University Sports Medicine

Andrew is a faculty Associate in the Department of Orthopaedics at the University of Rochester Medical Center. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from SUNY Buffalo, a Master in Science in Human Movement Science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and a Masters in Business Administration from the Simon Graduate School of Business. He is certified as a Sports Therapy Specialist by the American Physical Therapy Association ABPTS, as an athletic trainer by the National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification and as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist by the National Strength and Conditioning Association. He is licensed in New York as a Physical Therapist and Athletic Trainer.

Andrew is active professionally both clinically and with research and teaching. He is Past President and a member of the executive Council of the NYSATA. He is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association, the National Athletic Trainers’ Association, the National Strength and Conditioning Association and the American College of Healthcare Executives. Andrew has experience with youth and high school athletes, NCAA Division I – III athletes as well as professional athletes from both the minor and major leagues. His clinical specialties include physical therapy following shoulder, knee, and running injuries, use of custom orthotics, and lower quarter biomechanical evaluations. With a special interest in anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury prevention, Andrew is currently researching ACL injury prevention and the effects of prevention programs on long-term outcomes of ACL reconstruction patients. He has experience teaching and lecturing in biomechanics and sports and orthopaedic physical therapy. He is a certified clinical instructor of Physical Therapy students.

He offers presentations to the community and lectures for healthcare providers on sports injury prevention and rehabilitation. Andrew also provides safety lectures on prevention of injuries in young athletes, and coaches youth football and baseball. He has been with University Sports Medicine since 2000.

Tanya has a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from Russell Sage College and a Master of Science in Public Health from the University of Rochester School of Medicine. She is credentialed as a Clinical Instructor by the American Physical Therapy Association, as an Athletic Trainer by the National Athletic Training Association (NATA) and as a Strength and Conditioning Specialist by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). Tanya is also credentialed in Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy of the spine by The McKenzie Institute. Tanya is licensed in New York as a Physical Therapist and Athletic Trainer.

Tanya is active clinically and professionally in research, treatment, and teaching. She is currently conducting athletic injury epidemiology research.

Tanya is co-chair of University Sports Medicine's Clinical Excellence Committee, member of the Orthopaedic Quality Council and is also the clinic's Quality Assurance/ Quality Improvement officer.

Tanya also has experience teaching and lecturing in orthopaedics and sports medicine. She is a frequent speaker in the community as well as a guest lecturer at Nazareth College and SUNY Brockport. Tanya is a competitive athlete and enjoys sports, particularly ultimate, kayaking, and hiking. Her treatment philosophy is cooperative, with an emphasis on goal setting and achievement with all members of the rehab team, of which the patient is primary. Tanya has been with USM since 2001.

John joined University Sports Medicine in 2000 after serving as Head Athletic Trainer for the University of Rochester for 26 years. He holds a Bachelors in Physical Education from Purdue University and a Masters Degree in Education with emphasis in exercise physiology and biomechanics from SUNY Brockport. John is certified as an Athletic Trainer by both the National Athletic Trainers’ Association and the NY State Education Department. John offers one-on-one functional evaluations and sports performance training, lectures to coaches and athletes on performance training, injury prevention, and biomechanical analysis of athletic technique. He also provides athletic training service at Pittsford Central School District. John has won over 20 national rowing championships in sculling and sweep rowing over a 40-year rowing career.

Christopher’s special professional interests include sports medicine, overhead athletes, and clinical education. He organized and led the Sports Medicine Journal Club for clinicians and is a member of the Clinical Education and Clinical Excellence committees In his free time, you will find him outdoors skiing, snowboarding, mountain biking, and running. Christopher Joined University Sports Medicine in 2000 after training that includes a BS/MPS in physical therapy from Upstate Medical University of Syracuse. He is certified as both a Specialist in Sports Physical Therapy by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties and a Strength and Conditioning Specialist by the National Strength and Conditioning Association and is a Credentialed Clinical Instructor through the American Physical Therapy Association.

Allyson holds a Bachelor of Science in Health Fitness and Athletic Training from Springfield College and is an Athletic Trainer certified by both the National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification and the New York State Athletic Trainers Association.

Allyson brings over 20 years of dynamic expertise caring for teams and individuals ranging from young novices to international amateur and professional and mature Masters athletes. She blends holistic and traditional cutting-edge approaches with high energy and motivation. She is an American Red Cross Instructor as well as a Reiki Master. Allyson co-chairs the Continuing Education Committee and is a leader on the Strong Commitment Committee. She organizes and presents multiple educational programs for area healthcare professionals and the community. She also conducts sport concussion injury research.

Allyson has written several clinical rehabilitation programs. She has held leadership positions throughout the country for the National Athletic Trainers Association individual state organizations and has been an examiner for the National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification. She also provides medical coverage during athletic competitions in high schools and colleges in the Rochester, NY area. Currently matriculated in the Simon Graduate School of Business Masters in Medical Management program, Allyson expects to receive her degree in 2008. Allyson joined University Sports Medicine in 2002.

Jenna joined University Sports Medicine in 2008. She earned her
Bachelors of Science, Masters of Science in Physical Therapy, and Doctorate
of Physical Therapy from Ithaca College. In her free time, Jenna enjoys
tennis, golf, and waterskiing.

Michael joined University Sports Medicine in 1999 after spending six years as an Athletic Trainer in minor league baseball for both the Atlanta Braves and the Houston Astros organizations. Michael was also the head trainer for Fredonia State University. While at Fredonia State University, Michael assisted the Buffalo Bills Athletic Training staff during training camp.

Michael holds a Masters of Science in Physical Education and Sports Administration and a Bachelors of Science in Physical Education with an emphasis in Athletic Training from Eastern Kentucky University. He is certified as an Athletic Trainer by the National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification and licensed by the New York State Department of Education.

Michael is a member of the Athletic Training Outreach Committee, an American Red Cross instructor, and is the Board of Certification liaison for continuous education credits for Athletic Trainers.

Michael is proud to serve as the Athletic Trainer for his alma mater, Aquinas Institute. In addition to his professional services, Michael volunteers for community youth sports programs. In his free time, Michael enjoys spending time with his family and golfing.

Shawn joined University Sports Medicine in 2005. She provides rehabilitation training and therapy to active people who wish to return to their previous level of performance. With dual certifications in physical therapy from the American Physical Therapy Association and athletic training from the National Athletics Trainers Association Board of Certifications, Shawn provides occasional coverage in the community outreach program that USM provides to area schools in the Rochester, NY area. Shawn also serves on the Clinical Excellence Committee. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Health Science and Athletic Training from Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania and a Masters degree and Doctorate in Physical Therapy from SUNY Upstate Medical University.

Emily holds a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education and Athletic Training from SUNY College at Brockport. She is certified as both a Strength and Conditioning Specialist by the National Strength and Conditioning Association and as an Athletic Trainer by the National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certifications. Emily was herself a competitive athlete in field hockey and swimming and now enjoys weight training, yoga, and general fitness activities. Emily enjoys using her athletic training and strength and conditioning skills to help individuals return to their active lifestyles in both the clinic and high school setting. She is currently the Athletic Trainer for Greece Odyssey Academy and Kendall Junior-Senior High School and is a member of University Sports Medicine's Performance Enhancement Committee. Emily joined University Sports Medicine in 2007.

Betsy came to University Sports Medicine in 2005 after earning a BS in Heath Science and a Masters of Physical Therapy from Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, New York. She is a Certified Clinical Instructor through the American Physical Therapy Association, Center Coordinator for Clinical Education and a member of the Clinical Excellence Committee. Betsy is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Physical Therapy.

Jennifer has been with University Sports Medicine since 2005. She holds a Bachelors Degree in Athletic Training from SUNY Cortland and is certified by the National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certifications. Jennifer serves as a coordinator for the Friends of Strong Volunteer program at University Sports Medicine and is also a member of the Athletic Training Outreach Committee. Jennifer particularly enjoys the time she spends in her outreach to Pittsford Sutherland High School.

Amy has enjoyed providing patient-oriented care to both her clinical patients, and her Brighton High School athletic training outreach athletes since joining University Sports Medicine full time in 2006. She has a Bachelors degree in Athletic Training from Bethel University in St. Paul, Minnesota and is certified as an Athletic Trainer by the National Athletic Trainers Association. Amy was a collegiate soccer player, and currently enjoys running, and working out. She too has suffered serious injury including anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction and rehabilitation as so many of her patients have.

Kelly earned a Bachelors of Science and a Masters of Science in Physical Therapy from Nazareth College. She began working as a Physical Therapist for the University of Rochester in 2003 specializing in the rehabilitation of the hand and upper extremity. She is skilled in the fabrication of splints for a wide variety of hand and upper extremity conditions. She Joined University Sports Medicine in 2008 with the particular emphasis on the treatment of upper extremity conditions and rehabilitation of the over-head athlete. She is certified to perform Functional Capacity Evaluations. Kelly is actively pursuing her certification as a Certified Hand Therapist. Kelly herself was a completive softball player and now enjoys golfing and playing softball in her spare time.

As a former competitive gymnast and coach, Jennifer has been our expert in custom orthotics and rehabilitation for gymnasts since 1998. Jennifer is a member of our Athletic Training Outreach Committee and is an Athletic Trainer certified by the National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certifications and by NYSED. Jennifer is also an Athletic Trainer at Penfield High School. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training from SUNY Cortland. She has been using it ever since to provide rehabilitation services to active individuals, so that they may return to their active lifestyle.

Ken earned his Bachelor of Science in Health Science and his Master of Science in Physical Therapy from Nazareth College of Rochester. Ken currently practices with a functional approach to assessment and rehabilitation using a combination of manual therapy and progressive resistive exercise in the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders. Ken was a physical therapy provider in Phoenix, AZ. Hr returned to Rochester, NY, to joining the University Sports Medicine Team in March 2008. His professional experience includes the treatment of a variety of non-operative and operative orthopedic conditions for an extended population, from youth to elderly, from amateur athletes to professional (PGA, LPGA, MLB, NFL, NHL). Additionally, Ken specializes in the evaluation and prescription of custom orthotic devices and instruction of student physical therapists. Ken was a collegiate soccer and lacrosse player, and currently enjoys snow sports, playing golf, recreational soccer and lacrosse.

Todd is both a Certified Athletic Trainer and a Physical Therapy Assistant. He earned an AAS, Physical Therapy Assistant from Genesee Community College and a BS in Physical Education and Athletic Training from SUNY Brockport. Todd has worked in sports-specific injury rehabilitation, functional training, and performance enhancement since 1997. As a Certified Athletic Trainer, Todd provides emergency management of sports related injuries. You may find him on area golf courses, or rink side at the Buffalo Sabres home games. In the fall his Sundays are spent rooting for the Dallas Cowboys. He has been with University Sports Medicine since 2002.

As a former competitive cross-country and track and field athlete, Sarah identifies well with distance runners.She uses her expertise in biomechanics to help her patients return to running. Sarah is a Certified Athletic Trainer and has been with University Sports Medicine since 2002. She earned a Bachelors degree in Physical Education and Athletic Training from John Carroll University and a Masters degree in Recreation and Sports Sciences from Ohio University. Sarah is certified as an Athletic Trainer through the National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification and as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association. She is a member of the Clinical Excellence Committee and is active in bringing the ACL Injury Prevention Program to area high school female athletes. Sarah is ideally suited for her role as a High School Outreach Athletic Trainer for Our Lady of Mercy High School. When Sarah is not helping athletes pursue their return to sports, she enjoys running, biking, and hiking the trails throughout the Greater Rochester area.

Shannon earned a Bachelors degree from Russell Sage College in Troy, NY and a Masters in Public Health from the University of Rochester. She is also credentialed as Clinical Instructor through the American Physical Therapy Association. She has been with University Sports Medicine since 2000 serving active and athletic patients in need of rehabilitation of hip and sacroiliac dysfunction and other spinal conditions. As a former swimmer, she empathizes well with associated upper extremity overuse injuries. Shannon is also a Guest Lecturer and Research Mentor in Ithaca College’s Physical Therapy program and chair of the Clinical Research Committee at University Sports Medicine with a particular interest in outcomes after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, health promotion, and injury prevention. She also facilitates staff continuing education regarding treatment of back pain.

Grady holds a Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Daemen College in Amherst, NY and a bachelors of science in Physical Therapy from Bowling Green State University of Ohio. Grady joined University Sports Medicine in 2007, but has been working as a physical therapist in sports medicine since 1998. Grady has an extensive continuing education resume including McKenzie A, B, C, and D courses, Brian Mulligan and Stanley Paris mobilization courses, and Gary Gray and Gray Cook functional exercise courses. Grady is an active member of the Clinical Excellence Committee and currently leads our biomechanical video analysis team. He is currently studying to be a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association. Grady is an educational lecturer for the NYS Coaches Certification program where he lectures on sport injuries and functional anatomy. In his spare time, you can find Grady on the golf course.

Kostantinos earned a Masters degree in Physical Therapy from Nazareth College of Rochester, is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, and has completed the McKenzie Low Back Pain Course. He joined University Sports Medicine in 2004. Kostantinos prides himself on his expertise in rehabilitating a variety of sports medicine injuries gained while working with high-level athletes at the University of Texas Sports Medicine Department. He also offers orthotic casting services. Kostantinos is studying for an MBA with a health care management concentration at the Simon School of Business at the University of Rochester, but still finds time for playing soccer, downhill skiing, and wakeboarding.

Nicole joined University Sports Medicine in 2002. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology from Ithaca College and a Bachelor of Science in Health Science and a Masters in Physical Therapy from Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, New York. She is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist by the National Strength and Conditioning Association. Nicole is the case study coordinator for the sports rehabilitation staff and is a member of the Clinical Excellence Committee. Her professional interests are in rehabilitation of knee injuries and in performance enhancement and injury prevention programs. Nicole is active all year long with mountain/road biking, skiing, and rollerblading.

Sarah holds a Bachelors degree in Athletic Training from the University of Vermont. She is certified as an Athletic Trainer by the National Athletic Training Association and a Licensed Athletic Trainer in NY State. Sarah is a member of the Patient Care and Athletic Training Outreach Committees and the Penfield High School Head Alpine Ski Coach. She specializes in performance enhancement, improvement of biological, psychological, and social health and wellness, as well as decreasing obesity though implementation of healthy life activities. Alpine skiing, sailing, and other outdoor activities are Sarah’s favorite pastimes. Sarah ha been with University Sports Medicine since 2007.

Missy provides performance enhancement, athletic training, and ACL injury prevention services. She earned a Bachelors of Science degree in Athletic Training and Physical Education from Catawba College and a Masters of Science in Exercise Physiology from Marshall University. She is certified as an Athletic Trainer by the National Athletic Training Association and serves on our Patient Care, Research, and Performance Enhancement Committees. Injury prevention, health and wellness, and performance enhancement are Missy’s professional interests. Soccer, running, and weight training are Missy’s favorite activities. She has been with University Sports Medicine since 2005.

Trisha earned a Bachelors of Science in Athletic Training and a Masters of Science in Exercise Science from SUNY Cortland. She is certified as an Athletic Trainer by the National Athletic Trainer’s Association Board of Certification and as a Strength and Conditioning Specialist by the National Strength and Conditioning Association. Trisha is a member of the Research, Clinical Excellence, and Patient Care Committees. She participates in the Athletic Training Outreach and ACL injury prevention programs, and the Summer Injury Prevention and Performance Enhancement Camps. Trisha is a former All-American Gymnast. She has been with University Sports Medicine since 2005.