Austin Cammire DPT, OCS
Grand Rapids
Summary
Experienced sports physical therapist specializing in rehabilitating baseball players. Strong knowledge base in throwing biomechanics and a comprehensive understanding of the challenges faced by athletes in this sport. Former collegiate baseball player, coach, and umpire with a passion for delivering effective rehabilitation strategies tailored to the specific needs of athletes ranging from youth to professional levels.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sports Physical Therapist
The Center for Physical Rehabilitation Sports Academy
01.2024 - Current
- Treated many collegiate and high-level high school baseball and softball athletes
- Worked in high school athletic training room doing injury screens and triage for athletes
- Performed throwing biomechanics evaluations for baseball and softball players both after injury and as a preventative measure utilizing dartfish technology
- Communicated efficiently with athletic trainers, team coaches, strength coaches, and physicians to improve ability to return athlete to sport as soon as possible
- Developed an arm care program for athletes to utilize to help reduce injury risk
- Treated 85-90% athletic population ranging from elementary to professional athletes
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Physical Therapist
Corewell Health West Pavilion
03.2023 - 01.2024
- Collaboration with sports medicine physicians, athletic trainers, and strength and conditioning coaches to provide optimal physical therapy to both post-op and non-operative athletes
- Observed sports medicine physicians and surgeons in clinic to help determine physical therapy need for their patients
Physical Therapist
Hulst Jepsen Physical Therapy
03.2020 - 03.2023
- Established relationships with physicians across multiple health care networks to provide optimal care for my patients regarding efficiency and access
- Chaired the overhead athlete team for our company
- Developed a return to play for upper extremity injuries protocol
Physical Therapist
Bronson Health Care Group
09.2018 - 03.2020
- Performed outpatient orthopedic physical therapy services for all demographics, emphasis in sports medicine injuries with emphasis on baseball related injuries
- Lead in-service for sports medicine physicians regarding the use and efficacy of dry needling to assist with treating orthopedic conditions
Education
Doctorate of Physical Therapy -
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI08.2018
Bachelor of Science - Clinical Exercise Science
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI04.2015
Skills
Sports Rehabilitation
Orthopedic Rehabilitation
Throwing Mechanics
Clinical reasoning
Injury Prevention
Physical examination
Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
Interdisciplinary Communication
Professionalorganizationmemberships
- American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
- Michigan Chapter (MPTA)
- Sports Section
- Orthopedic Section
Certification
- Orthopedic Clinical Specialist
- Throwing Athlete Rehabilitation Specialist
- Certified Throwing Athlete Specialist
- Certified in Blood Flow Restriction Training
- Certified in Sportsmetrics
- Certification in Integrative Dry Needling
- First Aid/AED Certification
Other Baseball Related Experience
- Played High School and Collegiate Baseball
- Coached High School JV and Varsity Baseball for 5 Years
- Umpired Travel and Little League Baseball for 8 Years
Timeline
Sports Physical Therapist
The Center for Physical Rehabilitation Sports Academy
01.2024 - Current
Physical Therapist
Corewell Health West Pavilion
03.2023 - 01.2024
Physical Therapist
Hulst Jepsen Physical Therapy
03.2020 - 03.2023
Physical Therapist
Bronson Health Care Group
09.2018 - 03.2020
Doctorate of Physical Therapy -
Grand Valley State University
Bachelor of Science - Clinical Exercise Science
Grand Valley State University
- Orthopedic Clinical Specialist
- Throwing Athlete Rehabilitation Specialist
- Certified Throwing Athlete Specialist
- Certified in Blood Flow Restriction Training
- Certified in Sportsmetrics
- Certification in Integrative Dry Needling
- First Aid/AED Certification
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