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Alexander Rothstein
Assistant Professor; Interdisciplinary Health Sciences, School of Health Professions
Assistant Professor; , School of Health Professions
Industry Credentials: FACSM, CEP, CSCS
Education Credentials: Ed.D., M.S.
Expertise: Exercise Physiology
Joined New York Tech: 2020
Alex Rothstein, Ed.D., is an assistant professor of exercise science at New York Institute of Technology School of Health Professions. His research interests focus on developing health and longevity through the use of “Indian Clubs,” a dynamic upper-body training modality. His work integrates biomechanical analysis with traditional physiological measures of health and fitness. He teaches courses in Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology, Biomechanics, Resistance Training, and Aerobic Conditioning.
He earned his B.S. in Exercise Science and M.S. in Sports Science from Hofstra University. In fall 2024, he received his Ed.D. in Applied Physiology from Teacher’s College, Columbia University. His thesis was titled, “An Overview of the Physiological Benefits of Performing Upper Body Training with Indian Clubs.”
Rothstein is an NSCA-certified strength and conditioning specialist and an ACSM Exercise Physiologist with additional certifications in training modalities and populations including Kettlebell, ViPR, Functional Movement Screening, United States Weightlifting, and Pre/Post Natal Training.
- NYIT Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) Hypermobility Treatment Center Grant – Awarded $20,000 for “Instability Focused Home Training with Visual Motion Biomarkers in Young Adults with Hypermobility Ehlers Danlos Syndrome”
- Kohler, M.C., Rothstein, A., Greenberg, E., Voiculescu, I., Tiwale, N., Li, F. (2026) Correlation of Surface Acoustic Wave (SAW) force myography sensor output with elbow joint torque. Sensing and Bio-Sensing Research, 51.
- Hirsch, J., Rothstein, A., Pottorf, O. (2025) Surgical management of a grade II anterior talofibular ligament tear in a patient with ehlers-danlos syndrome: A case report. Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, 0(ja) 1–17.
- Rothstein, A, Gallo, PM, Garber, CE, Indian club swinging: history and modern exercise applications for professionals. ACSMs Health Fit J. 2026, 30(4): xx-xx (in press).
- Rothstein, A., Hirsch, J., Hillian, A., & Difrancisco-Donoghue, Joanne. (2025) A randomized control trial comparing the effects of N-95 respirator vs surgical mask use on resting metabolic and respiratory changes. Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, 67(5) 339–343.
- Gugliotti, M., Rothstein, A., Badash, E., Cruz, R., Cummings, C., Karafa, B., & Santiago, T. (2025) The effects of myofascial release on lumbar range of motion in health individuals: A double-blind, randomized sham-controlled trial. Journal of Bodywork & Movement, 42 645–650.
- Rossi A., Rossi M. O., Palarpalar C., Almonte, L., Rothstein, A., & Niwagaba L. B. (2024) Physical Activity Perceptions and Participation of People with Type II Diabetes Mellitus in the Dominican Republic. Cureus, 16(6): e62608.
- DiFrancisco-Donoghue, J., Rothstein, A., Jung, MK. Zwibel, H., & Werner, W. G. (2023). Upper body compression wear improves muscle oxygenation following intense video game training: a randomized cross-over study among competitive gamers. BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation, 15(1).
- Rothstein, A., Haar, M. (2020). Best practices for encouraging student participation in both face-to-face and virtual environments. Journal of Allied Health, 49(4): 161–165.
- Sell, K., Prendergast, J., Rothstein, A., DeCoster, C. (July 2015). Physiological profile of NCAA Division I men’s lacrosse players. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 30(Suppl. 1), S101.
- Ghigiarelli, J., Ng, J., Rothstein, A., Burke, J., & Sell, K. (2014). Electromyography activity of gluteus maximus and gluteus medius muscles using the Somax Power Hip Trainer in collegiate golfers. International Journal of Golf Science, 3(1).
- ACSM Fellowship
- Presidential Excellence in Teaching for Full-Time Faculty Award
- Senior Practicum (Undergraduate)
- Exercise Physiology Lecture (Graduate and Undergraduate)
- Introduction to Kinesiology (Undergraduate)
- Biomechanics (Graduate and Undergraduate)
- Exercise Physiology Lab (Graduate and Undergraduate)