She practiced for 10 years in orthopedics and sports medicine before returning to get her PhD in Biokinesiology. Using biomechanical motion analysis tools, her early research studies were among the first to identify sex specific movement patterns that predispose female athletes to anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries during sport activities. This information had significant impact on the field and continues to be used to support the use of injury prevention training programs to optimize movement and reduce injury risk. Her current work reflects a drive to generate and deliver empirical evidence that advances and supports clinical practices in physical therapy.