Matt Jordan is a specialist in player health and performance. He has been a sport scientist
consultant for elite athletes over six Olympic Winter Games. Matt holds a Master of Science in
Exercise and Neuromuscular Physiology, and a PhD in Medical Science. His research focuses on
neuromuscular adaptations to resistance training and knee injury/re-injury prevention. A key
method in his research is the development of neuromuscular testing techniques that can be used
to monitor recovery after knee injuries to forecast recovery and improve rehabilitation.
Currently, Matt is an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Kinesiology at the University of Calgary.
He is also the Director of Sport Science at the Canadian Sport Institute Calgary where he helps
lead inter-disciplinary performance teams that support Canadian Olympic athletes. Matt regularly
consults with professional sport organizations to help them improve player health and performance.
