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There are a large number of university programs dedicated to physical therapy and sports medicine, and it is a growing field where there are expected to be more jobs available in the future than there are today. This makes it a popular course of study for students interested in getting into medicine. A physical therapist usually has a minimum of a master’s degree in physical therapy from an accredited program, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The work a physical therapist does involves restoring function, improving mobility and relieving pain in people with injuries or diseases. Therapists in sports medicine tend to the same problems relating to sports injuries. Below are some of the top-rated schools for physical therapy and sports medicine.
Start University of Southern California
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The University of Southern California, located in Los Angeles, is considered the top school in the country for obtaining a post-graduate degree in physical therapy, according to U.S. News and World Report’s 2008 survey. The Doctor of Physical Therapy program is considered among the best programs available in the field because it integrates a dynamic learning environment with patient care and active research.
University of Pittsburgh
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The University of Pittsburgh’s School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences ranked just behind USC in the U.S. News and World Report survey. The school offers a three-year program leading to the Doctor of Physical Therapy degree. The program is integrated with the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and offers placement in acute care, orthopedics, sports medicine and other specialized areas.
University of Virginia
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U.S. News and World Report ranked the University of Virginia in Charlottesville the second best overall college, and it offers a highly touted program in Sports Medicine. The UVA Sports Medicine program leads to a bachelor’s degree in the kinesiology department. The program is a solid foundation to prepare students for graduate studies but is not adequate in preparing students for licensure in Sports Medicine.
University of Michigan
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Ranked fourth among best colleges by U.S. News and World Report, the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor boasts one of the country’s best Sports Medicine programs. The university offers a program in athletic training that is the equivalent of sports medicine and the university has a 25:1 student to teacher ratio, although kinesiology classes tend to be a bit larger.
University of North Carolina
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The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has one of the best Sports Medicine programs in the country and is ranked fifth on the list of best colleges by U.S. News and World Report. The athletic training curriculum prepares students for board certification and the university has a world-class sports medicine research facility, according to Education Portal.
