Dr. Phil Forsythe, PT, DPT, SCS

Founder · Board-Certified Sports Clinical Specialist

Dr. Phil Forsythe is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and a board-certified Sports Clinical Specialist (SCS) — a distinction held by only a small percentage of physical therapists nationwide. I founded First Touch Sports Science to give soccer players a path back to the game that is measured, soccer-specific, and built to keep them on the field for good.

The gap he set out to close

I have spent the last 5 years working hard to become the best at helping young athletes return to the field. Along that way, I realized there is a big gap between the traditional model’s return to play clearance and what it actually takes to be on the field. Athletes get cleared from physical therapy with the expectation that they were ready. Second injury data tells us a completely different story. Athletes, especially girl’s athletics, are constantly underprepared for the reality that playing takes.

I am an athlete first. I am a firm believer in the sports PT you work with takes pride in maintaining their own level of performance and function. Nothing I ask of my athletes is something I don’t take seriously myself. I am blessed with the opportunity to share a knowledge and transform the athletes with whom I work. The principles I wish I knew myself in high school and college.

Background & credentials

Training and specialization

Beyond the clinic

Doctor of Physical Therapy, University of Pittsburgh
Board-Certified Sports Clinical Specialist (SCS)
5+ years working with soccer athletes, from youth club to college level
Experience working directly on the sidelines as both a sports PT with a number of local clubs.
Specialties: ACL reconstruction rehabilitation, return-to-sport testing, injury prevention, and soccer performance profiling

Northern Virginia is becoming my home. I want to create roots in an area rich with brilliant minds and athletic talent. I want First Touch to be the start of my chance to create an impact on the amazing families that are a part of this area.

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