E. Rachael Loeb

Affiliate Professor

McInnis 313A
eloeb@eastern.edu

Ms. Rachael Loeb is an Affiliate Professor at Eastern University, teaching primarily Human Anatomy & Physiology I/II courses. Prof. Loeb graduated cum laude from Eastern University in 2016 with a bachelor's degree in Athletic Training and is a certified Athletic Trainer, licensed by the Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine. She has worked clinically in a variety of high school and collegiate settings, most notably the Malvern Preparatory School, Villanova University Football and Track and Field teams, and the Temple University Gymnastics team. She received her Master’s degree in Kinesiology with a concentration in Athletic Training from Temple University (Thesis: Sensory Processing in Individuals with Chronic Ankle Instability) in 2018. 

She has years of experience as a graduate teaching assistant for Human Anatomy and Physiology at Temple since 2016, in both lecture and laboratory instruction. She has also been invited by multiple institutions to give guest lectures & hold educational workshops to graduate and undergraduate students on various topics; the most popular being Cupping Therapy and instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) techniques.

Prof. Loeb's research interests include the basic neurophysiology of the sensorimotor system/neural mechanisms of sensory processing, particularly as it relates to individuals with motor control issues following musculoskeletal/spinal cord injury to improve treatments and rehabilitation techniques for these individuals. She has a deep appreciation of the human body, a strong passion for teaching and strives to provide an accessible, innovative and supportive educational environment for all students.

Education

MS Kinesiology; concentration in Athletic Training, Temple University
BS Athletic Training, Eastern University

Classes Taught
  • BIOL 233/233L - Human Anatomy & Physiology I & Lab
  • BIOL 234/234L Human Anatomy & Physiology II & Lab
Research Interests

Prof. Loeb’s research focuses on the following areas:

  • Neuro/sensorimotor rehabilitation post-musculoskeletal injury
  • Neural mechanisms of sensory reweighting
Professional Associations
  • National Athletic Trainer’s Association (2015-present)
  • Human Anatomy & Physiology Society (HAPS)