About Me

I obtained my BSc and MSc degrees in Kinesiology from Dalhousie University (Canada).
Following three years practicing as a Clinical Kinesiologist/ Exercise Therapist (Bermuda), I attended the University of Wollongong (Australia) to complete my PhD in Biomedical Sciences. After completing my PhD I pursued a Post Doctural position at the Schulthess Clinic (Switzerland).

My major research interests include the kinesiological effects of injury on the structure and function of muscles, and evidence-based best practice in exercise science and rehabilitation. I have expertise in exercise physiology, biomechanics and the inter-relation of these disciplines in respects to exercise rehabilitation. I have published in a variety of topics, including exercise and diabetes, post-surgical functional outcomes,  in vitro muscle physiology analysis and non-invasive diagnostic tools for muscle injury identification.

Currently, I am an Assistant Professor in the Kinesiology Department at San Francisco State University and Managing Director of XPhys Kinesiology Consulting Group.

SF State Exercise Physiology Laboratory

The SFSU Exercise Physiology Laboratory is fully equipped with state of the art metabolic measurement systems, 12-lead EKG, treadmills, Monark cycle ergometers, lactate analyzers, electromyography and a collection of body composition measurement devices.  The laboratory is used as a classroom for Exercise Prescription courses and  Exercise Physiology Laboratory sections, in addition to individualized personal fitness assessments.

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