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University of Connecticut Neag School of Education Department of Kinesiology


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Maryclaire Sullivan Capetta

  • Clinical Instructor
Maryclaire Sullivan Capetta, PT, MSPT, MTC, CLT-LANA is a Physical Therapist and Clinical Instructor at the Nayden Rehabilitation Clinic.  She joined the Nayden Clinic in 2007.  She received a B.S. in Allied Health in 2003, a M.S. in Physical Therapy in 2004 from the University of Connecticut and is currently pursuing a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree and a Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy Fellowship through the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in St. Augustine, Florida.  She earned a certification in manual therapy from the University of St. Augustine in 2009.  Maryclaire is a board certified Lymphedema Therapist through the Lymphology Association of North America and recieved primary training through the Norton School of Lymphology.  Her clinical and educational interests include orthopedic manual physical therapy, lymphedema management, wound care, aquatic physical therapy, and neuromuscular physical therapy.  She is the Faculty Advisor to the Student American Physical Therapy Association, the physical therapy student professional organization at the University.  She has served on the Connecticut Physical Therapy Association Board of Directors since 2007 in multiple capacities.  She currently serves as the Treasurer of the CPTA and is a Connecticut Delegate to the APTA House of Delegates.
  • Contact Information:
  • Office:
    • Location: Nayden Clinic
  • Mailing Address:
    • 843 Bolton Road
    • Storrs, CT 06269
  • Currently Teaching:
    • PT 5463 - Internal Integrated Musculoskeletal Clinical Practicum II - Clinical Instruction of Orthopedic Physical Therapy, 2nd Semester, University of Connecticut, School of Education, 2009 - Present
    • PT5451 - Acute Care Management - Wound Care, Edema and Amputation Management in the Acute Setting, 2nd semester, University of Connecticut, School of Education, 2008 - Present
  • Honors and Awards:
    • American Physical Therapy Association, Emerging Leader Award, 2009
  • Associations/Organizations/Outreach:
    • American Physical Therapy Association 2001-Present
    • American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists 2010-Present
    • Connecticut Physical Therapy Association Treasurer 2011-Present
    • Connecticut Delegate to the APTA House of Delegates 2010-Present
    • Connecticut Physical Therapy Association Eastern District Chair 2008-2010
    • Connecticut Physical Therapy Association Eastern District Vice-Chair 2007-2008
  • Educational Background:
    • MS, Master of Science in Physical Therapy, University of Connecticut, 2004
    • BS, Bachelor of Science in Allied Health, University of Connecticut, 2003