- Sports Performance and Motion Analysis Lab
- Meet the Team
- Sports Performance and Motion Analysis Lab
- Meet the Team
Team
Mia Caminita, PhD(c)
Mia Caminita, PhD(c)
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- English
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Biography
Mia Caminita, M.S., is a biomechanist and engineer who leads the Sports Performance and Motion Analysis Lab at the Fight for Children Sports Medicine Center. She is passionate about using motion analysis technologies to enhance athletic performance, reduce injury risk, guide return-to-sport recommendations and improve gait mechanics. Mia is also a former competitive figure skater and has over 10 years of experience coaching and working with youth athletes and their families.
Catherine Coley, PT. DPT. c/NDT
Catherine Coley, PT. DPT. c/NDT
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- English
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Samantha Collins, MS
Samantha Collins, MS
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- English
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- Samantha Collins is an engineer and biomechanist in the sports performance and motion analysis lab. In 2023 she graduated with a M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Denver while working in the Center of Orthopedic Biomechanics human dynamics lab. In this role she worked with osteoarthritic patients receiving knee replacements to analyze functionality and pain relief. Samantha is passionate about using motion analysis technologies to enhance athletic performance, reduce injury risk, guide return-to-sport recommendations and improve gait mechanics.
Samantha is a former competitive basketball player at the University of Rochester and now enjoys an active lifestyle.
Nathalia Conover, PT, DPT
Nathalia Conover, PT, DPT
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- English
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Nathalia Conover P.T., D.P.T., has been committed to the children, teens and families of Children’s National since 2009. She has over 10 years of experience working with young athletes in the area to include dancers, gymnasts, soccer, football, baseball and basketball players.
She is passionate about helping the pediatric/adolescent athlete overcome sports injuries by providing highly skilled, sport- and child-specific care that displays compassion, patience and determination to help young athletes navigate the often-challenging road to recovery. She is deeply committed to encouraging, equipping and empowering her patients and their families to not only heal from their injuries, but to become stronger, faster and more confident as they return to the sports and activities they love.
Nathalia lives in Virginia and has a very active lifestyle. She enjoys taking and teaching group exercise classes, hiking, kayaking and spending time with friends, family and her church community.
Kelley Legge, MS, ATC
Kelley Legge, MS, ATC
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- English
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Kelley Legge, M.S., A.T.C., is an athletic trainer who works directly with the Sports Medicine team to provide the best care to athletes and get them back to the activities they love.
Jen Robertson, MEd, ATC, LAT
Jen Robertson, MEd, ATC, LAT
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- English
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Jen Robertson M.Ed., A.T.C., L.A.T., is a clinical athletic trainer with 15 years of experience as a collegiate athletic trainer. She has made stops at DI, DII and DIII institutions and brings with her an enthusiasm for helping athletes achieve their maximum potential. As a result of Jen’s strong background in biomechanics, you will find her working in the clinic, Sports Performance and Motion Analysis Lab and working with athletes on injury prevention and performance enhancement programs.
Jen’s athletic background includes a variety of sports including college basketball and softball. She is also a former U.S. Women’s National Team handball player.