr, Podeszwa DA, Tulchin-Francis K. Compensatory sagittal plane ankle gait mechanics: Are they present in patients with a weak or stiff hip? Gait Posture. 2019 Oct; 74: 250-254.

                


                  Birch JG, Paley D, Herzenberg JE, Morton A, Ward S, Riddle R, Specht S, Cummings D, Tulchin-Francis K. Amputation Versus Staged Reconstruction for Severe Fibular Hemimelia: Assessment of Psychosocial and Quality-of-Life Status and Physical Functioning in Childhood. JB JS Open Access. 2019 Apr-Jun; 4: e0053.

View More Publications

Interests

Community Ambulation and Activity Levels Functional Outcomes Following Orthopedic Care Neurosurgery Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Physical/Occupational Therapy Research-Grade Wearable Sensors Sports Medicine Injury Risk Reduction in Youth Athletes

Dr. Tulchin-Francis has extensive research experience in understanding the functional outcomes following operative and non-operative care for children and young adults with movement disorders. Her specific interests include the evaluation of patients with scoliosis, hip disorders, cerebral palsy and other neurological conditions, limb and foot differences, as well as, sports medicine injuries.

Interests

Community Ambulation and Activity Levels Functional Outcomes Following Orthopedic Care Neurosurgery Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Physical/Occupational Therapy Research-Grade Wearable Sensors Sports Medicine Injury Risk Reduction in Youth Athletes

• Community Ambulation and Activity Levels

• Functional Outcomes Following Orthopedic Care

• Neurosurgery

• Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Physical/Occupational Therapy

• Research-Grade Wearable Sensors

• Sports Medicine Injury Risk Reduction in Youth Athletes

                 Zide JR, Hardin C, Shivers C, Tulchin-Francis K, Jo CH, Riccio AI. Reconceptualizing the Juvenile Bunion. J Pediatr Orthop. 2022 Oct 13;  
  
  
  
                 Rhodes J, Tagawa A, McCoy A, Bazett-Jones D, Skinner A, Leveille L, Franklin C, Chafetz R, Tulchin-Francis K. Using Motion Analysis in the Evaluation, Treatment & Rehabilitation of Pediatric & Adolescent Knee Injuries: A Review of the Literature. Clin Sports Med. 2022 Oct; 41: 671-685.
  
  
  
                 Ulman S, Erdman AL, Loewen A, Õunpuu S, Chafetz R, Wren TAL, Tulchin-Francis K. Trunk and lower-extremity kinematics differ based on step-down tap variation: An assessment of methodology for a return-to-play protocol using motion analysis. Gait Posture. 2022 Sep 21; 98: 180-186.
  
  
  
                 Ulman S, Erdman AL, Loewen A, Worrall HM, Tulchin-Francis K, Jones JC, Chung JS, Ellis HB, Cullum CM, Miller SM. Improvement in balance from diagnosis to return-to-play initiation following a sport-related concussion: BESS scores vs center-of-pressure measures. Brain Inj. 2022 Jul 3; 36: 921-930.
  
  
  
                 Gu X, Keller J, Zhang T, Dempsey DR, Roberts H, Jeans KA, Stevens W, Borchard J, VanPelt J, Tulchin-Francis K. Disparity in Built Environment and Its Impacts on Youths' Physical Activity Behaviors During COVID-19 Pandemic Restrictions. J Racial Ethn Health Disparities. 2022 Jun 14;  
  
  
  
                 Butler LS, Martinez AR, Sugimoto D, Wyatt CW, Milian EK, Ulman S, Erdman A, Loewen A, Hayden K, DeVerna A, Tulchin-Francis K, Research Interest Group PIP. Reliability of the Expanded Cutting Alignment Scoring Tool (E-CAST) to Assess Trunk and Limb Alignment During a 45-Degree Side-Step Cut. Int J Sports Phys Ther. 2022; 17: 456-465.
  
  
  
                 Tulchin-Francis K, Stevens W Jr, Gu X, Zhang T, Roberts H, Keller J, Dempsey D, Borchard J, Jeans K, VanPelt J. The impact of the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic on physical activity in U.S. children. J Sport Health Sci. 2021 May; 10: 323-332.
  
  
  
                 Luginsland LA, Stevens WR Jr, Loewen AM, Tulchin-Francis K. The relationship of coronal trunk motion on the hip abductor moment impulse in pre-operative hip pathology patients during walking. Clin Biomech (Bristol, Avon). 2020 Dec; 80: 105196.
  
  
  
                 Podeszwa DA, Tulchin-Francis K, De La Rocha A, Collins D, Sucato DJ. Rectus-sparing approach to the periacetabular osteotomy in adolescents preserves hip flexion strength. J Child Orthop. 2020 Jun 1; 14: 208-212.
  
  
  
                 Beitter J, Kwon YH, Tulchin-Francis K. A combined method for binning coupling angles to define coordination patterns. J Biomech. 2020 Apr 16; 103: 109598.
  
  
  
                 Stevens WR Jr, Anderson AM, Tulchin-Francis K. Validation of Accelerometry Data to Identify Movement Patterns During Agility Testing. Front Sports Act Living. 2020; 2: 563809.
  
  
  
                 Stevens WR Jr, Podeszwa DA, Tulchin-Francis K. Compensatory sagittal plane ankle gait mechanics: Are they present in patients with a weak or stiff hip? Gait Posture. 2019 Oct; 74: 250-254.
  
  
  
                 Birch JG, Paley D, Herzenberg JE, Morton A, Ward S, Riddle R, Specht S, Cummings D, Tulchin-Francis K. Amputation Versus Staged Reconstruction for Severe Fibular Hemimelia: Assessment of Psychosocial and Quality-of-Life Status and Physical Functioning in Childhood. JB JS Open Access. 2019 Apr-Jun; 4: e0053.
  
  

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• Zide JR, Hardin C, Shivers C, Tulchin-Francis K, Jo CH, Riccio AI. Reconceptualizing the Juvenile Bunion. J Pediatr Orthop. 2022 Oct 13;
• Rhodes J, Tagawa A, McCoy A, Bazett-Jones D, Skinner A, Leveille L, Franklin C, Chafetz R, Tulchin-Francis K. Using Motion Analysis in the Evaluation, Treatment & Rehabilitation of Pediatric & Adolescent Knee Injuries: A Review of the Literature. Clin Sports Med. 2022 Oct; 41: 671-685.
• Ulman S, Erdman AL, Loewen A, Õunpuu S, Chafetz R, Wren TAL, Tulchin-Francis K. Trunk and lower-extremity kinematics differ based on step-down tap variation: An assessment of methodology for a return-to-play protocol using motion analysis. Gait Posture. 2022 Sep 21; 98: 180-186.
• Ulman S, Erdman AL, Loewen A, Worrall HM, Tulchin-Francis K, Jones JC, Chung JS, Ellis HB, Cullum CM, Miller SM. Improvement in balance from diagnosis to return-to-play initiation following a sport-related concussion: BESS scores vs center-of-pressure measures. Brain Inj. 2022 Jul 3; 36: 921-930.
• Gu X, Keller J, Zhang T, Dempsey DR, Roberts H, Jeans KA, Stevens W, Borchard J, VanPelt J, Tulchin-Francis K. Disparity in Built Environment and Its Impacts on Youths’ Physical Activity Behaviors During COVID-19 Pandemic Restrictions. J Racial Ethn Health Disparities. 2022 Jun 14;
• Butler LS, Martinez AR, Sugimoto D, Wyatt CW, Milian EK, Ulman S, Erdman A, Loewen A, Hayden K, DeVerna A, Tulchin-Francis K, Research Interest Group PIP. Reliability of the Expanded Cutting Alignment Scoring Tool (E-CAST) to Assess Trunk and Limb Alignment During a 45-Degree Side-Step Cut. Int J Sports Phys Ther. 2022; 17: 456-465.
• Tulchin-Francis K, Stevens W Jr, Gu X, Zhang T, Roberts H, Keller J, Dempsey D, Borchard J, Jeans K, VanPelt J. The impact of the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic on physical activity in U.S. children. J Sport Health Sci. 2021 May; 10: 323-332.
• Luginsland LA, Stevens WR Jr, Loewen AM, Tulchin-Francis K. The relationship of coronal trunk motion on the hip abductor moment impulse in pre-operative hip pathology patients during walking. Clin Biomech (Bristol, Avon). 2020 Dec; 80: 105196.
• Podeszwa DA, Tulchin-Francis K, De La Rocha A, Collins D, Sucato DJ. Rectus-sparing approach to the periacetabular osteotomy in adolescents preserves hip flexion strength. J Child Orthop. 2020 Jun 1; 14: 208-212.
• Beitter J, Kwon YH, Tulchin-Francis K. A combined method for binning coupling angles to define coordination patterns. J Biomech. 2020 Apr 16; 103: 109598.
• Stevens WR Jr, Anderson AM, Tulchin-Francis K. Validation of Accelerometry Data to Identify Movement Patterns During Agility Testing. Front Sports Act Living. 2020; 2: 563809.
• Stevens WR Jr, Podeszwa DA, Tulchin-Francis K. Compensatory sagittal plane ankle gait mechanics: Are they present in patients with a weak or stiff hip? Gait Posture. 2019 Oct; 74: 250-254.
• Birch JG, Paley D, Herzenberg JE, Morton A, Ward S, Riddle R, Specht S, Cummings D, Tulchin-Francis K. Amputation Versus Staged Reconstruction for Severe Fibular Hemimelia: Assessment of Psychosocial and Quality-of-Life Status and Physical Functioning in Childhood. JB JS Open Access. 2019 Apr-Jun; 4: e0053.

Education

Graduate School

Texas Woman’s University

Date Completed: 05/11/2012

Graduate School

Marquette University

Date Completed: 08/31/2001

Undergraduate School

Trinity College

Date Completed: 05/28/1998

Education

Graduate School

Texas Woman’s University

Date Completed: 05/11/2012

Graduate School

Marquette University

Date Completed: 08/31/2001

Undergraduate School

Trinity College

Date Completed: 05/28/1998

Education

Graduate School

Texas Woman’s University

Date Completed: 05/11/2012

Graduate School

Marquette University

Date Completed: 08/31/2001

Undergraduate School

Trinity College

Date Completed: 05/28/1998

Graduate School

Texas Woman’s University

Date Completed: 05/11/2012

Graduate School

Marquette University

Date Completed: 08/31/2001

Undergraduate School

Trinity College

Date Completed: 05/28/1998

Graduate School

Texas Woman’s University

Date Completed: 05/11/2012

Graduate School

Marquette University

Date Completed: 08/31/2001

Undergraduate School

Trinity College

Date Completed: 05/28/1998

Clinical Interests

Cerebral Palsy Hip Disorders Limb Deficiency Neurological Movement Disorders Scoliosis

Clinical Interests

Cerebral Palsy Hip Disorders Limb Deficiency Neurological Movement Disorders Scoliosis

Clinical Interests

Cerebral Palsy Hip Disorders Limb Deficiency Neurological Movement Disorders Scoliosis

Cerebral Palsy Hip Disorders Limb Deficiency Neurological Movement Disorders Scoliosis

• Cerebral Palsy
• Hip Disorders
• Limb Deficiency
• Neurological Movement Disorders
• Scoliosis

Contact Information

Orthopedics

Call us at: (614) 722-2778

Fax us at: (614) 722-3373

Email Kirsten Tulchin Francis

                    700 Children's DriveColumbus, OH 43205 (map)

Contact Information

Orthopedics

Call us at: (614) 722-2778

Fax us at: (614) 722-3373

Email Kirsten Tulchin Francis

                    700 Children's DriveColumbus, OH 43205 (map)

Contact Information

Orthopedics

Call us at: (614) 722-2778

Fax us at: (614) 722-3373

Email Kirsten Tulchin Francis

                    700 Children's DriveColumbus, OH 43205 (map)

Orthopedics

Call us at: (614) 722-2778

Fax us at: (614) 722-3373

Email Kirsten Tulchin Francis

                    700 Children's DriveColumbus, OH 43205 (map)

Call us at: (614) 722-2778

Fax us at: (614) 722-3373

Email Kirsten Tulchin Francis

                    700 Children's DriveColumbus, OH 43205 (map)

Call us at: (614) 722-2778

Fax us at: (614) 722-3373

Email Kirsten Tulchin Francis

                    700 Children's DriveColumbus, OH 43205 (map)

• Call us at:
• (614) 722-2778
• Fax us at:
• (614) 722-3373
• Email Kirsten Tulchin Francis
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