You may contact me at: 434/544-8065 or email aronson@lynchburg.edu.
Patricia A. Aronson, Ph.D., ATC, LPTA
Professor, Athletic Training
Education
- Ph.D. in Athletic Training, University of Virginia, 2005
Dissertation Title: Medial Collateral Ligament Stiffness in Males and Females - A.S. in Physical Therapy Assistant Program, College of Health Science, 1996
- M.Ed. in Sports Medicine, University of Virginia, 1982
- B.S. in Physical Education with an emphasis in Athletic Training, Canisius College, 1981
Experience/Background
I am currently coordinator for clinical placements for the Athletic Training Education Program. For eleven years I served LC as the head athletic trainer as well as a faculty member in the Health Movement Science and Recreation Programs. I have been an NATA Certified Athletic Trainer for over twenty-five years and spent the first five years of my career working as an assistant athletic trainer at Northwestern University.
Information on Courses Taught
At the present time I have teaching responsibility for Therapeutic Modalities, Lower Extremity Assessment, Therapeutic Exercise, Administration of AT Programs, and Kinesiology. Other courses that I have taught in the past at LC include: Advanced Athletic Training, Injury Evaluation and Assessment, Introduction to Athletic Training, Introduction Practicum in Athletic Training, Exercise Physiology, and Nutrition.
Personal Info/Interests
I grew up in a small town in western New York but found heaven in Virginia while attending the University of Virginia. I have lived in a small house on top of a hill overlooking the James River for the majority of my time in Lynchburg. I am happiest when I am hiking in the mountains with my dog, Mitchell.