THE PSYCHOLOGY OF SPORT INJURY LAB
Directed by Shelby Baez, Ph.D., ATC
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WE ENGAGE IN PATIENT-CENTERED AND CLINICIAN-FOCUSED RESEARCH TO IMPROVE RETURN TO SPORT, REDUCE SECONDARY INJURIES, AND IMPROVE OVERALL QUALITY OF LIFE BEFORE AND AFTER SPORT-RELATED INJURY.
MEET OUR RESEARCH TEAM
HANA MARMURA, PH.D., MPT
Postdoctoral Fellow
GANNON BROCHIN, DC, MS
Postdoctoral Fellow
ALISON CRUISE,
LT. COL., USAF
2nd Year Ph.D. Student
Jordan Hersh, BS
Research Coordinator
PSI LAB ALUMNI
FRANCESCA GENOESE, PH.D., ATC
(PH.D. IN KINESIOLOGY - ATHLETIC INJURY AND REHABILITATION)
Assistant Professor at the University of Wyoming
The Psychology of Sport Injury Lab Mission and Values
Lab Mission
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Our mission is to engage in whole-person, patient-centered, clinician-focused science that improves outcomes in individuals with sport-related injuries. We strive to conduct research that directly benefits these patients, informs best clinical practices, and contributes to evidence-based approaches that are ethical, impactful, and translational.
Lab Values
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Patient-Centered Science – Engaging in holistic, whole person approaches to enhance patient recovery is at the core of everything we do.
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Clinical Relevance – Our work seeks to meaningfully support clinicians and inform practice.
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Integrity & Ethics – We uphold the highest standards of scientific rigor, transparency, and ethical conduct.
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Collegiality – We foster collaboration, teamwork, and respect among all lab members.
Supportive Mentorship – We value growth, professional development, and mutual support.
