Overview
Work History
Education
Affiliations
Research
Publications
Certification
Volunteer Experience
Activities
References
Timeline
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Caroline Eastep

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Coach

CrossFit Trivium
Brentwood, TN
01.2022 - Current
  • Instructing athletes on proper techniques for Olympic lifts during workouts.
  • Teaching foundational classes to new members, and facilitating smooth onboarding.
  • Maintaining the cleanliness and organization of gym facilities and equipment.

Physical Therapy Technician

Elite Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic/MPower Performance Institute
Nashville, Tennessee
03.2018 - 01.2022
  • Instructed patients on therapeutic exercise techniques for nonoperative and postoperative recovery.
  • Managed modalities including electrical stimulation, ultrasound, and AlterG Anti-Gravity treadmill.
  • Scheduled patient appointments while maintaining accurate medical records and educating on home exercise programs.

Student Athletic Trainer

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY
08.2016 - 12.2017
  • Instructed athletes in therapeutic exercises for postoperative and nonoperative rehabilitation.
  • Managed modalities including electrical stimulation, ultrasound, HIVAMAT, and Game Ready.
  • Applied wound care and protective taping techniques to enhance performance.
  • Educated athletes on proper hydration techniques and lower extremity stretching.

Practicum

STAR Physical Therapy
Franklin, TN
05.2015 - 07.2015
  • Observed under licensed PT, Dr. Bryant Hall
  • Helped with evaluations, progress notes, discharge summaries, exercise programming, and general upkeep/cleaning of the clinic

Education

Doctorate of Physical Therapy -

University of St. Augustine for Health Science
Austin, TX
08.2025

Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science, School of Kinesiology, Recreation, Sport

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY
12.2017

Affiliations

  • ProActive Physical Therapy - Strasburg, CO; Outpatient/Sports Rehabilitation from January - August 2025
  • STARS Physical Therapy - Manchester, TN; Outpatient/Inpatient-Acute Rehabilitation from April - May 2024

Research

  • University of St. Augustine for Health Science, Student Research Assistant, Dr. Elise Bjork, Dr. Ryan Wooley, Dr. Katherine Wilford, Jack Dowling, The study is on psychosocial constructs of Blood Flow Restriction training after an injury
  • University of St. Augustine for Health Science, Restarting Your Quad: Early Interventions of Blood Flow Restriction Training and Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation for Quadriceps Strength Post Total Knee Arthroplasty, Caroline Eastep, SPT, Evelyn Widner-Massey, PT, DPT Proactive Physical Therapy
  • Western Kentucky University, Volunteer Research Assistant, Dr. James M. Green, Dr. Lee Winchester, Graduate Assistance Alyssa Olenick, Assisted with conducting treadmill and cycle ergometer maximal and submaximal exercise testing using the Parvomedics metabolic system in multiple studies assessing caffeine effects on exercise responses.

Publications

  • Green JM, Olenick A, Eastep C, Winchester L, Caffeine effects on velocity selection and physiological responses during RPE production, Journal of Applied Physiology Nutrition and Metabolism, 41, 1077-1082
  • Green JM, Olenick A, Eastep C, Winchester L, Caffeine influences cadence at lower but not higher intensity RPE-regulated cycling, Physiology and Behavior, 169, 46-51
  • Green JM, Olenick A, Eastep C, Winchester L, Session RPE Responses Following Outdoor vs. Treadmill Exercise with Equated Work Volume, Pilot study completed at WKU

Certification

  • CrossFit - CF-L1 Trainer
  • USA Weightlifting – L1 Weightlifting Coach
  • American Heart Associations - Basic Life Support (CPR & AED) & Heart saver First Aid

Volunteer Experience

Take the Reins, Non-profit Hippo-therapy Assisted Ministry for Kids, Franklin, TN, 01/13 - 12/16, Care for horses and the barn, Assisting children with tacking, grooming, and leading the children during rides

Activities

  • APTA – TX Chapter, 1009329, since 07/22
  • AAOMPT, 20706, since 10/23
  • Kappa Delta Sorority Delta Gamma Chapter, 08/14 - 12/17

References

Available upon request

Timeline

Assistant Coach

CrossFit Trivium
01.2022 - Current

Physical Therapy Technician

Elite Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic/MPower Performance Institute
03.2018 - 01.2022

Student Athletic Trainer

Western Kentucky University
08.2016 - 12.2017

Practicum

STAR Physical Therapy
05.2015 - 07.2015

Doctorate of Physical Therapy -

University of St. Augustine for Health Science

Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science, School of Kinesiology, Recreation, Sport

Western Kentucky University

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