Assoc Prof
University of Michigan Hospital Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Dr. James T. Eckner is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at the University of Michigan, as well as Director of Clinical Research for the Michigan NeuroSport and PM&R Concussion Programs, Director of the PM&R Resident Research Program, and Associate Director of Research for the Michigan Concussion Center. He received his M.D. degree from Case Western Reserve University and his M.S. degree from the University of Michigan in Clinical Research Design and Statistical Analysis. His research addresses mild traumatic brain injury in athletes, including concussion prevention through neck strengthening exercise, concussion biomechanics, determining the role of reaction time testing in concussion assessment, long term effects of concussion on neurological health, as well as, in the management and rehabilitation of athletes.