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Carey Rothschild 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 Achievement in Pelvic Physical Therapy. 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 menopause. She currently serves on the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties. In 2022, she was awarded the James A. Gould Excellence in Teaching Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Award from the APTA Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy.

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
Research Lab Affiliations

Research Grants

Physical Therapy

Interprofessional Pain Curriculum with Emerging Technologies across the UCF Academic Health Science Center

  • PI: Carey Rothschild
  • Amount: $26,000 | Timeframe: 11/01/2021 - 07/30/2022
    Funding Type: Internal
    Funding Agency: Elizabeth Morse Genius Foundation
  • New UCF, Orlando Health Physical Therapy Residency Program Aims to Improve Women’s Health

    Written By: Heather Lovett | January 15, 2025
    The program, which is the second in Florida and one of only 22 in the country, provides training related to pelvic floor therapy, pelvic and breast cancer, menopause management, and...
  • How to Train for a Marathon

    Written By: Heather Lovett | April 12, 2024
    Health and sports medicine experts discuss the training, trends and technology long distance runners are looking to as they prepare for one of the world’s most watched foot races —...
  • Clinical Associate Professor Jennifer Tucker Honored with APTA Societal Impact Award

    Written By: David Janosik | August 25, 2022
    Jennifer Tucker accepts Societal Impact Award from Roger Herr, President of American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Jennifer Tucker, a clinical associate professor within the Program of Physical Therapy, is the...
  • UCF Awards 137 Faculty With Promotion and Tenure

    Written By: Allison Hurtado ’12 and Joe Adams | June 2, 2022
    Consideration for promotion and tenure takes nearly an entire academic year as faculty are evaluated on three main areas: research, teaching and service. Eighty-nine UCF faculty received promotions and another 48...
  • Rothschild Named Next Associate Editor for Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Practice Magazine

    Written By: Drexler B. James'13 | May 25, 2022
    Assistant Professor Carey Rothschild, from the Division of Physical Therapy, has been chosen to serve as the next associate editor of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Practice magazine. Rothschild will start her...
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