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Dr. Angela Rich

  • Clinical Associate Professor - Department of Physical Therapy

Biography and education

Dr. Rich holds Bachelor of Science Degrees in Athletic Training and Physical Therapy as well as a Doctor of Science in Physical Therapy. Her specialization is in Sports Medicine and Orthopaedics with a focus on elite club, collegiate and professional athletes. She was a private practice owner for sixteen years prior to joining the musculoskeletal team at Texas State University.

Teaching Interests

Research Interests

  • Rich, Angela J (Principal), Percent Contribution: %0.5, Boucher, Brenda (Co-Principal), Percent Contribution: %0.5. Comparison of Wrist Braces, With or Without Exercise, for Patients with Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex (TFCC) Dysfunction, Texas State University, Institutional (Higher Ed), $16000. (Submitted: December 1, 2015, Funded: January 1, 2016 - May 31, 2017). Grant.
  • Garza, J. L., & Rich, A. J. (2024). Parsonage-Turner Syndrome: A Case Report on Patient Presentation and Differential Diagnosis. Journal of Orthpaedic and Sports Physical Therapy Cases, 4(4), 176–179.
  • Boucher, B. K., Rich, A. J., Gobert, D. V. N., Gardner, B., Metzner, P., King, C., & Buse, M. (2021). The Effectiveness of a Functional Movement Assessment and 4-Week Exercise Training Program for Female High School Athletes. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 35(1), 102–110. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000002549
  • Rich, A. J., & Stickley, L. A. (2020). Correlation between Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinical Screen and Subacromial Impingement Test-Item Cluster in Collegiate Baseball Pitchers. International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy, 15(6), 1080. https://doi.org/10.26603/ijspt20201080
  • Boucher, B., Rich, A. J., & Gobert, D. (2018). The Effectiveness of a Functional Movement Assessment and 4-Week Exercise Training Program for Female High School Athletes. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research.
  • Award / Honor Nominee: College of Health Professions Faculty Excellence in Service, CHP. April 2023 - Present
  • Award / Honor Nominee: College of Health Professions Faculty Excellence in Teaching, CHP. April 2023 - Present
  • Award / Honor Recipient: Outstanding Alumni Texas State Department of Physical Therapy, TXST PT Department. April 2023 - Present
  • Award / Honor Recipient: Academic Excellence in Teaching as Clinical Associate Professor, College of Health Professions. August 2020
  • Award / Honor Recipient: Assistant Professor Service Award, College of Health Professions. August 2019
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  1. Board Member

    Texas State Community Access Clinic Faculty Board

  2. Other

    Physical Therapy Clinic

  3. Reviewer / Referee

    Tenure & Promotion Outside Reviewer Cleveland State University

  4. Reviewer / Referee

    American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine

  5. Member

    Personnel Committee

  6. Volunteer

    Texas State Community Access Clinic Faculty Supervisor

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