معرفی
Kelly Cheever, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Kinesiology at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA), affiliated with the College for Health, Community and Policy. Her research program investigates sports-related injuries with particular focus on concussion outcomes, cervical spine pathology, and injury prevention strategies.
Education
- Ph.D. in Kinesiology (Neuroscience certificate), Temple University, 2018
- M.S. in Athletic Training, Brigham Young University, 2014
- B.S. in Athletic Training, Southern Utah University, 2012
Research Focus
Dr. Cheever's research examines long-term health outcomes in contact sports, cervical spine injury mechanisms post-concussion, sport-related concussion management, and training load periodization strategies to reduce musculoskeletal injury risk. Her work bridges clinical athletic training with neuroscience and biomechanics.
Publication Trends
Her recent publications (2018-2024) demonstrate consistent focus on neck pain epidemiology in concussed athletes, injury disclosure behaviors, and workload management. Research methodologies include large consortium studies, longitudinal athlete monitoring, and scoping reviews examining cervical sensorimotor dysfunction in contact sports.
