Biography
Ulrike grew up in the Black Forest, Germany; received a Bachelor's in Romance Languages and Sport Sciences from University of Heidelberg, Germany; received a BS in Physical Therapy in Germany; emigrated to the USA in 1990; received MS in Orthopedic Physical Therapy from University of St. Augustine in FL in 2000; had worked as a physical therapist for 20 years (receiving certifications in McKenzie and manual therapy) before joining BYU as a student; earned PhD in Exercise Sciences from BYU in 2005; has been working as faculty in the Exercise Sciences Department at BYU since 2008. She completed her fellowship program with the American Academy of Orthopaedic and Manual Physical Therapists in 2016. Her husband, a physical therapist as well, and she have 2 children, Hanna (22) and David (19, on his mission in Berlin, Germany mission). They live in Provo.
Research Interests
* spine and intervertebral disc* low back pain: etiology and interventions
* dry needling (acupuncture-like technique for muscles, used in physical therapy for pain control and range of motion restrictions)
Teaching Interests
ExSc 440: Advanced Musculoskeletal AnatomyExSc 460: Orthopedic Impairment and Therapeutic Exercises
Licenses and Certifications
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists, Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists (2016 - Present)
- American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties, Certified clinical specialist in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy (2015 - 2025)
Professional Citizenship
- Other, Community Rehabilitation Center (2015 - 2018)