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Joel Beam is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Clinical & Applied Movement Sciences at the University of North Florida, where he also teaches in the Graduate Program in Athletic Training. He joined the University of North Florida in 1997 as Head Athletic Trainer and became faculty in the Brooks College of Health in 2001. His research focuses on acute skin trauma management and injury prevention interventions.
- EdD, University of North Florida (2001)
- MEd, Clemson University (1990)
- BS, East Carolina University (1986)
Dr. Beam's work spans sports medicine, orthopedic interventions, and wound healing methodologies. His projects include studies on taping/bracing efficacy, wound management protocols, and skin trauma incidence in athletes. Recent publications emphasize clinical guidelines, digital imaging tools for healing measurement, and dressing techniques for abrasions.
As a member of the Cochrane Collaboration since 2018 and various sports medicine networks, Beam contributes to evidence-based practices in athletic training. His leadership roles, including department chair, underscore his influence in academic and clinical sports health domains.
