Luke Partusch
He/Him/His
- Scott Scholar | Class of 2023
- Biomechanics
Additional Information
Experiences and Involvement
Luke has assisted with sports biomechanics research under Dr. Brian Knarr at the UNO Biomechanics Research Building, focusing on a study called, “The Effects of Swing Speed on Variability of Ball Contact and Risk of Lower Back Injury in Golfers.” He has also analyzed baseball pitchers’ throwing motions with Tyler Hamer in the Omaha Pitching Lab.
He has worked in patient care and injury rehabilitation at the UNO Wellness Center and Makovicka Physical Therapy.
Luke partnered with the Smart Gen Society for his Community Action Project to develop a mobile app called SGS Trust Journal, a tool for parents and their children to build trust and foster conversations about kids' online behavior.
At UNO Luke has served as President of Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity and Secretary of Society of Aspiring Physical & Occupational Therapists (SAPOT), and he is an active member of Exercise is Medicine and Biomechanics United.
Career Interests
He is interested in a career involving athletic training, physical therapy, and strength and conditioning.