My research interests include evaluating methods of facilitating recovery and reducing risk of injury after pediatric concussion.
Publications
Reinking S, Seehusen CN, Walker GA, Wilson JC, Howell DR. Transitory kinesiophobia after sport-related concussion and its correlation with reaction time. J Sci Med Sport. 2022 Jan;25(1):20-24. PubMed PMID: 34404602
Smulligan KL, Wingerson MJ, Seehusen CN, Smith AC, Walker GA, Wilson JC, Howell DR. Dizziness Is Associated With Neck/Shoulder Pain Following Pediatric Concussion. Clin J Sport Med. 2022 Nov 1;32(6):e562-e567. PubMed PMID: 36315824
Sidhar K, Baugh CM, Wilson JC, Spittler J, Walker GA, Armento AM, Howell DR. Socioeconomic status and injury history in adolescent athletes: Lower family affluence is associated with a history of concussion. J Clin Transl Res. 2022 Aug 29;8(4):292-298. PubMed PMID: 35975186
Smulligan KL, Wingerson MJ, Seehusen CN, Little CC, Wilson JC, Howell DR. More Physical Activity Is Correlated With Reduction in Kinesiophobia for Adolescents With Persistent Symptoms After Concussion. J Sport Rehabil. 2022 Oct 11;:1-7. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 36220143
Wingerson MJ, Wilson JC, Seehusen CN, Walker GA, Howell DR. Patient Characteristics Predictive of Immediate and Delayed Word Recall Performance Following Adolescent Concussion. Int J Sports Med. 2022 Nov 11. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 36096148
Sweeney EA, Little CC, Wilson JC, Potter MN, Seehusen CN, Howell DR. Comparison of Braces for Treatment of Sever's Disease in Barefoot Athletes: A Randomized Clinical Trial. J Athl Train. 2022 Sep 12. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 36094612
Schmitz B, Smulligan KL, Wingerson MJ, Walker GA, Wilson JC, Howell DR. Double Vision and Light Sensitivity Symptoms are Associated With Return-to-School Timing After Pediatric Concussion. Clin J Sport Med. 2022 Nov 17. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 36395518
Howell DR, Wingerson MJ, Kirkwood MW, Grubenhoff JA, Wilson JC. Early aerobic exercise among adolescents at moderate/high risk for persistent post-concussion symptoms: A pilot randomized clinical trial. Phys Ther Sport. 2022 May;55:196-204. PubMed PMID: 35489100
Smulligan KL, Wingerson MJ, Seehusen CN, Wilson JC, Howell DR. Examining initial post-concussion dizziness and postural stability as predictors of time to symptom resolution. J Sci Med Sport. 2022 Jun;25(6):455-459. PubMed PMID: 35221201
Smulligan KL, Wingerson MJ, Seehusen CN, Wilson JC, Howell DR. Postconcussion Dizziness Severity Predicts Daily Step Count during Recovery among Adolescent Athletes. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2022 Jun 1;54(6):905-911. PubMed PMID: 35081096
Howell DR, Seehusen CN, Carry PM, Walker GA, Reinking SE, Wilson JC. An 8-Week Neuromuscular Training Program After Concussion Reduces 1-Year Subsequent Injury Risk: A Randomized Clinical Trial. Am J Sports Med. 2022 Mar;50(4):1120-1129. PubMed PMID: 35060759
Walker GA, Seehusen CN, Armento A, Provance AJ, Wilson JC, Howell DR. Family Affluence Relationship to Sports Specialization in Youth Athletes. Clin Pediatr (Phila). 2021 Jan;60(1):50-55. PubMed PMID: 32781852
Howell DR, Seehusen CN, Walker GA, Reinking S, Wilson JC. Neuromuscular training after concussion to improve motor and psychosocial outcomes: A feasibility trial. Phys Ther Sport. 2021 Nov;52:132-139. PubMed PMID: 34482050
Wilson JC, Carry PM, Daoud AK, Strunk S, Sweeney EA, Howell DR, Comstock RD. Single season re-injury risk after concussion and lower extremity injury among male, collision sport, high school athletes. J Sci Med Sport. 2021 Nov;24(11):1105-1109. PubMed PMID: 34074605
Howell DR, Potter MN, Provance AJ, Wilson PE, Kirkwood MW, Wilson JC. Sleep Problems and Melatonin Prescription After Concussion Among Youth Athletes. Clin J Sport Med. 2021 Nov 1;31(6):475-480. PubMed PMID: 33055498
Smulligan KL, Wilson JC, Seehusen CN, Wingerson MJ, Magliato SN, Howell DR. Post-Concussion Dizziness, Sleep Quality, and Postural Instability: A Cross-Sectional Investigation. J Athl Train. 2021 Oct 8. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 34623439
Smulligan KL, Wingerson MJ, Seehusen CN, Magliato SN, Wilson JC, Howell DR. Patient perception of dizziness and imbalance does not correlate with gait measures in adolescent athletes post-concussion. Gait Posture. 2021 Oct;90:289-294. PubMed PMID: 34564000
Krainin BM, Seehusen CN, Smulligan KL, Wingerson MJ, Wilson JC, Howell DR. Symptom and clinical recovery outcomes for pediatric concussion following early physical activity. J Neurosurg Pediatr. 2021 Sep 24;:1-8. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 34560641
Howell DR, Seehusen CN, Wingerson MJ, Wilson JC, Lynall RC, Lugade V. Reliability and Minimal Detectable Change for a Smartphone-Based Motor-Cognitive Assessment: Implications for Concussion Management. J Appl Biomech. 2021 Jul 13;37(4):380-387. PubMed PMID: 34257159
Seehusen CN, Wilson JC, Walker GA, Reinking SE, Howell DR. More Physical Activity after Concussion Is Associated with Faster Return to Play among Adolescents. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2021 Jul 9;18(14). PubMed PMID: 34299824
Walker GA, Wilson JC, Seehusen CN, Provance AJ, Howell DR. Is near point of convergence associated with symptom profiles or recovery in adolescents after concussion?. Vision Res. 2021 Jul;184:52-57. PubMed PMID: 33866266
Kirkwood MW, Howell DR, Brooks BL, Wilson JC, Meehan Iii WP. The Nocebo Effect and Pediatric Concussion. J Sport Rehabil. 2021 May 28;30(6):837-843. PubMed PMID: 34050035
Wilson JC, Levek C, Daoud AK, Brewer M, Brooks K, Sochanska A, Randall M, Provance AJ. Web-Based Exercise Program Increases Cervical Strength in Adolescent Athletes. J Strength Cond Res. 2021 Apr 1;35(4):1149-1155. PubMed PMID: 30335712
Van Deventer KA, Seehusen CN, Walker GA, Wilson JC, Howell DR. The diagnostic and prognostic utility of the dual-task tandem gait test for pediatric concussion. J Sport Health Sci. 2021 Mar;10(2):131-137. PubMed PMID: 32795624
Armento A, VanBaak K, Seehusen CN, Sweeney EA, Wilson JC, Howell DR. Presence and Perceptions of Menstrual Dysfunction and Associated Quality of Life Measures Among High School Female Athletes. J Athl Train. 2021 Feb 24. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 33626156
Engelman G, Carry P, Sochanska A, Daoud AK, Wilson J, Provance A. Isometric Cervical Muscular Strength in Pediatric Athletes With Multiple Concussions. Clin J Sport Med. 2021 Jan;31(1):36-41. PubMed PMID: 30346312
Wilson JC, Patsimas T, Cohen K, Putukian M. Considerations for Athlete Retirement After Sport-Related Concussion. Clin Sports Med. 2021 Jan;40(1):187-197. PubMed PMID: 33187608
Walker GA, Seehusen CN, Armento A, Provance AJ, Wilson JC, Howell DR. Family Affluence Relationship to Sports Specialization in Youth Athletes. Clin Pediatr (Phila). 2021 Jan;60(1):50-55. PubMed PMID: 32781852
Walker GA, Wilson JC, Potter MN, Provance AJ, Kirkwood M, Howell DR. Age is associated with postural control performance following youth concussion. J Pediatr Rehabil Med. 2021;14(3):443-450. PubMed PMID: 34219677
Patsimas T, Howell DR, Potter MN, Provance AJ, Kirkwood MW, Wilson JC. Concussion-Symptom Rating Correlation Between Pediatric Patients and Their Parents. J Athl Train. 2020 Oct 1;55(10):1020-1026. PubMed PMID: 32031884
Gray M, Wilson JC, Potter M, Provance AJ, Howell DR. Female adolescents demonstrate greater oculomotor and vestibular dysfunction than male adolescents following concussion. Phys Ther Sport. 2020 Mar;42:68-74. PubMed PMID: 31935640
Provance AJ, Howell DR, Potter MN, Wilson PE, D'Lauro AM, Wilson JC. Presence of Neck or Shoulder Pain Following Sport-Related Concussion Negatively Influences Recovery. J Child Neurol. 2020 Jun;35(7):456-462. PubMed PMID: 32192408
Kirkwood MW, Crossland MM, Howell DR, Wilson JC, Peterson RL. A Longitudinal Investigation of Symptom Recovery following Concussion in Youth Soccer. J Pediatr. 2020 May;220:207-213.e2. PubMed PMID: 32147217
Wilson JC, Kirkwood MW, Potter MN, Wilson PE, Provance AJ, Howell DR. Early physical activity and clinical outcomes following pediatric sport-related concussion. J Clin Transl Res. 2020 May 26;5(4):161-168. PubMed PMID: 33029564
Sweeney EA, Wilson JC, Potter MN, Dahab KS, Denay KL, Howell DR. Symptom profiles and postural control after concussion in female artistic athletes. Brain Inj. 2020 Jun 6;34(7):928-933. PubMed PMID: 32442387
Howell DR, Kirkwood MW, Laker S, Wilson JC. Collision and Contact Sport Participation and Quality of Life Among Adolescent Athletes. J Athl Train. 2020 Nov 1;55(11):1174-1180. PubMed PMID: 33112960
Van Deventer KA, Seehusen CN, Walker GA, Wilson JC, Howell DR. The diagnostic and prognostic utility of the dual-task tandem gait test for pediatric concussion. J Sport Health Sci. 2020 Aug 12. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 32795624
Howell DR, Potter MN, Provance AJ, Wilson PE, Kirkwood MW, Wilson JC. Sleep Problems and Melatonin Prescription After Concussion Among Youth Athletes. Clin J Sport Med. 2020 Sep 29. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 33055498
Wingerson MJ, Seehusen CN, Walker G, Wilson JC, Howell DR. Clinical feasibility and utility of a dual-task tandem gait protocol for pediatric concussion management. J Athl Train. 2020 Nov 5. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 33150416
Howell DR, Bonnette S, Diekfuss JA, Grooms DR, Myer GD, Wilson JC, Meehan WP 3rd. Dual-Task Gait Stability after Concussion and Subsequent Injury: An Exploratory Investigation. Sensors (Basel). 2020 Nov 5;20(21). PubMed PMID: 33167407
Howell DR, Wilson JC, Kirkwood MW, Grubenhoff JA. Quality of Life and Symptom Burden 1 Month After Concussion in Children and Adolescents. Clin Pediatr (Phila). 2019 Jan;58(1):42-49. PubMed PMID: 30311786
Howell DR, Lugade V, Potter MN, Walker G, Wilson JC. A multifaceted and clinically viable paradigm to quantify postural control impairments among adolescents with concussion. Physiol Meas. 2019 Sep 3;40(8):084006. PubMed PMID: 31342939
Howell DR, Wilson JC, Brilliant AN, Gardner AJ, Iverson GL, Meehan WP 3rd. Objective clinical tests of dual-task dynamic postural control in youth athletes with concussion. J Sci Med Sport. 2019 May;22(5):521-525. PubMed PMID: 30509865
Howell DR, Potter MN, Kirkwood MW, Wilson PE, Provance AJ, Wilson JC. Clinical predictors of symptom resolution for children and adolescents with sport-related concussion. J Neurosurg Pediatr. 2019 Apr 16;:1-8. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 30994475
Harmon KG, Clugston JR, Dec K, Hainline B, Herring SA, Kane S, Kontos AP, Leddy JJ, McCrea MA, Poddar SK, Putukian M, Wilson JC, Roberts WO. American Medical Society for Sports Medicine Position Statement on Concussion in Sport. Clin J Sport Med. 2019 Mar;29(2):87-100. PubMed PMID: 30730386
Harmon KG, Clugston JR, Dec K, Hainline B, Herring S, Kane SF, Kontos AP, Leddy JJ, McCrea M, Poddar SK, Putukian M, Wilson JC, Roberts WO. American Medical Society for Sports Medicine position statement on concussion in sport. Br J Sports Med. 2019 Feb;53(4):213-225. PubMed PMID: 30705232
Howell DR, Wilson JC, Kirkwood MW, Grubenhoff JA. Quality of Life and Symptom Burden 1 Month After Concussion in Children and Adolescents. Clin Pediatr (Phila). 2019 Jan;58(1):42-49. PubMed PMID: 30311786
Engelman G, Carry P, Sochanska A, Daoud AK, Wilson J, Provance A. Isometric Cervical Muscular Strength in Pediatric Athletes With Multiple Concussions. Clin J Sport Med. 2018 Oct 19. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 30346312
Wilson JC, Levek C, Daoud AK, Brewer M, Brooks K, Sochanska A, Randall M, Provance AJ. Web-Based Exercise Program Increases Cervical Strength in Adolescent Athletes. J Strength Cond Res. 2018 Oct 17. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 30335712
Howell DR, Wilson JC, Brilliant AN, Gardner AJ, Iverson GL, Meehan WP 3rd. Objective clinical tests of dual-task dynamic postural control in youth athletes with concussion. J Sci Med Sport. 2018 Nov 22. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 30509865
Heyer GL, Fischer A, Wilson J, MacDonald J, Cribbs S, Ravindran R, Pommering TL, Cuff S. Orthostatic Intolerance and Autonomic Dysfunction in Youth With Persistent Postconcussion Symptoms: A Head-Upright Tilt Table Study. Clin J Sport Med. 2016 Jan;26(1):40-5. PubMed PMID: 25706664
MacDonald J, Wilson J, Young J, Duerson D, Swisher G, Collins CL, Meehan WP 3rd. Evaluation of a simple test of reaction time for baseline concussion testing in a population of high school athletes. Clin J Sport Med. 2015 Jan;25(1):43-8. PubMed PMID: 24727576
Heyer GL, Fischer A, Wilson J, MacDonald J, Cribbs S, Ravindran R, Pommering TL, Cuff S. Orthostatic Intolerance and Autonomic Dysfunction in Youth With Persistent Postconcussion Symptoms: A Head-Upright Tilt Table Study. Clin J Sport Med. 2015 Feb 10. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 25706664
Wilson JC, Quinn BJ, Stratton CW, Southwick H, MacDonald JP. Athletes Doing Arabesques: Important Considerations in the Care of Young Dancers. Curr Sports Med Rep. 2015 Nov-Dec;14(6):448-54. PubMed PMID: 26561765
MacDonald J, Wilson J, Young J, Duerson D, Swisher G, Collins CL, Meehan WP 3rd. Evaluation of a simple test of reaction time for baseline concussion testing in a population of high school athletes. Clin J Sport Med. 2015 Jan;25(1):43-8. PubMed PMID: 24727576
Brain and Nervous System - Traumatic and Acquired Brain Injuries
Brain and Nervous System
Bones, Joints and Muscles - Back Pain
Bones, Joints and Muscles - Foot and Ankle Injuries and Disorders
Bones, Joints and Muscles - Fractures
Bones, Joints and Muscles - Hip Injuries and Disorders
Bones, Joints and Muscles - Knee Injuries and Disorders
Bones, Joints and Muscles - Leg Injuries and Disorders
Bones, Joints and Muscles - Shoulder Injuries and Disorders
Bones, Joints and Muscles - Sprains and Strains
Clinical Interests
I enjoy taking care of patients from childhood through adolescence for the care of injuries related to sports and other physical activities. I treat concussions, sprains/strains, joint injuries including dislocations, fractures, and overuse injuries. I also consult regarding the impact of medical conditions on sports participation and exercise.
Care Philosophy
My philosophy of care is a commitment to my patients and their families to deliver care that is supported by the highest order of compassion, innovation, science, and technology.
Personal Interests
I enjoy spending time outdoors with my husband and our dogs in the beautiful Colorado weather and scenery through snowshoeing, hiking, cycling and snowboarding.
Volunteer Activities
As a former collegiate soccer player, I enjoy staying connected to the game through my role as medical director for multiple area soccer clubs, including Real Colorado Soccer and Colorado Rush Soccer.
Public Speaking Yes
Pediatric concussions;
Pediatric sports medicine, including overuse injuries, sport specialization, training advice;
Sports nutrition;
Exercise is medicine;
Dance medicine
General Information
Medical Schools:
MD, University of Michigan Medical School
(2007)
Undergraduate Schools:
BS, Saint Vincent College (PA)
(2003)
Residency Programs:
University of Colorado (Children's Hospital Colorado) Program, Pediatrics (2010)
Fellowships:
Nationwide Children's Hospital/Ohio State University Program, Pediatric Sports Medicine
(2011)