In addition to strength and fitness training, I also offer soft tissue mobilization, therapeutic exercise/rehab, dry needing, myofascial decompression (cupping), joint mobilization, positional release therapy, and more.

I work at the Fit Life Personal Training Studio located at 3470 River Bend Blvd. Suite 407, Fort Worth, TX 76116

It isn’t really different at all! The differences in athletic training and orthopedic physical therapy largely come down to the setting. Athletic trainers are most known for working in schools and with sports teams, however, athletic trainers also work in physician practices, hospitals, therapy clinics, occupational health departments in commercial settings, military healthcare, performing arts, and more!

Athletic trainers and physical therapists are both movement experts who play roles in sports and orthopedic medicine. Both treat and help patients recover from injuries. Athletic trainers work with athletes and people who are physically active with a focus not only on treating, but also preventing injuries and illnesses. Both athletic trainers and physical therapists work to help patients regain function, strength and mobility, and provide tools to live an active, healthy life.

The Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) is a highly educated and skilled professional. ATCs are some of the most comprehensively prepared allied medical professionals, specializing in athletic health care and trained to deal with injuries. They have similar educational backgrounds as physical, occupational, and other therapists. The athletic training academic curriculum and clinical training follows the medical model. Athletic trainers must graduate from an accredited master’s program. Athletic training encompasses the prevention, examination, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of emergent, acute or chronic injuries and medical conditions.