معرفی
Mitchell J. Rauh, PT, PhD, MPH, FACSM is Professor and Director of the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at San Diego State University (SDSU). A Fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine since 2007, he leads the Running and Sports Injury Prevention Research Laboratory within SDSU’s School of Exercise and Nutritional Sciences.
Education
- Ph.D., Epidemiology – University of Washington
- M.P.H., Health Promotion – San Diego State University
- B.S.P.T., Physical Therapy – University of Washington
- B.S., Health Sciences – University of Nevada
Research Focus
Dr. Rauh’s work centers on the epidemiology and prevention of running-related injuries, with particular attention to adolescent and collegiate runners, Female Athlete Triad, bone-stress injuries in military recruits, sport specialization, and ACL injury recurrence. His laboratory integrates biomechanical assessments, longitudinal surveillance, and clinical interventions to reduce injury burden across youth and adult populations.
Publication Themes
Across more than 100 peer-reviewed articles, three dominant themes emerge: (1) surveillance and risk-factor identification for running injuries; (2) the intersection of menstrual dysfunction, energy availability, and bone health in female athletes; and (3) the influence of sport specialization on injury patterns in youth sports. Recent consensus statements and systematic reviews consolidate international evidence to guide best-practice recommendations.
Scientific Awards & Honors
- 2024 Local Achievement Award for Physical Therapy, Pediatric Research in Sports Medicine
- 2023 Research Lectureship Award, Regis University
- 2019 Clinicians’ Selected Poster Award, American College of Sports Medicine
- 2018 STOP Injuries Award, American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
- 2016, 2014, 2013 Faculty Research Publication Awards, California Physical Therapy Association
- 2013 & 2010 Excellence in Research Awards, American Academy of Sports Physical Therapy
- 2011 Excellence in Education Award, American Academy of Sports Physical Therapy
- 2010 NCAA Research Award, American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
- Fellow, American College of Sports Medicine (2007)
Teaching & Mentorship
Dr. Rauh directs the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program and teaches Cardiopulmonary Therapeutics, Musculoskeletal Interventions, and Doctoral Project. While individual advisees are not enumerated, his extensive collaborative publications with students and junior scholars indicate robust graduate mentorship.
Laboratory & Collaborative Teams
He co-founded the Pediatric Research in Sports Medicine collaborative and the Pediatric and Adolescent Running Research Collaborative, linking investigators across North America and Europe to harmonize youth-running injury surveillance protocols.
