Neal Glaviano

Neal Glaviano is an Assistant Professor at the University of Connecticut, where he also serves as Clinical Education Coordinator and core faculty member of the Masters in Athletic Training Program. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of Virginia in 2016, following an M.Ed. (2008) and B.S. from the University of Connecticut (2007). His research focuses on patellofemoral pain rehabilitation, neuromuscular function, and the influence of psychological factors on physical activity. His recent 2024 publications examine muscle inhibition pathways, hip torque development, and lower extremity strength outcomes in patellofemoral pain. He leads the STRIPE project, a $1.5 million initiative optimizing strength training rehabilitation with power exercises, and collaborates internationally with institutions across the US, Brazil, South Korea, Australia, Canada, Germany, Denmark, UK, and the Netherlands.