NORWELL, MA: Peak Physical Therapy & Sports Performance, a South Shore practice specializing in unique programs that provide comprehensive treatment in orthopedic, spine and sports medicine specialties, continues to expand their Doctorate of Physical Therapy Clinical Student Program.
They now have clinical contracts with multiple schools, including MGH’s Institute of Health Professions, Northeastern University, Boston University, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, and Simmons University.
They currently offer both full-time orthopedic clinical rotations and pelvic health clinical rotations with students learning about their other specialties either with their clinical instructor, or through opportunities to work with various PTs during their clinical rotation. Such experiences include aquatics, TMD, post-concussion, vestibular, pediatrics, pelvic health, and return-to-sport, which provides students with a truly well-rounded experience during their time at Peak.
As part of their commitment to excellence in education of their clinical students, they offer a comprehensive mentorship program for new clinical instructors, with the intent to help clinical instructors reach their potential as educators.
Julia Cross DPT is the Clinical Site Coordinator for Clinical Education. She has always had a strong interest in education and teaching and she currently treats all orthopedic conditions, and specializes in TMD, post-concussion therapy, and aquatic therapy. In addition to her role as SCCE at Peak, she is also a clinical instructor.
Cross earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Boston University in 2018 and her Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training degree from Bridgewater State University in 2015. Her clinical interests include working with and treating the geriatric population and athletes of all ages and skill levels.
“At Peak we are committed to providing the best care possible to patients and also to continuing to shape our profession as a whole. In order to do this we need dynamic, motivated, and well-educated therapists,” said Eric Edelman PT, Founder and CEO of Peak Physical Therapy. “As our organization has grown, we’ve established a strong clinical internship program for physical therapy doctoral students from the Boston area and from across the country.”
