My research seeks to understand the relationship between joint loading and articular cartilage health in athletic populations. Specifically, I am interested in how patellofemoral joint loading influences cartilage morphology in females who have undergone anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. It is anticipated that my research will provide a framework for interventions aimed at reducing knee joint loading and osteoarthritis progression in this population.
Contact
Office Phone: (323) 442-2089
Email: tdemirji@usc.edu
Office: Center for Health Professionals (CHP), G9
Education
- Arizona State University, Phoenix, Arizona, Masters of Science in Exercise and Wellness: Focus in Fitness and Conditioning, 2018
- Illinois Wesleyan University, Bloomington, Illinois, Bachelors of Arts in General Biology, 2016
Abstracts
- Demirjian TA. Crues JV, Powers CM. The Patellar Trochlear Index is a Better Predictor of Lateral Patellar Tilt compared to the Insall-Salvati Ratio Skeletal Society of Radiology; March 12, 2023. E-Poster
- Demirjian T., Karnyski S.,Ladnier K., Photopoulos C., Palmaris Longus Tendon Thickness And Electromyography Activation During Fastball, Curveball, And Changeup Baseball Pitches In Pitchers; American College of Sports Medicine; May 31st, 2023, Poster Presentation
- Demirjian TA & Powers CM. Patellofemoral Joint Stress in Persons Who Have Undergone ACL Reconstruction; International Patellofemoral Research Network; June, 6th, 2023, Podium Presentation
- Demirjian TA., & Powers CM. Do Females Exhibit Elevated Patellofemoral Joint Stress Following ACL Reconstruction. USC Ostrow Research Day 2021; May 27, 2021. Online poster presentation
- Demirjian TA. & Powers CM. ACL Reconstruction Effects Patellofemoral Joint Alignment and Contact Area. USC Ostrow Research Day 2022; March 23, 2022. Poster presentation
- Demirjian TA. & Powers CM. Patellofemoral Joint Stress in Persons Who Have Undergone ACL Reconstruction: Pilot Study. Meeting of the International Patellofemoral Study Group; August 3, 2022. Podium presentation