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Cynthia Wright, PhD,  ATC

Cynthia Wright, PhD, ATC

Dr. Cynthia Wright is a professor at Whitworth University. She received her BA in Athletic Training from Whitworth University, Master’s degree at Texas State University, and PhD in Rehabilitation and Movement Science at Virginia Commonwealth University. Dr. Wright teaches a variety of graduate athletic training and undergraduate health science courses and has diverse research interests. Clinically, Dr. Wright has worked as an athletic trainer in a physician practice, collegiate, and high school settings. Outside of work, you’re likely to find Dr. Wright recreating outside in the beautiful Pacific Northwest.

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    New educational standards include formalized instruction on joint reduction techniques. This marks a significant shift in current theory and practice which has generally questioned whether or not joint reduction was within an ATs scope of practice. Now, athletic training programs nationwide will openly teach closed reduction techniques. As educators add joint reduction techniques to their educational toolkits, many will need to develop new expertise in this area. Thus, the purpose of this session is to present various reduction techniques for 3 commonly dislocated joints: the glenohumeral, interphalangeal and patellofemoral joints. This information will…