Jerry Drefahl | Founder

Founder of Kinesics, Drefahl is a renowned expert and innovator in the fields of human movement science. Drefahl developed Kinesics Human Movement Systems as a proactive solution to reduce the risk and expense of musculoskeletal injuries and disorders (MSD's) in medical, athletic, fitness, and occupational populations.

Kinesics, a musculoskeletal health management company centered on health technology and data analytics software solutions, is focused on being the preeminent platform for empowering organizations, corporations, and institutions to manage risk and improve performance in their patients, athletes, clients, and employees.


Accreditations

  • B.S. Kinesiology / Physical Therapy Concentration

  • M.S. Exercise Physiology (Neuromuscular Physiology)

  • NATA Board Certified Athletic Trainer

  • NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist

  • St. Johns Neuromuscular Therapist Level 8

  • US Olympic Triathlon Coach

  • Poliquin Level 2 Strength and Conditioning Coach

  • Nutritional and Lifestyle Consultant

  • Jones Institute Position Release Therapist

  • Over 300 continuing medical education hours in manual therapy

  • Over 200 continuing medical education hours in neuro and musculoskeletal anatomy

  • Over 200 continuing medical education hours in biomechanics, rehabilitation, and sports performance


Career

  • Kinesics LLC [2017 – Present] Founder / Board Member

  • Functionally Integrated Training & Therapy (FITT) [2001 – Present] Founder / President

  • Baton Rouge General Hospital [2012 – 2023] Director of Wellness

  • Sports Care of Louisiana (Our Lady of the Lake) [1997-2000] Regional Sports Medicine Coordinator

  • Heart and Fitness Center (Baton Rouge General) [1999-2001] Exercise Physiologist / Athletic Trainer

  • LSU Rehabilitation Center [1996-1999] Managing Director