Physical Therapy & Athletic Training

Mark Laursen

Clinical Associate Professor of Athletic Training
Director of Athletic Training Services

Education

Master of Science, Canisius College, May 1986
           
Bachelor of Science in Health Education, minor in Athletic Training, Appalachian State University, May 1983

Courses Taught

  • AT 560 Practicum in Clinical Medicine
  • AT 359 Clinical Medicine
  • HP 515 Practicum in Education
  • HP 791 Clinical Experience I
  • AT 205 Athletic Training Practicum I
  • AT 504 Clinical Athletic Training III
  • AT 505 Clinical Athletic Training IV
  • HP 531Clinical Medicine I (Therapeutic Modalities)
  • AT 355 Prevention of Injuries and Illnesses
  • HP 532 Clinical Medicine II (General Medical)
  • Co-Taught AT 356 Evaluation and Management of Orthopedic Injuries

 

Scholarly and Practice Interests  

Clinical education and medical conditions  

Scholarship

           
Recent Presentations

Clinical Education: Work, Learning and Life Space. NCATA 31st Annual Clinical Symposium, Wrightsville Beach, NC, February 2008.

Soft tissue mobilizations, field evaluations, spine board, protective taping techniques, core stability training. SEATA Athletic Training Student Workshop, Lab Instructor, Atlanta Georgia, February 2008.

Leadership. New England Athletic Training Student Leadership Conference, Boston, MA, February 2008.

Clinical Supervision; Giving Feedback. University Of South Carolina ACI Workshop, Columbia, SC, July 2007.

Functional Assessment of the Low Back. Boston University Department of Family Medicine, Sports Medicine Fellowship Lecture, September 2006.

Mentoring the Graduate Athletic Training Student. Old Dominion University, 1st Annual Clinical Supervisors Conference, Norfolk, VA, May 2006.

The Role of Feedback in the Workplace. Old Dominion University, 1st Annual Clinical Supervisors Conference, Norfolk, VA, May 2006.

Paradigm Shift: Taking Away the Worker Mentality of Clinical Education. SEATA Athletic Training Educators' Conference, Atlanta, GA, February 2006.

Laursen R.M., Brown S.D. From Student to Practitioner: The Value of Structure and Autonomy. NATA Athletic Training Educators' Conference, Houston, TX, January 2005.

Recent Publications

Torres-McGehee TM, Mady AN, Laursen RM. Perceptions of Body Image and Prevalence of Eating Disorder Risk in NCAA Division I Varsity Equestrian Athletes. Journal of Athletic Training. 2008; 43(3):S98.

Buselli ML, Dodge TM, Laursen RM. Persistent Neck Pain in a Collegiate Wrestler. Journal of Athletic Training. 2008; 43(3):S117.

Goins JM, Torres-McGehee TM, Laursen RM. Bilateral Femur Shaft Stress Fractures in a High School Football Player: A Case Study. Journal of Athletic Training. 2008; 43(3):S131.

Merson DP, Laursen RM, Sharpe SR. Core Strengthening and Flexibility Training in a Rower Diagnosed with a Chronic Inflammatory Disorder: A Case Report Athletic. Therapy Today. 2008; 13(3) 24-26.
           
Welch CE, Lam KC, Laursen RM. Paget-Von Schrötter Syndrome in a Non-Dominant Arm: A Case Report. Journal of Athletic Training. 2007; 42(2):S113-114.

Merson DP, Laursen RM, Sharpe SR. Core Strengthening and Flexibility Training in a Rower Diagnosed with a Chronic Inflammatory Disorder: A Case Report. Journal of Athletic Training. 2007; 42(2):S109.

Chadburn JL, Laursen RM, Walker SE. Arthrofibrosis in an Ultimate Frisbee Athlete Post ACL Injury: A Case Report. Journal of Athletic Training. 2007; 42(2):S44.

Murray LJ, Hodge TA, Laursen RM, Vesci, BJ. Disabling Pelvic Pain in a Female Collegiate Soccer Goalkeeper: A Case Report. Journal of Athletic Training. 2007; 42(2):S48-49.

Murai MH, Pecci MA, Laursen RM. Left Ventricular Hypertrophy in a Recreational Rugby Player Using Anabolic Steroids: A Case Study. Athletic Therapy Today. 2007; 10(6) 25-27.

Recent Grant Activity

 

Professional Activities

Member, Review Committee of the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) (July 2007-June 2010)

Reviewer, Athletic Therapy Today (2006-present)

Member, Site Visit Committee of the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) (May 2006-April 2008)           

Evaluation Team Member or Team Chair, NATA’s Professional Education Committee, CAAHEP and CAATE (1989-present)  

Licenses and Certifications

  • MA Licensed Athletic Trainer
  • BOC certification

Phone: 617-549-0198 | email: rmarkl@bu.edu