Emily McPherson, DPT, has extensive experience as both a certified clinician and an educator. McPherson earned her physical therapy doctorate at Western Kentucky University in 2018. In 2021, she earned the Orthopedic Certified Specialist (OCS) board certification from the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). McPherson has worked on over 30 continuing education courses for physical therapists, nurses, and nonclinical staff.
Brittany Phillips, DPT, is an acquisitions editor for Human Kinetics, overseeing the physical therapy, athletic training, biomechanics, and anatomy textbook development for undergraduate and graduate curricula. She also serves as a physical therapy subject matter expert (SME). She authors continuing education courses for rehabilitation therapists, nurses, and nonclinical staff.
Phillips earned her physical therapy doctorate at the University of North Florida. She has comprehensive clinical experience covering surgical and general orthopedics, sports rehabilitation, neurological conditions (with a special interest in Parkinson’s disease), pregnancy and postpartum care, and breast cancer. She holds emeritus-status certification (OCS Emeritus) from the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). She has taught as an adjunct instructor for anatomy and physiology, holds the Certified Clinical Instructor (CCI) credential, and is a resident mentor for orthopedic residents.