Shawna Johnston DPT ’16 Capital City Go-Go/Washington Wizards Performance Physical Therapist and Care Coordinator THE PATH TO ELITE SPORTS for Shawna (Israel) Johnston DPT ’16 wasn’t a direct one. There were many experiences along the way that helped shape her into the talented, dedicated rehabilitation professional she is today. The DPT alumna works for Monumental…
Celebrated around the globe, National Biomechanics Day aims to introduce high school students to burgeoning fields of study, including biokinesiology and physical therapy.
It wasn’t that long ago that Cassidy Papa was sitting in the classrooms within the Center for Health Professions, learning physical therapy fundamentals. Today, the USC DPT alumna has the career of her dreams, serving as the physical therapist for the Charlotte Hornets. We caught up with Papa to learn a little more about the career path she’s taken.