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Scot Raab, PhD, is a professor in the department of physical therapy and athletic training at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, Arizona, and is the associate dean of academic affairs for their College of the Environment, Forestry, and Natural Sciences. Raab earned his PhD in teaching and administration and has more than 30 years of experience in clinical practice, higher education instruction, and methodological review to contribute to EBP education. He teaches several research courses and mentors undergraduate and graduate students in research projects.

Naoko Giblin, PhD, LAT, ATC, is an associate professor in the athletic training and exercise science programs at the University of Wisconsin at La Crosse and is chair of the exercise and sport science department's athletic training program. Giblin earned her PhD in exercise science with an emphasis on applied biomechanics and has been a licensed athletic trainer since 2003. She has experience in providing clinical care in a variety of settings, including NCAA Division I athletics, community colleges, and high schools. Her primary research interest is biomechanical analysis of people with patellofemoral pain syndrome and other running-related injuries.