Wisconsin Badgers 2024 Volleyball headshot of Athletic Trainer Kristen Walker, Aug. 29, 2024, in Madison, Wis. (Photo by David Stluka/Wisconsin Athletic Communications)

Kristen Walker

Badgers Sports Medicine staff since: 2004
Professional credentials: MS, LAT, ATC
NPI: 1578610358

Previous Professional Experience:

  • 1998-2004, Purdue University, Staff Athletic Trainer
  • 1996-1998, University of Oregon, Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer

Education:

  • Master of Science, Sports Medicine with an emphasis in Human Anatomy and Exercise Physiology, University of Oregon, 1998
  • Bachelor of Science, Biological Sciences, University of California, Irvine, 1994

Additional Professional Certifications:

  • American Red Cross Professional Rescuer Certification
  • Blood Flow Restriction
  • Integrative Dry Needling
  • Phlebotomy trained

Professional Memberships:

  • National Athletic Trainers’ Association
  • Wisconsin Athletic Trainers’ Association
  • Great Lakes Athletic Trainers’ Association

Clinical Specialties/Professional Interests:

  • Implement Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization
  • Active Release Technique
  • Kinesiotaping
  • Muscle Energy Technique

Hometown: Tustin, Calif.

Bio: Walker is the staff Athletic Trainer for the Wisconsin volleyball team. She and her wife, Jen, live in Monona, Wis., with their daughter, Lennon. Her hobbies include boating, reading, euchre, photography, and travel.


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