Kristi Angelopoulou

Dr. Kristi Angelopoulou is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy at Emory & Henry College’s School of Health Sciences, where she has served since 2015. She holds advanced clinical certifications including Board Certification in Orthopedics (ABPTS), Mastery in Manual Therapy, and Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Imaging. Her academic roles include faculty advisor for the Physical Therapy Club and research projects, committee membership in curriculum and simulation lab affairs, and course mastery for key musculoskeletal and kinesiology courses.

Dr. Angelopoulou’s education includes a Doctor of Physical Therapy (Northeastern University, 2011), Master’s in Exercise Physiology (University of Central Florida, 1999), and a Bachelor’s in Athletic Training (Minnesota State University, 1997). Her 18+ years of clinical experience spans sports medicine, outpatient orthopedics, and leadership roles in athletic training and rehabilitation practices.

Her research focuses on medical screening, differential diagnosis, and musculoskeletal ultrasound imaging applications. Notable work includes studies on hypertension management in physical therapy patients and dynamic ultrasound assessment of ligament injuries. She has contributed to peer-reviewed journals and book chapters on orthopedic physical therapy, emphasizing clinical decision-making and evidence-based practice.

Professional contributions include item writing for the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties’ Orthopedic Certification and active membership in the APTA’s Imaging Special Interest Group. Her commitment to education is reflected in her dual roles as clinician and academic leader, bridging clinical practice with educational innovation.