Emily Lundstrom

Emily Lundstrom is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Physical Therapy at the University of Southern California, specializing in exercise physiology and sport science within the Department of Physical Therapy. She teaches cellular and systems physiology for the Doctor of Physical Therapy program and co-teaches sport science in the master’s biokinesiology program.

Her educational background includes:

• Doctor of Philosophy in Kinesiology (Exercise Physiology), The Pennsylvania State University, 2024
• Master of Science in Kinesiology (Exercise Physiology), The Pennsylvania State University, 2020
• Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology (Exercise Science), The University of South Dakota, 2018

Dr. Lundstrom's research centers on optimizing athlete health through energy availability, metabolic/endocrine function, and training adaptations, with specialized focus on sex differences affecting female athletes. She employs wearable technologies and multidisciplinary approaches to investigate nutrition, sleep quality, and psychosocial markers, aiming to bridge academic research with real-world sports applications. Her work emphasizes individualized training strategies for elite endurance athletes while addressing challenges like the female athlete triad.

She actively collaborates with USC athletic teams and previously volunteered with Penn State’s swimming and diving program to implement physiological monitoring tools for real-time training adjustments. While specific advisees and grants aren't detailed, her teaching integrates practical applications of exercise physiology to empower students in clinical and performance settings.

Her research methodology combines cutting-edge wearables with comprehensive physiological assessments to translate complex data into actionable recovery and performance strategies for athletes and coaches.