Brandon Trigo
DPT Capstone Researcher | Physical Therapy
DPT Capstone Researcher | Physical Therapy
Brandon Trigo is a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) student at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP). He earned his B.S. in Kinesiology (Exercise Science) from Texas A&M University in 2025.
During his undergraduate studies, Brandon gained experience in neurological rehabilitation research involving individuals with Parkinson's disease. He contributed to equine-assisted therapy research, functional assessments, and movement-related data collection. He also presented research examining the effects of vibratory stimulation on motor performance at Texas A&M's Student Research Week.
At N’MORE, Brandon contributes to the lab's studies on exercise-induced blood lactate and neuroplasticity, investigating how aerobic exercise and its metabolic responses influence motor-cortical excitability and inhibition. His research interests include the neurophysiological mechanisms of motor recovery and the potential for exercise to enhance responsiveness to rehabilitation. He hopes to integrate neuroscience research with clinical physical therapy to improve functional recovery in individuals with neurological conditions.