How to Become a Sports Physical Therapist

[@malinichandra6953]

I’m so thankful to sports PT’s Currently I’m being treated by sports therapist for my joint hyper mobility pains. You guys are amazing 🙏👍

[@chadwisniewski2516]

This is a great video I’ve been wanting to do sports PT and am currently an undergrad and this helped calm some anxiety

[@Thedifference727]

Same my covid brother!! hope all is well.

[@josefihli2672]

I’m excited for this video! I’m currently an undergrad student.

[@Thedifference727]

Same my covid brother!! Hope all is well.

[@josefihli2672]

I would just like to point out that Athletic Training is a Master’s Program now. So when you were talking about undergrad you can’t really use Athletic Training as a gateway to PT school. Personally, our schools added an Exercise Science & Rehab major in replacement of Athletic Training.

[@optionplug6995]

Mike, great video & huge fan. What's your opinion on going through a sports residency via your employer where you'd have to accumulate a certain amount of hours (200 I believe) over a year span within the community? So practicing as a PT full-time however being available for Friday night football games, baseball games, crossfit meets, etc to reach those hours instead of being at a fixed location seeing one or two different teams. I'm currently a 3rd year DPT student interested in gaining my SCS & will be completing my final rotation in Hoover, AL at a sports facility in which the company offers a sports residency. Thanks!

[@paulinakofman8895]

What tips do you have for PTA's wanting to get involved in sports physical therapy?

[@Patapapa]

Here for the response

[@Mikereinold]

I think it would be very similar path, especially for an outpatient sports PT job. For pro sports, may be harder. May want to consider PT or ATC school to make your chances higher

[@MovewithMarcia]

this is so cool! I've always been curious about how folks go down that path.

[@ashleydowns6248]

Is it possible to be both a PT and an AT both specializing in dancers?

[@Mikereinold]

absolutely

[@malinichandra6953]

Thankyou!! I’m a dancer and now in a lot of pain from joint hyper mobility pains and sports therapist is helping me get bettter!!

[@chadwisniewski2516]

Do sports physical therapy residencies pay you while your in and what’s the average

[@darronsalters5077]

I was wondering the same thing man. Nice to meet another fellow future sports PT🙌🏿

[@kentm7533]

Half a regular salary. Or you could use that money toward CEUs.

[@Mikereinold]

Yes they do, but usually not full salary

[@Andrew-mz3rw]

So if I am going to a school that does not offer any type of exercise programs, should I stick to biology, or maybe get my core classes done and then transfer to a school that does have what I need? Help from anyone is appreciated!

[@thatmajestic]

What did u decide to do?

[@Dmw94]

Dad bod 😂😂😂