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Wisconsin wrestling team photo at Minnesota's Maturi Pavilion after the Badgers defeated the Golden Gophers, 21-15, on the road. It was Wisconsin's first win against Minnesota since the 2010-11 season.

Gary Johnson

Gary Johnson

Title:
Athletic Trainer
Email:
Phone:
608-262-8038
Sports & Areas of Focus:
Wrestling

Badgers Sports Medicine staff since: 2009
Professional credentials: MS, LAT, ATC, PT
NPI: 1689065518

Previous Professional Experience:

2005-2009, Head Athletic Trainer, Arizona State University
1993-2005, Head Athletic Trainer, San Diego State University
1987-1993, Assistant Director of Physical Therapy/Athletic Trainer, Purdue University

Education:

Master of Science, Athletic Training, Indiana University, 1987
Bachelor of Science, Physical Therapy, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1985

Additional Professional Certifications:

Graston Technique M1-Basic Training
Functional Dry Needling

Professional Memberships:

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

Hometown: West Allis, Wis.

Bio: Gary is the athletic trainer responsible for providing care for the UW wrestling program. Gary and his wife, Kirsta, have three children, Matthew, Kevin and Madison, and they reside in Madison. He enjoys fishing, skiing and attending his children’s functions.

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