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Prathiba Maurya-Singh is committed to advancing knowledge in sports orthopedic rehabilitation through innovative research in Assistant Professor Andrew Sprague’s lab. Her work focuses on using ultrasound imaging and advanced statistical tools to explore musculoskeletal health and recovery, particularly after ACL injuries. By analyzing muscle and tendon structure, she aims to enhance rehabilitation strategies and develop evidence-based interventions for conditions like patellar tendinopathy, with a focus on improving outcomes for athletes and active individuals.

As a Graduate Student Researcher, she contributes to current study in lab, data processing, data analysis and the dissemination of findings. Her long-term goal is to become a professor in academia, continuing her research in orthopedic rehabilitation while mentoring students and advancing the physical therapy profession. She is passionate about combining research and clinical expertise to make meaningful contributions to the field.

Departments

Department of Physical Therapy

Programs

Doctor of Philosophy in Rehabilitation Science

Education & Training

  • Currently pursuing — Doctor of Philosophy in Rehabilitation Science, University of Pittsburgh
  • Master of Science in Kinesiology and Sport Management, Texas Tech University
  • Bachelor of Physical Therapy, Maharashtra University of Health Sciences

Awards

  • AbbVie Grant for Movement Disorder, Le Bonheur Neuroscience Institute, 2024
  • Higher Education Raider Fund and Scholarship with Fully funded Assistantship, Texas Tech University, 2022-2023
  • Second Place Winner in Master’s Category, Texas American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, 2023

Representative Publications

Research Interests

  • Orthopedic and sports rehabilitation, specializing in conservative management for sports-related injuries
  • Tendinopathy in athletes
  • ACL rehabilitation
  • Non-invasive biomechanical assessment, utilizing ultrasound imaging to assess muscle-tendon biomechanics, supporting enhanced diagnostics and personalized intervention in sports and orthopedic rehabilitation
  • Evidence-based clinical practice and exploring intervention feasibility, acceptability and effectiveness in diverse health care settings within orthopedic rehabilitation