Prior to joining the UNC faculty in 2013, he was and Assistant Professor of Kinesiology and Director of the Joint Injury and Muscle Activation Laboratory at the University of Toledo in Toledo Ohio (2009-2013). Dr. Pietrosimone is a native of Hamden, CT and graduated with his B.S. in Athletic Training from Springfield College in 2005. He completed his Masters in Athletic Training and his Doctorate in Sports Medicine at the University of Virginia in 2006 and 2009, respectively.