Kinesiology
Biomarkers Predict In-Season Injuries for Women’s Basketball Players
Among a sample of female basketball players, fluctuations in levels of biomarkers associated with cartilage production or degradation early in the season were associated with injuries later
March 12, 2025 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
Martial Arts, Cancer, and the Degree Program that Helps Patients Heal Through Exercise
Students in UConn's online program in Exercise Prescription help patients heal with a personalized approach to movement
March 5, 2025 | Jason Sheldon
Laurie Devaney Named Department Head of Kinesiology
An experienced educator and researcher with decades of clinical experience in orthopedic and sports physical therapy, Devaney now serves as head of the Department of Kinesiology
March 3, 2025 | Jessica McBride, PhD
Loss of Physical Function Significant Factor in Hospital Readmission for Older Adults
The paper fills a gap in research, focusing on readmission risk due to physical functioning for adults over the age of 50
January 22, 2025 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
Meet the Researcher: Kinesiology Assistant Professor-in-Residence Jim Smith
Jim Smith turns his expertise in acute physical therapy to helping patients suffering from Long COVID
January 15, 2025 | Loretta Waldman
UConn’s Korey Stringer Institute Joins 60+ Organizations in Supporting Federal Policy Agenda for Tackling Extreme Heat
The announcement comes as 2024 is officially declared hottest year on record; lingering effects of extreme heat fuel catastrophic wildfires in California
January 13, 2025 | Combined Reports
CAHNR Recognizes Research Success at Annual Event
The College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources recognized the innovative work of faculty and the dedicated contribution of staff to CAHNR's research enterprise
January 5, 2025 | Jessica McBride, PhD
Lifesaving Legislation: KSI, UConn Laud Passage of HEARTS Act
President Biden has signed into a law an act to make defibrillators and CPR training more accessible in schools
December 30, 2024 | Matt Engelhardt
Exhibition Pairs the Unlikely – Photography, Physical Therapy – to Help Those with Parkinson’s
'Not enough people know that even though this is a progressive neurological disease there is something that can be done to help you manage it, live your life with it, maintain a high quality of life, and find some level of joy, happiness, engagement in spite of it'
December 3, 2024 | Kimberly Phillips
CAHNR Annual Scholars Celebration Brings Together Students, Donors, and Families
Over 130 students and their families joined donors and CAHNR administration to celebrate achievement, generosity, and community
December 2, 2024 | Jessica McBride, PhD