From Research to Readiness:
Preventing Injuries and Promoting Recovery in the Military
Educational Electronic Portfolio
Doctor of Health Science and Exercise Leadership
Pennsylvania Western University
Lauren Fried
DHSc(c), CHC, CPT, CES, PES
I am originally from Millerstown, Pennsylvania, and now live in San Diego, California, where I enjoy staying active and being outdoors. With over 12 years of experience in health and fitness, I have worked as a Certified Personal Trainer, Corrective Exercise Specialist, and Health Coach, supporting service members across all branches. Currently, I lead the West Regional Physical Health and Wellness team at Wounded Warrior Project while pursuing a Doctorate in Health Science and Exercise Leadership. My research focuses on reducing musculoskeletal injuries by promoting sleep hygiene, stress management, and injury prevention strategies. Guided by growth, loyalty, and passion, I am committed to making a lasting impact on the health and readiness of the military community.
VISION
To demonstrate the critical role of sleep hygiene, stress management, and injury prevention in enhancing the health, recovery, and readiness of military personnel.
MISSION
Equip military leaders and health professionals with evidence-based practices that reduce injuries, enhance recovery, and strengthen resilience and operational readiness.
Research Foci
1
Sleep Hygiene Education
Examining how sleep hygiene education and recovery can reduce musculoskeletal injuries and enhance performance and readiness in military personnel.
2
Stress Management Strategies
Exploring evidence-based stress reduction methods to boost resilience, lower injury risk, and improve operational effectiveness.
3
Injury Prevention Protocols
Investigating the integration of proactive injury prevention practices into military training to decrease injury rates and support long-term health.
Guiding Principles
Continuous Growth
Commit to ongoing learning and professional development to enhance health, readiness, and leadership outcomes.
Dedication to Service
Honor commitments and foster trust by supporting military personnel and teammates with integrity.
Passionate Impact
Bring energy, enthusiasm, and purpose to inspire innovation and meaningful improvements in health, recovery, and resilience.
Core Values
Personal Growth
Commit to continual learning and improvement as a student, professional, and leader through embracing challenges and seeking development opportunities.
Loyalty
Dedication and faithfulness to military personnel, teammates, and projects by honoring commitments and fostering trust.
Passion
Energy, enthusiasm, and purpose that fuel innovation, meaningful impact, and sustained dedication to supporting others.
Clifton Strengths
Achiever
Driven by productivity and progress, setting high standards and maintaining momentum to deliver consistent results
Self-Assurance
Guided by an inner confidence and clarity, making decisive choices and providing stability during uncertainty
Positivity
Bringing optimism, encouragement, and warmth to relationships, fostering motivation and resilience in teams
Focus
Maintaining alignment with goals and priorities, ensuring steady progress toward milestones and outcomes
Strategic
Evaluating options and anticipating challenges to create clear, practical solutions that inspire buy-in and direction