Dr. Sandy Shultz, Professor Emerita of Kinesiology, is a Certified Athletic Trainer with over 40 years of experience spanning clinical practice, academic research, and entrepreneurial innovation. Her research is deeply rooted in her work as a certified athletic trainer and strength and conditioning specialist, with a focus on uncovering the underlying factors (sex hormones, body composition, knee laxity) that heighten female susceptibility to anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury.

With approximately $2.5 million in grant funding and more than 150 peer-reviewed publications—including consensus statements and book chapters—Dr. Shultz has significantly advanced the understanding and prevention of ACL injuries. Together with Dr. Randy Schmitz, she is now translating decades of research into a patented knee arthrometer (currently in development), designed to deliver precise, repeatable measures of joint laxity. This innovation aims to empower clinicians with actionable data to make informed decisions and proactively identify individuals at risk.

Dr. Shultz holds a PhD in Sports Medicine from the University of Virginia. She is a Fellow of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA), the National Academy of Kinesiology, and the American College of Sports Medicine. She is recognized among Stanford University’s list of the World’s Top 2% of Scientists—an acknowledgment of her global impact and scholarly excellence.