Behind the Blue with UK's Sports Medicine Research Institute (SMRI)
The Olympics celebrates all things sport, and medalists are widely considered the "ultimate athlete." But the special operations forces of the U.S. military experience similar physical and mental challenges, with much more on the line.…
In Memorial: Richard V. McDougall
Richard “Mac” V. McDougall, 91, passed away Sunday, January 14, 2018, in Lexington. Mac moved to Kentucky in 1962 and was the founding director of the UK College of Health Sciences (CHS) Physical Therapy…
Congratulations to Drs. Kevin Murach, Charlotte Peterson and John J. McCarthy on their win in the 2017 BioArt Contest
In this image culture-grown muscle stem cells from a mouse have fused together to form myotubes, mimicking the formation of muscle fibers in living organisms. Fluorescent labeling reveals the myotubes’ multiple nuclei (blue) and distinct…
Military 'Mission' at Kroger Field Builds Community During Lexington's Week of Valor
The stereotype that military veterans are war-haunted, depressed or even violent belies the quieter reality that millions of veterans thrive in civilian life.
"Veterans are generally dependable, committed, self-sufficient and able to…
Operation Wildcat, Military training and team building at Kroger Field
Roughly 120 veterans and civilians took part in military-style obstacle courses and team building exercises at Kroger Field Tuesday night, co-sponsored by national veteran's organization Team RWB and the UK College of Health Sciences' Sports…
Sports Concussions: What About the Jockeys? University of Kentucky Researcher's Pilot Project Could Be the Answer
By Laura Wright and Allison Perry
It’s the fifth race on a beautiful, sunny day at Keeneland Race Course in Lexington and the jockeys are on their mounts up in the gates. The bell rings and the horses spring forward,…
"Operation Wildcat" Registration Open – Test Your Skills with Military Veterans
By Laura Wright
"Operation Wildcat" may sound like a police sting, but it's actually an opportunity for veterans and civilians to work together and solve a challenge that feels a lot like a military mission. Part Amazing Race,…
First Sports Physical Therapy Resident Begins New Program
When Morgan Lester tore her ACL in high school, she knew she wanted a career working with athletes. When she began her undergraduate education she chose to study biology, knowing it would give her the educational background needed to pursue that…
10th Annual IAPAE Conference
The International Academy of Physician Associate Educators (IAPAE) is hosting their annual conference September 22 - 24 on the University of Kentucky campus. The association is made up of medical educators from around the world who are interested…
Congratulations to Dr. Thomas For His New Book
Please join us in congratulating Dr. Thomas for his participation in authoring Nutrition for Sport, Exercise, and Health. Dr. Thomas is an associate professor of Clinical and Sports Nutrition at the UK…