Sports Residency Curriculum

During this program, the physical therapist will work in-clinic 32 hours per week and spend 8 hours weekly in mentorship and sports coverage. The on-field “hands-on” sports physical therapy mentorship is provided by ProRehab's certified athletic trainers and physical therapists. The Resident will have the opportunity to work with a local high school as well as with collegiate and professional athletes. The Resident will observe surgery and participate in clinic patient care with the orthopedic surgeon.

Sports Residency Topics

Date Didactic Unit Topics Sports Coverage
July Emergency Medical Response Primary and Secondary Assessment, Spine Boarding, Protective Equipment, Taping, Concussion Surgical Observation and MD Rounds
August Pre-Participation Screening and Return to Sport Testing Functional Movement Screen, Y Balance Test, Selective Functional Movement Assessment, Hop Testing, Environmental Conditions High School On-Field Coverage: Football, Soccer, Basketball, Wrestling;UE DPT Lab Instructor: Advanced MSK Elective
September Musculoskeletal Conditions: Hip Manual Therapy, Special Tests, Pathological Conditions
October Musculoskeletal Conditions: Knee Manual Therapy, Special Tests, Pathological Conditions, Biodex, KT -1000
November Musculoskeletal Conditions: Foot and Ankle Manual Therapy, Special Tests, Pathological Conditions, Orthotics
December Medical Imaging and Evidence Based Practice Research project preparation
January Musculoskeletal Conditions: Shoulder Manual Therapy, Special Tests, Pathological Conditions, Overhead Athlete College Training Room Coverage:
UE DPT Lab Instructor:
MSK Patient Management;
High School Pre-Participation Physicals
February Musculoskeletal Conditions: Elbow, Wrist, and Hand Manual Therapy, Special Tests, Pathological Conditions, Overhead Athlete
March Musculoskeletal Conditions: Cervical Spine Manual Therapy, Special Tests, Pathological Conditions, Treatment-Based Classification
April Musculoskeletal Conditions: Lumbar Spine Manual Therapy, Special Tests, Pathological Conditions, Spondylolisthesis, Treatment-Based Classification
May Principals of Performance Enhancement and Nutrition Fundamental Capacity Screen, Energy systems, Macronutrients, Hydration, Female Athlete (RED-S)
June Professionalism and Mentoring, Psychology, Pharmacology Clinical Psychology, Pharmacology
Transition to 2nd Year Resident - Mentor to incoming 1st Year Resident
July Emergency Medical Response Teaching Medical Conditions, Dermatological Conditions Submit Research
August Final Competency Preparation Test taking strategies College Pre-Participation Physicals; High School On-Field Sports Coverage
September Final Residency Practical and Written Exam Residency Graduation September 30

Monthly: Goal Meeting, Certified Athletic Trainers Meeting, Book Club, Unit Check-off, Quiz