Jacqueline Hua

Second-year athletic training student and recent Sports Physical Therapy Residency graduate from the University of the Incarnate Word. As a former Division I student-athlete, I have firsthand experience with athletic injuries and understand the fast-paced environment of an athletic training room. I am passionate about sports medicine, and eager to participate in a care team that provides a holistic approach to evaluating and treating patients.

• Introduction to Dry Needling, 08/24
• Emergency Response for the Athlete (ERA) – Cogent Steps, 12/23 – 12/26
• American Heart Association BLS and CPR, 02/25 – 02/27

• Research Project Lead/Primary Author, University of the Incarnate Word, San Antonio, TX, 07/24, Present, Conducting a prospective cohort study investigating the relationship between pre-season musculoskeletal screening measures and subsequent in-season lower extremity and low back injuries among NCAA Division I fencers. Designed and administered pre-season and post-season screening protocols, including assessments of hip and ankle ROM, lower extremity strength, and functional performance. Managed participant recruitment, data collection, and injury tracking through collaboration with athletic trainers and bi-weekly Qualtrics surveys. Analyzing pilot data to determine the predictive validity of selected screening tools for fencing-related injuries. Aimed to inform sport-specific injury prevention and rehabilitation strategies through identification of modifiable risk factors in fencers.
• Students’ Experiences with Microaggressions in PT Clinical Education, Northwestern Department of Physical Therapy, Chicago, IL, 01/22, Present, Developed interview and demographic questions and conducted participant interviews. Expanded codebook and analytic strategies to observe reoccurring themes. Created and presented poster at Northwestern Research Synthesis Fair 2023. Accepted for poster presentation at CSM 2024. Assisted in writing research manuscript for publication.

• Association of Pre-Season Musculoskeletal Screening on In-Season Injury Risk in Collegiate Fencers. Poster presentation at Texas Sports Medicine Symposium, San Antonio, TX. July 2025.
• Concussion: What's Hot and What's Not? CEU course presented to regional physical therapists at the Texas Physical Therapy Association. San Antonio, TX. October 2024.

• Chicago Amputee Soccer Club, Chicago, IL, Volunteer, 07/23, Present, Provided medical coverage for Free Summer Clinic Event with Shirley Ryan Adaptive Sports, Created logo and stickers for continued organization advertisement
• Chicago Marathon, Chicago, IL, Volunteer, 10/23, 10/23, Provided manual therapy to runners in the Chicago Area Runners Association post-marathon in collaboration with Rush Physical Therapy
• Athletico – Moody Bible Institute NCCAA Division II Basketball Team, Chicago, IL, Athletic Training Volunteer, 01/23, 04/23, Observed and aided certified athletic trainers in management and treatment of varsity athletes in the athletic training room, Participated in pre/post-practice treatment including taping, thermal agents, recovery devices, providing rehabilitation exercises, manual techniques, and evaluating acute injuries, Studied concussion protocols and administration of appropriate outcome measures, Reviewed running mechanics and relevant drills to improve form and minimize risk of injury
• Kids Enjoy Exercise Now (KEEN), Chicago, IL, Volunteer, 10/22, 02/23, Coached and provided guidance to children with special needs during recreational activities including sports, yoga, and art
• Symphony of Evanston Post-Acute Rehabilitation Center, Evanston, IL, Volunteer, 04/19, 08/19, Observed and assisted patient rehabilitation for musculoskeletal and neurological injuries, Scheduled appointments and helped implement a new dining system for long-term residents
• Princeton Orthopaedic Associates, Princeton, NJ, Volunteer, 06/18, 08/18, Observed and assisted patients in an outpatient clinic with diagnoses including various spine, knee, and shoulder injuries, Presented in-service on efficacy of hyaluronic acid vs. corticosteroid injections for knee osteoarthritis

• Northwestern NCAA Division 1 Varsity Fencing Team, Evanston, IL, Student-Athlete, 09/17, 05/21, Captain of Top – 10 Ranked Division 1 NCAA Team, 2018, 2019, and 2021 Midwest Conference Champions, placed 9th individually in 2018, Balanced a full academic course load with 20+ hours per week of athletic commitments, Utilized communication and conflict resolution skills for healthy team environment, Conducted weekly meetings with coaches to discuss the team’s well-being and adjust training
• Northwestern Athletics DEI Committee, Evanston, IL, Founding Member, 09/20, 05/21, Facilitated difficult conversations about race/ethnicity and inequality, Curated a monthly newsletter that highlighted important topics relating to DEI

• Clinical Education Award Nominee, Northwestern DPT, 04/24, Awarded to Northwestern DPT students who were nominated by their clinical instructors for demonstrating excellent clinical abilities
• Rizing Tide Crest Scholar, Phoenix, AZ, 2021 – 2024, Awarded nationally to 5 outstanding DPT Students from underrepresented racial or ethnic backgrounds
• Northwestern University J. G. Nolan Scholarship Recipient, Evanston, IL, 2018 – 2019, Awarded to Northwestern students in the Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences demonstrating academic achievement and financial need
• Northwestern University Dean’s List, Evanston, IL, Fall 2017, Spring 2018, Winter 2021, Awarded for Term GPA of 3.7 and above

• American Physical Therapy Association & Sports Chapter, 10/21 – Present
• National Athletic Trainer Association, 05/25 – Present
• Member of NU Feinberg Taskforce on Inclusion and Bias, 09/21 – 04/24
• Member of NU Manual Therapy Club and Sports Special Interest Group, 05/22 – 04/24
• Member of NU Student Advisory Board for Health Professions, 05/19 – 03/21