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Ortman, Isa
Isa Ortman
- Title:
- Assistant Athletic Trainer (Men's and Women's XC/Track and Field)
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Isa Ortman joined the Rice University Sports Medicine Department in 2024. She is responsible for managing the health care of the men's and women's cross country teams and men's and women's indoor and outdoor track and field teams. Isa is also responsible for the nutrition center for student athletes.
Ortman graduated from the University of Providence, Great Falls where she earned a degree in exercise science. She received her master’s degree in athletic training from the University of Montana where she worked with D1, D3, and high school athletes. Isa also had the opportunity to work with the NAIA collegiate athletes at Oregon Institute of Technology.
Her professional interests include manual/corrective therapies, along with student-athlete mental health.
Isa is currently a member of NATA, NWATA, and OATS. Isa Ortman resides with her best friend Shawnae and dog Tank in Houston, TX.
Education: BS Exercise Science and MS Athletic Training
Undergrad: University of Providence, Great Falls
Graduate: University of Montana
Clinical Specialties/Interests: Graston M1 certified and interested in dry needling and postural restoration.
Publications/Presentations:
Ortman, I, Garifi, K, Moody, V. (2021). Exploring the Influence of Patient Position During Mechanical Traction on Lumbar Mobility. Poster Presentation at University of Montana Graduate Conference.
Ortman, I, Garifi, K, Moody, V. (2021). Exploring the Influence of Patient Position During Mechanical Traction on Lumbar Mobility. Poster Presentation at Northwest Athletic Trainers’ Association Student Symposium.
Ortman, I, Mower, L, Murphy, S. (2022). Lower Extremity Balance as an Indicator of Upper Extremity Injury in Baseball Players: A Systemic Review. Poster Presentation at University of Montana Graduate Conference.
Ortman, I, Mower, L, Murphy, S. (2022). Lower Extremity Balance as an Indicator of Upper Extremity Injury in Baseball Players: A Systemic Review. Poster Presentation at Northwest Athletic Trainers’ Association Student Symposium.
Ortman graduated from the University of Providence, Great Falls where she earned a degree in exercise science. She received her master’s degree in athletic training from the University of Montana where she worked with D1, D3, and high school athletes. Isa also had the opportunity to work with the NAIA collegiate athletes at Oregon Institute of Technology.
Her professional interests include manual/corrective therapies, along with student-athlete mental health.
Isa is currently a member of NATA, NWATA, and OATS. Isa Ortman resides with her best friend Shawnae and dog Tank in Houston, TX.
Education: BS Exercise Science and MS Athletic Training
Undergrad: University of Providence, Great Falls
Graduate: University of Montana
Clinical Specialties/Interests: Graston M1 certified and interested in dry needling and postural restoration.
Publications/Presentations:
Ortman, I, Garifi, K, Moody, V. (2021). Exploring the Influence of Patient Position During Mechanical Traction on Lumbar Mobility. Poster Presentation at University of Montana Graduate Conference.
Ortman, I, Garifi, K, Moody, V. (2021). Exploring the Influence of Patient Position During Mechanical Traction on Lumbar Mobility. Poster Presentation at Northwest Athletic Trainers’ Association Student Symposium.
Ortman, I, Mower, L, Murphy, S. (2022). Lower Extremity Balance as an Indicator of Upper Extremity Injury in Baseball Players: A Systemic Review. Poster Presentation at University of Montana Graduate Conference.
Ortman, I, Mower, L, Murphy, S. (2022). Lower Extremity Balance as an Indicator of Upper Extremity Injury in Baseball Players: A Systemic Review. Poster Presentation at Northwest Athletic Trainers’ Association Student Symposium.
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