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LIFT Lab
Leading Improvement-Focused Teams

Catherine Quatman-Yates, PT, DPT, PhD

Director of Operations
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Dr. Quatman-Yates is a leader in advancing health outcomes through research focused on promoting safe and active lifestyles across all ages. As director of the LIFT Lab, she applies a range of methodologies—including experimental, qualitative, complexity science, and implementation science—to improve patient outcomes.

Key Highlights:

  • Continuous Learning Health Systems: Integrating frontline clinicians into evidence-based practice through learning health system models.
  • Physical Therapy for mTBI/Concussion: Advancing identification and treatment of post-concussion impairments.
  • Fall Prevention: Partnering with community paramedicine programs to build systems addressing fall risks.
  • Physical Literacy: Developing strategies to promote lifelong physical activity despite injury, illness, or chronic conditions.

 

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