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Watching his mother go through physical therapy after a rotator cuff injury inspired Christopher Atkinson to make physical therapy his career. Already into health and fitness and holding a bachelor’s degree in exercise science, the Pensacola, Fla., native set his sights on the Doctor of Physical Therapy (D.P.T.) program at UCF. “UCF’s program is hands down the best program in…