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Presence Current · Arkansas
Last published 2025
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Mike Waller

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PROFESSOR OF HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Also affiliated: Western Illinois University (1999–2009); University of Utah (2009–2010); University of Saint Francis (2014–2015); National Strength and Conditioning Association (2000); Adams State University (2011–2013)

8 h-index 33 pubs 166 cited

  • Postural Balance
  • Accidental Falls
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Aged
  • Middle Aged
  • Work Performance
  • Law Enforcement
  • Leg
  • United States
  • Muscle Strength
  • Adult
  • Police
  • Body Mass Index

Biography and Research Information

OverviewAI-generated summary

Mike Waller's research investigates factors influencing human performance and health, with a particular focus on balance, falls, and the impact of external factors like protective gear. He has explored how tactical vests affect law enforcement officers' stability and job performance, examining potential trade-offs between protection and physical capability. Waller also studies interventions to improve balance in older adults, assessing the effectiveness of specific training equipment, such as recumbent lateral stability trainers, over short durations.

His work extends to the practical application of strength and conditioning principles, as indicated by his involvement in developing resources for personnel in this field. Waller's scholarship metrics include an h-index of 10, with 47 total publications and 255 citations. He has recently been active in research, with a publication in 2025.

Metrics

  • h-index: 8
  • Publications: 33
  • Citations: 166

Positions

Selected Publications

  • Power! A Field Based Testing Resource for Strength & Conditioning Personnel (2025)
    International Journal of Strength and Conditioning DOI OpenAlex
  • Psychophysiological profiling of elite cricket athletes (2025)
    Performance Enhancement & Health 3 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Time-Saving Versus Time-Efficient Training Terminology, Methods, and Prescription (2023)
    Strength and conditioning journal DOI OpenAlex
  • Chaos in Strength and Conditioning Terminology (2023)
    International Journal of Strength and Conditioning 3 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Tactical vests worn by law enforcement: is this improving stability for optimal job performance? (2022)
    International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics 5 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Does a Recumbent Lateral Stability Trainer Improve Balance Scores Among Older Adults Within 4 Weeks? (2021)
    The Permanente Journal DOI OpenAlex
  • Establishing Normative Data for 10RM Strength Scores in College-Aged Males (2021)
    International Journal of Strength and Conditioning 1 citation DOI OpenAlex
  • Does A Recumbent Lateral Stability Trainer Improve Balance Scores Among Older Adults Within 4 Weeks? (2020)
    Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise 2 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Does A Relationship Exist Between Range Of Motion And Proprioception Of The Ankle In Athletes (2020)
    Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise DOI OpenAlex
  • Using the Nordic Hamstring Exercise to Reduce Hamstring Injuries in Gaelic Football (2019)
    Strength and conditioning journal 2 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Strength and Conditioning Off-season Programming for High School Swimmers (2019)
    Strength and conditioning journal 4 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Does a Relationship Exist Between Lower Body Power and Balance Scores Among Older Adults? (2018)
    The Permanente Journal 12 citations DOI OpenAlex

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