The mission of the Massachusetts General Hospital / Northeastern University Department of Physical Therapy, Movement and Rehabilitation Sciences Sports Physical Therapy Residency Program is to advance the knowledge and clinical competency of sports physical therapists as well as to foster a culture of continued learning and scientific inquiry while demonstrating a commitment to patients, students and athletes at all levels.
The mission is achieved through academic, research and clinical collaboration promoting robust learning experiences and a unique opportunity to be an integral part of an interprofessional health care system working with recreational, high school, collegiate and professional athletes.
Year Accredited: 2015, 2020
Number of graduates: 15
Graduation Rate: 100%
SCS Exam Pass Rate: 93%
American Board of Physical Therapy Residency and Fellowship Education — ABPTRFE
The mentoring will occur throughout the entire thirteen month experience. There will be two 120 minutes unopposed mentoring sessions scheduled with the Residency Director each week. During these sessions the resident provides care and the Residency Director observes the resident’s patient care and provides mentoring to the resident. There will be thirty minutes pre and post patient encounter along with the thirty to sixty minutes for the patient encounter itself. In addition to the time that is scheduled each week with the Residency Director there will be ongoing opportunities for mentoring and discussion during athletic venue experiences with other program faculty.
Residents utilize a variety of experiential learning opportunities to further develop clinical reasoning skills within sports physical therapy including simulation learning and learning assessment activities. Through simulation learning students are able to actively engage in patient management of acute sports related injuries and examine and refine their expertise.
The resident will have the opportunity to instruct in the DPT program at Northeastern University. They will be a lab teaching assistant in the Musculoskeletal Management courses with the Residency Director who will provide ongoing mentoring to promote professional development as an educator. The resident will be expected to review and prepare for the material being covered in each lab session which will coordinate much of the didactic curriculum embedded in the residency. The resident will be involved with presenting information to the students, assisting with providing feedback to students on technique, promoting high level clinical decision making during case discussions as well as providing feedback specific to performance on written and practical examinations.
Phillip Ting
PT, DPT, ATC
Raised in sun-soaked San Jose, California, Dr. Phillip Ting developed a passion for sports medicine and performance as an athletic training student intern at UC Davis. He went on to pursue a master’s degree in athletic training at California Baptist University. His education led him to a multitude of experiences which included internships with the San Francisco 49ers, teaching sports medicine to dual-enrolled high school students at Fremont High School, providing outreach athletic training services to Willow Glen High School and starting a strength and conditioning program at Los Gatos Orthopedic Sports Therapy. These invaluable experiences confirmed his desire to return to school to earn his Doctor of Physical Therapy at Florida Southern College.
During his time at Florida Southern College, Phillip traveled with Team Hope in Motion and Faith in Practice to provide physical therapy services for patients in Antigua, Guatemala who received total joint replacements. Outside of the clinic, Phillip enjoys sparring on the Judo mat, exploring new restaurants, and backpacking with friends.
Phillip’s current clinical interests include cardiovascular conditioning and the role it plays in mitigating injury risk and optimizing athletic and functional performance. He believes that continual learning and sharing the knowledge as a physical therapist makes a positive impact in helping patients achieve autonomy in their care. Phillip is dedicated to utilizing current research and patient values to provide the best patient care possible.
Morria Heilman
PT, DPT, ATC
Dr. Morria Heilman, a native of Palmer, Massachusetts, is a sports physical therapy resident with a passion for helping patients achieve their goals. Morria’s love for sports began during her upbringing, and she continues to enjoy activities such as hiking, backpacking, and skiing. She obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training from Springfield College, where she spent two summers interning for the Cape Cod Baseball League.
Before pursuing her Doctorate in Physical Therapy at Duke University, Morria gained invaluable experience as a high school athletic trainer, where she honed her skills in injury prevention, assessment, and rehabilitation. She also spent a season working as an athletic trainer with the New York Mets organization, where she was able to build her skillset with overhead athletes.
During her time at Duke University, Morria continued to work as an athletic trainer for Duke Club Sports and the Durham Public School system, allowing her to apply her knowledge and skills in a diverse range of athletic settings.
Morria’s current clinical interests revolve around ACL rehab, working with overhead athletes, and the return to sport continuum. With her expertise and commitment to ongoing learning, she is dedicated to helping her patients regain strength, mobility, and confidence to return to the activities they love. Morria’s primary goal is to make a positive impact on the lives of her patients, guiding them along their journey to recovery and optimal performance.