The Sports Institute at UW Medicine Employee Directory

Research ServicesWashington, United States11-50 Employees

The Sports Institute at UW Medicine is a research-focused organization that aims to expand participation in sports and physical activity while prioritizing safety. It brings together medical, policy, science, and technology insights and partners with educators, innovators, and advocates to promote safe play and advance best practices in sports safety. Based in Seattle, Washington, the Institute operates as part of the UW Medicine community, aligning patient care and research with its broader mission to influence safe movement and activity across the country. The organization has contributed to pioneering efforts around safe return-to-play policies across all 50 states and supports evidence-based approaches to exercise and physical activity in routine care. 

Recent activities include collaborations with Seattle Children’s Hospital to pilot home-exercise programs using ExerciseRx, a cloud-based platform designed to aid healthcare providers in prescribing and monitoring physical activity, reflecting its emphasis on practical applications of research and policy in real-world settings.

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