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Therapeutic Modalities: Cryotherapy and Thermotherapy

Therapeutic Modalities: Cryotherapy and Thermotherapy
Scott Cheatham, PhD, DPT, OCS, ATC, CSCS
October 15, 2020

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Scott Cheatham, PhD, DPT, OCS, ATC, CSCS

Dr. Scott Cheatham, Ph.D. DPT, ATC, CSCS, is a Full Professor and Associate Chair in the Department of Kinesiology at CSU Dominguez Hills in Carson, California. He is owner of SportsPhysioRX a sports and orthopedic physical therapy organization. Dr. Cheatham received his Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) and his Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Physical Therapy. He is a Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS). He also holds several fitness certifications and is a certified ergonomic specialist.  Dr. Cheatham is a national presenter for various organizations and has authored over 200 peer-reviewed publications, textbook chapters, conference/seminar presentations, and home-study courses on sports medicine, orthopedics, and health & fitness. Dr. Cheatham is the co-editor-in-chief for the Journal of Fitness, Wellness, and is part of the editorial board for the Journal of Sport Rehabilitation. Dr. Cheatham is an education and research consultant for various health and fitness organizations. His current clinical practice includes sports medicine, orthopedics, and sports performance training. 

Dr. Cheatham is an education and research consultant for various health and fitness organizations. His research interests include myofascial interventions and the efficacy of interventions for various musculoskeletal pathologies. His current clinical practice includes sports medicine, general orthopedics, and sports performance training. 

 



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