Kinesiology
UConn Places Highly In Various National Rankings
UConn is considered one of the top public research institutions in the country and the rankings it has consistently received in the last year only reinforce that point
Increasing Steps by 3,000 Per Day Can Lower Blood Pressure in Older Adults
'It’s exciting that a simple lifestyle intervention can be just as effective as structured exercise and some medications'
New Research Sheds Light on “Runner’s Knee”
The new study finds personalized rehabilitation may be needed to effectively address chronic knee pain
CAHNR Welcomes New Faculty Members for Fall 2023
This diverse cohort will bring new expertise and fresh perspectives to CAHNR’s thriving academic community
UConn Kinesiology Professor Explores Efficacy of Ride-On-Toy Navigation Training to Improve Motor Skills in Children with Cerebral Palsy
While ride-on-toys have been found to help improve movement, social skills, and participation for children who are non-ambulatory, how these tools may improve upper extremity mobility has not been studied
Industry Partnerships Create Policy Tools to Protect Outdoor Laborers in Extreme Heat
Korey Stringer Institute CEO Douglas Casa has worked with industry partners to develop heat safety policies that will protect workers who work in extreme heat
Three Faculty Awarded Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor Title
UConn has selected three of its most renowned scholars to honor with its most prestigious faculty title, the Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor
KSI Helps Swimmer Go the Distance for Charity
KSI researchers were there for every stroke of Tuff's historic 25-mile swim along the Rhode Island coast
Doctor of Physical Therapy Students Receive White Coats as Alums Celebrate 50th Reunion
UConn's is among the top ranked and longest continuously operating DPT programs in the country
Heat is the Top Cause of Exertion-Related Injuries and Fatalities for Laborers
This study is one of the first of its kind to evaluate exertion-related injuries and fatalities from work-related activities