Jack Taunton

		Office:	Allan McGavin Sports Medicine Clinic
		Phone:	604-822-4122
		Fax:	604-822-9058
		Lab:	Exercise Physiology Laboratory
		Lab Ph:	604-822-4122
		EMail:	jack.taunton@ubc.ca
Professor

Background

Simon Fraser University, Vancouver B.Sc. 1969; Simon Fraser University, Vancouver M.A. 1971; University of British Columbia, Vancouver M.D. 1976

Specialization

Exercise Science – Sports Medicine, Exercise and the Elderly, Exercise Physiology, Fitness/Health, Risk Management, Overuse Injuries, Exercise and diabetes

Courses Taught

HKIN 461 (3) - Prevention of Sport Injuries I

Training and safety strategies for the prevention of injuries to the musculoskeletal system and sense organs. Prerequisites: HKIN 290, 291, 361 and 363. Corequisite: HKIN 463. [3-0]

Research

Dr. Taunton’s research This past year has been in the area of overuse injuries and the role of exercise in the elderly. We have just completed 4 studies on overuse running injuries - diagnosis, aetiology and management. We have two projects just underway on patellar tendinitis - etiology and treatment. We have also evaluated adolescent overuse injuries. I am also involved in a new project on MRI imaging of the subacromial space in swimmers with supraspinatus tendinitis. The exercise and the elderly project is the 5th phase of a study now evaluating the effects of a one year strength study with 75 to 80 year old females on functional capacity, strength, bone density and psychological parameters.

Publications

Taunton, J.E., Martin, A.D., Rhodes, E.C., Wolski, L.A., Donnelly, M. & Elliot, J. (1997). Exercise for the older woman: Choosing the right prescription. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 31, 1-6.

Frangolias, D.D., Taunton, J.E., Rhodes, E.C., McConkey, J.P. & Moon, M. (1997). Maintenance of aerobic capacity during recovery from right foot Jones fracture. A case report. Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine, 7, 54-58.

Taunton, J.E., Rhodes, E.C., Wolski, L.A., Donelly, M., Warren, J., Elliot, J., McFarlane, L., Leslie, J., Mitchell, J. & Lauridsen, B. (1996). Effect of 
land-based and water-based fitness programs on the cardiovascular fitness, strength and flexibility of women aged 65-75 years. Gerontology, 42, 204-210.

Gisslow, M. & Taunton, J.E. (1996). Use of an AIRCAST in treatment of tibial stress fractures. New Zealand Journal of Sports Medicine, 24(4), Summer, 49-50.

Taunton, J.E., Smith, C. & Magee, D. (in press). Lower limb, ankle and foot injuries in sport. In D. Magee (Ed.), Athletic injuries and rehabilitation.

Taunton, J.E., & McCargar, L. (1995). Managing activity in patients who have diabetes. Physician and Sports Medicine, 23(3), 41-52.

Taunton, J.E., & McCargar, L. (1995). Staying active with diabetes. Physician and Sports Medicine, 23(3), 55-56.

McCargar, L , Crawford, S. & Taunton, J.E. (1995). Effects of exercise modality on metabolic rate and body composition. Clinical Journal of Sports 
Medicine, 5(2), 100-107.

Frangolias, D.D., Rhodes, E.C. & Taunton, J.E. (1995). Deep water running. Your Patient and Fitness, 9(4), 14-21.

Taunton, J.E., & Fricker, P.A. (1994). Ankle injuries - acute and overuse. In M. Harris, C. Williams, & M.J. Michelle (Eds.), Oxford Textbook of Sports 
Medicine (pp. 471-489).