Karen Holman, PT, DPT
PHYSICAL THERAPIST
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Hammer Toe: What Causes It and How It’s Treated
Have you ever slipped on your favorite pair of shoes only to feel an unexpected pinch or pressure in your toes? Or maybe a simple walk around the block leaves you dealing with discomfort that seems out of proportion to the activity. For many people, these everyday...
Can Physical Therapy Prevent the Need for Spine Surgery?
The mere mention of “spine surgery” is often enough to send a shiver down anyone’s back. The fact that you would be undergoing an invasive procedure on such a vital part of your body is intimidating enough, but it also conjures up worries about long recovery times,...
When Is Surgery Recommended for Bunions?
Bunions often start as a small bump at the base of the big toe. At first, it may seem like a minor cosmetic concern or occasional annoyance when wearing tighter shoes. Over time, however, that bump can become increasingly painful, swollen, and inflamed. While many...
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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.