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Matt Ithurburn, PT, DPT, PhD, is a prominent clinical researcher in sports medicine and rehabilitation. He serves as the Director of Clinical Research at the American Sports Medicine Institute (ASMI) in Birmingham, Alabama, where he leads a multidisciplinary team focused on surgical outcomes, biomechanics, and injury prevention. Concurrently, he holds an Adjunct Professor role at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), mentoring PhD students and guest lecturing in the DPT program. At Samford University, he is the Interim Research Director for Project SAMson, a collaboration involving Samford Athletics, Andrews Sports Medicine, ASMI, and the Brock School of Business and College of Health Sciences.
His research specializes in improving rehabilitation and return-to-sport outcomes for lower extremity injuries, including ACL reconstruction, femoroacetabular impingement, and hip dysplasia. He collaborates with institutions like Ohio State University, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, the Green Bay Packers, and the University of Pittsburgh. His work is supported by externally funded studies and multisite projects.
As an educator, Ithurburn contributes to advanced practice training through his roles at UAB and ASMI. His leadership in clinical research and partnerships across academia, athletics, and healthcare underscores his commitment to advancing sports injury prevention and recovery strategies.
