Dr. Kimberly Caspare, DPT, ATC, CSCS, CES is breaking down the barriers of physical rehabilitation as she leads her integrative team of therapists in the conceptualization of trailblazing treatment protocols.
Dr. Caspare’s work with players in the NBA, NFL, and NHL has gained recognition as instrumental in the professional sports arena. Her expertise led her to become one of the few Physical Therapists invited to the 2020 NBA Bubble, serve as a Performance Physical Therapist for the Philadelphia 76ers for five seasons (2019–2024), and take on her current role as a Performance Physical Therapy Consultant for NBA and NHL teams. Over the summer of 2024, she had the incredible opportunity to support player performance for the gold-medal-winning USA Men’s Basketball Team at the Paris Olympics.
Dr. Caspare earned her bachelor’s degree in exercise and sports science at the University of Florida (UF), where she specialized in athletic training and exercise physiology. She acutely managed the injuries of NCAA Division 1 National Champions. She worked closely with team physicians spearheading preventative and rehabilitative programs for UF’s football, basketball, and soccer teams. The evolution of her career catapulted from managing injuries for Division 1 NCAA athletes at the University of Florida and then founding a business as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist that spearheaded preventative and rehabilitative programs for athletic sports teams.
She went on to attain a doctorate degree in physical therapy from Boston University, where she wrote her thesis on neuromuscular adaptations with proprioceptive training to prevent joint integrity issues in athletes.
To complement her experience in sports rehabilitation, Dr. Caspare worked in the Acute Care Unit of Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (Boston), treating patients with post-surgical needs, including spinal fusions and total joint replacements. Dr. Caspare was a physical therapy resident at Rusk Institute for Rehabilitation at NYU Medical Center in the Pediatric Physical Therapy Unit treating patients with diagnoses ranging from Spina Bifida to Rheumatoid Arthritis.
Combining the fields of orthopedics and neurology, Dr. Caspare established Body Architects, a home therapy practice for patients with neurological disorders, including ALS, Multiple Sclerosis, and Parkinson’s disease.
In addition, Dr. Caspare is regularly invited to speak at health and wellness seminars in the tri-state area and has contributed to health articles in magazines; such as Best Life and NY Family Sports.
What people are saying
“Kim Caspare’s dedication and commitment to our players and the staff made her a vital part of our 76ers team. She is a true pro. Kim takes serious her role of providing the best therapy and treatment for each player in order for them to get back on the court. Our players had great trust and confidence in Kim’s knowledge and abilities. It always showed in how they returned to the court playing at a high level and with confidence.”
-DAn Burke, Assistant Coach for the Detroit Pistons
“The combination of her expertise, passion and kindness make her an outstanding person to work for and with. Kim encourages her team to make bold decisions through good intention and with a kind heart.”
Clare James, PHIT Well
“You want to talk about ‘bad mama-jama’? Kim is incredible.”
Kate Scott, Announcer 76ers
“Change is the essential pathway for progress – For Kim and her team it’s all about progress and making the person they’re helping better, not only physically stronger, but mentally.”
Bruno Volpacchio, Patient
Ode to Kim Caspare
Nine years of care, with skill so rare, Guiding Joel with strength to spare. Through highs and lows, through pain and strain, You helped him rise, time and time again.
From Philly’s courts to far-off lands, In the darkest nights, you lent your hands. Adjusting shoes, managing load, You paved the way for him to enter MVP mode.
A unicorn PT, with steady grace, You stood by Joel through every race. From special weddings to Africa’s distant shore, Your impact and love, forevermore.
Thank you, Kim, for all you’ve done, A partner, a friend, second to none.
Kimberly J Caspare 