Our mission is to produce never-before-seen musculoskeletal data, empowering all to improve their quality of life.
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Founded as a scientific research tool to help pediatric surgeons with procedures for cerebral palsy, Springbok utilized cutting-edge MRI acquisition and 3D muscle modeling to discover more muscles than previously known are affected by the disorder and that individual muscle development is unique to each patient.
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Today, Springbok’s patented technology can measure comprehensive muscle health, creating a detailed, color-coded, 3D model of the individual.
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Equipped with new, objective data, a wide range of human performance specialists and scientists can evaluate an individual’s underlying form that is key to precision medicine.
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Springbok Analytics transforms your view of muscle.
Scott Magargee is the CEO and a co-founder of Springbok Analytics, overseeing all aspects of the business since joining the company in December 2019. Prior to Springbok, he worked in a number of early-stage ventures in the health tech space, where he led business development and commercialization strategy efforts. Scott also was a co-founder of American Energy Society, the leading professional association dedicated to the advancement of abundant, affordable and safe energy.
Prior to working in the leadership of early-stage ventures, Scott was a partner at a Top 100 law firm in Philadelphia, focusing his practice on government investigations, criminal and civil litigation and regulatory matters. Scott has an AB in history from Princeton University and a JD from the University of Richmond.
Silvia Salinas Blemker, PhD is the Chief Scientific Officer and a co-founder of Springbok Analytics. She is fascinated by skeletal muscle biomechanics and physiology and is well-known in the field for developing novel computational and experimental approaches to study muscle, with applications ranging from muscle disease to athletic performance.
Silvia led the initial scientific research that laid the foundation for the Springbok technology and continues to lead research and development at Springbok. Silvia holds an endowed professorship in the Biomedical Engineering department at the University of Virginia, and she is a fellow of the American Society of Biomechanics and the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineers.
Xue Feng, PhD is the Chief Technology Officer at Springbok Analytics and has expertise and a deep technical background in rapid magnetic resonance imaging, medical image processing and artificial intelligence algorithms. Xue has developed the algorithms and assisted in designing the proprietary imaging protocols that are at the core of the Springbok platform. Prior to joining Springbok, he worked at HeartVista as an Application Engineer where he acquired experience in medical software development and the regulatory approval process.
Xue received his PhD in biomedical engineering from University of Virginia and has published multiple peer-reviewed papers on the subjects of novel MRI acquisition and reconstruction methods and AI-based medical image processing.
In her initial role with the company, Savannah supported marketing efforts and contributed to our business growth strategy. Over time, her role expanded to encompass overseeing and leading operations.
Prior to joining Springbok, Savannah's journey encompassed a range of experiences, including holding a PhD in neuroscience from VCU School of Medicine. There, her research specialized in glial-neuronal interactions and axonal signaling dysfunction in Multiple Sclerosis. In addition to her academic endeavors, she supported university ventures in the commercialization process and consulted for Fortune 500 companies in designing global learning and organizational development programs. These diverse experiences have sparked a passion for commercializing innovative technologies and bridging the gap between scientific knowledge and practical solutions.
Matt Brown is the Director of Business Development at Springbok Analytics, helping lead efforts in sales, partnerships, and overall commercialization strategy. He has been involved with a number of early-stage startups in the sports and health tech space where he has developed and executed go-to-market and growth strategies.
As a former college athlete, Matt has a passion for athletics, human performance, and quantified health and wellness. He received his BA from Simpson College where he played both basketball and golf.
Lara Riem, PhD is a biomechanics data scientist at Springbok Analytics. In her role, she supports all aspects of product engineering and development, and assists in the AI software maintenance, integration of scientific principles, and the company’s intellectual property protection strategy as a registered USPTO patent agent. Prior to joining the Springbok team, Lara developed virtual and augmented reality applications related to biomechanical gait performance and 3D visualization of MRI/CT imaged anatomy for interventional planning.
Lara received her PhD in biomedical engineering from the joint Medical College of Wisconsin and Marquette University program. During her PhD, she contributed to research regarding the development of a muscle activated AI powered prosthetics, as well as characterizing gait and balance deficits in people with multiple sclerosis. Lara received her BS from Marquette and her undergraduate degree from Medical College of Wisconsin.
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Declan Carmichael is a product engineer for Springbok Analytics, having joined the company in May 2023 while based in Melbourne, Australia. His primary responsibilities include overseeing all aspects of the Springbok analytics process, performing necessary quality control measures and customer success services with Australian-based partners. He also supports research and development efforts and ongoing enhancements to the software.
Declan graduated with an Honours degree in Exercise & Sports Science from Australian Catholic University, where he specialized in hamstring strain injury prevention and rehabilitation. Declan also collaborates with one of Springbok’s trusted industry leaders, the Sports Performance, Recovery, Injury and New Technologies (SPRINT) research center.
Ashley Coggins is a Product Analyst for Springbok Analytics. In her role, she oversees the Springbok analytics process, conducts quality control measures, and compiles data reports. She also supports research and development efforts and process optimization.
Ashley received her MS in Rehabilitation Engineering from the University College London, where she specialized in functional electrical stimulation in patients with spinal cord injury. Her work focused on optimizing data collection to extract EMG data alternating with electrical stimulation to better understand the recovery of muscle activity after injury. Ashley has experience in robotic engineering evaluating surgical techniques for knee injury repairs. She’s passionate about using advanced analytics to better understand musculoskeletal conditions and improve patient outcomes.
Matthew Cousins is a product engineer for Springbok Analytics, having joined the company in February 2020. His primary responsibilities include overseeing all aspects of the Springbok analytics process, performing necessary quality control measures and customer success services. He also supports research and development efforts and ongoing enhancements to the software.
Matthew graduated with a BS in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Virginia, where he specialized in sports biomechanics and tissue engineering.
Olivia DuCharme is a product engineer for Springbok Analytics. In her role, she oversees the Springbok analytics process, conducts quality control measures, and compiles data reports for Springbok analyses. She also supports research and development efforts and process optimization.
Doug Goldstein is the Performance Lead at Springbok Analytics. He has a proven track record of translating data into actionable outputs to drive sales and development efforts. With a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from The University of Colorado, Doug is a board-certified and fellowship-trained professional who brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the team.
As an advisor to multiple early-stage ventures and a co-founder of a startup himself, Doug is passionate about driving innovation and growth in the entrepreneurial space. As a former two-sport college athlete, Doug understands the importance of human performance and quantifying health and wellness.
Liza received a B.S. in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Virginia. At UVA, her research focused on computational simulations of peptide hydrogels for tissue engineering, and modeling pelvic floor biomechanics from MRI data. Liza taught other students through tutoring, course assistance and course leadership in engineering.
Julia Hebert is the Operations Manager for Springbok Analytics. Her role is to support business growth and marketing strategy efforts.
Julia received a Bachelors of Art in Art History from Virginia Commonwealth University
Jacob Morris is a product analyst for Springbok Analytics – vetting client scans, conducting quality control measures, and aiding in all steps of the Springbok analytics process. He also supports research and development efforts and iterative updates to Springbok technology.
Jacob graduated with a ME in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Virginia, where he specialized in injury biomechanics, Achilles tendon physiology, and implantable devices.
Anthony Nguyen is the software engineer at Springbok Analytics, having joined the company in June 2018. With a strong technical background, he leads the full-stack development of the Springbok web application and has primary responsibility for ongoing enhancements to the platform. He also supports other aspects of the business, including in the analytics services and digital content creation.
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Valeria Pabon is a Product Analyst for Springbok Analytics. In her role, she oversees the Springbok analytics process, conducts quality control measures, and compiles data reports. She also supports research and development efforts and process optimization.
Valeria received her Bachelor's of Science in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Virginia. Throughout her undergraduate education, Valeria worked in a research lab that focused on developing a predictive differential equation model for therapeutic outcomes for a specific T cell cancer treatment. Valeria's capstone project was focused on creating a patient-specific musculoskeletal model to help optimize surgical planning for patellar instability.
Faisal specializes in Full Stack Development. He graduated from Purdue University with a Master's Degree in Computer Science, with a focus in Software Engineering and Machine Learning. Faisal has supported several startups with software engineering and product development.
In addition to his work, Faisal is passionate about fitness and enjoys biking and running in his free time. Faisal was born in Mumbai, India, and grew up in Pune, where he developed an early interest in computer science. With his technical skills and dedication to learning, Faisal is committed to delivering high-quality results.
Dr. Robin West is a board-certified orthopaedic and sports medicine surgeon. She joined Inova Medical Group in 2014 and has over 20 years of clinical experience. As President of Inova’s Musculoskeletal Service Line and Chairman of Inova Sports Medicine, West directs the clinical, strategic, administrative and academic affairs of the world class, comprehensive program. She currently serves as the Lead Team Physician for the Washington Nationals and the Head Team Physician for the Washington Football Team. West previously served as a team physician for the Pittsburgh Steelers, University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon University. She is an Associate Professor at Georgetown University Medical Center, Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, and an Adjunct Associate Professor at Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences.
West serves or has served on the board of directors NFL Team Physicians’ Society, the NFL Combine Medical Committee, the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM) and also serves on the editorial board Orthopaedics Today. She is an active member in the NFL and MLB Physician’s societies, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA), and AOSSM.
A native of Southern California, Dr. West resides in Northern Virginia with her husband, two daughters, and two dogs.
Dr. Asheesh Bedi is the Director of Sports Medicine and Joint Preservation at the NorthShore Orthopedic and Spine Institute. He is an Adjunct Professor of Sports Medicine and Hip Preservation at the Hospital for Special Surgery/Weill Cornell Medical Center. He is also the head orthopedic consultant for National Basketball Players’ Associations (NBPA), a consultant for the National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA), and specializes in both arthroscopic and open surgery for athletic injuries of the shoulder, elbow, hip, and knee. He is a supporting NFL team physician under the leadership of Dr. Mark Bowen, the Head Team Physician for the Chicago Bears.
Asheesh is the former Chief of Sports Medicine and Shoulder Surgery and was a Professor at the University of Michigan from 2009 to 2022. He was the Head Orthopedic Team Physician for University of Michigan Athletics, and was the former Head Orthopedic Team Physician and Medical Director for the Detroit Lions (2017-2020).
Dr. Bedi completed his undergraduate training at Northwestern University where he graduated Summa Cum Laude. He graduated from the University of Michigan Medical School with AOA recognition, and remained in Ann Arbor to pursue residency training in Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Michigan. After completing his training, Dr. Bedi completed a two-year fellowship in sports medicine and shoulder surgery at the Hospital for Special Surgery and Weill Cornell Medical College in New York.
He has also pursued additional dedicated training in arthroscopic hip surgery for young athletes. Dr. Bedi has authored over 350 articles, chapters, and peer-reviewed publications on shoulder, elbow, knee, and hip injuries in athletes. He has won numerous prestigious awards in the field, including the ASES Neer Award, AOSSM Cabaud and Excellence in Research Awards, and is a member of the Herodicus Society.
Bryan Heiderscheit, PT, PhD is the Frederick Gaenslen Professor in Orthopedics and Vice-Chair of Research for the Department of Orthopedics & Rehabilitation. He is the founding Director of the UW Health Runners’ Clinic; Director of Badger Athletic Performance with UW Athletics; and Co-director of the UW Neuromuscular Biomechanics Laboratory.
Dr. Heiderscheit’s research is aimed at understanding and enhancing the clinical management of orthopedic conditions, with particular focus on sports-related injuries. Support for his research includes the NIH, NFL, NBA and GE Healthcare.]
Dr. Heiderscheit is a Senior Editor for the Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy and serves on the editorial board for Orthopaedics Today. He is a fellow of the American Physical Therapy Association, and past member of the executive board of the American Academy of Sports Physical Therapy. He is a member of the NFL Soft Tissue Injury Task Force.
Holly J. Silvers-Granelli is a board certified Physical Therapist specializing in sports orthopaedic rehabilitation in Santa Monica, CA. She completed her PhD in Applied Physiology and Biomechanics at the University of Delaware. She is a current member of United States Soccer Federation’s Medical Team, the chair of Major League Soccer’s Medical Assessment Research Committee (M-MARC) and a consultant for the National Football League’s (NFL) Musculoskeletal task force and the Aspetar Scientific Advisory Board (Doha, Qatar).
She is also the spokesperson for the American Physical Therapy Association’s taskforce on ACL Prevention. In addition, she is a rehabilitation consultant for Major League Soccer’s Toronto FC, Seattle Sounders, Portland Timbers and the Los Angeles Galaxy and Los Angeles Football Club. She is also serving a research advisory role to Major League Baseball for hamstring injury prevention efforts.
Currently, she is the owner of Velocity Physical Therapy with a primary focus on injury mitigation, articular cartilage injury and rehabilitation and the rehabilitation and of hip and groin injury in athletes. Mrs. Silvers-Granelli reviews for over twenty-five scientific journals and has published over sixty peer reviewed articles and scholarly book chapters on the prevention of injury in sport, ACL injury prevention, biomechanical assessment of injury risk, articular cartilage injury, groin and hip injury and patellofemoral disorders.
Mrs. Silvers-Granelli is married to her husband, Dennis, and the proud mother of two wonderful children. She is deeply committed to her active clinical research role and presents at domestic and international conferences regularly.
Entering his seventh season, Chip Schaefer returned to Chicago for a second stint with the team during the 2016-2017 season and enters his 31st season in the NBA, during which time he has contributed to 11 NBA Championship teams (six with Chicago, five with the Los Angeles Lakers). Previously, he spent the 2013-16 seasons with the Sacramento Kings as the team’s Director of Sports Science.
Following his first term in Chicago as the head athletic trainer, he worked for 13 seasons with the Lakers (1986-87, 1999-2011), and in his last seven seasons in Los Angeles, he was the team’s Director of Athletic Performance/Player Development. While at the Lakers, he oversaw the transition of the team’s young players into the NBA, as well as their professional development.
In addition to his time in NBA, Schaefer spent two years as Head Trainer for the U.S. Men’s Ski Team (1984-86), Loyola Marymount for three years(1987-1990), and worked on staff at the Kerlan-Jobe Orthopedic Clinic (2011-2013).He was the Assistant Athletics Director for Sports Performance at UC Santa Barbara, served as the Head Athletic Trainer at Pete Newell’s Big Man Camp, and the California Summer Pro Basketball League. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education and Sports Medicine from the University of Utah, a Master of Arts in Counseling from Loyola Marymount University, and a Doctorate in Health Science from A.T.
Schaefer is a certified athletic trainer and a certified strength and conditioning specialist. He is recognized by the National Academy of Sports Medicine(NASM) as a specialist in performance enhancement, corrective exercise and fitness nutrition. A native of Deerfield, III., Schaefer and his wife, Andra, have a son, Alec, and a daughter, Emily.
Johnny Owens BS, MPT is CEO and Director of Clinical Research & Education for Owens Recovery Science an Inc 500 company. He is the former Chief of Human Performance Optimization at the Center for the Intrepid at San Antonio Military Medical Center. He did his undergraduate course work in Biology at The University of Texas at Austin and earned his Masters in Physical Therapy at The University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston.
He manages lower extremity trauma and complex foot and ankle injuries of patients returning from the combat zone. He developed the Return to Run Clinical Pathway which focuses on returning service members who have suffered trauma back to high level activity and most recently the application of a novel technique, blood flow restriction training to help restore strength after injuries.
He has numerous multi-center research projects involving regenerative medicine, sports medicine and rehabilitation of the combat casualty. He is also a clinical and research consultant to multiple professional and collegiate teams. His work has been featured on NPR, Time Magazine, ESPN and 60-minutes.
Dr. Answorth A. Allen is an Attending Orthopedic Surgeon at Hospital for Special Surgery, specializing in shoulder, knee, and elbow surgery, and a Professor of Clinical Orthopedic Surgery at Weill Cornell Medical College in New York City. Dr. Allen is a team orthopedist for the New York Knicks basketball team and a former team physician for the New York Mets. In addition, Dr. Allen is an orthopedic consultant for the West Indies Cricket Board of Control. He is the former team physician for the Long Island Rough Riders soccer team.
Additionally, he was an assistant team physician for both the New York Saints lacrosse team and the New York State Racing Association. At one time, he was also a staff physician for the New York State Athletic Commission and the Hunter Mountain Ski Sports Center. While in Pittsburgh, he was assistant team physician for the University of Pittsburgh and assistant company physician for the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre. He is the author of over 150 articles and book chapters on shoulder, knee, and elbow problems.
Drew Morcos, PT, DPT, OCS, SCS, DNSP, ATC, CSCS, FAAOMPT is the President and CEO of MOTUS Specialists Physical Therapy, Inc. in Newport Beach for amateur/professional and active clients. He has experience working with top athletes in professional sports including Russell Wilson and Antonio Brown (NFL), Carmelo Anthony (NBA) and Steve Johnson (ATP), to name a few. Prior to opening his own clinic, he was the Director of Rehabilitation at the University of Southern California-Athletic Medicine Department. He continues to serve as an Adjunct Instructor of Clinical Physical Therapy for the Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy at the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry at USC.
He earned a B.S. in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Athletic Training from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. He received his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from USC in 2007 followed by completion of a residency in Orthopaedics and a fellowship in Sports Physical Therapy through Kaiser Permanente, Los Angeles. He has experience as an athletic trainer and physical therapist in Division 1 Athletics, NFL, USA and AVP Beach Volleyball and the World’s Strongest Man Competition. He is on the board of context experts to design item questions for the Sports Clinical Specialist exam. He served as the clinical instructor for the USC Division 1 Sports Residency program.
He is also a clinical instructor for the Kaiser Permanente Sports Fellowship program. He has published articles in the Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy (JOSPT), New York Post and ESPN. He has presented educational sessions for the APTA’S Combined Sections Meeting since 2014. He has been trained through the Professor Vladimir Janda and Professor Vaclav Vojta Approach. He has over seven years of experience in Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS) and became a certified practitioner of DNS in 2015.
Dr. A. Bobby Chhabra graduated from the Johns Hopkins University with an undergraduate degree in Biology before completing his medical education at the University of Virginia School of Medicine. He completed his Orthopaedic Surgery residency at the University of Virginia Health System.
He received his fellowship training in hand and upper extremity, microvascular and congenital hand surgery at the Hand Center of San Antonio and Texas Scottish Rite Hospital.
He returned to the University of Virginia in 2002 during which time he helped create the University of Virginia Hand Center. Dr. Chhabra is currently the Lillian T. Pratt Distinguished Professor and Chair of Orthopaedic Surgery, the David A. Harrison Distinguished Educator, and a Professor of Plastic Surgery at the University of Virginia. He is the Division Head of Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery. He is also the hand and upper extremity consultant for the University of Virginia Department of Athletics. His areas of expertise include hand, wrist, and elbow trauma and arthritis with a particular interest in athletic injuries and congenital hand surgery. He has a basic science laboratory that is currently investigating stem cell technology and tissue engineering principles for volumetric muscle loss and he is actively involved in clinical trials research.
Dr. Chhabra is a nationally recognized Orthopaedic educator and has been a course director for several Orthopaedic board review courses. He has received the University of Virginia Master Educator Award, the University of Virginia School of Medicine Award for Excellence in Teaching and the highest honor bestowed by the UVA School of Medicine, the David A. Harrison Teaching Award.
Dr. Chhabra is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, a member of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand and a fellow of the American Orthopaedic Association. He is past President of the Virginia Orthopaedic Society. In 2014, Dr. Chhabra was inducted into the Raven Society for his contributions to the University of Virginia.
Dr. Andrew J. Sheean is a board certified, fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon that is passionate about caring for musculoskeletal injuries, particularly among tactical athletes. He specializes in sports medicine and complex surgical reconstruction of the shoulder, elbow, and knee. He received his Bachelor of Science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and medical degree from Rush Medical College. For three years, he served as a United States Air Force Flight Surgeon before beginning his surgical training at the San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium (SAUSHEC) Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program. Upon completing his residency training, Dr. Sheean completed an additional year of fellowship training in orthopaedic sports medicine at the University of Pittsburgh. He is an Associate Professor of Surgery at the Uniformed Services University and currently practices orthopaedic surgery in San Antonio, Texas.
Dr. Sheean has co-authored over 100 peer-reviewed papers and book chapters. His research interests and the priorities of his lab are acutely focused on maximizing warfighter lethality and tactical athletes’ medical readiness. The REACTOR (REsearch for ACcelerated Therapeutics and Orthopaedic Rehabilitation) Lab. The REACTOR Lab approaches this overarching priority through an emphasis on: 1. The study of the non-operative management of musculoskeletal injuries, 2. Cutting edge basic science investigations focused on accelerating healing and decreasing the rates of re-injury following surgical interventions, and 3. Clinical trials devoted towards optimizing post-operative rehabilitation. Dr. Sheean’s research efforts have been supported by a number of intramural and extramural grants, including the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program, the prestigious American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM) Sandy Kirkley Clinical Trial Award and a Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA) Research Award.
Dr. Sheean is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and maintains active memberships in the AOSSM, AANA, and the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES.) He regularly reviews for the American Journal of Sports Medicine (AJSM) and the Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (JSES.) He currently is a member of the Editorial Board for Sports Health: A Multidisciplinary Approach, and since 2021, he has served as an Associate Editor for Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery.
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