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Christine Morgan, PT, DPT, SCS

Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy

Morgan

My teaching philosophy revolves around student engagement through real-world application, patient-centered care, evidence-based practice, and a strong foundational curriculum. By nurturing critical thinking, clinical reasoning, empathy, and ethical practice, I aim to prepare students to excel in the orthopedic field, provide exceptional patient care, and make a positive impact on the health and well-being of individuals and communities they serve. My ultimate goal is to inspire the next generation of physical therapists to be compassionate, skilled, and adaptable professionals.

-Christine Morgan

Campisi Center for Physical Therapy - 220

 863.680.4679

Biography

Christine Morgan is the Director of Clinical Education for Florida Southern College and was thrilled to return to Florida Southern College, as she is a graduate with degrees in Biology (pre-physical therapy concentration) and Psychology, as well as being a member of the swim team. She comes here from Gainesville, Florida, where she completed a sports residency at the University of Florida and Shands after graduating from physical therapy school at Florida Gulf Coast University. As a clinician, she oversaw the running medicine clinic and was a mentor for the UF Health Sports Residency. Through this and involvement and speaking engagements with the American Physical Therapy Association and Florida Physical Therapy Association, she has developed many contacts with local clinicians and facilities throughout Florida and the country.

Education

  • Doctor of Physical Therapy, Florida Gulf Coast University, December 2014
  • Credentialed Sports Residency, University of Florida and Shands Rehabilitation, Sports Physical Therapy, August 2011
  • Master of Science, Florida Gulf Coast University, Physical Therapy, May 2010
  • Bachelor of Science, Florida Southern College, Biology (Pre- physical therapy concentration), Psychology, April 2006

Interests

Spending time with my family, spending time outdoors, spinning, weightlifting, swimming, Disney, reading, and traveling

Publications

Peer-Reviewed Publications:

  • Palmer, K, Jones D, Morgan C, Zeppieri G. The Relationship Between Range of Motion, Strength, Motor Control, Power, and the Tennis Serve in Competitive Level Tennis Players: A Pilot Study. Sports Health. 2018;10(5):462-467.
  • Hahn H, Vincent KR, Herman DC, Wasser JG, Chen C, Zdziarski LA, Morgan C, Vincent HK. Biomechanical, Metabolic and Cardiopulmonary Responses of Masters Recreational Runners during Running at Different Speeds. Research in Sports Medicine. 2017;25(2):118-131.
  • Chmielewski, TL, Martin, CS, Lentz, TA, Tillman, SM, Moser, MW, Farmer, K, Jaric, S. Normalization Considerations for Using the Unilateral Shot Put Test in Rehabilitation. Journal of Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy. 2014;44(7): 518-24.

Peer Reviewed Presentations:

  • Terrell S, Misenar M, Washington J, Allen C, Marshall E, Dominguez J, Morgan C. Shoulder Strength and Range of Motion Changes Following 8-week Dynamic Warm-up Intervention for Collegiate Swimmers. 2023 American College Sports Medicine Annual Meeting and World Congresses. Denver CO, July 2023
  • Collins, P, Nuzzo, N, Morgan, C. Utilizing Community-Based Approaches to Support Curriculum Development, Student Learning, and Person-Centered Care across the Lifespan. APTA Combined Sections Meeting Platform Presentation, virtual, February 2021.
  • Morgan, C. Development of a Stress Fracture in a Runner with Type I Diabetes. American Academy of Sports Physical Therapy Team Concept Conference, virtual, December 2020.
  • Palmer, K, Morgan, C, Jones D, Zeppieri G. The Relationship Between Range of Motion, Strength, Motor Control, Power, and the Tennis Serve in Competitive Level Tennis Players: A Pilot Study. APTA Combined Sections Meeting Sports Section Poster Presentation, New Orleans, LA, February 2018
  • Morgan, CS, Cong C, Vincent HK. Validity of a Novel iPad Application in Measuring Knee Mechanics in a Running Population. APTA Combined Sections Meeting Sports Section Poster Presentation, Indianapolis, IN, February 2016.
  • Martin, CS, Carlson H, Greenberg SC. Reliability of Using an iPad Application to Measure Knee Mechanics with Running Gait. APTA Combined Sections Meeting Sports Section Poster Presentation, Anaheim, CA, February 2015.
  • Martin, CS, Johnson, EV. Use of Visceral Mobilizations and Myofascial Release in the Treatment of Hip Osteoarthritis- A Retrospective Case Study. APTA Combined Sections Meeting Women’s Health Poster Presentation, Las Vegas, NV, February 2014.
  • Martin, CS. Allometric Scaling is a Predictor of Distance Thrown on the Unilateral Seated Shot Put Test. APTA Combined Sections Meeting Sports Section Platform Presentation, February 2012.
  • Martin, CS. Factors in Performance on the Unilateral Seated Shot Put Test. APTA Combined Sections Meeting Sports Section Platform Presentation, February 2012.

Continuing Education Professional Teaching:

  • Piropato LJ, Olson AA, Luedke LE, Morgan C, Parr RE, Christopher SM. Female Pelvic Health in Sports through the Lifespan. APTA Combined Sections Meeting American Academy of Sports Physical Therapy Educational Session (2 hr), San Diego, CA, February 2023
  • Morgan C. What’s Sex Got to Do with It? Understanding Female Athlete Triad and Male Athlete Triad. Sunshine State Athletic Conference. (1 hour), Lakeland, FL, May 2022. 
  • Piropato LJ, Morgan C, Olson, AA. Science Meets Practice 5: When Pelvic Health Physical Therapy and Sports Physical Therapy Collide. APTA Combined Sections Meeting American Academy of Sports Physical Therapy Educational Session (2 hr), San Antonio, TX, February 2022
  • Cullinane N, Morgan CS. Role of the Physical Therapist in Managing Inflammatory Bowel Disease. APTA Combined Sections Meeting Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy Educational Session (1 hour; 30 minute live Q&A); virtual, February 2021
  • Morgan CS, Hoogenboom B, Schuemann, TS. Science Meets Practice 7: Are Female Athletes Training on Venus? Let's Prepare for Sport on Earth. APTA Combined Sections Meeting American Academy of Sports Physical Therapy Educational Session (2 hr), Denver, CO, February 2020
  • Morgan CS, Rohde M, Mack C. Science Meets Practice: Running vs Sports Performance Training in Pregnant and Postpartum Females. APTA Combined Sections Meeting Sports Section Educational Session (2 hr), Washington D.C., January 2019
  • Morgan, CS, Schuemann, TS, Hoogenboom, B. Science Meets Practice: Female Athlete Triad vs Relative Energy Deficiency-Sport., APTA Combined Sections Meeting Sports Section Educational Session (2 hr), New Orleans, LA, February 2018
  • Morgan, CS, Lukert, V. Treatment Considerations for the Athlete Who is Pregnant or Postpartum (1.5 hr), Florida Physical Therapy Association Spring Conference 2017, Lake Mary, FL, March 2017
  • Morgan, CS, Schuemann, TS, Hoogenboom, B, Mack C., Female Athlete Triad: What Every Physical Therapist Needs to Know! (2 hr), APTA Combined Sections Meeting Sports Section Educational Session, San Antonio, TX, February 2017
  • Morgan, CS. Female Athlete Triad vs Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (1 hr), UF Running Medicine Conference, Clearwater Beach, FL, February 2017
  • Morgan, CS. Programming the Return to Run Plan (1 hr), UF Running Medicine Conference, Clearwater Beach, FL, February 2017
  • Morgan, CS. Proper Footwear for the Running Athlete: An Evidence Based Approach (1 hr), Webinar presented on behalf of the APTA sports section Female Athlete special interest group, June 2016
  • Morgan, CS, Fernandez, J. Treatment Considerations for the Athlete with Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (2 hr), UF Health Shands Continuing Education night, Gainesville, FL, June 2015
  • Morgan, CS, Lukert, V. Treatment Considerations for the Athlete Who is Pregnant or Postpartum (1.5 hr), Presented at APTA NEXT Conference & Exposition 2015, National Harbor, MD, June 2015
  • Martin, CS, Lukert, V. Urinary Incontinence in the Pregnant and Postpartum Athlete (1 hr), Webinar presented on behalf of the APTA sports section Female Athlete special interest group, September 2014

Projects

  • Development of stress fractures in a runner with Type I Diabetes.
  • Biomechanical and Clinical Representation of Lower Limb Asymmetries in the Athletic Population: A Potential for Injury Prevention.
  • Shoulder Strength and Range of Motion Changes Following 8-week Dynamic Warm-up Intervention for Collegiate Swimmers.