Dr. Behm’s research interests have been diverse with over 400 peer-reviewed articles, over 35,000 citations, h index of 91 as of April 2024, exploring neuromuscular responses to stretching, resistance training, balance, fatigue, foam rolling, and other topics. David has authored over 20 book chapters and a book (second edition) entitled “The Science and Physiology of Flexibility and Stretching: Implications and Applications in Sport Performance and Health” (Routledge Publishers 2018). He has received a number of university, national and international awards such as the National Strength and Conditioning Association Outstanding Sport Scientist award (2014), Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology Honour Award (2015), Canadian Kinesiology Alliance Honour award (2021), Strength and Conditioning Society Honour award (2020) among others. He has emphasized public engagement with many appearances on radio and television, a highly viewed TEDx talk on stretching, former strength consultant for the Canadian Olympic curling gold medal winning team (2006) and numerous interviews and articles online, in popular fitness magazines and newspapers. Dr. Behm attempts to bridge the gap between his athletic background (drafted into the Canadian Football League, junior ice hockey player, provincial champion in both tennis and squash) and his research pursuits.
