Carey Rothschild PT, DPT, OCS, SCS, CSCS is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at the University of Central Florida. She received her Bachelor of Health Science degree from the University of Florida in 1999. She went on to earn her Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2005 from Boston University. She is board-certified in both Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy and holds a Certificate of Advanced Practice in Physical Therapy in Pelvic Health. Her 25+ years of clinical practice has been in the areas of orthopedics and sports medicine. Her research interests include management of running injuries, conditions of the female athlete, pain education, and women’s and pelvic health. She has been nationally recognized for her teaching as the recipient of the 2025 Excellence in Education Award from the American Academy of Sports Physical Therapy and the 2022 James A. Gould Excellence in Teaching Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Award from the APTA Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy. She lives in Winter Park with her husband and three children.
Credentials
- BS, Bachelor of Science, Physical Therapy, University of Florida
- PT, Licensed Physical Therapist, University of Florida
- DPT, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Boston University
- SCS, Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Sports Physical Therapy, American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties
- OCS, Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy, American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties
- CSCS, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, National Strength and Conditioning Association
- MSCP, Menopause Society Certified Practitioner
Areas of Specialty
- Conditions of the female athlete
- Management of running-related injury
- Pain science and education
- Women's and pelvic health
Research Lab Affiliations
Research Grants
Interprofessional Pain Curriculum with Emerging Technologies across the UCF Academic Health Science Center
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