Professional Interest
My research interest is in the area of pediatric obesity. Work in my lab has identified differences in movement in children and adolescents who are obese/overweight compared to their healthy weight peers, and we have begun to assess interventions aimed at alleviating impairments which may contribute to these differences. Ongoing projects include investigation of: 1) the effects of a resistance training program on lower extremity strength and biomechanics during walking and sit to stand in obese adolescents; and 2) the effects of foot orthotics on lower extremity biomechanics during walking. I am also interested in developing appropriate, safe physical activity plans for children and adolescents who are overweight and obese, to assist them in reaching a healthy weight. Clinically I enjoy working with children of all ages and their families, to promote age appropriate activity and participation for all.
Education History
Bachelor of Science Degree (Summa Cum Laude) in Physical Therapy
University of Delaware
Master of Science in Neuromuscular Sciences: Education and Infant Studies
UNC-Chapel Hill
Doctor of Philosophy in Interdisciplinary Program in Neuroscience
University of Delaware
Selected Publications
McMillan AG, Pulver AME, Williams BDS. Sagittal and frontal plane mechanics throughout the stance phase of walking in adolescents who are obese. Gait and Posture, 32(2): 263-268, 2010.
McMillan AG, Phillips KA, Collier DN, Williams DS. Frontal and Sagittal Plane Biomechanics during Drop Jump Landing in Boys Who Are Obese. Pediatric Physical Therapy, 22(1): 34-41, 2010.
Salem Y, Lovelace-Chandler V, Zabel RJ, and McMillan AG: Effects of Prolonged Standing on Gait in Children with Spastic Cerebral Palsy. Physical and Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics, 30(1): 54-65, 2010.
McMillan A.G., Auman N.L., Collier D.N., and Williams BDS. Frontal plane lower extremity biomechanics during walking in boys who are overweight versus healthy weight. Pediatric Physical Therapy, 21: 187-193, 2009.
