Kinesiology

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Neck Stiffness Puts Pitchers at Risk of Throwing-Related Injuries

A new UConn study sheds light on the connection between neck mobility and the risk of shoulder and elbow injury in baseball pitchers

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UConn Physical Therapy Event Celebrates 75 Years of Impact

On October 3, 2026, alumni joined current students, faculty, and UConn administration to celebrate the Doctor of Physical Therapy program's 75-year-long legacy

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UConn Institute for Sports Medicine: The Science of Motion

The data-driven insights help support recovery, enhance performance, and reduce injury risk

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The Power of UConn Collaborating for Parkinson’s Disease Patients

UConn Health Parkinson's disease patients like Jose Figueroa are experiencing the power of a UConn-made protein shake being tested by the UConn research team in an FDA clinical study.

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75 Years of Physical Therapy at UConn

One of the oldest program's in the country, UConn's Physical Therapy celebrates 75 years at Storrs

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What’s Hot with Heat: UConn’s KSI Joins National Athletic Trainers’ Association to Release New Safety Guidelines

The guidelines aim to prevent illness and death in athletes and laborers across the country

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The Story of the Study of Post-exercise Hypotension

Exercise's affect on blood pressure hasn't always been well understood, but one UConn researcher and her collaborators are continuing to shed light on this important topic

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UConn Institute for Collaboration on Health, Intervention, and Policy Recognizes Faculty Excellence

InCHIP Excellence Awards recognize faculty achievements in research, mentoring, and community engagement.

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UConn Experts Push FIFA to Protect Players from Extreme Heat

The 2026 World Cup begins on June 11 in North America, along with the start of summer and high temperatures that pose a threat to athletes, fans, and workers

Jacob Earp of the Department of Kinesiology in the College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources (CAHNR) conducts an ultrasound in the Sport Optimization and Rehabilitation Laboratory in Gampel Pavilion (GAMP). Jan. 30, 2023. (Jason Sheldon/UConn Photo)

Meet the Researcher: Kinesiology’s Jacob Earp Helps Aging Adults Become More Resilient to Injury

Jacob Earp, assistant professor of kinesiology, is studying the drivers of muscle quality loss in older adults to understand how to prevent it and help people retain function longer through life