#13: Sports and STEM
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About this episode
Dr. Zeena Hernandez is a physical therapist specializing in treating orthopedic cases, functional fitness athletes, and Olympic weightlifters. She is also the PT of Filipina weightlifter and Olympic gold medalist Hidilyn Diaz! In this episode, she talks to us about how sports is now more than just a game of showing strength and agility, it is a science too. You can make learning connections behind shooting a basketball, identifying your angle and swing when hitting as golf ball, or even applying Newton's laws of motion when bowling.
Doc Zeena received her undergrad from St. Paul University – Iloilo, Philippines and obtained her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Utica College. She has around 5 years of clinical experience, and was awarded the Physical Therapist of the Year (2018) by the Academy of Filipino-American Physical Therapists (AFAPT) for her contribution and commitment to service and excellence. Currently, she owns and leads Good Reps Physical Therapy located in the heart of Brooklyn, New York.
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