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OSU adds expert in military and athletics musculoskeletal health

When it comes to understanding how the body performs under extreme physical demands, Dr. Matthew Bird, Ph.D., CSCS, brings both research expertise and hands-on experience. Bird, who specializes in military and athletic musculoskeletal health and human performance optimization, joins Oklahoma State University as a performance scientist coordinator in the Human Performance and Nutrition Research Institute.
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OSU initiative elevates human performance research through technology

Thu, Jan 30, 2025

HPNRI launches new human digital twin consortium driving innovation in health care and human performance

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OSU launches one-of-a-kind Strength and Conditioning ECHO

Tue, Jan 28, 2025

This new Extension for Community Health Outcomes line provides athletic trainers, practitioners and coaches of all levels expert knowledge of best practices in strength and conditioning in a virtual format. This ECHO line is a direct response to that call, helping to bridge the gap for professionals who face barriers like cost, time and accessibility.

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HPNRI and OSU Athletics host K-12 strength and conditioning clinic

Thu, Jan 16, 2025

The Human Performance and Nutrition Research Institute collaborated with Oklahoma State University Athletics to host a strength and conditioning clinic for more than 60 K-12 coaches from across Oklahoma last week.

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Strengthening rural Oklahoma: HPNRI-supported Extension fitness program empowers older adults

Tue, Dec 17, 2024

As people age, they face natural declines in muscle strength and bone density, increasing the risk of falls, loss of independence and reduced quality of life. But research shows that just eight weeks of resistance training can reverse these effects, empowering older adults to gain strength, build self-confidence and enjoy a better quality of life.

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Human performance research challenges relationship between energy and fatigue

Thu, Oct 10, 2024

For the longest time, many people believed energy and fatigue were linked. If you're tired, you're not energetic, and vice versa. However, Dr. Ali Boolani, Oklahoma State University Human Performance and Nutrition Research Institution associate director of research and strategic initiatives, has spent his career with colleagues conducting research challenging this belief.

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BCBSOK awards HPNRI grant to improve education programs

Thu, Oct 03, 2024

The Oklahoma State University Human Performance and Nutrition Research Institute has been selected as a recipient for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma’s Blue Impact grant program.. These grants focus on addressing the social and economic factors that influence the health and wellness of Oklahomans.

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