Karen Holman, PT, DPT
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How to Manage Shoulder Impingement Without Surgery
Shoulder pain can affect much more than just our comfort. It can limit our ability to pick up our children, carry groceries, or even reach for something on a high shelf. If you’ve been struggling with nagging shoulder pain, there’s a strong possibility it may be due...
Signs You Might Have a Stress Fracture
A stress fracture is a small crack within a bone. However, unlike acute fractures, which occur from a sudden injury, stress fractures gradually develop over time and are common among athletes, runners, and individuals with physically demanding lifestyles. These tiny,...
Management of Chronic Tendon Injuries
Tendons are tough, fibrous tissues that connect muscle to bone and play a critical role in our movement, from helping us swing a tennis racket to allowing us to lift groceries or climb the stairs. But for all their strength and flexibility, tendons are also...
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Karen received her B.A. degree in Sport and Exercise Science from Messiah College, where she also played four years of collegiate basketball, being co-captain of her team. She went on to earn her Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from Arcadia University, graduating with the honor of Distinction. Her class was the first to graduate with their DPT from Arcadia University. Once she was licensed as a physical therapist, Karen further developed her manual treatment skills through the University of St. Augustine.
Karen has over 18 years of experience as an outpatient physical therapist. She is a caring, compassionate, and conscientious physical therapist. Karen has a passion for working together with her patients to accomplish their goals, and assisting them in returning to their normal life activities. Currently, Karen serves as the OSHA site coordinator at Premier’s West Chester physical therapy clinic.
Outside of work, Karen enjoys spending time with her family and friends, and cheering on Philadelphia sports teams. She also has fun being active outdoors, running and playing basketball. Karen lives in West Chester, PA with her husband and 3 children.