Christian van der Schijff, PT, DPT, LAT, ATC, CSCS

Throughout Christian's career as a physical therapist, athletic trainer and strength coach, he has gained experience with athletes in multiple settings, including orthopedic outpatient, collegiate sports, and in the NBA with the Boston Celtics as an intern and the Indiana Pacers as a clinical student. He also spent one season as the team physical therapist for the Pacers G-league affiliate Fort Wayne Mad Ants. While he was working in the NBA, he was mentored by two of its longest-tenured physical therapists and athletic trainers.

Christian went on to pursue a degree in athletic training to continue working closely with athletes from injury throughout the rehabilitation process. In 2022 he was the Head of Rehab for the Austin Gilgronis of Major League Rugby; in 2023 he was the Head ATC for the Austin Blacks Rugby Club and UT Men’s Club Lacrosse.

Christian enjoys using manual therapy to improve an athlete’s pain and combining it with strength and conditioning to get back on the field.

Personal Statement

I am passionate about helping athletes compete at their highest level. When it comes to getting injured athletes back on the field, nothing gives me more satisfaction than seeing them return to competition in the sport that they love.

Clinical Interests

Injury prevention through progressive overload strength training and movement re-training, sports injuries and post-operative care. Particular interest in lower extremity injuries, soccer, rugby, basketball and lacrosse athletes.

Education

Organizations

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