Kinesiology

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KSI Marks Milestone with Falmouth Road Race

Every year, researchers from UConn's Korey Stringer Institute take their work outside to help dozens of runners at the Falmouth Road Race

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Belonging Runs Deep Among Physical Therapy Students, Faculty, and Staff

Jacob Notinger's marathon experience highlights community, not competition, in the DPT program

UConn Researcher Explores Power-Based Exercises for Improving Knee Pain

Through a $1.5 million grant from the Department of Defense, Neal Glaviano will investigate if incorporating power-based exercises into treatment will provide better long-term outcomes for people with patellofemoral pain

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Eat It Up: Riley Courtney Spreads Nutrition Education to Connecticut Residents of All Ages

Riley Courtney is helping teach Connecticut residents about nutrition - even if that means dressing up like a vegetable

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Science in Seconds: Exertional Heat Stroke

What happens when the human body gets too hot? And what can you do if someone gets too hot? Douglas Casa, professor of kinesiology and chief executive officer of UConn’s Korey Stringer Institute explains.

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UConn Doctor of Physical Therapy Program Encourages Experiential Learning, Sees Tremendous Student Success

For over 60 years, UConn's program has prepared generations of dedicated physical therapists

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Athletic Trainers in Secondary Schools of Primary Importance for UConn Kinesiology Researchers

Research programs in UConn's Department of Kinesiology highlight the important role played by athletic trainers in schools around the country

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Getting Injured Athletes Back in the Game

The UConn Institute for Sports Medicine offers return-to-play training to help athletes come back from their injuries safely and confidently

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Promoting ‘Whole Athlete’ Wellness at the Institute for Sports Medicine

At the Institute for Sports Medicine, research and clinical expertise join forces to support holistic recovery for athletes

CAHNR Honors Sandy Bushmich’s Decades of Service to the College

The College celebrates Bushmich's transformational leadership and dedication to an inclusive student experience