Kinesiology
Physical Therapy Program Brings in High Schoolers to Learn About the Profession
"It is a positive recruitment opportunity for everyone involved and can eventually change lives.”
April 15, 2025 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
Learning Community Students Celebrate Public Health Week with Child Health Researchers
School and child health researchers spoke with undergraduate Public Health House students about their research and career paths, continuing a seven-year collaboration
April 15, 2025 | Helene Marcy '04 MA
Go Baby Go Provides Modified Cars for Children with Disabilities
With students and faculty from the Doctor of Physical Therapy program and College of Engineering, Go Baby Go helps children and their families gain independence and have fun
April 15, 2025 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
Meals4Moms: UConn, CT Small Business Develop Program to Support Gestational Diabetes Management
Gestational diabetes impacts 2 to 10% of U.S. pregnancies, and about 50% of patients with GDM will develop Type 2 diabetes
April 3, 2025 | Danielle Faipler
Research Discovers Migraine Sufferers’ Brains Respond Differently to Visual Stimulation
A new study uncovers answers about the brains of people who experience migraines and other types of headaches
April 2, 2025 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
CAHNR Celebrates Excellence in Teaching, Research, and Community Engagement
Members of the CAHNR community came together March 26, 2025 to recognize the contributions of distinguished alumni, faculty, students, staff, and supporters.
March 28, 2025 | Jessica McBride, PhD
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