Our Mission
To conduct the highest level of clinical, biomechanical, and translational sports medicine research through a multi-modal, interdisciplinary approach, investigating and validating novel sport and rehab technologies to improve injury prevention, sports performance, rehab, and recovery, while providing comprehensive athlete care from physical and neurocognitive performance to return to play following injury.
Our Team
Dr. Brian Forsythe - Awarded Orthopedic Surgeon
A board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine and minimally invasive surgery. Dr. Forsythe is an expert in shoulder, knee, and elbow reconstruction, as well as biologic therapies, and serves as an orthopedic team physician for the Chicago White Sox, Chicago Bulls, and Chicago Fire FC. He also serves as an Assistant Professor at Rush University and is an award-winning researcher and author, dedicated to patient-centered care with clear communication and individualized treatment.
Dr. Felipe Gonzalez - Orthopedic Surgeon & Researcher
Coordinator for RUSH's International Fellowship in Biomechanics and Orthopedic Surgery. Internationally recognized for pioneering advances in motion analysis and the use of AI to better understand and treat orthopedic conditions, contributing to numerous peer-reviewed publications and global conference presentations. He actively mentors orthopedic surgeons and trainees in biomechanics and sports medicine.
Dr. Markus A. Wimmer - Orthopedic Surgery & Motion Analysis Expert
The Jorge O. Galante Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at Rush University Medical Center and Director of the Human Motion Analysis and Tribology Laboratories. An international authority in orthopedic biomechanics and implant wear, he also holds faculty appointments in Biomedical Engineering and related disciplines. With a Ph.D. in Biomechanics and a background in Mechanical Engineering, Dr. Wimmer is recognized worldwide for advancing motion analysis and high-performance orthopedic technologies.
Mike Toman - Physical Therapist
Healthcare executive with more than 25 years of experience in physical therapy, clinic operations, and multi-site leadership. As Vice President of Clinical Operations at Athletico Physical Therapy, he oversaw multi-state outpatient physical therapy clinics with 500 employees and full P&L responsibility, while leading market expansion and revenue growth. A physical therapist and athletic trainer with extensive outpatient and inpatient experience, Mike combines clinical insight with strategic business acumen, backed by degrees in Physical Therapy and Physical Education with an Athletic Training emphasis.
Norm Gill - Managing Partner
Norm Gill is a Managing Partner with over 25 years of experience in sports complex design, development, and construction. With a background as a design-build general contractor and extensive hands-on operations expertise, he has contributed to the development of nearly four dozen sports facilities. Norm specializes in aligning facility form, function, and operations to achieve optimal outcomes, bringing deep knowledge of construction, customer experience, and operational performance to every project.
Gary Lindsey - Industry Advisor
Over 35 years of experience in facility management and sports marketing. A former collegiate soccer and tennis player with a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of South Florida, he has served as a team administrator for U.S. Soccer youth National Teams and as President & COO of LKSoccer in Chicago, leading the largest Lil’ Kickers franchise in the country. Certified Arena Operator with a USSF “C” coaching license and long-time presenter at the U.S. Indoor Sports Association, he is a recognized industry advisor.
Camilla Antognini - Biomedical Engineer & Researcher
Holding a double M.Sc. in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Illinois Chicago and Politecnico di Milano, Camilla specializes in motion analysis for rehabilitation, performance enhancement, and injury prevention. As a researcher at Rush University Medical Center, she collaborates with clinicians to translate human movement data into patient-care technologies.
Pat McCraney - Athlete Relationship Manager
An Emmy award-winning former investigative journalist and Chicago Fire FC beat reporter, he previously served as the Darien Site Director and Camp Director for Eclipse Select Soccer Club. Pat manages the day-to-day operations of Synapse SRT, including the Brain Gym and Motion Analysis Lab, and assists with recruiting participants for research studies.
Lou Reina - Operations Leader
Operations leader for Sawmill Sports Hub, bringing a strong blend of athletic, financial, and operational experience. Former DI men’s soccer player at UIC and Director of Operations for Eclipse Select Soccer Club, one of the nation’s top youth soccer programs. Lou also holds decades of experience as a Treasury Pit Broker and Trader at the Chicago Board of Trade, adding deep expertise in financial operations and risk management to the hub’s leadership.
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- To conduct the highest level of clinical, biomechanical, and translational sports medicine research through a multi-modal, inter-disciplinary approach.
- To investigate and validate novel sports and rehab technologies, to improve injury prevention, sports performance, rehab and recovery.
- To provide comprehensive athlete care, from physical and neurocognitive performance, to return to play following injury.