Erica O'Neill

Erica O'Neill serves as a Certified Athletic Therapist and Lecturer in the Faculty of Kinesiology and Health Studies at the University of Regina, providing clinical treatment for musculoskeletal injuries and concussions while delivering emergency medical coverage during athletic events. She instructs KIN 375: Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries, introducing students to sports medicine fundamentals.

Education:

• Master's degree with thesis research focused on concussion management and injury prevention

Research Interests:

Her work centers on optimizing athlete recovery through evidence-based concussion protocols and proactive injury prevention strategies. She integrates clinical experience with academic instruction to advance sports medicine education, emphasizing practical applications in athletic settings. Special attention is given to neuromuscular rehabilitation techniques and return-to-play decision frameworks.

Professional Activities:

• Clinical treatment of University of Regina athletes for acute and chronic injuries
• On-field emergency medical response during competitions
• Curriculum development for athletic injury prevention education
• Implementation of standardized concussion assessment protocols