Kinesiology
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
October 13, 2026 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
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
October 12, 2026 | Jessica McBride, PhD - College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
UConn Institute for Sports Medicine: The Science of Motion
The data-driven insights help support recovery, enhance performance, and reduce injury risk
August 12, 2026 | Carolyn Pennington - Schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine
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.
July 29, 2026 | Lauren Woods - UConn School of Medicine
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
July 17, 2026 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
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
July 10, 2026 | College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
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
July 7, 2026 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
UConn Institute for Collaboration on Health, Intervention, and Policy Recognizes Faculty Excellence
InCHIP Excellence Awards recognize faculty achievements in research, mentoring, and community engagement.
June 18, 2026 | Danielle Faipler
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
June 9, 2026 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
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
June 8, 2026 | Danielle Faipler