About

Brian J. Rodriguez, PT, DPT

Brian has been practicing physical therapy since 1990. He is the owner of Utah Physical Therapy Specialists and started the practice in 2007. He graduated from the University of Utah in 1990 with a bachelor’s degree in physical therapy. In 1996, he completed an orthopedic physical therapy residency program with the Kelsey Institute for Physical Rehabilitation Studies. In 1997 he became board-certified in orthopedic physical therapy with the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties and has recertified every 10 years since then (only about 10% of therapists are board-certified). In 2008, Brian completed his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Utah. In 2020, he completed an orthopaedic manual therapy certification through Evidence in Motion (EIM). He is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and is a certified clinical instructor. Brian is on faculty with Evidence in Motion and teaches in their PTA Specialty Certification in Orthopedics program. Brian’s entire career has focused on evaluating and treating all orthopedic conditions including post-surgical cases. He is particularly skilled at treating sports injuries, spine problems, headaches, auto accident cases, geriatric problems, work injuries and complex cases. A key part of Brian’s practice emphasizes hands-on manual therapy and personalized care and attention. Brian is married with three children. When he is not working, he enjoys working out at the gym and spending time with his family. Brian is fluent in Spanish.