
Dr. Hibberd is director of the Athletic Training program (http://athletictraining.ches.ua.edu/) and Athletic Training Research Laboratory. Her research focuses on assessment of shoulder dysfunction using neuromuscular and biomechanical measurement models and injury prevention in overhead athletes. Dr. Hibberd conducts research in overhead athletes of all ages, while emphasizing the dissemination of this research through peer-reviewed publications and presentations, community engagement, and interactions with clinicians. She is host of The AT Tapes (http://ehibberd.people.ua.edu/the-at-tapes.html) , a podcast from the Journal of Athletic Training, where she interviews researchers and clinicians on current topics facing Athletic Trainers and discuss how to utilize best practices to improve patient outcomes.