Dr. Abigail Crawford, PT, DPT
Dr. Abigail Crawford received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree from Wingate University with a focus on sports performance rehabilitation for athletes and service members. During her 3 years in the Doctorate program, she pursued and achieved certification as a NASM Personal Trainer and NSCA Strength and Conditioning Specialist. Prior to attending Wingate, she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Sports Medicine along with a minor in Applied Mathematics at Pepperdine University.
In her experience as a Physical Therapist, Abby has enjoyed and had a focus on treating and training high school and college athletes, CrossFitters, Veterans, and first responders. Her experience with athletes is expansive and has ranged from youth baseball players to professional soccer and football players to recreational martial arts participants. She has a diverse a background and welcomes athletes of all ages and experiences that have the desire to live a healthy and active lifestyle.
In addition to her Physical therapy background, she has been a Swim Coach for over 10 years to competitive and recreational swimmers of various ages and levels. She has also had experience in Personal Training for athletes in multiple sports and in tutoring those that are pursuing their Personal Training certification. Outside of work, Abby is passionate about raising awareness for Veteran & Service Member mental health by volunteering and participating in community events for organizations with that same mission. She has volunteered and connected with organizations centered around equine therapy for those with physical and mental disabilities and hopes to start her own organization in the future.
Abby has grown up playing multiple sports and was a part of two competitive teams in softball and swimming. She became a Captain and started coaching her High School Swim team as a sophomore and continued to coach and be a member of the team until she graduated and went to Pepperdine University. At Pepperdine, she competed as a member of the Swim Team all four years and was a Co-Captain of the team her Senior year. Each year she earned the title of a Pepperdine Scholar athlete and received recognition with PCSC All Academic honorable mention in her last three years.
Abby is always on the move outside the clinic. She participates in CrossFit, powerlifting, running, yoga and HIIT training. Her recreational activities include snowboarding, hiking with her dog, climbing, and music. She loves any and all outdoor activities! She is committed to living a healthy and positive lifestyle that influences her patients to live in the same manner.
Abby has a deep desire to help her patients achieve their highest potential post-injury by creating a well-rounded and holistic approach to physical rehabilitation. She establishes a fun and motivating environment by using her skills of generating creative movements, using manual therapy, and communicating/educating her patients in a positive manner. Her number one goal is to help her patients achieve all of their goals through the magic of movement!
Services offered: Physical Therapy, Strength and Conditioning, Return to Sport Rehabilitation, Performance Training, and Tactical Athlete Rehabilitation/Training.