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Bridget Ganey Hitchcock, MPT

Education

M.P.T., Western Carolina University. Cullowhee, NC
August 2001

B.A., University of Toronto. Toronto, Ontario
June 1993

Clinical Experience

Staff Physical Therapist, Sitka Physical Therapy. Sitka, AK
2001 to present

Evaluation and treatment of a diverse patient population, primarily orthopedic patients.

Special interest in aquatic therapy, exercise during pregnancy, massage, manual therapy and back pain.

Various medical facilities, Asheville, NC.
1999 to 2001

Student Physical Therapist, Providence Medical Center. Anchorage, AK
1998 to 1999

Under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist, worked in a variety of clinical settings:
in-patient rehabilitation, out-patient orthopedics, acute care and trauma center.

Pediatric Therapy Aide, Sitka Community Hospital. Sitka, AK
1996 to 1997

Assisted Physical, Speech and Occupational Therapists with pediatric patients: positioning, orthotics, gait training and therapeutic exercise.

Physical Therapy Aide

Assisted physical therapists with patient related activities.

Maintenance of Department and Clerical duties.

Continuing Education

Attendee, AK Chapter ACSM Symposium: " Peak Performance At All Ages" Sitka, AK
July 2004

Attendee, University of St. Augustine's Introduction to Spinal Evaluation and Manipulation. Portland, OR.
October 2003

Attendee, AK Chapter ACSM Symposium: "The Endurance Athlete" Sitka, AK
July 2003

Attendee, Chronic Wound Evaluation and Management Workshop. Sitka, AK
March 2003.

Attendee and Speaker, AK Chapter ACSM Symposium: "The Female Athlete" Sitka, AK
July 2002

Last Updated January 2005