Author Bios

Eric J. Hegedus, PT, DPT, PhD, MHSc

Eric J. Hegedus, PT, DPT, PhD, MHSc had a notable 30-year career as a leader and innovator in physical therapist education and research. He has led or helped lead 3 DPT programs in his career and is a past winner of the APTA’s Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy James A. Gould Teaching Award. As a scholar, he has published more than 90 peer-reviewed articles, 24 abstracts, and 10 book chapters. He has presented his work internationally. He has continued to treat patients on a regular basis throughout his career.

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Samantha R. Hegedus, PT, DPT, PCS, USAT Level 1 Coach

Samantha R. Hegedus, PT, DPT, PCS, USAT Level 1 Coach is an orthopedic private practice owner, practicing physical therapist, and Adjunct Faculty for Tufts University’s Doctor of Physical Therapy Program. Previously, Dr. Hegedus worked as Adjunct Faculty for High Point University’s Doctor of Physical Therapy Program and was a Team Physical Therapist for USA’s Shooting Team. Dr. Hegedus received her BS in Health Sciences and BS in Biology from Duquesne University in 2016, a Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) from Duquesne University in 2018, became a USA Triathlon Level 1 Coach in 2020, and was recognized as an American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) in 2022. Her background also includes 4 years of Division 1 collegiate swimming at Duquesne University with a focus on sprint freestyle and butterfly events.

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Kristen McKnight, PT, DPT

Kristen McKnight, PT, DPT graduated from Duquesne University’s Doctor of Physical Therapy program in 2021. After receiving her DPT, Dr. McKnight continued in the outpatient setting at Pittsburgh Performance Physical Therapy (Penn Hills, PA) where she treated a variety of clientele including athletes and professional musicians. Dr. McKnight now works at St. Margaret Hospital (Pittsburgh, PA) as an acute care physical therapist. Her background also includes 4 years of Division I swimming at Duquesne University where she specialized in sprint freestyle and butterfly. Her professional interest in the neurologic patient population stems from years volunteering with the Charcot-Marie Tooth Association (CMTA).

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Alexis Wright, PT, DPT, PhD, OCS, FAAOMPT

Alexis Wright, PT, DPT, PhD, OCS, FAAOMPT is an Associate Professor and serves as the Director of Curriculum Assessment in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at Tufts University. Previously, Dr. Wright served as the Assistant Chair in the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, High Point University. Dr. Wright is a clinical researcher, educator, and practicing physical therapist whose passions include refining and improving the patient examination and treatment process used in everyday physical therapist practice. Dr. Wright received her BS in Kinesiology from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2003, a DPT from Duke University in 2006, and a PhD in physical therapy clinical research from the University of Otago, New Zealand in 2010. Dr Wright was recognized as a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists (AAOMPT) in 2011 and achieved APTA board certified orthopedic specialization in 2015. Dr. Wright is a frequent research presenter at state, national, and international meetings and a productive author with more than 55 peer-reviewed manuscripts in orthopedic physical therapy. Dr. Wright currently serves as a content expert item writer for the Orthopaedic Specialty Council of the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties. Dr. Wright is a 2007 recipient of the Emerging Leader Award for the APTA and a 2012 recipient of the Dorothy Briggs Memorial Scientific Inquiry Award of the APTA.

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• 33.1 - Physical Therapist Management of Individuals Who Swim, Golf, Throw, and Play Softball