Adam Douglas Saloom, PT, DPT, SCS

Adam Saloom is a doctor of physical therapy with a board certification as a sports clinical specialist. After obtaining his doctorate of physical therapy from Texas Woman’s University, Adam completed his sports residency at Texas Children’s Hospital where he treated adolescent athletes in basketball, soccer, track, and football. As a former collegiate athlete, Adam is passionate about treating athletes to return to sport through individualized, evidence-based care.

Using his experience as a track athlete and long distance runner, Adam specializes in treating endurance athletes through manual therapy and therapeutic exercise. Adam is also a Level 1 Certified Gait Analyst and he incorporates gait mechanics and training education into his treatment approach. He enjoys participating in athletic activities such as running, soccer, and recreational sports.

Certifications:

Level 1 Certified Gait Analyst

Emergency Medical Responder

Clinical Interests

Gait analysis, endurance sport-related injuries, and post-operative ACL

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* Texas Children’s Hospital physicians’ licenses and credentials are reviewed prior to practicing at any of our facilities. Sections titled From the Doctor, Professional Organizations and Publications were provided by the physician’s office and were not verified by Texas Children’s Hospital.

Joseph Chorley, Adam Saloom. Adolescent running injuries,Encyclopedia of Child and Adolescent Health (First Edition). Academic Press. 2023, Pages 1041-1052. ISBN 9780128188736.https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-818872-9.00085-6.

J. Chorley, A. Saloom. Adolescent running injuries. Encyclopedia of Child and Adolescent Health (First Edition), Academic Press, 2023, Pages 1041-1052. ISBN 9780128188736. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-818872-9.00085-6.

Role of Physical Therapy in the Treatment of Posterior Ankle Impingement in Pediatric Athletes – A Prospective Study; Poster presentation at National APTA Combined Sections Meeting, February 2021.

The Effects of Fatigue on Landing Error Scoring System Performance – A Pilot Study; Poster presentation at National APTA Combined Sections Meeting, February 2020.