My story

Background:

Jared Vagy received his Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT) from the University of Southern California (USC) and completed a one-year residency in orthopedics and a one-year fellowship in movement science, totaling nine years of concentrated study. Dr. Vagy is a clinical assistant professor of physical therapy in the DPT program at USC, one of the top physical therapy programs in the country. He is a mentor in both the orthopedic residency and upper extremity elite athlete fellowship programs. He is an international best-selling author and has published three books and numerous articles on injury prevention. Dr. Vagy delivers lectures and seminars worldwide on the topic of the movement system. He is an orthopedic clinical specialist and a certified strength and conditioning specialist.

Dr. Vagy is an innovator in the area of web-based education and remote learning. He held leadership roles in several courses during the conversion of the in-person USC DPT program into an online hybrid format and continues to teach patient management courses in the USC DPT hybrid pathway.

He has served as a physical therapist in China for the Chinese national track and field team and has worked with USA Track & Field at the Olympic Team Trials. He is a medical provider in the United States Olympic and & Paralympic Sports Medicine Volunteer Program and has completed rotations at the US Olympic Training Center and the Elite Athlete Training Center. He has provided medical care at international events, such as the International Weightlifting Federation World Championships and has rehabilitated several world champions, gold medalists, and Olympic athletes. His assessments and treatments are rooted deeply in an understanding of the movement system.

Working the Track and Field US Olympic Team Trials in Eugene, Oregon

Teaching Positions:

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Continuing Education Courses Taken:

Working as a Team Physical Therapist for the Olympians on the Chinese National Track and Field Team

Professional Advancement Programs

ATPA Credentialed Movement Science Fellowship:  Kaiser Permanente                                           

APTA Credentialed Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residency:  Physical Therapyworks

Research