College of Allied Health Sciences
Department of Physical Therapy
Dr. Carly Ritter is board- certified in Orthopedics through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties. She serves as a content expert in the area of orthopedics through the Specialization Academy of Content Experts. She received a BS in Exercise Science with a minor in Dance at Ball State University. She then went on to complete her Doctor of Physical Therapy at University of Indianapolis and PhD at Concordia.
I am interested in teaching foundational PT skills, core physiologic concepts, and evidence-based musculoskeletal examination and intervention. I am also passionate about integrating business management and leadership principles into physical therapy education and guiding students in sound legal and ethical decision-making.
My research interests include the use of electromyography (EMG) to evaluate neuromuscular function in individuals with temporomandibular disorders, the relationship between hypermobility and injury risk in dancers, and the effects of restorative yoga on mental health, cognition, and memory. I am also interested in integrating diagnostic ultrasound into future studies to enhance clinical assessment and improve the precision of musculoskeletal research.
