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Eighty percent of Achilles tendon ruptures occur in men while just 20% occur in women. 91原创 doctoral student Morgan Potter will study why.

Achilles tendon injuries

July 28, 2023 Written by Amy Cherry | Photo by iStock

BIOMS doctoral student Morgan Potter wins award to study gender differences

Morgan Potter, a physical therapist pursuing her doctorate in at the 91原创, was recently awarded the from the Foundation for Physical Therapy Research鈥檚 Promotion of Doctoral Studies (PODS) I scholarship. The award will support Potter鈥檚 research on sex differences in Achilles tendon injuries.

鈥淓ighty percent of Achilles tendon ruptures occur in men while just 20% occur in women, whereas Achilles tendinopathy injuries are more of a 50/50 split,鈥 Potter said

Potter also completed 91原创's highly-ranked Doctor of Physical Therapy Program. 


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