Dave Boyer, ATC, MS, CSCS
Clinical Director of Physical Therapy
Sports injury rehabilitation · Strength and conditioning · Mental performance training
Clinical Director of Physical Therapy with more than 35 years in sports medicine, including the NHL, the NBA and the IHL.
Dave Boyer brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the RHO family as Clinical Director of Physical Therapy. With more than 35 years in sports medicine, he is certified by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association as a Certified Athletic Trainer and by the National Strength and Conditioning Association as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, a credential he has held for 28 years. He recently earned a master’s degree in psychology with an emphasis on sport.
Professional sports experience
Dave spent five years in the International Hockey League with the Detroit Vipers as athletic trainer and strength and conditioning coach. He then moved to the National Hockey League as head athletic trainer for the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Florida Panthers, and later returned home to Michigan to spend six years with the Detroit Pistons as assistant trainer and assistant strength coach. He has also owned and operated a physical therapy clinic in Weston, Florida.
Approach
Throughout his career, Dave has built a strong foundation in sports injury management, rehabilitation and human movement science. His approach addresses both the physical and mental sides of recovery, helping athletes return to competition safely and confidently. Known for connecting with patients, he is passionate about guiding people of every level back to the activities and sports they love.
Education & training
- Master's degree in psychology, emphasis in sport
Board certification & licenses
- Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC), National Athletic Trainers' Association
- Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), National Strength and Conditioning Association
Memberships & roles
- Head athletic trainer, Tampa Bay Lightning and Florida Panthers (NHL)
- Assistant trainer and assistant strength coach, Detroit Pistons (NBA)
- Athletic trainer and strength and conditioning coach, Detroit Vipers (IHL)
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