Acacia, who goes by Casey, received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Alvernia University in Reading, Penn., and her Bachelors of Exercise Science from Shippensburg University. She is Dry Needling Certified. As a Division II collegiate soccer player, Casey’s love for athletics lead her to obtain her CSCS (Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist). Despite an affinity to sports, Casey’s passion for physical therapy lies in the orthopedic outpatient setting working with a wide variety of conditions. Originally from Pennsylvania, Casey enjoys backpacking, hiking, running, disc golf, and more recently, mountain biking.
The Hidden Importance of Reps and Sets Patients often wonder why their AzOPT physical therapists will ask them to complete three rounds of 10 repetitions for a specific exercise instead of simply stating 30 reps. Despite what many people think, the numbers we give are not arbitrary! They play a crucial role tailored to your…
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