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Stacey Brickson, PhD, PT, ATC
Assistant Professor
Office
WIMR
1111 Highland Ave, Room 5053
Madison, WI 53705-2275
(608) 265-0487
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Education and Certification
- Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy
University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, 1992
- Master of Science - Exercise Physiology
University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, 1999
- PhD - Exercise Physiology
University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, 2002
Teaching Responsibilities
- PT 523: Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Aspects of Physical Therapy Treatment
- PT 534: Foundations of Physical Therapy Intervention
- PT 627: Physiological Principles for Clinical Decision Making: Tissue Mechanics and Adaptations
Professional and Service Activities
- American Physical Therapy Association
- National Athletic Training Association
- National Certified Strength and Conditioning Association
- UW Cardiovascular Research Center
- Orthopedic Research Society
Research Interests and Scholarly Activities
Dr. Brickson's doctoral work focused on the inflammatory response following eccentric muscle injury. In particular, her research investigates the role of the neutrophil and free radicals in secondary myofiber damage. Dr. Brickson's post-doctoral focus shifted to cardiac muscle and the role of exercise and disease on myocardial function in the absence of myosin binding protein-C. Her current interests are the roles of inflammatory cytokines in muscle regeneration and repair.
Honors and Awards
- 2009 Medical School Research Committee Grant
- 2005-2007 UW Cardiovascular Research Center Training grant
- 2006 Mentor for UW-Madison Zoology 152 students
- 2005 Mentor for Madison High School Students in Science
- 2002 Graduated with distinction UW-Madison, cumulative GPA 4.0
- 1998-2002 UW-Madison Fellowship recipient
- 1996 Strength and Conditioning Specialist Certification (CSCS), National Strength and Conditioning Association
- 1992 Top 10 UW-Madison Undergraduate Students recognized by WI Alumni Association
Active Research Grants
The Effect of Mesenchymal Stem Cells and Suramin on Single Stretch Skeletal Muscle Injury in Mice
Funding Source: National Institute of Health 1R21 EB08548
Sports Medicine Physicians and Physical Therapists continually seek improved therapeutic interventions for muscle strain injuries. To date, rest, ice, immobilization, and NSAIDs are standard treatments. Exciting and more efficacious therapies include pharmacologic agents to minimize fibrosis and possibly recurrence and stem-cells, which have already been implemented in dystrophies and myocardial infarctions. This study will provide the framework to test both interventions in a mouse model that creates a clinically relevant, standardized muscle strain injury. The long-range goal is to gain insight into treatment interventions that will promote optimal functional recovery and minimize the incidence of recurrence.