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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
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.”
EXERC I SE ESSENT I ALS USE THIS TECHNIQUE TO INCREASE ANKLE MOBILITY “I wish I would have found Dr. Johnson sooner in my career. He is a true godsend and a magician with his craft that has kept me in the ring doing what I love. It is hard to put into words how amazing I feel after each visit. Everyone needs this guy in their life. The entire staff treats me like family and Athletic Advantage feels like home. Boxers sustain many different injuries throughout their career and Cody has been able to provide relief for them all. I’ve always found time to stop by Athletic Advantage whenever I’m in town.” - M. B. It is hard to put into words how amazing I feel after each visit. Everyone needs this guy in their life. The entire staff treats me like family and Athletic Advantage feels like home.”
Ankle Self-Mobilizaition Equipment: Use a belt or dog leash that is secured in the hinge side of a door. You can also purchase our ankle mobilizing strap in the clinic. Instructions: Place the foot with limited mobility into the loop. Make sure the strap is as low as possible on the ankle. Take out the slack and bend the knee until you feel a stretch in the front of your ankle. Hold for 30 seconds x 3 sets.
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
Alwaysconsult yourphysical therapist or physician before starting exercises you are unsure of.
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