Our Team
Kevin Outwater, PT, ATC
Kevin is the founder of The PT Center for Sports Medicine. In 1991, he was driven by the desire to provide personalized attention to each patient, treating the patient as a person not a diagnosis. Over the years, he has surrounded himself with like-minded individuals who believe in his philosophy on how patients should be treated, unlike the norm of healthcare today. He has strong manual skills and utilizes his Athletic Training degree to combine functional exercise with his manual work.
He has over 30 years of orthopedic and sports physical therapy experience, rehabilitating athletes of all levels from Little League to High School, College, Professional, and Olympic as well as geriatric. It doesn't matter if you were hurt at home, on a playing field, golf course, or at work. He cares and wants to help you get back to your daily activities.
Kevin has a passion and personal interest in Nutrition, Personal Fitness, Wellness, and Weight Training.
Education/ Degrees/ Graduation Year:
Earned his Physical Therapy degree from Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse, New York, where he graduated with Honors in 1982
While at Upstate Medical Center, he also received a degree in Athletic Training
Director, South Hills Sports Medicine Institute, Pittsburgh, PA (1982-1987)
Executive Director, Northeast Ohio Sports Medicine Institute, now known as Akron General Medical Center's Sports Medicine and Physical Therapy (1987-1991)
Has been a part-time faculty member at the University of Akron, Department of Sport Science and Wellness
Professional Memberships:
Ohio Physical Therapy Association, 1987
American Physical Therapy Association, 1982
Ohio Athletic Trainers Association, 1987
National Athletic Trainers Association, 1982
Great Lakes Athletic Trainers Association, 1987
National Strength and Conditioning Association
American College of Sports Medicine
Start date at PT Center: August 1991
Clinical Specialties/Interests:
Post-Surgical Orthopedic Rehab: ACL, Rotator Cuff, Joint Replacement
Manual Therapy
Biomechanics Assessment of the Foot and Ankle
Custom Molded Orthotics
Temporomandibular Dysfunctions
Prevention and Rehabilitation of Sports-Related Injuries
Athletic Strength and Conditioning
Approved Clinical Instructor, University of Akron
Post Concussion Syndrome
Dry Needling
IASTM
Cupping