Bio
Dr. Tuakli-Wosornu is a board-certified, fellowship-trained physical medicine and rehabilitation physician (physiatrist) with Stanford Health Care and an associate professor in the Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
Dr. Tuakli-Wosornu specializes in interventional spine and sports medicine treatments. She diagnoses and treats a wide range of sports medicine conditions, while helping individuals achieve high performance through holistic mind-body techniques and therapies. Her passion lies in advancing equity in sports, improving the lives of marginalized populations—including those with disabilities—and demonstrating the transformative power of sport.
Dr. Tuakli-Wosornu's multifaceted approach combines clinical expertise, cutting-edge research, and advocacy to advance sports medicine and promote inclusivity in athletics. Her research interests include evidence-based approaches to prevent injury, relieve pain, and optimize health and performance. Her research has received support from organizations such as the International Olympic Committee and the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine.
Dr. Tuakli-Wosornu has published extensively on parasports medicine, athlete safeguarding, and sports equity in prestigious, peer-reviewed journals, such as the American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and the British Journal of Sports Medicine, where she serves as an associate editor. Her work includes book chapters on paralympic sports and sports nutrition for paralympic athletes.
Dr. Tuakli-Wosornu is actively involved in several professional societies, including the International Blind Sports Federation, the International Olympic Committee, and Safe Sport International. She chairs numerous committees focused on athlete welfare and physical activity for people with disabilities. Through these roles, Dr. Tuakli-Wosornu promotes fair play, education, and the global benefits of sport.
