UK SMRI

A state-of-the-art multidisciplinary research center focused on optimizing the prevention and treatment of injuries and performance.

[John J. Fraser, DPT, PhD, FACSM @NavyPT]

Our latest study looking at sleep, pain, and health-related quality of life in female and male Marines is now published ahead of print in Mil Med. This study was funded under the NDAA 2021 and in cooperation btw @uksmri & @NH_RC. https://t.co/iXN19LDIBN @JohannaMHoch

[UK SMRI @uksmri]

Another round of CAI research from Kyle Kosik and @gribblepa the winter of the @NATAFoundation Establish Career Free Comm Award

[UK SMRI @uksmri]

If you’re headed to @NATA1950 next week, be sure to check out and connect with our team presenting their latest research. @NATAFoundation @ukchs @UKCHSAT

[UK SMRI @uksmri]

Check out @izy_Lizzy on Wednesday presenting on the importance of sleep health in those with CAI

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Packed line up on Tuesday with presentations from Kyle Kosik, @gribblepa @nickheebner1 Jennifer Tinsley Kubala

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Be sure to check out the e-posters!!

[UK SMRI @uksmri]

Headed to @ACSMNews 2026 Conference? Check out presentations and connect with our faculty and postdocs!

[UK SMRI @uksmri]

Had a special guest visit from @ACS_Mitchell from the United Kingdom touring the lab and catching up with our ankle researchers! Always great to catch up with fellow @AnkleConsortium members! @gribblepa @KyleBKosik @dmtorp @ukchs

[UK SMRI @uksmri]

Dr. Josh Winters presenting at the #mhsrs2025 on the importance of reconditioning programs following MSK injuries in entry-level US Marines to improve measures of strength and power.

[Amelia Bruce Leicht @AmeliaSBruce]

What a great opportunity presenting at #isb2025 in the Impact Biomechanics session 🙌 Great discussion across all speakers and audience members moderated by Joe Hamill and Cara Masterson! @ISBiomechanics @uksmri @ukchs

[UK SMRI @uksmri]

Hey we know him! Our director @nickheebner1 was given the honor of being named a 2025-2026 University Research Professor. 🎉

[UK Research @ResearchKY]

Nicholas Heebner, associate professor at @ukchs and director of @uksmri, has been honored as a 2025-26 University Research Professor.

Heebner’s research focuses on injuries among high-performing athletes, members of the military and first responders. https://t.co/dh6hpZFCcM

[UK SMRI @uksmri]

🎉 Join us in congratulating two of our faculty for being awarded the College of Health Sciences’ Excellence in Research Awards! 👏Dr. Nick Heebner as the Senior Investigator and Dr. Danielle Torp as the Early-Stage Investigator. 👏@nickheebner1 @dmtorp @ukchs @UKCHSAT

[UK SMRI @uksmri]

Congratulations to our Co-Director, @nickheebner1 for being recognized by the UK Board of Trustees as a 2025-2026 University Research Professor. The professorships program recognizes excellence across the full spectrum of research at UK. 🎉 👏@ukchs

[Kate Jochimsen @katejoch]

Excited to share our DoD Women’s Health Research Award led by @mikesamaan3 👏 This is a win for hip research and #interdisciplinary science. @nickheebner1 @MSK_rads @StephenDuncanMD and Tony Mangino

[UK SMRI @uksmri]

New Article alert by our postdoc @AmeliaSBruce 👏👏 Great work Amelia and team!

[Journal of Athletic Training @JAT_NATA]

In the new issue, Amelia Bruce Leicht, PhD, CSCS (@AmeliaSBruce) and colleagues compare limb loading and subjective functional outcomes between sexes after ACL reconstruction.

Paper: https://t.co/VTCxiggdGi

[UK SMRI @uksmri]

Dr. Keener is a ✨‘UK Innovator’ ✨Read about her groundbreaking work in the field of equestrian and jockey research. @ukchs @uky_innovate @EqA_SMRI @MKeener10

https://t.co/eJdWxBM6f7

[UK SMRI @uksmri]

Are you a certified athletic trainer? We invite you to participate in a research study entitled "Athletic Trainers' Perceptions of Self-Efficacy in Ankle Sprain Rehabilitation. See the attached flyer for more information or follow the link to participate: https://t.co/VDwbhzOhY0

[UK SMRI @uksmri]

Our research faculty @KyleBKosik and @dmtorp shared the stage with @ea_wikstrom at @IAS10_2024 to present the latest Research, Impact, and Practice of how to mitigate ankle osteoarthritis after lateral ankle sprains. Supported and chaired by @abbey_fenwick @atoac #IAS10_2024

[IAS10_2024 @IAS10_2024]

#IAS10_2024 @gribblepa presents the 3 phases of rehabilitation enhanced in the SMART protocol (sensori-motor ankle rehab)

Ongoing trial to evaluate outcomes

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Dr. Phillip Gribble delivering a symposium presentation on Multi-Approach Treatments in CAI (ROAST) at the @IAS10_2024 in Strasbourg, France @ukchs @gribblepa #IAS2024