Dan Hooker

Physical Therapist, Athletic Trainer

  • Professional/Educational Background: B.S. in Physical Therapy, Medical College of Virginia; M.S. in Educatio, University of Southern California; Ph.D. in Education, UNC.
    Dan Hooker has served the University of North Carolina as an athletic trainer and physical therapist since 1972. He is presently the Associate Director of Sports Medicine. He has provided athletic training coverage for most of the Tar Heel sports teams and was the program director for the Graduate Athletic Training Curriculum from 1975-1979.
  • What’s a work-related accomplishment that you’re really proud of?: He has contributed to several textbooks providing chapters on the rehabilitation of the spine, electrical modalities, compression devices, and traction. Hooker is involved in the research activities of the Exercise and Sports Science department providing consultation and data collection on a study of back pain in retired NFL players and consultation on several studies on concussions in football athletes. He received the NATA Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer award in 2002.
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