Sara Bechtold, PT, DPT, CSCS

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Sara Bechtold, PT, DPT, CSCS is a sports medicine Physical Therapist at the CHOP Specialty Care Center in King of Prussia and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

Locations: Specialty Care, King of Prussia
Phone: 215-590-6919

Background

Sara Bechtold joined the Sports Medicine and Performance Center physical therapy team in 2012 and works at CHOP's Specialty Care Center in King of Prussia.

She has experience in the treatment of orthopedic and sports related injuries in both recreational and elite athletes of all ages. She is also a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. Sara's clinical interests include return to sport progressions, community education, psychosocial influences on rehabilitation, and injury prevention.  She has a special interest in the field hockey athlete and running medicine.

Sara has presented both locally and nationally on topics of adolescent sports medicine. She also serves as an adjunct faculty member for a variety of orthopedic content in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at Arcadia University.

Education and Training

Board Certification

APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)

Undergraduate Degree

BS in Exercise Science - West Chester University, West Chester, PA

Graduate Degree

DPT - Arcadia University, Glenside, PA

Titles and Academic Titles

Sports Medicine Physical Therapist

Departments and Services