Dr. Giampietro Vairo

Professor

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Biography

John L Vairo is a Clinical Professor in Kinesiology, Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation at Penn State University's College of Health and Human Development. His research agenda incorporates an interdisciplinary approach to sports medicine, focusing on health-related quality of life for physically active individuals. He specializes in neuromusculoskeletal pathokinesiology, addressing issues related to the knee, hip, shoulder, and spine. Dr. Vairo's expertise lies in physical rehabilitation and orthopaedic manual therapy interventions, utilizing evidence-based practices to enhance athletic performance. He holds a Ph.D. in Kinesiology/Athletic Training from Pennsylvania State University and has published extensively in the fields of sport rehabilitation and performance enhancement techniques. His work emphasizes the importance of effective methodologies such as task-specific training, particularly for injured and post-operative athletic populations. Dr. Vairo is committed to improving musculoskeletal well-being through his research projects and clinical work.

Research Interests

Requirements for Pennsylvania State University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
GRE General
Prerequisites
Master's degree in related field for PhD Baccalaureate degree from accredited institution
Application Checklist
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  • Writing Sample
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Specialization Notes

GRE scores are highly recommended but not strictly required for Applied Linguistics.