About Us
| Photo | Name | Biography/Details |
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| Erin Futrell, PT, MPT, PhD Director | Dr. Futrell is an Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy and a Board-Certified Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy. Her clinical background includes evaluating and treating patients with a variety of abilities and ages. This includes older adults, professional athletes, non-professional athletes, work injuries, and post-surgical conditions. Dr. Futrell has a clinical and research background in running gait biomechanical analysis and gait retraining methods. While earning her PhD and working as a research assistant at the Spaulding National Running Center in Cambridge, MA, she began researching intrinsic foot muscle strengthening exercises in runners. She has expanded her research of intrinsic foot muscle function beyond the running population and seeks to produce clinically applicable research to assist physical therapists and their patients. |
 | Julia Chevan, PT, DPT, MPH, PhD Research Analyst | Dr. Chevan is a Professor Emerita of Physical Therapy at Springfield College. In addition to her role as an educator, she holds a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree with expertise in epidemiology and statistical design and analysis. She is passionate about clinical research and education to advance public health, health equity, global health, and managing chronic disease such as arthritis. |
 | Regina Kaufman, PT, EdD Consultant | Dr. Kaufman is a Professor Emerita of Physical Therapy at Springfield College and a Board-Certified Specialist in Neurological Physical Therapy. She has over 30 years of clinical and teaching experience and specializes in treating adults with neurological conditions and impaired mobility. She has a particular interest in community outreach and fall prevention, and is the director of Springfield College’s Community Mobility Clinic. |
 | Melissa Supinski Past Post-Doctoral Research Professional | FiTT Alumni |
| Student Research Assistants | ||
 | Carolyn Ives | FiTT Alumni |
 | Natalie Calo | FiTT Alumni |
 | Riley Robinson | FiTT Alumni |
 | Sam Budnick | FiTT Alumni |
 | Adi Ramos-Delgado | FiTT Alumni |
 | Karly Suppicich | FiTT Alumni |
 | Rachel Perry | FiTT Alumni |
 | Jack Myers | FiTT Alumni |
 | Sam Molloy | FiTT Alumni |
 | Caitlyn Mills | FiTT Alumni |
 | Ashley Barnes | FiTT Alumni |
 | Madelyn Coon | FiTT Alumni |
