Giampietro Vairo

Giampietro "John" Vairo is a Clinical Professor of Kinesiology and Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation at The Pennsylvania State University's College of Health and Human Development. He serves as Professor in Charge, Athletic Training and Director of Sports Medicine Clinical Research, focusing on interdisciplinary approaches to sports medicine, health-related quality of life, and human performance in physically active populations.

• Ph.D., 2012, Kinesiology/Athletic Training and Sports Medicine, Penn State
• M.S., 2003, Health and Rehabilitation Sciences: Sports Medicine, University of Pittsburgh
• B.S., 2000, Kinesiology/Athletic Training Option, Penn State

His research specializes in neuromusculoskeletal pathokinesiology of the knee, hip, shoulder, and spine, with emphasis on physical rehabilitation, orthopaedic manual therapy, and evidence-based sport rehabilitation techniques. He also investigates task-specific training methodologies and musculoskeletal well-being in athletic populations.

As Director of Sports Medicine Clinical Research, he leads initiatives connecting clinical practice with performance enhancement research. Contact details: Office at 146 Recreation Building, University Park, PA 16802; Phone: 814-865-2725; Email: glv103@psu.edu.