sports-residency

Program Overview

  • East Tennessee State University’s Department of Physical Therapy offers the sports residency through the ETSU Health Physical Therapy Clinics and local partnerships with High school and University sports. 

  • The program is 12 months in length and prepares the resident for clinical practice in Sports physical therapy. Successful completion of the residency qualifies the resident to sit for the board certification exam in Sports administered by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialists (ABPTS). 

  • Salary and benifits are provided through ETSU 

The program is in development mode aims to start the first cohort in July 2025

Program Highlights

  • Clinical experience within outpatient physical therapy, traininig room and field coverage

  • Interdisciplinary experience with a variety of different medical providers

  • Teaching experiences within the ETSU DPT program

  • Variety of mentors with varying backgrounds and specialties   

  • 150 minimum hours of clinical mentoring

  • 200 on the field coverage hours

  • Onsite weekly coursework related to Sports physical therapy 

Program Schedule

Sample Resident Weekly Schedule

  Mon Tues Wed Thur Fri
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Residents Curriculum

 

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Foundational Courses

  • Introduction to Research
  • Teaching and Learning
  • Evidence Based Acute Care
  • Functional Anatomy
  • Musculoskeletal Tissues
  • The Science of Neuromuscular Healing
  • Primary Care Physical Therapy
  • Musculoskeletal Systems Examination
  • Musculoskeletal Systems Interventions
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Sports Core

  • Advanced Topics in UE Sports
  • Advanced Topics in LE Sports
  • Spine Examination and Managment for the Athlete
  • Special Topics