All SU locations will open at 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 29. Classes scheduled to begin before that time will be held virtually. Child Care Center opens at 9 a.m. Faculty/staff are permitted to bring their children to work if necessary. Supervisors/faculty should provide flexibility for those who may have difficulty getting to work/class.

Jill Yanick

Assistant Professor

Educational History:

B.S. Occupational Therapy, Towson University, M.S. Healthcare Administration, University of Maryland, pp-OTD, Shenandoah University

Fields of Expertise:

  • Hand and Upper Extremity Rehabilitation
  • Pediatric Congenital and Orthopedic Conditions
  • Mentorship/Clinical Education

Personal Highlights:

I love spending time with my husband and my two girls. We enjoy exploring new places and finding hidden culinary gems wherever we go!

Professional Highlights:

Publications:
Yanick, J. “Expanding Your Therapy Toolbox with Blood Flow Restriction Therapy.” ASHT Times. 2023(1)

Presentations

2025: ISFHT/IFSSH “Blood Flow Restriction Training: Applications to Upper Extremity Practice” 
2022 “Blood Flow Restriction Therapy: Clinical Applications to Upper Extremity Therapy” ASHT Annual Meeting
2022 Upper Extremity Institute (Tissue Healing, Boutonniere, TFCC Injuries)
2022 Hands in Motion Podcast “Current Trends in Hand and Upper Extremity Therapy”
2022-2025 Hand Therapy Review Course Faculty (Hand Anatomy, Wrist Anatomy, Cadaver Lab)
2019 “Wrist Evaluation: Becoming a More Effective Detective” ASHT Annual Meeting
2019 “Head in Hand: Blending Pain Science Into Our Daily Practice to Optimize Outcomes” ASHT Annual Meeting

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