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Deanna M. Mackey is a Clinical Professor in the School of Human Kinetics at Trinity Western University, specializing in athletic therapy and injury prevention. She has over 20 years of teaching experience and has served in leadership roles such as Medical Director of the BC Summer Games and Supervisor of Athletic Therapy for the 2010 Olympics/Paralympics. Her research focuses on injury epidemiology, concussion assessment, and sport nutrition.
Education:
- PhD Candidate in Experimental Medicine (University of British Columbia)
- MSc in Kinesiology (University of Calgary)
- BPE in Physical Education (University of Saskatchewan)
Her research trends emphasize injury patterns in high-contact sports like rugby and ice hockey, with a focus on prevention strategies and clinical outcomes. Recent publications explore rugby World Cup injuries, ice hockey athlete safety, and scapular fracture management in sports.
Awards:
- Research Grant from Canadian Athletic Therapists Association (CATA)
- Two Writing Awards from CATA
Advising & Grants: Her grants include CATA-funded research. She has advised on Olympic medical operations and currently teaches courses like Athletic Injuries (HKIN 372) and Total Fitness for Women (HKIN 202).
Affiliations: Active in the Athletic Therapists Association of BC (ATABC), Canadian Athletic Therapists Association (CATA), and SportMedBC. Served as CATA Education Committee Chair and ATABC President.
