@XavierT_ATC

Kinesiology Assistant Professor of Sports Science at LSU- UVA '24 UK '17 OSU '15 PG County, MD Views are my own. Director of the @LSU_STRIPES_Lab

Joined June 2020
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NATA Foundation@NATAFoundationOct 1
🎓 Save the date! Applications for the NBATA Foundation Scholarship open Nov. 15, 2026. Eligible students can receive $20,000 over two years. Applicants must be NATA members. Deadline: Jan. 15, 2027!! Learn more: natafoundation.org/new-schol… #NATAFoundation #AthleticTraining
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NATA Foundation@NATAFoundationSep 23
Preparing an abstract for #NATA2027? The Free Communications call is open through Nov. 2 at 11:59 PM CT. Abstract mentoring sessions are listed for Oct. 8, 15 and 29. Thank you to program sponsors ZetrOZ Systems + SAM. #NATAFoundation #AthleticTraining
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“Hardest worker I've ever seen. Every athlete knows that Ethan has their back and he's going to be there for them. He's going to answer the phone. He's going to be there early. He's going to stay late. If you have a problem and you're in the hospital late at night, he's going to be there with you. He's not sending somebody else.” - Coach Odom 🔶⚔️🔷 #GoHoos virginiasports.com/news/2026…

Saliba Leaving Legacy of Service at UVA

An institution at the University, Ethan Saliba is retiring this week after 43-plus years in the athletic department.

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Xavier Thompson retweeted
UVA Sports Medicine@uvasportsmedSep 15
To the man who built this department from the ground, that continues to hold the standard, that continues to mentor, we THANK YOU for all you’ve done and for all the lives you’ve touched 🧡💙
Jeff White@JeffWhiteUVaSep 15
In athletic training, Ethan Saliba is the gold standard, as generations of student-athletes will attest. It’s hard to imagine UVA Athletics without Saliba, but his legendary tenure is about to end. He’s retiring after 43-plus years with @VirginiaSports. virginiasports.com/news/2026…

Saliba Leaving Legacy of Service at UVA

An institution at the University, Ethan Saliba is retiring this week after 43-plus years in the athletic department.

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Want better math and reading scores? Give kids more recess. UVA education experts explain how breaks, movement, and unstructured play can support learning, focus, memory, and student well-being. 🔗Read more: education.virginia.edu/news-…

Want Better Math and Reading Scores? Give Kids More Recess.

Over the past 20 years, recess has been disappearing from schools across the country — but there's a movement to bring it back. UVA education experts explain why.

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Xavier Thompson retweeted
Jake Resch@jereschAug 27
I'm excited to announce a new Clinical Research Coordinator position to evaluate law enforcement officers with and without concussion. Please use the following link to learn more about this exciting new position: uva.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UV…
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It's kickoff day with @LSUCHSE. I'm excited to start a new semester with @LSU_Kinesiology. My time here has been full of so many lessons, but one of the biggest is that to build teams that win you have to empower everyone in their roles. @LSU
LSU Leadership Development Institute@LSU_LDIAug 19
"Figure out what only you can do, versus what you can do." Dr. Xavier Thompson on the question that made him a better delegator. Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/52l… #Leadership #TeamsThatWin #GeauxLead #LSULeadership
A man wearing glasses speaks into a microphone at a table. Text quote “What are the things that only you can do, versus the things you can do?" and LSU Leadership Development Institute branding are visible on the image.

ALT A man wearing glasses speaks into a microphone at a table. Text quote “What are the things that only you can do, versus the things you can do?" and LSU Leadership Development Institute branding are visible on the image.

Two people sit across from each other at a podcast table with microphones, in front of an LSU Leadership Development Institute sign and yellow background. Text below reads “"So much of what all of us do on a daily basis is really just about the people."

ALT Two people sit across from each other at a podcast table with microphones, in front of an LSU Leadership Development Institute sign and yellow background. Text below reads “"So much of what all of us do on a daily basis is really just about the people."

LSU Leadership Development Institute podcast interview: two people converse at microphones, promoting “Join the conversation!” and Teams That Win.

ALT LSU Leadership Development Institute podcast interview: two people converse at microphones, promoting “Join the conversation!” and Teams That Win.

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"Clarify people's roles versus expectations." A new episode of Teams That Win is now available! Dr. Xavier Thompson talks about aligning your team to their roles and how that helps you win. 🎧 open.spotify.com/show/22QCT1… #Leadership #TeamsThatWin
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Consistent methodology is an important piece of collecting information. We've published a video journal using isominwric dynamometry in JoVE. app.jove.com/t/72088
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LSU STRIPES Lab@LSU_STRIPES_LabJul 25
Check out this Video Article from JoVE jove.com/t/72088/quantifying…
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My takeaway is that both multi-joint exercises and open chain isolated knee extension provide unique benefits .
Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise
@MSSEonlineJul 18
Hypertrophic Effects of Single- versus Multi-Joint Exercise: A Direct Comparison between Knee Extension and Leg Press okt.to/hsHotK
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Take the steps necessary to prevent and mitigate heat illnesses! Cooling stations, emergency cooling tubs, plenty of hydration, and modifications of outdoor activities based on #WBGT can all work to mitigate these risks! #AT4ALL
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#AthleticTrainers: Updating your Policies and Procedures this summer? DYK the @BOCATC just released a new guidebook to help? Check it out! bocatc.org/athletic-trainer-…

BOC - Athletic Training Credentials and Tools

A comprehensive overview on promoting your credential. All the tools and resources needed by Athletic Trainers.

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It's been a busy week, but at least I got this 82-0 done.
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The @ArthritisFdn needs your support to help find a cure for #arthritis! do.nr/xeqnbsaq via @DonorDrive

2027 Walk to Cure Arthritis - Louisiana

One in four Americans have arthritis. Support the Arthritis Foundation and make a difference in the fight to find a cure for the nation’s #1 cause of disability.

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NATA Foundation@NATAFoundationApr 14
🏀 Thank you to the @NBA for 21 years of support! 💙 Proud partners of the Pinky Newell Scholarship & Student Leadership Reception—celebrating the next generation of AT leaders. 📅 July 1 | 3–3:45 PM | Philadelphia 👉 Add to your #NATA2026 schedule #ThankYouNBA #SupportATs
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ATOAC@atoacApr 3
🗞️Today's Headline🗞️ The Clinical Utility of Strength Measures in Predicting Patient Progression Following ACLR @OJSM_SportsMed @XavierT_ATC @AmeliaSBruce @JoeMHart3 @EvidAndPractice pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/4152…

The Clinical Utility of Strength Measures in Predicting Patient Progression Following ACLR - PubMed

Clinicians may use a greater quadriceps torque-velocity relationship as a positive indication of a patient's ability to achieve satisfactory strength later in rehabilitation.

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Mandeep Kaur@Kaur_mandeep6Apr 3
Rehab doesn't have to be boring. Our RCT shows EMG video game therapy is as effective as standard PT. Video Game-Based EMG Biofeedback Interventions in Patients With Osteoarthritis: A Clinical Trial cureus.com/articles/431984-v… @JoeMHart3 @Susaliba @AmeliaSBruce @XavierT_ATC
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🎮 We examined a video game–based EMG biofeedback intervention for patients with knee osteoarthritis. Key idea:
Can we improve rehab by turning muscle activation into a goal-directed, interactive task? 📄 Read here:
cureus.com/articles/431984-v…

Video Game-Based Electromyographic Biofeedback Interventions in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis:...

Introduction: Exercise is considered the most effective, non-drug treatment for reducing pain and improving movement in patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA). The current study aimed to compare...

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Why this matters: •Rehab adherence is a major limitation •EMG biofeedback improves muscle activation •Adding a game layer → engagement + feedback + motivation
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