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Emily Middleton, D.P.T.

Titles and Appointments

Assistant Professor

Schools
School of Health Professions
Departments
Physical Therapy

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  • Biography

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    Emily Middleton, PT, DPT, OCS, SCS is an Assistant Professor, School of Health Professions Physical Therapy Clinic Director and the director of the Sports and Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residency Programs. She is a board-certified clinical specialist in Orthopedics and Sports physical therapy. She combines advanced clinical practice with teaching, research, residency education, and clinical administration. Her scholarly activity and clinical work focuses on orthopedic and sports rehabilitation, functional movement assessment, hip and lower-extremity conditions, concussion management and return to sport decision making. 

  • Education
    Other
    Northern Arizona University (2009), Bachelor of Science
    Graduate School
    UT Southwestern Medical School (2011), Doctor of Physical Therapy
    Other
    UT Southwestern Medical School (2011), Doctor of Physical Therapy
    Other
    UT Southwestern Medical School (2011), Doctor of Physical Therapy
    Medical Education
    UTSW (2011), Doctor of Physical Therapy
    Residency
    UTSW (2013)
  • Research Interest
    • Concussion and Return to Sport
    • Hip and Knee Injuries
    • Orthopedic and Sports Rehabilitation
  • Honors & Awards
    • Selected Keynote Speaker, DPT White Coat Ceremony
      (2026)
    • Outstanding Faculty Award
      (2023)
    • UT Southwestern School of Health Professions Faculty Clinician Award
      (2020)
  • Professional Associations/Affiliations
    • American Physical Therapy Association (2009-2026)
    • Texas Physical Therapy Association (2009-2026)