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KIRSTEN TRAPP DPT Physical Therapist
Dr. Kirsten Trapp is our newest physical therapist at Athletic Advantage. She specializes in spinal evaluation and treatmentandholdssevenmanual therapy certifications.Sheutilizes triggerpointdry needling along with manual skills and therapeutic exercises to optimize patient outcomes and reduce pain. Dr. Trapp is a
“Finding Dr. Cody Johnson and the Athletic Advantage team after relocating to Dallas was a game changer for my dance career. I first came to the office with an ankle sprain I was sure was going to take me out of my next show. Through a combination of dry needling and aquatic therapy, I made a much faster recovery than I could have hoped for. Being a professional ballet dancer, it can be very stressful to deal with injuries that could take you out of a performance or a rehearsal, but since working with Dr. Cody Johnson, I have learned so many new techniques and exercises that have been extremely helpful for maintaining my body. The welcoming environment and attentive staff is an added bonus to the fantastic care you receive. I would enthusiastically recommend Athletic Advantage to anyone, but especially to any student or professional that is looking for a PT with an extensive experience working with dancers!” - M. F. Photo Credit: Northrop Photography EXERC I SE ESSENT I ALS USE THIS TECHNIQUE TO DECREASE NECK PAIN SPOTLIGHT PATIENT SUCCESS Chin Tuck Supine Lie with towel roll under the curve of the neck. Without lifting head, tuck chin gently toward chest. Keep the large muscles in the neck relaxed. Hold for 2 seconds. Repeat 5 times.
member of the American Physical Therapy Association and is an advocate for the#choosePTmovementwhichemphasizes theuseofphysical therapy over opioid usage whenever possible. Born and raised in Plano, Texas, Dr. Trapp received her Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology from Sam Houston State University in 2014. After receiving her bachelor’s degree, she worked as a member of the Athletic Advantage team for two years before attending graduate school. She furthered her education at The University of St. Augustine in Austin, Texas to become a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) in 2018. Kirsten grew up dancing, both competing as part of a junior company and in her high school dance teams. Throughout her undergraduate career, Kirsten competed as a member of the Orange Pride Dance Team, winning three National Championships with the National Dance Alliance (NDA) in Daytona, Florida. Dancing, a desire to help others, and an interest in the biomechanics and etiology of musculoskeletal dysfunctions are what drove her to become a physical therapist. “Providing quality care through a strong patient, therapist relationship is of the utmost importance in my practice. I take the responsibility of guiding my patients through the journey of improving their mobility and functional capacity very seriously. I want to help my patients lead a more active lifestyle. I utilize the most up to date evidence-based approach to evaluate and treat inorder toaddressandprevent further injury foreach individual.”
Key Specialties & Certifications • Spinal Evaluation & Manipulation
• Upper Extremity Evaluation & Manipulation • Lower Extremity Evaluation & Manipulation • Myofascial Manipulation • Advanced Lumbar & Thoracic Spine • Advanced Cervical & Upper Thoracic • Functional Analysis-Pelvic & Hip
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