About Michael Pickel
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About me
I am a Sports Physical Therapist at Austin Sports Medicine in Austin, TX. My experience includes collaborating with athletic trainers, shadowing physicians to deepen my understanding of surgical procedures, and working alongside personal trainers to optimize exercise progression and regression. I have experience working with athletes of all ages and currently work closely with NCAA division I and II athletes and NAIA athletes as well. I have the most experience working with soccer, basketball, volleyball, and track athletes. Additionally, I hold a certification in Dry Needling certification and Sports Specialist Certification (SCS).
Education
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2022 - 2024
The Jackson Clinics Physical Therapy
Sports Physical Therapy Residency
I completed my sports physical therapy residency through The Jackson Clinics Physical Therapy in Tyson’s Corner, VA. In addition to completing the residency I was able to obtain my certificate to become a Sports Certified Specialist (SCS).
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2019 - 2022
Hampton University
Doctorate of Physical Therapy
I completed my doctorate of physical therapy at Hampton University in Virginia.
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2017 - 2019
Bluffton University
Bachelor’s of Science
I completed my Bachelor’s at Bluffton University in Ohio with my degree in Pre-Physical Therapy
Experience
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2024 - Present
Austin Sports Medicine
Sports Physical Therapist
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2022 - 2024
The Jackson Clinics Physical Therapy
Sports physical therapy resident
Participated in sideline coverage, training room coverage, teaching of current PT students, shadowing sports physicians, surgery observation, and participated in journal clubs with sport mentors and co-residents from sports and orthopedics
• Worked sideline coverage for George Mason University’s women’s lacrosse, football, and women’s soccer team providing on-field assessment, taping, and applying modalities
• Independently managed a 40-hour work week seeing over 60 patients per week seeing a variety of sport-related injuries including soccer, volleyball, basketball, baseball, and tennis at the high school, college, and recreational levels