Jay Dicharry

Jay Dicharry, MPT, SCS completed his Masters of Physical Therapy at Louisiana State University Medical Center and is a Board-certified Sports Clinical Specialist. His career blurs the line between clinical practice, coaching, and engineering to solve problems and optimize performance. Jay literally wrote the book(s) on running gait; he is author of Running Rewired and Anatomy for Runners, writes for digital and print media, and founded MOBO as a tool to improve foot health and performance. He has been interviewed or featured in the New York Times, WIRED, ESPN, The Atlantic, Runner's World, Competitor, Running Times, Men's Health, Men's Fitness, Military Times, Reader's Digest, and others.

Jay enjoys an active research career, has published over thirty-five professional journal articles and book chapters, and consults for numerous partners within the endurance sport industry, including the US Armed Forces, USA Track and Field, and USA Triathlon. He's been thrilled to contribute to the success of over 50 Olympians in his career but is also equally as passionate to work with weekend warriors, as everyone deserves a chance to perform at their peak. Having taught in the Sports Medicine program at the University of Virginia and now at Oregon State University-Cascades, he brings a strong bias towards patient education and teaches internationally to elevate the standard of care for therapists, physicians, and coaches.