David S Logerstedt

David S. Logerstedt is a tenured Associate Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy at Saint Joseph’s University and Director of the BTE Lab. His research focuses on optimizing function and reducing long-term participation restrictions in physically active individuals with musculoskeletal injuries, particularly ACL reconstruction outcomes and knee injury prevention. He teaches in the musculoskeletal track of the physical therapy curriculum and holds leadership roles including IRB Vice Chair and APTA Advocacy Academy representative.

Education: PhD in Applied Anatomy and Biomechanics (University of Delaware), MPT (East Carolina University), MA in Exercise Physiology (UNC), BS in Exercise Science (University of Montana).

Research interests center on translational knowledge application for musculoskeletal injury rehabilitation, with emphases on:

• ACL reconstruction recovery trajectories
• Sport injury prevention strategies
• Biomechanical loading effects
• Psychosocial factors in rehabilitation
• Physical therapy policy advocacy

Key contributions include:

• Developing clinical practice guidelines for knee injuries
• Advancing return-to-activity criteria frameworks
• Investigating graft type impacts on ACL reinjury rates
• Leading studies on neuromuscular training efficacy

Notable recognition includes the 2017 T. David Sisk Research Award for best review paper in Sports Health.

Current initiatives focus on:

• Evaluating rehabilitation implementation barriers
• Optimizing sport-specific training protocols
• Advocating for physical therapy policy improvements