RADNOR, Pa. – Christina Pettet, PT, DPT, NCS, a physical therapist at Penn Medicine | Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Outpatient Therapy’s Radnor location, is the first to be recognized through GSPP’s new Scholarly Spotlight.
At the 2025 Scottsdale Headache Symposium, Christina, as returning presenter, helped clinicians strengthen an often-overlooked component of headache care: the physical examination. Her session, “A Master Class in Physical Exam Skills for the Headache Provider: Evaluating Co-Occurring Conditions,” brought together providers from multiple disciplines for a practical, hands-on exploration of assessment techniques.
The session’s goal was simple and impactful: to help headache providers better identify when musculoskeletal factors may be contributing to symptoms and recognize when physical therapy should be part of a comprehensive care plan.
Through her continued scholarly engagement, Christina’s work supports more comprehensive evaluations and, ultimately, better outcomes for patients.
“I hope it encourages multidisciplinary thinking and expands how we approach headache care,” Christina said.
Her simple advice to colleagues considering scholarly work?
“Just sign up and keep practicing,” she said.