Elliot Greenberg, PT, DPT, PhD, OCS, CSCS
About Elliot Greenberg, PT, DPT, PhD, OCS, CSCS
Dr. Greenberg is a board certified orthopedic clinical specialist and researcher at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, where he has been specializing in the care of youth athletes since 2008. He received his Bachelor’s degree in Biology from Pace University, his clinical doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT) from Arcadia University and his PhD in physical therapy from Nova Southeastern University. Dr. Greenberg’s maintains an active research agenda focused on improving rehabilitation and injury prevention methods within youth athletes with a special interest in ACL reconstruction and overuse injuries.
In addition to his clinical role, Dr. Greenberg holds an adjunct faculty position at Arcadia University where he teaches within the entry-level DPT, transitional DPT and orthopedic residency curriculum. Dr. Greenberg maintains an active role in several professional organizations, serving as the Education Chair of the Youth Athlete Special Interest Group of the American Academy of Sports Physical Therapy and served on the Board of Directors for the Pediatric Research in Sports Medicine (PRiSM) Society.
Dr. Greenberg has had the privilege of presenting at both state and national level conferences on the topics of pediatric and adolescent sports medicine rehabilitation. He is an accomplished researcher and writer authoring textbook chapters and several manuscripts published in top tier journals.
Titles
Clinical Specialist Physical Therapist IV
Certifications
Board Certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist (OCS)
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
Research Interests
Clinical outcomes and determining the optimal treatment for young patients with ACL tears
Developing new and improved strategies for improvement in non-surgical and surgical rehabilitation
Integration of ultrasound imaging and novel therapeutics into sports rehabilitation
Sports injury risk reduction
Education & training
Undergraduate Degree
BS in Biology - Pace University, Pleasantville, NY
Graduate Degree
DPT - Arcadia University, Glenside, PA
PhD - Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL