What is a Sports Clinical Specialist (SCS) in Physical Therapy? Meet Dr. Remey Timo-Dondoyano

Did you know that only about 1.5% of physical therapists in the United States are Board-Certified Sports Clinical Specialists (SCS)?

At Vertex PT, we’re proud to have Dr. Remey Timo-Dondoyano, PT, DPT, on our team. She earned her SCS credential through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties in 2020, placing her among a small group of just over 3,800 PTs nationwide with this advanced certification.

What is an SCS?

The Sports Clinical Specialist (SCS) credential is one of the most rigorous designations in the physical therapy profession. To achieve it, PTs must:

• Accumulate thousands of hours of direct sports-related patient care experience
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of sports injuries, rehabilitation, and return-to-play principles
• Pass a comprehensive board certification exam

This ensures that an SCS is uniquely qualified to work with athletes of all levels, from youth to professional, helping them recover from injuries and return safely to peak performance.

Why it Matters for Athletes

If you’re an athlete dealing with an ACL tear, shoulder injury, or overuse condition, an SCS brings expertise in:

• Evidence-based rehab programs
• Injury prevention strategies
• Sport-specific return-to-play testing
• Managing high-level performance demands

Vertex PT: A Team of Specialists

At Vertex PT, our culture is built on clinical excellence and patient results. With both Orthopaedic Clinical Specialists (OCS) and Sports Clinical Specialists (SCS) on staff, our patients benefit from world-class expertise delivered locally here in Columbia, Cayce, and Irmo.

Whether you’re an athlete recovering from surgery, a parent trying to stay active, or a weekend warrior fighting through aches and pains, you’ll get personalized, one-on-one care designed to help you move better and recover faster.

Clinics: Cayce, Irmo, Downtown Columbia
In-home visits: Lexington and Richland counties

Expert care. Local team. Proven results.