{"id":1486,"date":"2025-03-24T14:00:56","date_gmt":"2025-03-24T18:00:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/healthprofessions.ucf.edu\/physicaltherapy\/?page_id=1486"},"modified":"2026-01-26T12:32:36","modified_gmt":"2026-01-26T17:32:36","slug":"sports-residency","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/healthprofessions.ucf.edu\/physicaltherapy\/sports-residency\/","title":{"rendered":"Sports Residency"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_section full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1742912811705{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 140px !important;padding-bottom: 140px !important;background-image: url(https:\/\/healthprofessions.ucf.edu\/physicaltherapy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/03\/AdobeStock_350196369.jpg?id=1494) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;mb-4&#8243;][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1527858038636{padding-right: 80px !important;}&#8221;]<div class=\"evc-section-title evc-shortcode mainHomeTitle\" style=\"text-align: left\">\n\t<div class=\"evc-st-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"evc-st-title\" style=\"color: #000000\">\n\t\t\t\tSports Residency\t\t\t<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"evc-section-title evc-shortcode mainHomeSubtitle\" style=\"text-align: left\">\n\t<div class=\"evc-st-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"evc-st-title\" style=\"color: #ffffff\">\n\t\t\t\tUCF Physical Therapy\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1528478285673{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;background-color: #fecb2f !important;}&#8221;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1528478351304{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1528478366376{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]\t\t<nav class=\"sections-menu-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"navbar navbar-toggleable-md navbar-light bg-primary sections-menu\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"navbar-toggler collapsed ml-auto\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#sections-menu\" aria-controls=\"#sections-menu\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-label=\"Toggle navigation\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"navbar-toggler-text\">Skip to Section<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"navbar-toggler-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"navbar-collapse collapse\" id=\"sections-menu\" data-selector=\".auto-section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"nav navbar-nav\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/nav>\n\t[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_raw_html]JTNDc2VjdGlvbiUyMGlkJTNEJTIyb3ZlcnZpZXclMjIlMjBjbGFzcyUzRCUyMmF1dG8tc2VjdGlvbiUyMiUyMGRhdGEtc2VjdGlvbi1saW5rLXRpdGxlJTNEJTIyT3ZlcnZpZXclMjIlMjByb2xlJTNEJTIycmVnaW9uJTIyJTIwYXJpYS1sYWJlbCUzRCUyMk92ZXJ2aWV3JTIyJTNF[\/vc_raw_html][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<div class=\"evc-section-title evc-shortcode heading-underline\" style=\"text-align: left\">\n\t<div class=\"evc-st-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"evc-st-title\" style=\"color: #000000\">\n\t\t\t\tOverview\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;4\/5&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]The <strong>University of Central Florida (UCF)<\/strong> and <strong>Orlando Health (OH) Sport Physical Therapy Residency Program<\/strong> enables physical therapists to advance their knowledge and develop clinical skills in outpatient-based sports and orthopedic rehabilitation. The residency is designed to prepare residents in the advanced practice of sports physical therapy as clinical specialists committed to optimizing patient care and improving the quality of life of athletes in the community.<\/p>\n<p>Residents are mentored by highly specialized and recognized clinical and didactic faculty within the realm of sports rehabilitation.<\/p>\n<p>The mission of the UCF and OH Sports Physical Therapy Residency is to develop highly skilled clinicians who possess the ability to produce consistently superior outcomes, thus leading to the improvement and optimization of health, quality of life, and performance for athletes in our community, while becoming innovative leaders in the field of sports physical therapy. \u00a0Residents are innovative leaders who demonstrate respect, positive attitude and superior communication skills and possess a passion for delivering exceptional patient care.[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=&#8221;Financial Fact Sheet&#8221; style=&#8221;custom&#8221; custom_background=&#8221;#000000&#8243; custom_text=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; size=&#8221;sm&#8221; align=&#8221;left&#8221; i_icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fas fa-sim-card&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;true&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fhealthprofessions.ucf.edu%2Fphysicaltherapy%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F29%2F2025%2F07%2FOHUCF-Sports-Residency-and-Fellowship-Financial-Fact-Sheet-2025-2026.pdf&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/5&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1541&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1750770148479{margin-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_raw_html css=&#8221;&#8221;]JTNDJTJGc2VjdGlvbiUzRSUzQ3NlY3Rpb24lMjBpZCUzRCUyMmdvYWxzJTIyJTIwY2xhc3MlM0QlMjJhdXRvLXNlY3Rpb24lMjIlMjBkYXRhLXNlY3Rpb24tbGluay10aXRsZSUzRCUyMkdvYWxzJTIyJTIwcm9sZSUzRCUyMnJlZ2lvbiUyMiUyMGFyaWEtbGFiZWwlM0QlMjJHb2FscyUyMiUzRQ==[\/vc_raw_html][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1543945264703{background-color: #f2f2f2 !important;}&#8221;][vc_column]<div class=\"evc-section-title evc-shortcode heading-underline\" style=\"text-align: left\">\n\t<div class=\"evc-st-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"evc-st-title\" style=\"color: #000000\">\n\t\t\t\tProgram Goals\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Strengthen the healthcare community by creating a positive experience and providing highly effective care for patients with sports-based injuries and diagnoses, specifically in the area of sports as defined by the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice (2001).<\/li>\n<li>Train highly qualified clinicians ready to achieve board certification in sports physical therapy by implementing a curriculum that meets the requirements for sports certified specialist certification by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties.<\/li>\n<li>Advance sports physical therapy practice by developing residents who integrate evidence-based practice and demonstrate strong foundational knowledge and clinical decision-making skills.<\/li>\n<li>Promote inclusiveness and foster involvement in the community by providing residents with the skills needed to become a resource for patients.<\/li>\n<li>Demonstrate commitment to lifelong learning by preparing residents to become competent educators and mentors for patients, colleagues and physical therapy students.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"evc-section-title evc-shortcode heading-underline\" style=\"text-align: left\">\n\t<div class=\"evc-st-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"evc-st-title\" style=\"color: #000000\">\n\t\t\t\tProgram Objectives\t\t\t<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The program will deliver education and training using the recommended outcome measures and evidence-based interventions in patient-client management of adults with sports-based injuries and diagnoses. The program will result in proficiency in dealing with sports patients commonly seen in outpatient rehabilitation. The academic faculty will provide instruction and guidance in scholarly activities such as research and teaching in the UCF Division of Physical Therapy (DPT), while the clinical faculty will provide clinical supervision of residents within the designated clinical sites in the Orlando Health System.<\/li>\n<li>The program will focus on improving the quality of care of individuals with sports-based injuries and diagnoses by utilizing outcome measures represented in the domains of the World Health Organization\u2019s International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF), and using evidence-based interventions addressing an individual\u2019s impairments, activity limitations and participation restrictions.<\/li>\n<li>The program\u2019s curriculum, which includes didactic and clinical components, will acknowledge all aspects of the APTA Sports Physical Therapy\u2019s Description of Specialty Practice. The program\u2019s academic faculty will provide instruction in the areas of therapeutic exercise, orthopedic skills, and management of patients with orthopedic and sports conditions and guidance in clinical research. 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She completed her undergraduate education at St. Bonaventure University, where she played Division I soccer, before earning her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from D\u2019Youville University.\u00a0 Originally from Doha, Qatar, Tsianna\u2019s global upbringing and competitive athletic background shape a well-rounded, culturally informed perspective that bridges sport, movement, and human performance.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1633&#8243; img_size=&#8221;200&#215;200&#8243; style=&#8221;vc_box_circle_2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1769448696900{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]<div class=\"evc-section-title evc-shortcode \" style=\"text-align: left\">\n\t<div class=\"evc-st-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"evc-st-title\" style=\"color: #000000\">\n\t\t\t\tAlvaro Zapata\t\t\t<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Alvaro is originally from Miami, Florida, and 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Experience\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Clinic hours are conducted at the Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute Downtown Complex, located at 60 Columbia St, Orlando, FL 32806<\/li>\n<li>Residents have a patient caseload combined of sports and orthopedic patients from pediatric to geriatric, in addition to non-operative and postoperative diagnosis<\/li>\n<li>Residents work hand-in-hand with a sports therapy team consisting of multiple clinical mentors<\/li>\n<li>Residents have weekly one-on-one formal mentoring, with an assigned mentor, for four hours of blocked patient care time with a one-on-one treatment setup<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;]<div class=\"evc-section-title evc-shortcode heading-underline\" style=\"text-align: left\">\n\t<div class=\"evc-st-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 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As one of the top research institutions in the country, UCF has earned the following designation:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Carnegie Foundation Classification of Institutions of Higher Education: Very High Research Activity and Community Engagement.<\/li>\n<li>Department of Education: Hispanic Serving Institution<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The resident will be enrolled for a total of two credit hours per semester. The curriculum is based upon the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Description of Residency Practice (DRP) published by the American Board of Physical Therapy Residency and Fellowship Education<\/li>\n<li>Description of Specialty Practice (DSP) in Sports Physical Therapy published by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Patient and Client Management<\/strong><br \/>\nThere will be three semesters of coursework related to patient and client management. The patient management content will be taught by UCF DPT residency program faculty members who are nationally recognized experts in sports physical therapy. The didactic curriculum will follow the clinical experience at Orlando Health in which the didactic topics reflect the diagnoses of patients seen during the clinical rotation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Research<\/strong><br \/>\nThe resident is expected to be an active participant, and complete a relevant, and appropriate, research capstone project at the end of the residency program. The resident will work with a research advisor and a subject matter expert throughout the residency. The resident will have the opportunity to participate in other ongoing DPT program research activities, including data collection at current Orlando Health research projects.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Teaching<\/strong><br \/>\nThe resident will have a special opportunity to participate in teaching basic and advanced therapeutic exercise, orthopedic skills, and sports physical therapy courses in the UCF DPT program. The resident will be mentored by the respective course instructors in preparing an instructional plan to teach several modules related to their current clinical work experience at Orlando Health.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Professional Service and Community Engagement<\/strong><br \/>\nResidents are encouraged to present in state level presentations, be active in professional organizations and perform community service.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221;][vc_column][vc_raw_html css=&#8221;&#8221;]JTNDJTJGc2VjdGlvbiUzRSUzQ3NlY3Rpb24lMjBpZCUzRCUyMmFwcGxpY2F0aW9uJTIyJTIwY2xhc3MlM0QlMjJhdXRvLXNlY3Rpb24lMjIlMjBkYXRhLXNlY3Rpb24tbGluay10aXRsZSUzRCUyMkFwcGxpY2F0aW9uJTIyJTIwcm9sZSUzRCUyMnJlZ2lvbiUyMiUyMGFyaWEtbGFiZWwlM0QlMjJBcHBsaWNhdGlvbiUyMiUzRQ==[\/vc_raw_html][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1742840606125{background-color: #000000 !important;}&#8221;][vc_column]<div class=\"evc-section-title evc-shortcode heading-underline\" style=\"text-align: left\">\n\t<div class=\"evc-st-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"evc-st-title\" style=\"color: #FFFFFF\">\n\t\t\t\tApplication\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;]<div class=\"evc-section-title evc-shortcode mb-3\" style=\"text-align: left\">\n\t<div class=\"evc-st-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"evc-st-title\" style=\"color: #FFCC00\">\n\t\t\t\tEligibility\t\t\t<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;text-white&#8221;]In order to qualify for application, you must be a graduate of an APTA-accredited program in physical therapy and hold a license of physical therapy in the state of Florida by the start of the program. You must also have one of the following designations for emergency response prior to, or during, the residency:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>certified athletic trainer<\/li>\n<li>certified emergency responder (through the APTA sports section)<\/li>\n<li>licensed emergency medical technician<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We are looking for highly motivated clinicians who seek to develop advanced critical thinking skills, demonstrate attributes of a potential leader, and possess a strong desire to advance clinical knowledge, skills and abilities.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;]<div class=\"evc-section-title evc-shortcode mb-3\" style=\"text-align: left\">\n\t<div class=\"evc-st-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"evc-st-title\" style=\"color: #FFCC00\">\n\t\t\t\tResident Selection\t\t\t<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;text-white&#8221;]A Residency Admissions Committee (RAC) will select residents based on the recognized criteria. 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css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1574282181702{margin-top: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column]<div class=\"evc-section-title evc-shortcode heading-underline\" style=\"text-align: left\">\n\t<div class=\"evc-st-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"evc-st-title\" style=\"color: #000000\">\n\t\t\t\tFaculty &amp; Staff\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Our sports residency faculty includes expert physical therapists with various advanced certifications within sports and orthopedics, in addition to certified athletic trainers, and certified strength and conditioning coaches.\u00a0 Many of the academic and clinical faculty regularly present at local, state, and national level conferences regarding sports and orthopedic physical therapy.[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>Residency Program Director:<br \/>\n<\/strong>Joel Riemenschneider, PT, DPT, MBA<br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:Joel.Riemenschneider@orlandohealth.com\">Joel.Riemenschneider@orlandohealth.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>Residency Program Coordinator:<\/strong><br \/>\nPhilip Agostinelli, PT, DPT, MBA, OCS, SCS, ATC<br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:Philip.Agostinelli@orlandohealth.com\">Philip.Agostinelli@orlandohealth.com<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"tel:850-803-4820\">850-803-4820<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>UCF\/Research Coordinator:<br \/>\n<\/strong>Meredith Chaput, PT, PhD, DPT, SCS<br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:Meredith.Chaput@ucf.edu\">Meredith.Chaput@ucf.edu<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"tel:218-330-3520\">218-330-3520<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>UCF Academic Faculty:<br \/>\n<\/strong>Bill Hanney, PT, PhD, DPT, ATC<br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:william.j.hanney@ucf.edu\">william.j.hanney@ucf.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Randi Richardson PT DPT OCS SCS<br \/>\nRandi.Richardson@ucf.edu &#8211; <a href=\"tel:601-730-2137\">601-730-2137<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Carey Rothschild, PT, DPT, OCS, SCS, CSCS<br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:carey.rothschild@ucf.edu\">carey.rothschild@ucf.edu<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"tel:407-619-4231\">407-619-4231<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>Clinical Faculty:<\/strong><br \/>\nMatthew Hixon, PT, MSPT, SCS, CSCS<br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:Matt.Hixon@cirquedusoleil.com\">Matt.Hixon@cirquedusoleil.com<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"tel:440-935-1861\">440-935-1861<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Lee Spilman, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS<br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:Lee.Spilman@orlandohealth.com\">Lee.Spilman@orlandohealth.com<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"tel:252-412-1559\">252-412-1559<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>Clinical Mentors:<\/strong><br \/>\nSimon Brossier, PT, DPT, OCS, ATC<br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:Simon.Brossier@orlandohealth.com\">Simon.Brossier@orlandohealth.com<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"tel:203-604-7419\">203-604-7419<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Morgan Fink, PT, DPT<br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:Morgan.Fink2@orlandohealth.com\">Morgan.Fink2@orlandohealth.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Dominick Haynes, PT, DPT, CSCS<br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:Dominick.Haynes@orlandohealth.com\">Dominick.Haynes@orlandohealth.com<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"tel:954-665-4157\">954-665-4157<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Sheila Klausner, PT, DPT, OCS, COMT, CSCS<br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:Sheila.Klausner@ucf.edu\">Sheila.Klausner@ucf.edu<\/a> &#8211; 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