Corvallis Physical Therapist to Present at Orlando Conference

Physical Therapist Christina Gomez has been invited to speak at the 2019 American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists’ Annual Conference in Orlando, Florida, on Oct. 27. Gomez practices at Samaritan Athletic Medicine, located at 845 SW 30th St. in Corvallis, and is a faculty mentor for Samaritan Athletic Medicine’s Sports Physical Therapy Residency Program.

Along with co-presenter Nichole Volstad, Gomez will deliver a presentation entitled “Advanced Concussion Management for The Athlete.” The lecture will highlight interventions and sport-specific exercises to transition athletes to sport after sustaining a concussion. The presentation will feature lab experience and case study discussions to develop skill sets needed to effectively and confidently create a sport-specific concussion rehabilitation program from early rehabilitation to end-stage return and sport protocols.

Gomez is currently pursuing a PhD from Texas Woman’s University, Houston and is board-certified in orthopedic and sports physical therapy. She received her doctorate in physical therapy from the University of New Mexico and completed a postdoctoral orthopedic physical therapy residency at Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital. Gomez received her fellowship training from the Institute of Athlete Regeneration, specializing in sports and orthopedic manual physical therapy.

The theme of AAOMPT’s 2019 Annual Conference is “Redefining Musculoskeletal Health.” The event regularly draws more than 700 physical therapists from around the world. For more information about AAOMPT or its upcoming annual conference, visit the organization’s website.