Meet the Team
Physical Therapists
Kevin McGuinness, PT, DPT, SCS, CSCS
- Sports Medicine Physical Therapist
- Performance Specialist
- Injury Prevention Specialist
Kevin McGuinness, PT, DPT, SCS, CSCS
Locations
Languages
- English
Departments
- Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine
- Sports Medicine
- Sports Physical Therapy
- Sports Performance and Injury Prevention
Biography
Kevin McGuinness, PT, DPT, SCS, CSCS, is a physical therapist specializing in in the treatment of athletes. He is a board certified sports clinical specialist through the ABPTS and a certified strength and conditioning specialist through the NSCA. Kevin has treated high school, collegiate and professional athletes for a wide variety of conditions. He has a particular interest in helping athletes with hip pathologies such as FAI/labral tears and dysplasia.
Athletic Trainers
Kelley Legge, MS, ATC
- Lead Athletic Trainer
Kelley Legge, MS, ATC
Locations
Languages
- English
Departments
- Athletic Training
- Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine
- Sports Medicine
- Sports Performance and Motion Analysis Lab
- Sports Performance and Injury Prevention
Biography
Kelley Legge, MS, ATC, 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.
Jana Ponder, MS, LAT, ATC
- Clinical Athletic Trainer
Jana Ponder, MS, LAT, ATC
Languages
- English
Departments
- Athletic Training
- Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine
- Sports Medicine
- Sports Performance and Motion Analysis Lab
Biography
Jana R. Ponder, MS, LAT, ATC is a certified athletic trainer with a passion for adolescent sports medicine and injury prevention. Jana received her master’s degree in sport and exercise psychology. She uses her knowledge in these fields to provide the best possible care by considering the entire person in her evaluation and treatment. Jana has a particular interest in helping performing artists of all art forms.
Biomechanical Engineers
Mia Caminita, PhD
- Program Manager, Sports Performance and Motion Analysis Lab
- Biomechanical Engineer
Mia Caminita, PhD
Locations
Languages
- English
Departments
- Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine
- Sports Medicine
- Sports Performance and Motion Analysis Lab
- Sports Performance and Injury Prevention
Biography
Mia Caminita, PhD, 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.
Samantha Collins, MS
- Biomechanical Engineer
Samantha Collins, MS
Locations
Languages
- English
Departments
- Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine
- Sports Medicine
- Sports Performance and Motion Analysis Lab
- Sports Performance and Injury Prevention
- Samantha Collins is an engineer and biomechanist in the sports performance and motion analysis lab. In 2023 she graduated with a MS 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.
