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A UNC EXSS research team is investigating how VR may help athletes recover from ACL injuries. In sport scientist Shelby Baez’s study, they use virtual reality headsets to guide meditation and reduce fear. unc.edu/posts/2024/06/… Shelby Baez 📝 UNC Research

New location begins Aug 12! 6118 Farrington Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27517. (This replaces Carolina Pointe II, 6011 Farrington Rd.) This space will expand services and add 3k sqft for research. UNC Orthopaedics & MOTION Science @ UNC will use the space to advance sports medicine care.

#JSRWrapped2024 - our April highlight examined the association between injury-related fear + quad strength in individuals after #ACL reconstruction doi.org/10.1123/jsr.20… Shelby Baez MOTION Science @ UNC University of Kentucky College of Health Sciences Francesca Genoese, PhD, ATC Elaine Reiche (she/her) Caitie Brinkman, Ph.D., ATC #kinesiophobia

Peak vertical ground reaction force used to identify sub-groups of individuals with differing biomechanical gait profiles post-anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction Journal of Orthopaedic Research® Katie Collins MOTION Science @ UNC UNC EXSS pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39107653/

Association of Serum Biochemical Biomarker Profiles of Joint Tissue Inflammation and Cartilage Metabolism With Posttraumatic Osteoarthritis-Related Symptoms at 12 Months After ACLR AOSSM Journals Caroline Lisee Brian Pietrosimone MOTION Science @ UNC UNC EXSS pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39129267/

Dr. Hana Marmura MPT, PhD crushing it at the annual #PRiSM conference this morning! Way to represent our lab in Columbus this week! We are so proud of you and of your hard work! 📸 credit: Francesca Genoese, PhD, ATC

Effects of Hormonal Contraception and the Menstrual Cycle on Maximal Strength and Power Performance Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise Hannah E. Cabre, PhD, RDN Brian Pietrosimone AC Hackney Abbie Smith-Ryan PhD MOTION Science @ UNC UNC EXSS pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39160762/

Role of Thigh Muscle Strength and Joint Kinematics in Dynamic Stability: Implications for Y-Balance Test Performance Journal of Sport Rehabilitation Jeffrey A. Turner MOTION Science @ UNC UNC EXSS ACSM_BIG pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39209282/

Lower limb coordination patterns following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: A longitudinal study Journal of Sport and Health Science (JSHS) Cortney Armitano-Lago Caroline Lisee Ashley Buck Brian Pietrosimone MOTION Science @ UNC UNC EXSS Evidence & Practice pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39299606/

Live, laugh, lean mass 💪 our recent paper is online now!! Findings: ⬇️% lean mass + ⬆️ % fat mass is associated with worse clinical outcomes post-ACLR. Sam Moore Abbie Smith-Ryan PhD Hope Davis-Wilson Troy Blackburn Brian Pietrosimone MOTION Science @ UNC UNC TARC UNC Sports Medicine Institute journals.lww.com/acsm-msse/abst…

📢 New research challenges BMI as a predictor of ACL recovery. Instead, body composition better correlates with strength & function. 🔬 DXA showed: ✅ ⬆️ lean mass → Stronger quads, better mobility ❌ ⬆️ fat mass → Worse knee pain & performance 📉 BMI? No association.

💡 Key takeaway: ACL rehab should focus on body composition, not BMI, to optimize long-term outcomes. 📖 Study: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39929144/ Great work Ashley Buck from MOTION Science @ UNC !!

This review highlights the robust research supporting the effectiveness and importance of non-pharmacological therapies for osteoarthritis, including physical activity, weight management, psychological interventions and mind-body interventions. link.springer.com/article/10.100…

Associations between less knee kinematic variability and worse patient-reported outcomes following ACL reconstruction Journal of Sports Sciences Cortney Armitano-Lago Caroline Lisee Ashley Buck Brian Pietrosimone UNC EXSS MOTION Science @ UNC Evidence & Practice ACSM_BIG American Society of Biomechanics pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39514285/

Patient Perceptions of Psychological and Rehabilitation Experiences After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Qualitative Study Journal of Sport Rehabilitation Shelby Baez MOTION Science @ UNC UNC EXSS UVA Kinesiology Evidence & Practice pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39527947/

Please share widely and participate if applicable to you!! We are interested in understanding how psychological factors may influence physical activity engagement in athletes with anterior knee pain. ANY level/type of sporting activity is applicable! 🦵💙 The Psychology of Sport Injury Lab MOTION Science @ UNC

Resharing with a clickable link for participants: redcap.link/b68oa7ch Please Share & Participate 🦵💙 The Psychology of Sport Injury Lab MOTION Science @ UNC

If you are experiencing anterior knee pain, please consider participating our new research study led by Dr. Hana Marmura MPT, PhD! Please share widely!

Bilateral waveform analysis of gait biomechanics presurgery to 12 months following ACL reconstruction compared to controls Journal of Orthopaedic Research® Caroline Lisee Ashley Buck Jason Franz Troy Blackburn Brian Pietrosimone Evidence & Practice ACSM_BIG American Society of Biomechanics pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39628297/

Looking forward to hosting the TENTH EDITION of the ACL Research Retreat April 9-11, 2026 in Chapel Hill! Only a Year Away! Save the Date & Make Plans to Join Us! More Info to Come!