Monica Lininger

Monica Lininger is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy and Athletic Training at Northern Arizona University, within the College of Health and Human Services. Her scholarly work spans athletic training, concussion, traumatic brain injury, and statistical methods in health research.

Her research interests include athletic training, injury prevention, concussion management, helmet safety, and mental health in adolescent athletes. She also contributes to methodological rigor in sports medicine through work on statistical interpretation, particularly odds and risk ratios. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges clinical practice and public health.

The recent publications reflect a strong trend in both clinical neurocognitive outcomes and psychosocial aspects of health, particularly among underserved populations like Mexican American adolescents. Her work utilizes both quantitative validation studies and qualitative methodologies to address complex health issues.

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Monica Lininger has advised or collaborated with researchers across disciplines, though specific students are not named. Her work is supported by data from large longitudinal studies such as the Health and Retirement Study. She has not listed any specific grants, but her research output suggests active scholarly engagement.

While no specific lab or research team is mentioned, her collaborations with researchers in psychology, social work, and public health indicate an interdisciplinary network focused on athlete and adolescent well-being.