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A brief introduction from the president of the academy.

Brett Traeger, PT, DPT, interviewed American Academy of Sports Physical Therapy President Mike Reinold, PT, DPT, ATC, at APTA CSM in Boston. Learn what Reinold has to say about finding your niche as a sports PT and how mentorship plays a big role in their specialty.

Visit the American Academy of Sports Physical Therapy's website to learn more about the academy. Watch a video of this interview on the APTA Magazine website.

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Brett Traeger, PT, DPT, was a third-year student at the Oregon State University – Cascades, and Student Council representative for American Academy of Sports Physical Therapy.

Mike Reinold, PT, DPT, ATC, is president of American Academy of Sports Physical Therapy.


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