Tricia Austin

Tricia Austin, Ph.D., PT, ATC, is an Associate Professor at the Doisy College of Health Sciences, Saint Louis University. Her primary affiliations include the Department of Physical Therapy and Athletic Training. She holds a Ph.D. in Kinesiology and Community Health from the University of Illinois, a Master of Science in Kinesiology from Illinois State University, and a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from Maryville University.

Her research focuses on two key areas: 1) Identifying risk factors for overuse bone injuries, and 2) Enhancing clinicians' adoption of evidence-based practice. She maintains professional memberships in the American Physical Therapy Association, Missouri Physical Therapy Association, and National Athletic Trainers Association.

Contact information: Allied Health Building, 3437 Caroline Street, St. Louis, MO 63104. Email: tricia.austin@health.slu.edu.