Therapeutic Exercise for Athletic Injuries (Athletic Training Education Series)
Peggy A. Houglum, MS, ATC, PT, has more than 28 years of experience in rehabilitation providing patient and athlete care since 1971. Her extensive background as a certified athletic trainer and physical therapist has provided her with a unique perspective regarding rehabilitation programs that make therapuetic exercise techniques meaningful and appropriate for athletic injury treatment.Houglum has clinical experience with the United States Olympic Committee, the 1984 Olympics, the 1985 World University Games, and at universities and clinics.A member of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association and the Sports Section of the American Physical Therapy Association, Houglum received the NATA Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer Award in 1996. Presently chair of the NATA Continuing Education Committee, she also has served on the NATA Professional Education Committee, the NATA Education Council, and the NATA Clinical Education Committee.Houglum attained her master’s degree in athletic training from Indiana State University and is presently pursuing a PhD in Sports Medicine from the University of Virginia. She lives in Charlottesville, Virginia, and enjoys painting, cycling, and traveling in her spare time.