Our program translates cutting-edge sports therapy research into new standards of care to maximize human performance across the lifespan
The Baylor Scott and White Sports Therapy and Research (ST&R) program leads groundbreaking, innovative, and evidence-based sports therapy and performance research aimed at driving the highest-quality patient and athlete outcomes.
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Simon Driver, PhD
Simon Driver, PhD is the Research Center Director for Baylor Scott & White Sports Therapy & Research Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas.
Dr. Driver is the Project Director of North Texas TBI Model System (NTTBIMS) and the Ginger Murchison Chair in Traumatic Brain Injury Research for Baylor Scott and White Research Institute.
Current projects
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Validation of the K5 Metabolic System
Comparing a wearable metabolic system to the traditional metabolic cart.
CONTACTO Taylor.Gilliland@BSWHealth.org for more information.
Funded by Baylor Scott & White Health
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Impact of Exercise Training in Adults with PASC (“long COVID”)
Investigating the effect of an exercise training program on the functional, emotional, and cognitive health of adults with symptoms of long COVID.
CONTACTO Taylor.Gilliland@BSWHealth.org for more information.
Funded by Baylor Scott & White Foundation
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Masking during physical activity (Phase II)
Investigating the differences in cognitive performance and VO2max scores (the maximum rate of oxygen consumption during physical activity) among individuals while wearing and not wearing a cloth face mask.
CONTACTO Megan.Reynolds@BSWHealth.org for more information.
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Researchers launch new study to understand how face masks impact exercise
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Infographic: Face Masks & Exercise - How does wearing a cloth face mask affect exercise performance
Funded by the Baylor Scott & White Foundation
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Concussion + Exertion
Investigating the role of exertion therapy after sports related concussion and developing an evidence-based approach with healthy athletes.
CONTACTO Evan.Mcshan@BSWHealth.org for more information.
Funded by the Ray H. Marr Foundation
Completed projects
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Masks during physical activity (Phase I)
Investigating the impact of wearing a mask on exercise capacity by measures volume of oxygen, heart rate and other cardiovascular and pulmonary variables on individuals when wearing and not wearing a cloth face mask.
Funded by the Baylor Scott & White Foundation
Current collaborators
Transforming healthcare quality and optimizing patient care by providing a collaborative environment between researchers, clinicians, and entrepreneurs from within Baylor Scott & White Health, our community, and beyond to bring innovation through rigorous science.
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Baylor Scott & White Sports Therapy & Research at The Star
3800 Gaylord Pkwy,
Frisco, tx 75034