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The Sports Physical Therapy Academy Podcast

Are you a healthcare or fitness professional looking for tips, tools, and strategies to work with more athletes, become a sports specialist or get a job in a sports setting...so you can finally enjoy the career that you’ve always dreamed of? If so, you’re in the right place...this podcast is for you. Your host is Dr. Chris Garcia, a physical therapist, business owner, entrepreneur, nationally recognized public speaker, and residency-trained sports specialist. 

Dr. Chris Garcia, PT, DPT, SCS, CSCS, USAW has worked in professional sports and traveled around the world working with elite athletes throughout his career, and he’s learned a lot of lessons along the way. He created this podcast to share his experiences and give you everything you need to know to help YOU become a sports expert. Dr. Chris Garcia talks about everything from sports rehab and injury prevention to developing athletic performance and the path to getting your dream job...even if it is in professional sports.

If you want to become a sports expert so you can finally enjoy the career you’ve always dreamed of, visit www.DrChrisGarcia.com.

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***DISCLAIMER: This content is for educational & informational use only and & does not constitute medical advice. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice or medical recommendations, diagnosis, or treatment. Please consult with a qualified medical professional for proper evaluation & treatment, or beginning any exercises or activity in this content. Dr. Chris Garcia and The Sports PT Academy Podcast are not responsible for any harm caused by the use of this content.***

Jun 28, 2023

How do you manage rehab differently when working with athletes vs community members?

In this episode, I share my easy-to-use framework for managing pro athlete care. If you’re a sports PT and you want to ensure you’re providing a comprehensive approach to athletes, you need to tune into this episode....


Jun 21, 2023

In this episode, I share the how to approach the patient, what to say, and how to follow up to ensure the patient is set up for success. If you’re a sports PT and you want to maximize clinical outcomes without scaring patients along the way, you need to tune into this episode....


Jun 14, 2023

“I’m concerned my patient needs an MRI and I don’t know what to do.” This happens to PTs weekly and they find themselves stuck in a situation where they can do more harm than good. 

In this episode, I share the how to approach the patient, what to say, and how to follow up to ensure the patient is set up...


Jun 7, 2023

“It’s all about the patient. We should have a patient-centered approach” This is the approach most PTs take with clinical care and it’s a disservice in the long-term.

In this episode, I share the how the patient-centered approach will limit our outcomes and the growth of our profession. If you’re a sports PT...