Youth Athlete Special Interest Group

Purpose

The Youth Athlete Special Interest Group (SIG) promotes excellence in the practice, research, education, and professional development in the physical therapy care of the youth athlete.

Objectives

Practice: promote and progress sports physical therapy for the youth athlete
Research: support youth athlete physical therapy research and scholarship
Education: define and enhance youth athlete physical therapy education
Professional Development: advocate and provide resources for mentorship and growth to physical therapists who treat the youth athlete
Engagement: facilitate member involvement and leadership
Sustainability: responsibly manage organizational resources