Benjamin Stern

Benjamin Stern is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences at Tufts University School of Medicine. His research focuses on applying nonlinear dynamical systems to predict non-contact athletic injuries and improving diagnostic accuracy in sports medicine. He holds a Doctor of Physical Therapy from Duke University (2004), a Master of Science from Western Washington University (2001), and a Bachelor of Science from the same institution (1997).

Education

• Doctor of Physical Therapy, Duke University, 2004
• Master of Science, Western Washington University, 2001
• Bachelor of Science, Western Washington University, 1997

Research

Dr. Stern’s work spans cost-outcomes research, diagnostic accuracy, and injury prediction. He has published in journals like British Journal of Sports Medicine and JAMA, and his NIH-funded projects include 'Empirical Dynamic Modeling' and 'Wireless Portable Movement Training'. His research emphasizes translating complex systems theory into clinical applications for athlete wellness and injury prevention.

Grants & Awards

• NIH-funded grants (e.g., NCATS, Eunice Kennedy Shriver Institute)
• Arizona Fast Grant (2013)

Teaching & Professional Activities

He teaches courses in evidence-based practice, therapeutic interventions, and human anatomy at Tufts University. He also lectures in the Orthopedic Residency Program at HonorHealth. Dr. Stern holds a patent for a vibration-based training device and method (2010).

Labs/Teams

While no specific lab is named, his collaborations span interdisciplinary teams in sports medicine and rehabilitation engineering.