Cathleen Brown Crowell

Cathleen Brown Crowell, PhD, ATC, is a Clinical Professor in the Department of Athletic Training at Oregon State University's School of Exercise, Sport, and Health Sciences. She is affiliated with the Sports Injury Prevention Research Group and actively accepts PhD students. Her research focuses on postural stability, human motion deficits, and injury mechanisms in physically active individuals with lower extremity instability and chronic injuries, aiming to improve patient outcomes through biomechanical insights.

Her academic background includes a PhD in Athletic Training. Her work spans clinical testing accuracy for ankle sprains, epidemiology of bone stress injuries, and the impact of prior concussions on biomechanical risks. She collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to address healthcare utilization patterns in collegiate athletes, emphasizing evidence-based practices and preventive strategies.

Research interests include injury prevention in sports, particularly focusing on ankle instability, bone stress injuries, and concussion management. Her publications highlight mechanisms for injury occurrence and rehabilitation strategies. She also explores equipment effects (e.g., rib protectors) on athlete performance and mobility.

Dr. Crowell’s work bridges clinical practice and research, addressing both acute and chronic conditions through biomechanical analysis. She advocates for improved healthcare access and interdisciplinary care coordination in collegiate athletics.