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Laura Pietrosimone is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Duke University and a Clinical Research Scientist at the Duke Sports Science Institute (DSSI). Her research focuses on biomechanical and physical activity changes related to lower extremity injury, with the aim of developing pragmatic, multi-modal intervention strategies to improve health and quality of life outcomes. Her current work seeks to utilize wearable technology to detect changes in lower extremity biomechanics in real-world settings, develop non-invasive ultrasound measurements of musculoskeletal tissue health, and improve comprehensive biopsychosocial management strategies for patients with musculoskeletal injuries and surgeries. Additionally, she leads the Physical Performance Testing Program at DSSI, which includes robust performance and self-reported function assessments for patients recovering from traumatic knee injuries and surgeries.
Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)