Leslie Barnes, PhD, PT, ATC, CSCS

Dr. Barnes has over 20 years of experience in Clinical Sports Medicine. As an accomplished Sport Scientist, she has spent the past decade in the Footwear Industry leading the science that informs both footwear customization and readiness to return to play. Her current research centers around developing innovative solutions that drive safety in sport through product fit, performance, and risk mitigation. She holds a BS in Physical Therapy from Saint Louis University, a dual MS in Physical Therapy and Athletic Training from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and a PhD in Rehabilitation Science from the University of Florida.