IRENE DAVIS, PHD, PT, FACSM, FAPTA, FASB

Director, Spaulding National Running Center

Professor, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Harvard Medical School

isdavis@mgh.harvard.edu

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ADAM TENFORDE, MD

Director of Running Medicine, Spaulding National Running Center

Assistant Professor, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Harvard Medical School

atenforde@partners.org

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JEREME OUTERLEYS, MASc

Engineer

jereme.outerleys@gmail.com

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Degrees:

Bachelor of Applied Science, Engineering and Human Biology, Acadia University, 2010

Bachelor of Engineering, Biological Engineering, Dalhousie University, 2012

Master of Applied Science, Biomedical Engineering, Dalhousie University, 2017

Clinical Interests & Background

Jereme is interested in applying his biomechanics research background to running and sports biomechanics and broaden his knowledge base. His interest is driven by incorporating lab and evidence-based biomechanical research into the clinical environment, in order to provide better tools for clinical decision making.

Outside the Lab

Jereme spends most of his time outside the lab planning his next trip, enjoying food, and staying physically active (ideally in the hockey rink).

ADAM CLANSEY, PHD

Research Scientist

adclan350@gmail.com

Degrees:

Bachelor of Science, Kinesiology, Edge Hill University, 2008
Master of Science, Biomechanics, Liverpool John Moores University, 2011
PhD, Biomechanics of Locomotion, Ulster University, 2013

Clinical Interests & Background

Adam’s fascination in how humans move and interact with the environment stemmed from his adolescent years of being taught tennis. His tennis coach who studied under the likes of Vic Braden and Dennis van der Meer taught him the fundamentals of biomechanics and motor control without realizing it i.e. how the brain chooses from an infinite number of degrees of freedom (joints) to produce the right outcome (tennis shot) when uncertainty is presented on the other side of the net (opponent). Adam’s research interests lie in the areas of biomechanics and physiology of locomotion and human movement. He is currently investigating the biomechanical loading profiles of NBA and collegiate basketball players throughout the season using wearable technology in the field. In addition, he is also interested in further understanding role of footwear in overuse running injury risk and the beneficial adaptations of the foot to minimalist footwear and barefoot running.

Outside the Lab

On being inspired by the 2018 Boston marathon and meeting Galen Rupp at the JFK airport when he first arrived in the US, Adam now plans to train and run Boston marathon next year. Adam enjoys playing tennis competitively, going to art galleries and museums, and being out with nature. He also enjoys finding authentic coffee houses.

ERIN FUNTRELL, PT, OCS

Doctoral Research Fellow

efutrell@mghihp.edu

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Degrees:

Bachelor of Science, Exercise Science, Georgia State University, 2003
Master of Physical Therapy, Physical Therapy, Georgia State University, 2007

Clinical Interests & Background

Erin is interested in biomechanical factors that contribute to injury, and injury-prevention strategies that can be applied in a physical therapy setting. She is studying gait retraining interventions to reduce impacts associated with running. 

Outside the Lab

Erin enjoys spending time with her family and participating in athletic adventures.  She enjoys running, cycling, climbing, paddling, hiking, snowboarding, golfing, and swimming.  She is a fan of triathlons, obstacle course races, relay races, staying fit by playing, and is open to any type of unconventional athletic activity.  She is an all-weather bike commuter.

"If you can’t explain it to a six year old, you don’t understand it yourself." – Albert Einstein

DIEGO ROGER, PhD

Visiting Scientist (Brazil)

diegorogerhf@gmail.com

Degrees:

Bachelor of Science, Physical Education, Lutheran University of Brazil, 2006
Postgraduate, Adapted Physical Activity, Gama Filho University, 2008
Postgraduate, Physiology of Exercise, Estacio University, 2013
Master of Science, Rheumatology, The Federal University of Sao Paulo, 2014

Clinical Interests & Background

Diego is interested in physical training, rehabilitation, and prevention for patients or individuals overall in order to reduce lower extremities injuries risk.

Outside the Lab

Diego enjoys everything related to physical activity. Most days you can find him headed to the gym alongside personal trainers and family. He loves to travel with his family. Originally from South of Brazil, a place called Rio Grande do Sul, Diego loves to make barbecue and enjoy a local beverage called chimarrao. 

"Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather persistence despite fear." – Unknown

TRYNTSJE FOKKEMA, MSc

Visiting Researcher (the Netherlands)

tryntsjefokkema@gmail.com

Degrees:

Bachelor of Science, Human Movement Sciences, University of Groningen (Netherlands), 2011

Master of Science, Human Movement Sciences, University of Groningen (Netherlands), 2013

Clinical Interests & Background:

Tryntsje is interested in running injuries and how to prevent these. During her time at the Spaulding National Running Center she will study the interaction of footwear and footstrike on lower extremity kinematics.

Outside the lab:

Tryntsje likes to be outside, either to do sports (running and cycling), hike in nature or photograph. Also does she like singing and reading.